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2005 Ford Ranger - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Suspension Specs
Base Weight
Towing Specs



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertain/Chassis

2.3L DOHC I-4
3.0L OHV V-6
4.0L SOHC V-6
Engine Type
I-4, aluminum block, aluminum head
V-6, iron block, iron heads
-6, iron block, aluminum heads
Bore/Stroke
3.44 x 3.70 in
3.50 x 3.14 in
3.95 x 3.32 in
Displacement
140 cu in, 2260 cc
182 cu in, 2970 cc
245 cu in, 4015 cc
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
9.6:1
9.7:1
Fuel Injection
Sequential multi-port electronic
Sequential multi-port electronic
Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Horsepower
148 hp @ 5250 rpm
148 hp @ 4900 rpm
207 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque
154 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
238 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Oil Capacity
4.0 qt
4.5 qt
5.0 qt
Coolant Capacity Manual
10.5
15.1
13.7
Automatic
10.2
14.8
13.2

Gear Ratios
2.3L DOHC I-4
3.0L OHV V-6
4.0L SOHC V-6
Transmission
5-speed manual overdrive
5-speed automatic overdrive
5-speed manual overdrive
5-speed automatic overdrive
5-speed automatic overdrive
5-speed automatic overdrive
   1st
3.72:1
2.47:1
3.72:1
2.47:1
3.40:1
2.47:1
   2nd
2.20:1
1.85:1
2.20:1
1.85:1
2.05:1
1.85:1
   3rd
1.50:1
1.47:1
1.50:1
1.47:1
1.31:1
1.47:1
   4th
1.00:1
1.00:1
1.00:1
1.00:1
1.00:1
1.00:1
   5th
0.79:1
0.75:1
0.79:1
0.75:1
0.79:1
0.75:1
Available axle ratios 4x2
3.73
4.10
4.10
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.10
3.55
3.55
4x4
-
-
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.10

Suspension

Front
Independent SLA w/computer-selected coil springs (4x2), or torsion bars (4x4), shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear
Rigid axle rear suspension w/two-stage multi-leaf springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar on some models

Steering

Type
Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio Regular Cab
4x2
20.0:1
4x4
21.5:1
Overall Ratio SuperCab 4x2
19.2:1
4x4
18.7:1

Brakes

Front
11.2-in disc
Rear
9.0-in drum; 10.0-in drum with payload package
Assist type
vacuum, ABS

Wheels and Tires

Base wheel and tire
15-in argent steel, P225/70R15
Largest tires available
LT31x10.5R15

Exterior Dimensions
Regular Cab
SuperCab
Styleside 6'
Styleside 7'
Styleside 6'
4x2
4x4
4x2
4x4
4x2
4x4
Wheelbase
111.5
111.5
117.5
117.5
125.7
125.7
Overall Length
188.5
188.5
200.5
200.5
202.7
202.7
Overall Width
66.2
68.3
66.2
68.1
66.3
69.4
Overall Height
58.5
70.3
69.4
70.3
69.4
70.3
Track width Front
58.5
58.5
58.5
58.5
58.5
58.5
Rear
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
57.3
Cargo box length
72.3
72.3
72.3
72.3
72.3
72.3
Width (max) between wheels
40.4
40.4
40.4
40.4
40.4
40.4
Inside Box Height
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5
16.5

Interior Dimensions
Regular Cab
SuperCab
Styleside 6'
Styleside 7'
Styleside 6'
4x2
4x4
4x2
4x4
4x2
4x4
Seating Capacity
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
4/5
4/5
Headroom Front
39.3
39.3
39.3
39.3
39.3
39.3
Rear
-
-
-
-
33.3
33.3
Legroom Front
42.4
42.4
42.4
42.4
42.4
42.4
Rear
-
-
-
-
40.1
40.1
Hiproom Front
52.7
52.7
52.7
52.7
52.7
52.7
Rear
-
-
-
-
19.4
19.4

Shoulder
Room

Front
54.5
54.5
54.5
54.5
53.8
53.8
Rear
-
-
-
-
15.3
15.3
Fuel capacity (gal)
17.0
17.0
20.0
20.0
19.5
19.5
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft)
37.7
39.1
39.8
41.2
42.7
43.0

Weight and Towing (pounds)
Regular Cab
SuperCab
Styleside 6'
Styleside 7'
Styleside 6'
4x2
4x4
4x2
4x4
4x2
4x4
Base curb weight
3010
3456
3073
3521
3179
3697
Payload capacity
1260
1260
1260
1260
1260
1260
GVWR
4380
4760
4380
4840
4600
5000
Max Towing Capacity, Properly Equipped
2.3L 3.73, man trans
1600
-
-
-
-
-
4.10, man trans
1600
-
-
-
-
-
4.10, auto trans
2260
-
-
-
-
-
3.0L 3.73, man trans
2640
2340
-
-
2460
-
4.10, man trans
2500*
2340
-
-
2360*
-
3.73, auto trans
2600
-
2540
-
2420
-
4.10, auto trans
3460*
2300
-
-
2300
-
4.0L 3.55, man trans
-
-
-
-
3400
-
3.55, man trans
-
-
-
-
3280*
-
3.55, auto trans
-
-
5980
-
5860
-
3.55, auto trans
-
-
-
-
5740*
-
3.73, man trans
-
-
-
3220
-
3100
3.73, auto trans
-
-
-
5660
-
5580
4.10, man trans
-
-
-
3220
-
3100
4.10, man trans
-
-
-
-
-
2760**
4.10, auto trans
-
-
-
-
-
5580
4.10, auto trans
-
-
-
-
-
5220**
Max Towing Capacity, Properly Equipped
2.3L 3.73, man trans
4800
-
-
-
-
-
4.10, man trans
4800
-
-
-
-
-
4.10, auto trans
5500
-
-
-
-
-
3.0L 3.73, man trans
6000
6000
-
-
6000
-
4.10, man trans
6000
6000
-
-
6000
-
3.73, auto trans
6000
-
6000
-
6000
-
4.10, auto trans
6000*
6000
-
-
6000*
-
4.0L 3.55, man trans
-
-
-
-
7000
-
3.55, man trans
-
-
-
-
7000
-
3.55, auto trans
-
-
9500
-
7000*
-
3.55, auto trans
-
-
-
-
9500*
-
3.73, man trans
-
-
-
-
-
7000
3.73, auto trans
-
-
9500
-
-
9500
4.10, man trans
-
-
7000
-
-
7000
4.10, man trans
-
-
-
-
-
7000**
4.10, auto trans
-
-
-
-
-
9500
4.10, auto trans
-
-
-
-
-
9500**
*Edge
**FX-4/Level II