1996 Ford Ranger Overview
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I purchased this truck used with about 40,000 miles on it. Ten years later I have over 261,000 miles and its still running great. I have had to put a couple thousand into it but nothing major. Clutch, tires, brakes, etc. I am NOT good at getting the oil changed but that hasn't slowed it down any. Definitely have gotten my money's worth AND MORE out of this truck. I plan on driving it until it won't drive anymore and then give it a dignified funeral! :)
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Available Ford Ranger 1996 Submodel Types: SuperCab, Regular Cab, Extended Cab
Available Trims: XLT, XL, SPORT, Edge, Edge Plus, FX4 Off-Road, STX, Splash, EDGE, FX4 Level II, XLT Appearance, XLT FX4 Off-Road
Exterior Colors: Oxford White Clearcoat, Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Black, Torch Red Clearcoat, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red Clearcoat, Oxford White, Redfire Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat , Bright Red , Chrome Yellow Clearcoat, Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Bright Island Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Green Satin Clearcoat Metallic, Laser Red Metallic Tint, Performance Red, Sonic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Torch Red Clearcoat/Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Woodland Green
Interior Colors: Medium Dark Flint cloth, Medium Dark Flint vinyl, Dark Graphite, Medium Dark Flint leather, Medium Prairie Tan, Medium Dark Flint, Medium Dark Flint (Fleet) cloth, Medium Graphite, Medium Pebble, Solid Ebony leather
Popular Features: Extended Cab, 6ft Bed, Tire Pressure Warning, Rear Bench Seats, AWD/4WD, Towing Hitch, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Stability Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Standard Cab, Post-collision safety system, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, 2500lb Towing Capacity, 6000lb Towing Capacity, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, 3500lb Towing Capacity, 7ft Bed
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive, four wheel drive
