1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom16 hours$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette6 days$33,500Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$1,250Bid Now. The Splash model was discontinued, leaving only the XL and XLT trim lines, however you could add a Sport appearance package to either, which included many of the features seen on the previous Splash trim (such as the color-keyed bumpers & grill), and adds a Sport decal. The golden glow of memory continues to dim, LOL!! Jim Oaks' 1983 Ranger 44 (TRS-1) by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 4x4, V8 Powered Rangers | 0. Anti-lock brakes, dual airbags, and an electric heater were standard; air conditioning was optional. They dont build them this simple anymore. American Classics (0) Antiques (0) Classic Trucks (14) Exotics (0) Hot Rods & Customs (0) Import Classics (0) . The inline four was barely adequate so Im sure this little diesel is a real slug. Nagy noted that "the Ranger's base payload is an impressive 1,200 pounds, and an optional 1,600-pound package is also available. The V-6 and diesel engines, along with the 4x4 system, were shared with the Ranger's Bronco II stablemate. Or subscribe without commenting. 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. Facts, not blindly following some idea in your head . The shop truck was an 80 something red Ranger with a stick. Truck has dual fuel tanks, which I have never seen on another Mitch Simpson Motors (706) 865-6500 2907 Hwy 129 mitchsimpson.com Cleveland, GA 30528 1983 Ford RANGER 302 V8 BUILT!!! The average price has increased by 5.7% since last year. Being a lover of oddball and/or unusual vehicles, having one with a diesel engine would be even better. The first compact pickup truck designed by Ford, the American-produced Ranger replaced the Mazda-produced Ford Courier. I dont believe Ive ever seen a battery cable attached to a radiator core support before. In 1965, Ford introduced a suspension that strove to marry front suspension independence with solid-axle durability by using long swing arms up front. This Ranger is red with a tan interior .Truck needs work, the engine runs poorly and has oil leaks. Reply Subscribe . At 80 I am now waiting on my XLT Maverick truck. The Dana 28 front axle re-appears under 44 Rangers with the 2.3-liter I4 engine (and also under a small number of 3.0-liter V6 trucks w/auto transmission) in the form of a hybrid Dana 28/35 axle; It had a Dana 28 differential & gears in the housing, but the rest was all Dana 35 parts. Location. Be sure to get in touch with the seller via the form and check out all of the pictures in the gallery. 2l diesel. Non-turbo Perkins Diesel factory installed engine. Both could have a four-speed manual, but only the "big motor" got a three-speed automatic. Ive had a few Rangers. The seller has put some real money into this Ranger, including repairing the broken tail housing of the transmission. A 21-gallon fuel tank was optional on Regular Cab Rangers with the extended pickup bed. As a tow truck driver i had to find the battery for a jump, took me a while to find it in the drivers side rear 1/4 panel. If not for the softer springs alone (DD difficult as U got bounced around) also the look. Category. The addition of four-wheel drive to the Ranger only made matters worse in 1983: "The 2.3-liter engine, which is barely adequate to propel the lighter 4x2 trucks, is hard put to provide any fun in the 4x4 version, even with stiff gearing. $65.01. No obvious external cues (such as a 44 Off-Road decal) were included to indicate the packages presence. My 85 Ranger 4x4 has the diesel. Replacing the Mazda-built Courier for 1983 was the Ford-built Ranger truck. Ford-owned Mazda began selling its own version of the Ranger as the B-Series, though it didnt offer a Flareside bed. I do however remembea a diesel Escort. I believe the diesel in the Ranger was supplied by Perkins. Very good body no rust other than some surface rust. The 2.3-liter and 3.0-liter engines received minor internal improvements. They must have marketing gurus that know more than me. 