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2008 Ford Ranger XL Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup

The new Ranger XL Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup is offered with a V6 engine, Four Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 5 Speed Manual transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Reg Cab Short at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Ford Ranger
Engines: 2.3L L4; 3.0L V6
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
Power: 143 HP; 148 HP
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2008 Ranger XL Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Ranger XL Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
2,260 cc 2.3 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.4 mm bore, 94.0 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder 99D
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
17.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.2
Power: 107 kW , 143 HP SAE @ 5,250 rpm; 154 ft lb , 209 Nm @ 3,750 rpm

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