Mid-year, a Mazda-built 2.3-liter Dual OverHead Cam (DOHC) inline-four was also introduced as the base engine for 2WD models. While mileage wasnt able to be documented by the DMV due to the trucks age, the story the 51,000 miles is genuine because the truck never really left town. Somewhere along the way it got a junkyard transplant engine, but the rest was original. As an ex-Ford dealership mechanic and Ford lover in general, Im not sure how that slipped by. A mid-year addition for 1998 was the Ranger four-door SuperCab, which offered dual rear-hinged back doors, a feature not available on any other contemporary compact pickup at the time. McCraw had a real gift for understatementhis insufficient "wallop" would translate to a 0-60 time of 14.8 seconds for our unladen base 2.0-liter four-speed manual. Consequently, neither the 2.0-liter manual combination nor the 2.3-liter automatic packs a lot of wallop." I have a 1983 Ranger Diesel with a long bed which I purchased new in April on 1983.. Got a little rust. A 4-wheel antilock brake system became standard on all 44 Rangers, and on all with the 4.0-liter V6, but remained optional for other 2-wheel drive Rangers. The aftermarket wheels are a sensible upgrade, but the seller notes theres some surface rust developing. 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel - $3100 (pendleton) View larger image Ad id: 3009190827539679 Views: 350 Price: $3,100.00 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel 2x2 with 4 spd manual transmission. Now called Off-Road Group, it includes: P235/70R16 all-terrain tires on aluminum 167 wheels, heavy duty shock absorbers, fog lamps, styled manual mirrors, 44 Off-Road decals, and skid plates. Ford also says thicker glass and added insulation help quiet the Rangers cabin. Other changes for 2003 included additional power for both the 2.3-liter I4 and 3.0-liter V6 engines (143 HP & 154 TQ, and 154 HP & 180 TQ, respectively). The 2.3-liter and 3.0-liter engines received minor internal improvements. For 2003, Ford renamed the FX4 Off Road introduced the previous year to FX4 Level II. Joining the XL and XLT lineup was the new Edge model, replacing the previous years XL Trailhead Group. Have any of you owned a Ranger pickup with a diesel engine? Gasser, Diesel, Motocycles, all of them . The optional engine is the 2.3-liter OHC four adapted for truck use from the Mustang and Futura car lines, rated at 80. in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! ClickHEREto see the2010 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. The Ranger got its own version of Twin I-Beams, but instead of casting or forging them, they were stamped from heavy-gauge steel to save weight. I believe the lowest was just over 45 mpg and that was fully loaded through WV. I had a customer bring in a Bronco II with the Mitsubishi engine claiming that he was only getting 5 mpg. . Miles known. 2011 Ford Ranger 2011 ultimately became the North American Rangers final year. In 1985 through 1987, Ford's choice was a 2.3 liter Mitsubishi turbo diesel producing 86 horsepower. At the same time, all 44 Rangers (including those with the smaller engines) also received a larger Dana 35 front axle, and a Borg Warner 1354 transfer case. Anti-lock brakes, dual airbags, and an electric heater were standard; air conditioning was optional. ACDelco GM Original Equipment Diesel Fuel Filter. Towing/Payload Capacity: Payload is 1260 lb for all models (1600 lb optional) and maximum towing capacity is 5860 lb when equipped with the 4.0-liter V6. At that time Mazda offered the base gas truck at a $5995 price point, as a salesman we made $100 if we sold the truck at list and didnt throw in any extras. 1983 Ford Ranger XL 2.2L L4 DIESEL Manual 4 Speed Standard Cab Pickup Added Oct 2019 13 Fuel-ups. I was picturing some greaser from the 50s like the group Sha Na Na. New exhaust system from the flange to the tail. He prolly cheaped out using the shortest cable he could find . 11 new and used Ford Ranger for sale in Orem, UT at KSL Cars. Turn on the a/c and it adds 10 minutes to my trip. Ford had previously used the Ranger name as for trim levels available on the Bronco and F-Series, but now applied it to the successor of the Ford Courier.The Ranger has been offered in standard cab and extended cab configurations, although starting in 2019, the model grew into a mid-size pickup available . Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. He showed me his calculations. Dad's Ranger. A 86 horsepower Mitsubishi four-cylinder turbo diesel was offered starting this year, and ran through 1986. The 2.3-liter diesel 4-cylinder was rated at 59 horsepower, and the 2.8-liter V-6 was rated at 115 horsepower. Hi, all. Wishing does not make it so, the bed and tailgate have serious rust due to grass clippings remaining near the tailgate. Reliable as the day is long, I would jump in that thing and drive it across Country with 100% confidence. Had 87,000 on it when I bought it and had 211,000 when I sold it in 1995 to a friend that needed truck and I wanted a 44. *If* I was into tiny Diesel trucklets Id go look at this one, Im not ~ my Ranger is a 2.5 liter gasser, its anemic but makes for a good work truck . Distance. My granddaddy was the parts department manager at the Ford dealership in Spartanburg, SC for many years through 3 different owners. I just bought a 2001 Ford Ranger W/ 2.5 liter i4 and 5 speed else Id be interested in this one . Not the head but the block!!! Gone are the amber turn signal lamps on the rear tail lights. 1983 FORD RANGER Pickup Trucks pickup 240,000 diesel For complete listing information please select the click to bid button to see this item on ebay. ClickHEREto see the2009 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. Nagy noted that "the Ranger's base payload is an impressive 1,200 pounds, and an optional 1,600-pound package is also available. In 1988 I was looking for a good used 4cyl diesel pickup and the pickens were slim as they never sold well here, ending up with a 1984 Mazda B2200. 1999 Ford Ranger The Ranger moves forward with a few changes for 1999: The 3.0L V6 was now a Flex-Fuel engine, it could run on mixtures of gasoline containing any percentage of ethanol from 0% to 85% (E85 fuel). Notorious for cracking heads but the heads were cracked in places that could be safely stitched. We also made a big deal of the fact that a computer on the assembly line chose the spring rates for each Ranger based on the anticipated mass of its option content. 1987 Ford Ranger A new 44 model was introduced called the High Rider STX that included a bed-mounted light bar and tubular grille guard.. The Rangers sheetmetal forward of the A-pillars has also been tastefully cleaned up for 98. This Ford is 2 door , and 4 speed manual transmission . Not Mazda. Rare Diesel: 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel Scotty Gilbertson Starting as a trim package on F-Series Ford pickups and then as a Courier replacement, the Ranger has had a very interesting history. As you can imagine, not a lot of these diesel Rangers were produced over that time frame. Location. All 2001 models got a facelift, including a new grill, hood, bumper, and revised headlamps and tail lamps. The miles are exempt on the title . 1983 Ford Ranger. Distance. 2006 Ford Ranger The Ranger received a mild facelift for 2006. 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A single-disc in-dash CD player returned to the audio options list (the six-disc CD changer also remained available). Got to be a slew of 2.3,4 cylinders around, but who is going to do that today? Fords small pickup, the Ford Courier a rebadged Mazda B-Series pickup was made for the 1972 through 1982 model years at which point the new Ford Ranger appeared, in early-1982 for the 1983 model year. Its essentially a 2WD look-alike of the 44 (has the suspension components and stance of a 44, but without front axle driveline components or fender lip moldings). That Escort diesel was (I believe) made by Yamaha although some also say it was still a MAZDA. Advertising - Filters Clear Filters. His lawyer eventually convinced him that he had a no-win situation but there was some fallout that still stuck. Id hoped for a lot better . Theres a short somewhere that the next owner will have to sort out, but thankfully, they wont have to deal with fitting new upholstery or carpets. For a truck like this, I wouldve preferred a 2.4 litre turbo diesel engine, rather than a 2.2 litre standard diesel. Speaking of unusual Ranger engines/motors, from 1998 to 2002, there was also an EV version, Fords first EV for North America. I purchased this truck a few years ago to fix up for a friend - his wife