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.". The other Ranger doesn't have an engine or Transmission, it was a v6 automatic. ONLY 4155 WERE MADE. Has Anyone Read About Measures Ford Has Taken To Fix Their Quality Control fuel milage 2012 f 350 superduty 6.7l diesel, Question on temperature and cool loop operation, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. GM's new S trucks offer 1,000-pound and 1,500-pound capabilities." Rare 1983 ford ranger diesel, has 2.2l diesel engine, lots of new parts, it's my daily driver, has newer 15" ranger wheels, 4 speed manual transmission, new toolbox in bed, only bad spots on the body are pictured in the bed photos, also has new stereo and speakers, new overload shocks on the rear More Ford classic cars for sale Title Location New Pulse Vacuum hub-locks enabled virtually silent 44 engagement on the fly with a flick of a switch on the dash. And McCraw reckoned that "Recreational buyers whose loads constitute 600 pounds of dirt bikes (or buddies) should be more than satisfied with Ranger performance. Also offered that year but rarely ordered was the 2.3-liter turbo diesel 4-cylinder. Archive - Also offered through Ford dealers was the SLP Thunderbolt Ranger, a 2WD XLT SuperCab modified by SLP Engineering of Troy, Mich. Distance. At the time I was a VW Mechanic and drove old Beetles . Click HERE to view the 1994 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure #2. The dealer said to expect a little above 30 mpg on fuel mileage but the two fill-ups I've done show an average fuel mileage of 22 mpg. 15-inch wheels became standard on all 2WD models for 2000. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Almost A Survivor! In case you were wondering, the 2020 Ranger is 3-feet longer than the 1983 Ranger is. We can help. He prolly cheaped out using the shortest cable he could find . 1998 also brought about significant changes to the available 44 Performance Package. See Results. It became available with four-wheel drive later in the model year. I wish I would have bought it back! Also super rare but they do exist GM had a 4.3 diesel V6 that went into their front wheel drive platform. The seller says that it starts and runs amazing. Trailer hitch receivers were now standard on all models. The MAZDA unit was no powerhouse and out west with the prevailing winds, we got a lot of complaints that they couldnt maintain high gear while driving into the (40 mph) wind. Interesting location. Im not sure what happened there? Out of all 1983 Rangers produced only 1% had the diesel engine. Customers couldnt understand that the injection pump is a Positive Displacement pump that is capable of pumping a maximum of X number mm3 of fuel per pump rotation. Any distance from 84057. Find new and used Ford Ranger Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Property of SethL . A little-known option for 1993-1997 trucks was the 44 Performance Package, which automatically stepped you up to the 4.0-liter V6 engine, 3.73:1 limited slip rear axle, P265/75R15 (3110.50R15) OWL all-terrain tires, heavy duty shock absorbers, and skid plates for the fuel tank and transfer case. The flareside truck bed, previously available only with the Splash trim package, was now offered with other trim levels as well. About 75 mph is all she will do with 2 grown men in the cab. One change was the return of the option for a limited slip rear differential. 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 F-750; Ford F-750 SD Diesel Tractor; Ford F-750 Super Duty; Ford F-800; Ford F-Super Duty; Ford . Filters. Category. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35823013/2022-ford-maverick-spied/. 2008 Ford Ranger 2008 was initially slated to be the Rangers final model year, although partly due to a spike in gas prices, the Ranger was allowed to continue onward for another three years as a more fuel-efficient alternative to full-sized trucks. He drove it to work one night and parked it just like every other night. These Rangers are rare now, but a few seem to be showing up now on ebay and other classifieds (2008) likely due to the high gas prices and need for better fuel economy. Click HERE to view the 1995 Ford Ranger Brochure. And it leaks some oil. The fog lamps also were redesigned with a new larger diameter for improved visibility and a stronger appearance. A Perkins and a Mazda diesel engine were used. A 4-speed manual transmission was the only choice for diesel Ranger buyers, at least for the Mazda-Perkins diesel the 5-speed or automatic wasnt available. 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. Location. Filters Clear Filters. Well, I thought the Ranger was the best of the bunch, on par with any Asian pickup ( probably because it was mostly Mazda), but like the other diesel posts, I wouldnt touch it. Photo: Ford. Most common is what did you swap into there? Most people are surprised when they find out that its factory and stock. 