The 1999 Ranger is an important vehicle to Ford for the standard cab pickup market segment. The EV is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Ranger which include EV, XL, and XLT. The two-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.

Performance

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.

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

Ranger EV Statistics

The Ranger is 200.70 inches long, 69.40 inches wide, and 64.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 117.50 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

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.

The standard warranty period for the Ranger is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

In Summary

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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Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, EV, Ford Ranger, Standard Cab Pickup

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