The restyled Ranger EV is equipped with a unrated-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2000 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Ranger comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The Ranger is 188.70 inches long, 69.40 inches wide, and 64.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.50 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Ranger is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $16,220, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,867. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 Ranger is a traditional OEM, running on ELECTRIC fuel. The fuel is controlled by an system and is a Fuel Injected design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.50 gallons.

The Ranger EV received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and twenty two when it came to highway driving. Being a electric-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model year was very successful for the Ford Ranger. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the EV version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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