said NO. 44 models now sit 1-inch lower thanks to revised torsion bar adjuster keys & shorter rear leaf spring spacer blocks. The Edge was available as both 2WD or 44, and also made standard some of the items seen in the 2000 XLT Sport Appearance Group (such as the color-keyed bumpers and wheel lip moldings). Some Customers will always be a P.I.A. know the history? Ford discontinued the cloth headliner on the entry level S model as a way of reducing the price. The truck is an 2 tone ran and brown everything original they have2 fuel tanks letting it hold 30 gal of fuel. This is the original TRS-1 Ford Ranger built by The Ranger Station creator Jim Oaks. 2004 Ford Ranger The 2004 Ranger arrived with a number of minor appearance updates. Two-wheel-drive Rangers got an optional 3.0-liter V6 engine (replacing the optional 2.9-liter engine), gaining five horsepower in the bargain. Styling changes for 06 include a bolder H-bar front grill, restyled front side marker lights and tail lights, larger side-view mirrors, and a larger Ford emblem that was now centered on the tailgate. The 140hp 2.9-liter V6 however remained available for 4x4s. 1997 Ford Ranger For 1997, the Ranger lineup added a significant product advantage in this segment, a new 5R55E five-speed automatic transmission for the 4.0-liter V6 that improves performance. SecuriLock (PATS key) ignition anti-theft system is introduced (XLT V6). Now if they were to re release the 83 ranger not kidding I would order mine tomorrow, I was hoping Ford would call their upcoming Maverick pickup a Ford Courier. Asking 2000 obo Great fuel mileage. Using HIS calculator he was getting 26 mpg at 70 mph which wasnt all that good but it was a lot better than 5. Being a lover of oddball and/or unusual vehicles, having one with a diesel engine would be even better. I dont see any rust but its hard to tell from the photos. The only benefit then was cheaper fuel and fuel mileage, neither a concern today, apparently. This cost Ford dearly in early-adopter sales, but Motor Trend liked the original Ranger enough to buy and modify one. But he later correctly predicted that "when the V-6, the five-speed, and some of the other latecomer options arrive, Ford should be fully prepared to get back the truck leadership it's had for most of the century.". One change was the return of the option for a limited slip rear differential. It makes my VW rabbit diesels seem like race cars! Designers also lowered the trucks hoodline and increased the rear-window size, which greatly improved outward visibility. Ford also eliminated some notable configurations for 09: you could no longer get a Regular Cab with 44 or the V6 engine. A 4-speed manual transmission was standard. Also offered that year but rarely ordered was the 2.3-liter turbo diesel 4-cylinder. Ford touts the Ranger's upright 'command seating,' which is an exercise in positive labeling since the rear wall of the cab restricts the seatback adjustability.". The average price has increased by 5.7% since last year. 4 cylinder 4 speed It is slow. 1992 Ford Ranger Ford used additional galvanized steel to resist corrosion. The other Ranger doesn't have an engine or Transmission, it was a v6 automatic. I recently bought a 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel pickup truck (2.2L Mazda engine, manual transmission). I wish I would have bought it back! I regret that I failed to take care of the exterior. Entdecke Ford Ranger 1983 1984 BRONCO II CLYMER SCHPFWERKHANDBUCH GAS DIESEL KALTON LAHUE A253. I showed him a copy of the work order and asked him if that was his signature beside where I explained that there would be no warranty if he didnt replace the water pump (It seems to me that the pump was a ridiculous $400.00). As a dealer mechanic youre stuck if the service writer or manager tells you to do it . However the 3.0-liter V6 was dropped, leaving the only two engine choices the 2.3-liter I4 and the 4.0-liter V6. 2000 models-forward now sported two-bulb tail lights instead of 3-bulb. Open. Interiors were also new. The seller picked up this Ranger from the son of the original owner. I believe the diesel in the Ranger was supplied by Perkins. A Mazda diesel engine was also offered in the Escort/Lynx and the same engine was offered in the Tempo/Topax. 2l diesel. 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