2001 Ranger  | 2001 Ranger Sea Splash |
 |  |
2000 Ford Ranger news, pictures, and information | ||
| Tweet | ||
2000 FORD RANGER
Ford Ranger, America's best-selling compact pickup truck since 1987, adds significant youth appeal for the 2000 model year and some new options that enhance its tough and athletic reputation.New for 2000
Added appeal comes from the optional Trailhead Group. This 4x2 model wîth a torsion bar suspension gives the 4x2 the tough look of its 4x4 cousin. Ride height and ground clearance are different from that of conventional 4x2s. The Trailhead sits higher on bigger tires, clearly heightening appeal wîth Ranger buyers who want that 4x4 look, but don't need the off-road capabilities. The Trailhead Group includes:
• Torsion Bar Front Suspension (similar to 4x4)
• AM/FM stereo wîth CD
• Styled manual mirrors
• Tachometer
• 4x4 'Off-Road' front tow hooks
• 4x4 'Off-Road' P245/75R 16SL OWL all-terrain tires
• Five-spoke cast aluminum 16-inch wheels
• 4x4-style argent bumpers and grille
• Fog Lamps
• Payload Package #2
Body Styles
With its four-door SuperCab model heading the lineup, Ford Ranger continues its strong appeal to value-conscious truck buyers who want a sporty, rugged pickup that's versatile and fuel efficient.
The optional four-door SuperCab - available in two- and four-wheel-drive -- makes it easy to access the storage compartment from either side of the truck, a big assist when loading cargo and gear. The optional rear doors hinge off the corner pillars of the cab and swing out 90 degrees from the door sill. There are no 'B' pillars to obstruct loading. Rear doors are fitted wîth side-door intrusion beams for extra safety protection.
Completing the Ford Ranger pickup line is the standard regular cab, short- and long-wheelbase 4x2 and 4x4 models and the optional Flareside short-wheelbase 4x2 and 4x4 models.
Powertrain
The standard engine on 4x2 models is Ford's 2.5-liter sequential fuel injection (SEFI) I-4 engine. A 3.0-liter FFV SEFI V-6 is standard on 4x4 models, and a 4.0-liter SEFI V-6 is available on all models. Transmission choices are a five-speed manual w/overdrive or four-speed automatic w/overdrive for the 2.5L I-4 and 3.0L V-6 engines. A five-speed electronically-controlled automatic overdrive transmission is optional wîth the 4.0-liter SEFI V-6.
Environmental
The 3.0L FFV engine can burn 100 percent unleaded gasoline, E-85 (85 percent ethanol) or any combination of the two meaning owners can fuel up on E-85 whenever it's available. When E-85 is unavailable, regular unleaded gasoline can be used wîth no detriment to performance.
Ford Ranger also continues to be available as an electric vehicle (EV). Qualifying as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV), Ranger EV is based on the regular cab, 112-inch wheelbase 4x2 model. All components except the battery are covered by the same three-year/36,000-mile warranty as gasoline-fueled Rangers. The EV battery is covered by a two-year, limited warranty
Safety
Ranger's major safety features include second generation dual front air bags, side-impact door beams, standard rear-wheel anti-lock brakes, and optional 4-wheel anti-lock brakes.
Sales and Manufacturing
Ford Ranger was the No.1-selling compact pickup in America for the 12th straight year in 1998, posting sales of 328,136 units and capturing a 4.1 percent share of the truck market.
Ranger is built at Ford's Twin Cities, Minn. and Edison, N.J. assembly plants.Source - Ford
| NISSAN LEAF EARNS 'TOP SAFETY PICK' FROM IIHS | |
 | Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 'Top Safety Pick' designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenger safety tests. The LEAF achieved the Institute's highest rating of 'Good' in front, side, rollover and rear crash tests. Nissan LEAF joins Nissan Altima and Infiniti M37/M56 on the list of 2013 Top Sa...[Read more...] |
| Usain Bolt Golden Again With Unique Nissan GT-R | |
 | • Nissan gives an exclusive gold-painted GT-R to the 'world's fastest man,' Usain Bolt • Presentation ceremony held in Bolt's home country of Jamaica JAMAICA – Nissan has delivered a special GT-R, bathed in exclusive gold paint, to Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt in appreciation for his contributions as a Nissan brand ambassador for GT-R. Bolt, known as 'the world's fastest man,' has been promoting the company's brand awareness in association with the Nissan Global Bran...[Read more...] |
| 2014 RANGE ROVER NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER WITH A CHOICE OF SUPERCHARGED V6 & V8 ENGINES | |
| •Following the sales success of the all-new 2013 Range Rover, the 2014 Range Rover is now available for order, with deliveries beginning this summer •A new 340hp 3-liter supercharged V6 will offer improved efficiency with reduced emissions and uncompromised capability •A 510hp supercharged 5-liter V8 will continue to be available •The 2014 Range Rover will be equipped with a new Intelligent Stop/Start system which reduces idling to reduce emissions and save fuel •Both engines will be pa...[Read more...] | |
| RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE OPENS BIGGER SILICON VALLEY RESEARCH CENTER TO ENHANCE ADVANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | |
 | The Renault-Nissan Alliance has expanded its presence in Silicon Valley with the opening of a new advanced research center initially specializing in autonomous driving and connected cars. Today marks the official opening of the Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley (NRC-SV), which will enhance Nissan's global research capability through collaborative partnerships with companies and research institutions in this global technology hub. The opening of NRC-SV is part of Nissan's global strat...[Read more...] |
| Nissan Announces Sales In Europe For May | |
| Today Nissan in Europe announced sales of 52,354 units in May, lifting volume for the first five months of the year to over 300,000 units. Despite the economic uncertainty in some European markets, which continues to impact all manufacturers, Nissan's diverse product range is helping to maintain sales. The robust monthly performance means, for the January-May period, Nissan's average share of the European market stands at nearly 4% compared to 3.7% over the same period last year. Dem...[Read more...] | |
2000| Similar Automakers | |
| Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Chrysler | Dodge |
| GMC | Hummer |
| Jeep | Lincoln |
| Mercury | Pontiac |
| Saturn | |
| Similarly Sized Vehicles from 2000 |
| AC Cobra 212 S/C |
| Acura TL |
| Audi TT |
| Bizzarrini Kjara |
| BMW 3 Series |
| BMW 528i |
| BMW 540i |
| BMW E46 Pole Position |
| BMW M Coupe |
| BMW M3 |
| Ford: 1990-2000 |
| Similar Automakers |
| Ford History |
| Other models by Ford |
| Manufacturer Website |
| Vehicle Recall Information |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001 Ranger | 2001 Ranger Sea Splash |