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). The engine also had a very strange sound. New exhaust system from the flange to the tail. Slow, yeah, but who says you have to go fast to be cool? May try a fuel additive called power serve it cleans the injector and lucas upper cylinder lube. I had a customer bring in a Bronco II with the Mitsubishi engine claiming that he was only getting 5 mpg. . The seller chose to respray the Ranger in its original shade of blue, or at least a color thats close to original. Other changes included a factory certification of all Ranger engines stating that they could go 100,000 miles between tune-ups under normal driving conditions if the fluid and filter are changed regularly. The seller only gives us four photos and two of them are basically the same thing, showing the left-front 3/4 angle and that dented or melted hood, grille, and fender. In his First Drive of the Ranger in November 1982, Jim McCraw noted that "the controlling performance number for the Ranger program was, and is, a city EPA number between 26 and 28 mpgnot quick 0-60 times or high top speeds. . Bring your vehicle's fuel system back to its top . Anyone interested in the 59 horse Perkins diesel let me know. Rancho shocks (instead of Bilstein) were also now part of the FX4 Off Road for 08. Save Search. Filters Sort. Might not be enough either. 10K miles later the water pump piled up, destroying the belt and bending all the valves. Save Search. I was also hoping it would be really small, like a Courier was. I have had a few Mitsubishi 2.3 turbo diesels from the 80s and all have been fast little trucks. That stretched to a sun-dial-worthy 18.9 seconds when we loaded the truck down with 540 pounds of cement mix in the beda pace Bob Nagy would describe as "dieselesque." My first was an 88 I bought new and drove for 25 years, than a 97 and finally an 04. The optional 4.0-liter V6 continued forward largely unchanged. New Goodyear Viva tires, new shocks. It is a big business now recycling it. This one does, and it put out 59 hp. Initially scheduled to stop production at the end of 2008, the Ranger managed to hang on for three more years. Entdecke Ford Ranger 1983 1984 BRONCO II CLYMER SCHPFWERKHANDBUCH GAS DIESEL KALTON LAHUE A253. Has 139k on it and i've put 171miles on it. Fog lamps were now standard on STX 44 Rangers (optional on Sport and XLT). I just bought a 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel (Feb.15th 2010), and it is the 2.2, and I am pretty sure they all were a 2.2 made by Perkins, and yes it is a non-turbo, runs beautifully, will not win any races, but get currently 30mpg. As time went by I learned to be somewhat cynical with them. In both the XLT and the XLS sport truck, ride quality and quietness were very good, even on specially constructed rough-ride sections at the Ford proving grounds, with no cargo load." I remember when the Ford Ranger looked like this. Click HERE to view the 1999 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Never mind. The miles are exempt on the title . Find new and used Ford Ranger Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Coil springs are used under the front of RWD models, and torsion bars are used on 44 models. 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel 2x2 with 4 spd manual transmission. Nobody gives it away anymore for free. 2009 Ford Ranger The Ford Ranger soldiers onward for 2009. Notorious for cracking heads but the heads were cracked in places that could be safely stitched. That was their smallest pick up (yeah, I know, it was a Mazda underneath) for years so why name their newest truck after a car? A Mazda diesel engine was also offered in the Escort/Lynx and the same engine was offered in the Tempo/Topax. We immediately sent it out to be modified by Molly Designs of Irvine, California. 1995 began the move toward OBDII (required by the EPA for 1996) with the new EEC-V engine management system, and more-integrated electronics. 97,000 original miles. New white painted wheels were an option on some trucks and all the radios had an electronic display, which also included a clock, as standard. (1) 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission: 3.6 pints, Photos of a 1986 turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine in a 1986 Ford Ranger, The Ranger Station (@therangerstationofficial) Instagram photos and videos. The Ranger also received a rear wheel antilock braking system for 89. Auxiliary 3.5mm audio inputs were added to all but the base AM/FM radio. # mpn4970902551. As a dealer mechanic youre stuck if the service writer or manager tells you to do it . And it leaks some oil. Were always looking for new information as well as modified Ford Rangers to share with other Ford Ranger enthusiasts. The Ford Ranger EVs instrument panel included a Distance to Empty gauge indicating how far the truck can be driven based on the amount of charge left in the batteries. ACDelco GM Original Equipment Diesel Fuel Filter. 