"Fleet" model...
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"Fleet" model...
I recently bought an '03 "fleet" model Ranger... I wanted to check out the specs and stuff at ford.com but they don't list the Ranger in the fleet section... Any ideas where I can look? I know the specs are slightly different and when I try to plug what I know into the "build-yer-own-Ford" thing it won't accept it...
What exactly is a fleet model? Is it a generic vanilla model designed to be a one-size-fits-nobody or are they just "custom" trucks ordered in quantity? Are they as good as a regular model or maybe cheapened somehow? (I hope not!)
I bought mine new at a normal Ford dealer... I bought it because it was the cheapest Ranger there with a 7' bed and it has a full size spare... (My truck needs are pretty simple!)
Just curious!
What exactly is a fleet model? Is it a generic vanilla model designed to be a one-size-fits-nobody or are they just "custom" trucks ordered in quantity? Are they as good as a regular model or maybe cheapened somehow? (I hope not!)
I bought mine new at a normal Ford dealer... I bought it because it was the cheapest Ranger there with a 7' bed and it has a full size spare... (My truck needs are pretty simple!)
Just curious!
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Most of the fleet models are just "bare" trucks with no options. But really the only thing they are saying by saying it is a fleet truck is that a company rather than an individual maitained it? +/- depending on the company. As for the spec, just look at the regular cab ranger with no options. Fleet can also mean a company bought the truck, but it was just a regular truck.
By the way, im in NC too. Where about are you at?
By the way, im in NC too. Where about are you at?
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Being a fleet model has nothing to do with maintanence. They are sold new as fleet models. A fleet model can have about as many options as you wan. (check out the 450+ fleet model options) I think it is just when large numbers of identical trucks are ordered. I am not sure though. 
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Fleet trucks are just ones ordered by a company in quantities of four or more they can be as sparse or as equipped as you want
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