Questions about a Ranger Sport

[johare]

I have a 1999 Ranger Sport XLT x-cab 4.0L 2wd auto that I purchased used. There was no manual with the truck and in doing some checking on the vehicle some questions have popped up.

Other than the Sport decals and the mono color scheme on the bumpers/grill/body what features are unique to the Sport?

Would it be possible that the Sport has a towing package? I found two heat exchangers (small radiators) on the truck. On just below the radiator and one in front of the radiator and AC condenser and to the passenger side. The one underneath appears to be the power steering cooler. Could the other be a transmission cooler? Any ideas?
Is this a standard feature for a Sport package?

Any other features unique to the Sport package?

Your input would be greatly appreciated.

[Ken00]

I have a 2000 XLT sport that I bought new, I think I have the 2000 brochure and maybe a 1999 one too, I'll look around, feel free to bug just in case I forget.

My XLT Sport option has upgraded mirrors, tach, foglights, painted grill and bumpers, upgraded rear bumper and... thats all I can think of right now.

[johare]

Yeh. I've got the tach and fogs. The rear bumper is a step type bumper. I'm puzzled about the small heat exchanger in front of the AC condenser. I guess I'll have to follow the lines and see what it cools.

[Ken00]

Opps, forgot about that. Stock you should have a tranny cooler in front of the condenser, passengers side and the PS cooler in front of the rack.

You should have a step bumper but below the plastic part it should be a smooth, rounded surface, not an XL type bumper.

[johare]

Great! And thanks much! I thought it was a trans cooler! And the step bumper has painted surfaces below the plastic that match the body color.

Any suspension differences that came with the Sport?

[Ken00]

Here's what the 1999 & 2000 Sport option included.

1999 XL
Color-keyed bumpers and grill
15" cast aluminum wheels, 4x4 only
platinum wheel moldings, 4x4 only
15" silver styled steel wheels, 4x2 only
225/70/15 tires, 4x2 only
235/75/15 tires. 4x4 only
Sport decal
Spare tire access lock

1999 XLT
Color-keyed bumpers and grill
15" cast aluminum wheels, 4x2 only
16" aluminum wheels, 4x4 only
225/70/15 tires, 4x2 only
245/75/16 tires. 4x4 only
Tachometer
Fog lamps, V-6 engine only
Styled mittors
Color-keyed wheel moldings, 4x4 only
Sport decal
Spare tire access lock

2000 XL
Color-keyed bumpers and grill
15" silver styled steel wheels, 4x2 only
225/70/15 tires, 4x2 only
Sport decal
Spare tire access lock

2000 XLT
Color-keyed bumpers and grill
15" chrome steel wheels, 4x2 only
16" aluminum wheels, 4x4 only
225/70/15 tires, 4x2 only
245/75/16 tires. 4x4 only
Tachometer
Fog lamps, V-6 engine only
Styled mittors
Color-keyed wheel moldings, 4x4 only
Sport decal

[2000sport4x4]

Hey! My 2000 sport didn't come with a "SPORT" decal....wonder if I can get the dealer to find me one now that it's 4 years later!!..lol

[Ken00]

Did you buy it new, a lot of them got removed. Are you sure it's a sport?

[Rocky J]

I love my 4.0 with automatic. Unfortunately it doesn't look like Ford is offering the 4.0 with automatic this year except with the Fx4 package, and I have no use for 4wd in Florida.

[Ken00]

I just priced a 2wd SC with a 4.0 auto at fordvehicles.com. I don't think you can get the 4.0 in a std cab.

[2000sport4x4]

Yep purchased new,... 2000 sport. Bright red with bright red grill,bumpers,wheel moldings,16" rims,fogs....

exactly what that list above said but no "sport" decal.

[PatG]

Originally Posted by Ken00

Here's what the 1999 & 2000 Sport option included.

2000 XLT
Color-keyed bumpers and grill
15" chrome steel wheels, 4x2 only
16" aluminum wheels, 4x4 only
225/70/15 tires, 4x2 only
245/75/16 tires. 4x4 only
Tachometer
Fog lamps, V-6 engine only
Styled mittors
Color-keyed wheel moldings, 4x4 only
Sport decal

Ken, THANKS for the info! Often wondered what the dif was for the SPORT and yes, do have the decal on the tailgate. Bought used two months ago and loving it!

[Ken00]

Don't know what to say, my av is my truck, 2000 SC 2wd Sport Bright Red and it has a gray decal on the drivers side of the tailgate.

[knoxnil]

Wonder what it is that I just bought? What I know is that it is a 2000 Ranger, (NO XL or XLT) Red (Vermillion) paint, black grille and bumpers, 2wd but with 245/75R16 yes that's 16" (look like Explorer) aluminum wheels. It has the fog lights and tachometer. No carpet, rubber floor.

Reg cab shortbox 3.0 FlexFuel Auto and according to the VC codes it has a 4.10 non-limited slip rear end, but the one for the 4x4 (97). It also looks like the springs are for a 4x4. It actually sits higher than a lot of 4x4 Rangers. In a way it looks like they (the factory) started out to make a 4x4 and changed their mind half way through.

On the tailgate is an interesting decal on the left side that says "Trail Head" with some graphics around it, about the size of a slow pitch softball.

Whatever it is it's Great!!! Has alot of miles on it already but looks new on the outside.
With some TLC I'm hoping it'll last awhile. Would like to swithch out the seats (60-40 cloth) they're looking a little dingy especially the center armrest/console.

Anybody know where the best place to look for replacement seats is? Would appreciate some advice on that.

Also the rubber floor is bunching up (not torn yet) under foot on the drivers side, any experience with that I would welcome also. Thanks

[dono]

I have the window sticker off my '99 which had a "Sport" decal (first thing that came off). The sticker lists "XLT Sport Appearance Group" at $495 and lists the group as tachometer and Fog lamps.
Dono