1968 Plymouth Suburban, Beauty May Be Skin Deep: 1969 Corvette Convertible. It had 1.5 inches more ground clearance than the previous years 44 model. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. A single-disc in-dash CD player returned to the audio options list (the six-disc CD changer also remained available). The early Rangers were a good looking little pickup, perfect for those who didnt need a heavy hauler and wanted decent MPGs. I like it! Find it listed here onBarn FindsClassifieds in Winchester, Connecticut for $6,500. Sold a 95 with about 360k on it. Rollin "Molly" Sanders mounted custom wheels, gave us a graphics package, lowered the rear suspension, customized the interior, and bolted on a Thrush muffler in anticipation of future engine mods. Ford also eliminated some notable configurations for 09: you could no longer get a Regular Cab with 44 or the V6 engine. Havent had a chance to check mpg on my ranger just bought it for 1k. 1983 Ford Ranger for Sale: A Vehicle With Style And Strength; Used Ford F250 Trucks . On the outside, Rangers got a slightly revised grill and tape stripe treatment, while inside there was an all-new instrument panel sporting a double-DIN audio deck. Both the 4.0-liter V6 and the 2.9-liter V6 were available with 2 or 4 wheel drive with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. 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). Smoking ranger. Rear brakes were upgraded to disc as well. You had me scratching my head at grease truck. I told this one customer that he had to have a massive leak in the fuel system if thats all he was getting. Wishing does not make it so, the bed and tailgate have serious rust due to grass clippings remaining near the tailgate. For 2003, Ford renamed the FX4 Off Road introduced the previous year to FX4 Level II. It hasnt been run alot in the last 5yrs. Also included in the Trailhead Group: Payload option #2 (4820lb GVWR w/1580lb payload), CD stereo w/clock, Trailhead decal. The optional engine is the 2.3-liter OHC four adapted for truck use from the Mustang and Futura car lines, rated at 80 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque." The 5-speed manual transmission became standard, replacing the 4-speed manual. But there were also the troublemakers who seemed bent on destroying everyones lives. 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. Ive got one of those trucks, a 1983 with the 2.2 liter Perkins Mazda engine. Newly available on the base Ranger S was a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder while the most powerful engine available was the 2.9-liter V-6 rated at 140 horsepower. More than 232,000 Rangers were sold in 1985. Im an ex farm boy so I dont mind glacial acceleration . Click HERE to view the 2003 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. I recall it was pretty refined for a diesel in the day, biggest shortcomings were the lack of automatic and the price differential over the gas version. Unfortunately, its no longer really a small pickup. "Inside, the Ranger presents an airy, pleasant habitat, with generous amounts of head, shoulder, and legroom. Hi, all. I tried to see where she worked one day but she kept going and I would have been late to work. 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. 97,000 original miles. See Results. I cant find production numbers anywhere. It was a lot of fun, and it now gets a lot of comments. 4-wheel ABS with electronic brake force distribution finally became standard on all models. This Ford has the same engine as my Mazda, which was bullet proof. I regret that I failed to take care of the exterior. Keep me in the conversation via email. A truly small truck. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode. The seller picked up this Ranger from the son of the original owner. Has a little rust and a couple minor dents but very clean for its age.started in negative temps this winter not plugged in. Have any of you owned a Ranger pickup with a diesel engine? Miles known. 1988 Ford Ranger Changes were limited to trim with new cast aluminum wheels the most visible change. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The truck went through various transformations . Newly available for two-wheel-drive regular cabs was a GT package with sport suspension, front spoiler, and side skirts. 1983 Ford Ranger Replacing the Mazda-built Courier for 1983 was the Ford-built Ranger truck. 