Ford Ranger I Super Cab 2.5 TDCi (109 Hp) Automatic
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Ford Ranger:
The Ford Ranger is a compact or mid-size pickup truck marketed globally by Ford over a series of generations, varying between both in-house or outside development and manufacturing — and with a hiatus in North America from 2011–2018.
Debuting as a compact pickup in North America in 1982 for the 1983 model year, the Ranger was later introduced in some South American countries. From 1998 to 2011, the Ranger nameplate was used for models developed by Mazda for sale outside the North American market. In 2011, Ford introduced the first Ranger based on the T6 platform. Considered a mid-size pickup truck, the model was developed in-house by Ford Australia. In that same year, the North American-market Ranger was discontinued, leaving the T6 platform-based Ranger as the sole Ranger model worldwide....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Super Cab Overview:
Ford Ranger (I Super Cab). With 266 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The diesel engine provides good low-end torque for hauling, though the automatic transmission might slightly dull acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Expected to offer better fuel efficiency than petrol counterparts, making it a more economical choice for regular use.
Best Use Case:
Commercial use, moderate towing, and drivers preferring the convenience of an automatic transmission.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and durable build quality, ideal for work
- • Versatile engine lineup including efficient diesels and powerful V6s
- • Excellent towing and hauling capabilities for its class
- • Available 4x4 options for enhanced off-road performance
- • Relatively simple and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Basic interior design and limited comfort features
- • Ride quality can be harsh, especially unladen
- • Fuel economy for V6 petrol engines is relatively poor
- • Safety features are dated by modern standards
- • Dated exterior styling compared to newer pickups
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Ranger |
| Generation: | I Super Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 TDCi (109 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 3500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 43.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 266 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | WL-T |
| Engine displacement: | 2499 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 9.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Space: |
| Max. weight: | 2087 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4998 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1740 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3000 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 200 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 235/75 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Dependent suspension of two longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs |
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