2000 Ford Ranger Features and Options

    Standard Equipment

      XL XLT
    EXTERIOR    
    4X4 DECAL – 4X4 only X X
    BUMPERS – Painted platinum front and rear step bumper (w/safety chain holes) X  
    Chrome front and rear step bumper   X
    DOOR/TAILGATE HANDLES – Black X X
    * FOG LAMPS – 4X4 only
      X
    GLASS – Solar tint X X
    GRILLE – Painted platinum X  
    Chrome   X
    HEADLIGHTS – Aero Halogen X X
    MIRRORS – Black LH/RH outside (Manual) X X
    MUD FLAPS – Contoured (4×2 black/4×4 platinum) front/rear X X
    SPARE TIRE ACCESS LOCK – Includes unique key   X
    SPOILER – Under front bumper, black (4×2 only) X X
    STOP LIGHT, HIGH MOUNTED – XLT includes cargo light X X
    TAILGATE – Quick release feature X X
    TAILLIGHTS – Bicolored X X
    TIE DOWN HOOKS – Four (black,) Cargo Box X X
    * TRAILER TOW WIRE HARNESS – 4 Pin X X
    TOW HOOKS – Two black front (4×4 only) X X
    WHEEL LIP MOLDINGS – Platinum (4×4 Styleside only) X X
    * WHEEL TRIM – 15″ Argent styled steel w/bright center ornament X  
    15″ Silver styled steel w/bright center ornament (4×2)   X
    15″ Cast aluminum w/bright center ornament (4×4)   X
    WINDSHIELD WIPERS – Intermittent/speed sensitive X X
    INTERIOR    
    AIR BAG – Driver and passenger (manual passenger air bag deactivation) X X
    AIR CONDITIONING   Xb
    ASH CUP – Black (in consolette) May be removed when not in use X X
    CIGARETTE LIGHTER X X
    COAT HOOK – Rear of cab, Color-keyed X X
    COURTESY LIGHTS – Includes cargo box and map lights   X
    DOME LIGHT, FRONT – With LH & RH door switches X X
    DOOR TRIM PANELS – Color-keyed with padded armrest and black door handles X  
    Upgraded panels with map pockets and scuff-resistant grain   X
    FLOOR CONSOLETTE – Dual cupholders with removable ash cup X X
    FLOOR COVERING – Black vinyl with insulation X  
    Carpet (color-keyed)   X
    GLOVE BOX – Color-keyed X X
    GRAB HANDLE – Passenger side roof mounted   X
    HEADLINER – Color-keyed with sound insulation X X
    HOOD RELEASE – Inside X X
    HORN – Single-note X X
    INSTRUMENT PANEL – Color-keyed full-width pad, side window demisters, color-keyed applique, and integral storage bin X X
    JACK/TOOLS X X
    KEY – (plastic head) Same key for ignition and door locks X X
    MIRROR, REARVIEW – Day/night X X
    MOLDINGS/TRIM PANELS – Color-keyed “A” and “B” pillar X X
    POWER POINT, 12 Volt
    X X
    RADIO – Electronic AM/FM stereo with clock X  
    *Electronic AM/FM stereo/single CD player with clock   X
    SAFETY BELTS – Height-adjustable shoulder belts with top release X X
    SCUFF PLATES – Black X X
    SEATS – Bench, 60/40 vinyl split X  
    Bench, 60/40 cloth split (Std. on SuperCab XL)   X
    Rear Jump, vinyl (SuperCab) X X
    SECURILOCK – Passive Anti-theft System (V6 only) X X
    STEERING WHEEL – Black X X
    STORAGE TRAY – Behind seat (Regular Cab)   X
    VISORS – Color-keyed cloth and LH strap X  
    Color-keyed cloth w/RH mirror and LH strap   X
    WARNING CHIMES – Headlamps-on, key-in-ignition, and safety belt X X
    TACHOMETER – (4×4 only) X X
     