1990 Ford Ranger Mid-year 1990 models received an additional V6 engine option: a burly (at the time) 4.0-liter V6 that produced 160 horsepower & 225 ft-lbs of torque (20 hp. In all, we reported that Ford invested "$700 million plus six years of planning, development, and testing" in the Ranger. I drive my 1994 XLT Supercab Ranger 47 miles each way to work everyday. A 86 horsepower Mitsubishi four-cylinder turbo diesel was offered starting this year, and ran through 1986. 4 cylinder 4 speed It is slow. Introduced early in the 1982 calendar year, the Ranger was nearly the same size as the Courier and also offered six- and seven-foot beds. Overview User reviews Trims and Specs Pictures 17 Expand All Collapse All. 1983 Ford Ranger XL 2.2L L4 DIESEL Manual 4 Speed Standard Cab Pickup Added Oct 2019 13 Fuel-ups. Special aluminum wheels, 60/40 cloth split bench seat, and AM/FM/Cassette stereo w/clock completed the Sport truck. 1998 Ford Ranger 1998 brought the biggest functional change to date for the Ranger: Replacing the veteran Twin-I-Beam front suspension (Twin-Traction-Beam for 44 models) was an all-new A-arm (or wishbone) style independent front suspension w/rack & pinion steering, giving the truck a better steering feel and handling. Also debuting is a 5R44E 5-speed automatic transmission for both the 3.0-liter V6 and the new 2.3-liter I4 engine (the 5R55E continues forward, now paired to the 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine). ClickHEREto see the2010 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. 2.3-liter I4 offerings carry over from 1989. Introduced early in the 1982 calendar year, the Ranger was nearly the same size as the Courier and also offered 6 and 7 foot beds. I wasnt in a particularly good mood that day and threw it right back in his face. Asking 2000 obo Great fuel mileage. A 2.2-liter Mazda diesel and a Cologne-built 2.8-liter V-6 would arrive later, as would four-wheel drive and the Bronco II SUV variant. Out of all 1983 Rangers produced only 1% had the diesel engine. I recently bought a 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel pickup truck (2.2L Mazda engine, manual transmission). Powered by a rear-mounted 90-horsepower electric motor, the EV claimed a top speed of 75 mph and a range from 35 to 50 miles from conventional lead-acid batteries mounted between the frame rails. With the introduction of the Ranger as a compact truck, XLS replaced the Ranger name on the F-Series. I had one customer who flatly refused to replace the water pump. The best were 4 cylinder/5 speed. My ex father in law had a ford escort 2 door diesel! A second 12-volt power point was added to the dashboard, as was a SuperCab cargo area cover. Introduced midyear was the Tremor SuperCab with a high-powered Pioneer CD/Cassette audio system. We overhauled a couple of them during which they also needed timing belts and a new water pump. The E on the gear indicator stood for Economy Drive. When selected, it increased the amount of electrical regeneration when braking. The FX4 Level II package is dropped, however the Torsen limited slip rear differential could still be added separately to the FX4 Off Road package. Click HERE to view the 1992 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure #2. BAD location, the staring current needs to go directly to the drive line, engine block or tranny . I get about 20-30 city and between 30-40 highway. Available with the Thunderbolt package are cosmetic trim items, sporty suspension revisions, and tuning that adds 10 hp to the 3.0 V6 and 15 hp to the 4.0 V6. I have a 1983 Ranger Diesel with a long bed which I purchased new in April on 1983.. Be aware the body sheet metal was made of tin foil, you can dent the front fenders by leaning against them . The optional 3.0-liter V6 first seen on 1991 RWD trucks became available for all models (replacing the 2.9-liter V6 on 4x4s), and was offered as standard equipment on SuperCab 4x4s, and on all STX models. It blows my mind why they cant build small sized trucks like these anymoreat least for the USAI would imagine a small, inexpensive, easy to maintain truck would sell like hotcakesI have 94 Ranger that I bought new, and other than oil and fluid changes, tires, two sets of brakes, a timing belt, and a can of Freon every year or so, the thing just keeps on running. Other changes included dropping the 2.3-liter on the Super Cab for the larger 2.9-liter V-6. As a result, the engines ran more smoothly, with the 2.3L receiving a 14 horsepower gain, and the 3.0L receiving a 7 horsepower gain over 1994 numbers. The 140-hp 2.9-liter V-6 also remained available. Now I have Mercedes W123 Diesels and love them, good economy, comfy, fun to drive and SAFE too . & 55 ft-lb more than the 2.9-liter V6). At the time I had been told the early Rangers had a Mazda diesel and by 1986 a Mitsubishi turbo diesel. 