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2006 Ranger Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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2006 Ranger Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

2006 Ranger Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
2,970 cc 3 liters V 6 front engine with 88.9 mm bore, 79.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder 99U
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 17
Multi-point injection fuel system
17 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 110 kW , 148 HP SAE @ 4,900 rpm; 180 ft lb , 244 Nm @ 3,950 rpm
2006 Ranger Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.73:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs , beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2006 Ranger Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Body color front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 190, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 70.4, ground clearance (inches): 7.7, wheelbase (inches): 111.6, front track (inches): 58.5, rear track (inches): 57.3 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.1
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint
Straight side pickup bed
Fixed rear window
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin and rear
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 4,760, curb weight (lbs) 3,454 and max payload (lbs) 1,260
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2006 Ranger Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 72.7, front width (inches): 54.3, width between arches (inches): 40.5, height (inches): 16.5 and loading floor height (inches): 31.9
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Partial dashboard and floor console with open storage box
Courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag intelligent , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off intelligent
Split bench driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat , height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat , lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Glove compartment
Two head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.2, front hip room (inches): 52.7, front leg room (inches): 42.4 and front shoulder room (inches): 54.5
Low fuel level warning
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
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