      4×2 4×4
    FUNCTIONAL Regular Cab SuperCab Regular Cab SuperCab
    ALTERNATOR 52/95 Amp 52/95 Amp 52/95 Amp 52/95 Amp
    AXLE, FRONT 2400# 2625# 2800# 2800#
    AXLE, REAR 2750# 2750# 2750# 2750#
    BATTERY – Maintenance Free 58 AH (540 C.C.A.) 58 AH (540 C.C.A.) 58 AH (540 C.C.A.) 58 AH (540 C.C.A.)
    BRAKES – Power with brake shift interlock Included Included Included Included
    Anti-lock Rear Rear 1 Rear 1Rear
    Soft release parking brake Included Included Included Included
    ENGINE 2.5L EFI I-4 2.5L EFI I-4 3.0L EFI V-6 (FFV) 3.0L EFI V-6 (FFV)
    FUEL TANK 216.5 Gal. 19.5 Gal. 216.5 Gal. 19.5 Gal.
    SHOCK ABSORBERS Gas Gas HD Gas HD Gas
    SPRINGS, FRONT – Coil (4×2) 2200# 2200#
    SPRINGS, REAR 2550# 2600# 2600# 2600#
    STABILIZER BAR – Front Included Included Included Included
    Rear     Included Included
    STEERING – Power rack and pinion Included Included Included Included
    SUSPENSION, FRONT – Short long arm Included Included Included Included
    * TIRES – Five, including spare P225/70Rx15SL A/S BSW P225/70Rx15SL A/S BSW P215/75Rx15SL A/T OWL3
    P215/75Rx15SL A/T OWL3
    Crank up/down spare tire carrier with cover Included Included Included Included
    TORSION BARS – (4×4) 2510 2510
    TRANSFER CASE Select Drive Select Drive
    TRANSMISSION 5-Spd Man O/D 5-Spd Man O/D 5-Spd Man O/D 5-Spd Man O/D
    * WHEELS – Five, incl. full-size spare 15×6 JJ 5-Hole 15×6 JJ 5-Hole 15×6 4 JJ 5-Hole 15×64 JJ 5-Hole
     
    1 4-Wheel ABS standard on XLT.
    2 16.5 Gal. w/SWB/20.0 Gal. w/LWB.
    3 P235/75Rx15SL A/T OWL tires standard on XLT 4×4
    4 Includes 15×6 JJ standard spare wheel
    LEGEND: * = New for this model year.
    b = Additional Discounted Equipment (MAY NOT BE DELETED)
    Options


    MISCELLANEOUS

    Predelivery Only………………361

    Predelivery w/Undercoat…………..362

    COV Required ……………….79V

    Local/State Ordinance Deviation………..931

    Off-Standard Paint/Trim (Not available on Ranger)…..933

    Priced DORA………………..C09

    SPECIAL ORDERS

    (FLEET ONLY. See Dealer Special Order Binder for ordering guidelines and restrictions.)

    RANGER

    PAYLOAD PACKAGE SELECTOR CHART

    WB INCH

    PKG#

    OPT.

    CODE

    MAX PAYLOAD LBS

    GVWR

    LBS

    4×2 Regular Cab

    112

    112

    112

    118

    118

    #1

    #2

    #21

    #1

    #2

    201

    202

    204

    203

    205

    1260

    1660

    1580

    1260

    1660

    4340

    4760

    4820

    4380

    4800

    4×2 SuperCab

    126

    126

    #1

    #2

    207

    20b

    1260

    1620

    4800

    4960

    4×4 Regular Cab

    112

    112

    118

    118

    #1

    #2

    #1

    #2

    20X

    20W

    20L

    20G

    1260

    1540

    1260

    1540

    4760

    4980

    4820

    5020

    4×4 SuperCab

    126

    126

    #1

    #2

    20S

    20T

    1260

    1540

    5080

    5140


    CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES**/CROSS-BORDER STATES***

    CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM….. 422

    Required on units for California and Northeast States registration. Optional for Cross-Border States. NA with 428 High Altitude Principle Use.

    CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT REQUIRED ……423

    Control code for units either shipped to California or Northeast States dealers or ordered by California or Northeast Stated dealers for registration in non-California, non-Northeast States locations.

    CALIFORNIA/NORTHEAST STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION…………………….936

    Only available on units sold to authorized governmental units and privately-owned ambulance companies as listed in the Dealer Initial Ordering Guide. Must also use code 423 when ordering.