28th Feb 2010, 08:07. 1994 XLT 44 models received exclusively a distinctive all-chrome front grill. Contact Us - The Mazda had 5 speed and this would have been a great improvement over the 4 speed. The manual transfer case shift lever seen on the manual trans-equipped 2003 FX4 Level II (and 2002 FX4) quietly slips away, much to the chagrin of off-roaders. We had 4 people and luggage and the little car just hummed along like no ones business. Specifications Key: NA = not available; = measurement does not exist. 2007 Ford Ranger New features include a tire pressure monitoring system, automatic deactivation sensor for the passenger air bag (eliminating the manual air bag deactivation switch), and an optional Sirius satellite radio receiver. 1983 Ford Ranger 4x4 For Sale In Rapid City, SD For $2,199. A new 2.3-liter twin-sparkplug, fuel injected inline 4-cylinder replaced the old 4-cylinder of the same displacement. Hi Nate. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. The 99 for sale near Orem, UT on CarGurus, range from $5,575.80 to $52,999 in price. New tires have less than 1500 miles on them. 1986 Ford Ranger Ranger at last followed the body lineup available on the F-Series and offered a standard cab and a new Super Cab. I kind of regret not buying it off him. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. 1983 ford ranger 2. IT HAS A FACTORY DIESEL ENGINE. The package also deletes the chrome grill & bumpers from the XLT model for 98 (replacing them with painted gray pieces). The lowball sticker on a minimal S-10/S-l 5 counterpart (equipped with a 1.9-liter four and a four-speed) is presently $6,270, and even a strippo [Mazda-built compact Ford] Courier costs $6,614.". In the past week or so, I was reading about an 80s S-10 diesel (possibly for sale) but I cant seem to remember where I saw it! Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. The Ford Ranger would return to North America in 2019. Dad's Ranger. Its ratings are 135 HP & 153 ft-lb TQ, for a 16 HP & 7 ft-lb TQ improvement over the 2.5-liter inline-four it replaced. . The truck has a 4-speed manual transmission, shifts well and the clutch is smooth. New exhaust system from the flange to the tail. 1983 ford ranger DIESEL - $2000 (Lafayette), 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel - $3100 (pendleton), 1983 ford ranger 2.2L Perkins diesel - $5000 (Bellefonte), $2,800, 1983 Ford RANGER 302 V8 BUILT REDNECK RAPTOR, 1983 Ford Ranger 2D - PARTING OUT - V-18 - STK#22258 - $20 (FORT WORTH), 1983 Ford Ranger Factory Diesel - $3200 (Genoa city), 1983 Ford Ranger and 1990 Ranger - $2000 (Travelers Rest), 1983 Ford f250 diesel - $1800 (Coon Rapids). Stay tuned to what Ford will begin producing within the next year or so. Truck is 2 wheel drive, and has a 4 speed manual transmission. For 1983 and 1984, Ford offered a Mazda-sourced naturally aspirated diesel four-cylinder in the Ranger pumping out 59 horsepower and 90 pound-feet of torque. ), and a new intake manifold for the 3.0-liter V6 that improves torque, or pulling power, by 14 percent. In January 1983, Jim McCraw reported on the damage Chevy inflicted on Ford during that six-month head start in sales: "Ford got a late start with the Rangerleaving the S-10 alone in the segment for six monthsand ended up finishing the '82 model year with almost exactly half as many sales (Chevrolet reported 152,965 sales between October and September; Ford reported 76,684 sales between March and September)." Were always looking for new information as well as modified Ford Rangers to share with other Ford Ranger enthusiasts. When we got it on the road that with the 4 speed trans that it would top out about 60 and that was it. Asking 2000 obo Great fuel mileage. 2005 Ford Ranger Fords compact pickup for 2005 was little-changed from 2004. I am the second owner of this truck, I bought it in 1997 from the original owner. About Us - I believe it was an 85 or 86. I think they only came in the base trim level as well, no SE-5 or LX trim diesels. RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Buyers would try and negotiate; Ill take the Red one at $5995 if youll throw in the rear step bumper. While far more reliable, there was a small mileage penalty associated with this system (reports seem to average about 0.5-1 MPG). 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. The grease kit will come with the truck, along with shop manuals, a grease car kit book, extra transmission parts, and an original 2 exhaust manifold. 1983 ford ranger 2. 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