2004 Ranger
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2004 Ranger
Has anyone seen the 2004 Rangers yet? Personally, I think they are hideously ugly. I can see Ford made some attempt to make them look like the F-series trucks but, the result is pure ugliness. As a owner of Ford Ranger since '87 (I'm on my third Ranger now), I feel betrayed that the new Ranger is soooo ugly. Anyone agree with me on this?
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I like the front of the 04 Fx4 Level II..Looks more like a truck then the 03. I have had a ranger since 1991.. I am extremely pleased with my 03 Fx4 level II... Even if it is kind of ugly, it is still a great Truck...........
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The guages and radios in the '04s look very "japanese" to me. I never thought I'd see the day when Ford would try to copy the foreign trucks. After looking at how much the prices went up, I'm very glad I bought an '03 while there were a few left.
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I know it puts a bad taste in our mouths, but we are going to have to be very creative as far as competing in the auto world. The Ranger might someday change a little in directions that annoy us.
For instance, I am thinking that a front wheel drive platform would be nice. Ya gotta admit, we could use a little traction.
For instance, I am thinking that a front wheel drive platform would be nice. Ya gotta admit, we could use a little traction.
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Originally posted by Ford Tradesman
I know it puts a bad taste in our mouths, but we are going to have to be very creative as far as competing in the auto world. The Ranger might someday change a little in directions that annoy us.
For instance, I am thinking that a front wheel drive platform would be nice. Ya gotta admit, we could use a little traction.
I know it puts a bad taste in our mouths, but we are going to have to be very creative as far as competing in the auto world. The Ranger might someday change a little in directions that annoy us.
For instance, I am thinking that a front wheel drive platform would be nice. Ya gotta admit, we could use a little traction.
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Originally posted by Ford Tradesman
For instance, I am thinking that a front wheel drive platform would be nice. Ya gotta admit, we could use a little traction.
For instance, I am thinking that a front wheel drive platform would be nice. Ya gotta admit, we could use a little traction.
If you happen to be someone, by chance, who thinks Ford is cheapening Rangers...well, take note that front-wheel drive wasn't made because it is all tha good. It was made for cost reasons. That tranny tunnel makes a difference, I suppose.
We have the Escape, if you want fwd platform. It is not a serious hauler and has an AWD option (for handling, I presume?).