    NON-CALIFORNIA/NON-NORTHEAST STATES/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA OR NORTHEAST STATES REGISTRATION…..93N

    Required on all units ordered by dealers for California or Northeast States registration when the Vehicle is being delivered to a non-California, non-Northeast, non-Cross-Border States location. Requires 422 California Emissions System. Vehicles must be registered in California or Northeast States.

    **NORTHEAST STATES

    Northeast States are Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington D.C.

    ***CROSS-BORDER STATES

    Cross-Border States are Arizona, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and West Virginia.

    VEHICLES DESTINED FOR HIGH ALTITUDE AREAS

    HIGH ALTITUDE PRINCIPAL USE……………….428

    Control code required on all units sold for principal use in high altitude counties, as defined in EPA regulations, and listed in the Dealer Initial Ordering Guide. High altitude performance and/or emissions control equipment provided as required to comply with EPA regulations or general product vehicle performance acceptance standards. Also available on units for sale in high altitude fringe areas. NA with 422 California Emissions.

    NON-HIGH ALTITUDE PRINCIPAL USE………………429

    Control code on units shipped to high altitude areas or units ordered by high altitude area dealers for registration in a non-high altitude area.

    FLEET APPLICATION ONLY

    CLEAN FUEL FLEET LEV OPTION……………….42F

    Available only with 2.5L and 4.0L Engine with Automatic transmission. Control code available for fleets in areas covered by CFFP requirements for Federal LEV certified vehicles. Eligible areas are: Colorado (4.0L auto only), Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Wisconsin.

    Major Product Changes

    OVERVIEW

    • Ranger is Tough, Athletic, “On-the-Edge”

    MODEL/SERIES/AVAILABILITY CHANGES

    • None

    EXTERIOR CHANGES

    Colors Added:

    Mandarin Gold Clearcoat Metallic (B6)

    Colors Deleted:

    Bright Amber Clearcoat Metallic

    Jalapeno Green Clearcoat Metallic

    • New bi-color tail lights

    INTERIOR CHANGES

    • Integrated instrument panel storage compartment
    • Consolette ash cup

    FUNCTIONAL CHANGES

    • New 15-inch wheels added to all 4×2 models

    POWERTRAIN CHANGES

    • None


    OPTION PROGRAM CHANGES

    OPTIONS ADDED:

    • Step Bar (Avail. w/XLT 4×4, XLT 4×2/4×4 Sport Appearance Groups, and XL 4×2 Trailhead Group Only.)
    • The Trailhead Group, which includes:

    — Torsion Bar Front Suspension (similar to 4×4)

    — AM/FM stereo with CD

    — Styled manual mirrors

    — Tachometer

    — 4×4 “Off-Road” front tow hooks

    — 4×4 “Off-Road” P245/75R16SL OWL all-terrain tires

    — Five-spoke cast aluminum 16-inch wheels

    — 4×4-style argent bumpers and grille

    — Fog Lamps

    — Payload Package #2

    • Speed control/tilt steering wheel available on XL
    • New XLT 4×2 Wheel and Tire Group

    — New 15″ Chrome Styled Steel wheels

    — P225/70Rx15SL OWL All-Season tires

    OPTIONS REVISED:

    • New Wheels

    — 15″ Silver Styled Steel wheels

    — 15″ Chrome Styled Steel wheels

    — 15″ Cast Aluminum wheels

    • Standard on XL 4×2 – 15″ Argent wheels/P225/70Rx15SL BSW All-Season tires
    • 4-door SuperCab now available on XL (jump seats deleted; w/ carpet)
    • Class III frame-mounted trailer towing hitch receiver now available on XL V6
    • Standard Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD Player on XLT
    • Standard fog lamps on XLT 4×4
    • Cloth sport bucket seats available for XLT 4×2
    • XLT 4×4 Off-Road Group now has stainless steel front suspension skid plate added

    OPTIONS DELETED:

    • XL 4×4 Sport Appearance Group
    • 4-door SuperCab jump seat delete (XLT)
    • P265/75Rx15SL OWL All-Terrain tires (XLT)
    • Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Cassette Player (XLT only)

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