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1998 Ranger Base Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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1998 Ranger Base Regular Cab Pickup Specs

1998 Ranger Base Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
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2,982 cc 3 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 88.9 mm bore, 79.8 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.7
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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62 liter fuel tank
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Power: 112 kW , 150 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 185 ft lb , 251 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
1998 Ranger Base Regular Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
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ABS
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3.73:1 axle ratio
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
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Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
1998 Ranger Base Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
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Front and rear chrome bumpers
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Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,768, overall width (mm): 1,786, overall height (mm): 1,717, ground clearance (mm): 188, wheelbase (mm): 2,835, front track (mm): 1,488, rear track (mm): 1,455 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,369
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
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Heat reflective glass
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Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
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Straight side pickup bed
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Fixed rear window
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Rear step
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Tinted glass on cabin and rear
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Trailer towing preparation
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Underbody protection for fuel tank and for transfer case
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,131, curb weight (kg) 1,559, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 1,089, front axle weight (kg) 1,270, rear axle weight (kg) 1,247 and max legal load (kg) 572
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
1998 Ranger Base Regular Cab Pickup Interior Hide
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Fixed mast antenna
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Front ashtray
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Stereo audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 1,824, front width (mm): 1,321 and width between arches (mm): 1,026
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Cargo area light
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Rear cargo doors
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Digital clock
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Floor partial console with open storage box
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Courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Split bench seat , split bench seat , split bench seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat , 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on passenger seat , lap static front seat belts on center seat
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Folding front seat center armrest with integral box
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Glove compartment
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Two head restraints on front seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 996, front hip room (mm): 1,339, front leg room (mm): 1,077 and front shoulder room (mm): 1,367
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Power steering
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Front reading lights
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Rear view mirror
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: three seats
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Two speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with four fan speeds
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