The restyled Ranger EV is equipped with a Siemens unrated-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Ranger has 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.

Ranger EV Statistics

The dimensions of the Ranger EV are 69.40 inches wide by 200.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 64.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 117.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $12,315, with an invoice cost of $11,684. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 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 19.50 gallons.

The Ranger EV received a miles-per-gallon rating of 12 - 22 in-city driving and 16 - 27 when it came to long-distance. Being a electric-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 1999 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Ranger. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the EV version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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