2008 Ford Ranger FX4 Review: Pickup truck Miata!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

I spent some time driving the Ford Ranger and discovered it has some striking similarities to another vehicle I quite enjoy! But is the Ranger to the truck world the same as the Mazda Miata to the car world?

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  • @kzr011
    @kzr0112 жыл бұрын

    This describes me perfectly - "Non-materialistic single person...Don't have much stuff with them...Can pack it to go camping with two people but have to plan for it...I don't need a big vehicle so I didn't buy one...You don't buy a ranger to be cool, you buy it because it fits what you need it to do." Great review sir! Can't wait to find one I'm ready to pull the trigger on!

  • @goldenhorshoe4814

    @goldenhorshoe4814

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said. I totally agree. They are definitely more meant for working hard and playing outdoors.

  • @Kaindemetri

    @Kaindemetri

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah 🔥 who needs those 30k payments , to all the people who got a truck without payments 🙏🏻🫡

  • @TowMan127

    @TowMan127

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Kaindemetriyeah for real! I bought a 2004 Ranger XLT 4X4 with 85K miles for $4,200 from the original owner and in great shape.

  • @Notsohypefactory

    @Notsohypefactory

    2 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@TowMan127damnn that’s a good deal! How’s the body and under body? Any rusting

  • @theburger_king

    @theburger_king

    Ай бұрын

    It does look cool tho

  • @dc76384
    @dc76384 Жыл бұрын

    Had a 2010 Ranger XLT 4x4 super cab. Put just over 200,000 miles on the clock. Never gave me a minutes trouble. Sold it to my friend who uses it for a work truck and it's still rolling along at over 300,000 miles.

  • @christianmagana329
    @christianmagana3292 жыл бұрын

    “The Ranger is the pickup truck world’s Miata.” Love that quote. Have a 2009 Ranger and a 1995 NA Miata. Pretty perfect “budget” combo if you don’t have to haul kids or your buddies around. Cost me less than $7k for the both of them and they’re both cheap and easy to maintain. Great video!

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a car I'd really like to get my hands on! I drove a Miata in holland years ago and really didn't have enough time to get a good opinion on it, so I want to get back behind the wheel and do a proper drive! Great pair! Thanks for watching!

  • @robertt9342

    @robertt9342

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wasn’t the stereotype for the miata that it was the car for hair stylists? Personally I have always like them.

  • @AAtheDUDe

    @AAtheDUDe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertt9342who cares about car stereotypes

  • @RockyDylanBebb

    @RockyDylanBebb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@steveng507 compared to a miata, absolutely negative. In comparison you might as well be driving a freight train lmfao

  • @victoryengineer
    @victoryengineer5 ай бұрын

    I've never been a Ford guy but last year I inherited a 2008 Ranger Sport 4x4 with the 4.0 and it's got the 8.8 limited slip from the factory. It's got less than 50k miles and looks almost new. I love it and will be keeping it for sure.

  • @ZachAttacc
    @ZachAttacc Жыл бұрын

    My old man had 2 rangers when I was little, and I knew how they were like a tank and I love the simplicity. So, I got one 20 years later same Gen as he had. Nostalgic. It's a tank, it won't quit.

  • @simonlange6726
    @simonlange67262 жыл бұрын

    I just inherited my Dads 2011 Ranger XL super-cab. 2.3L -4 with 5sp manual. I'm actually excited that it doesn't have the bigger engine with what gas is costing now. Perfect for two people and taking fun stuff to places like the lakes or mountains, plus handy to have for hauling. I liked your review and recognized the locations

  • @MrSagerific95

    @MrSagerific95

    Жыл бұрын

    the 3.0l and 4.0l get better real world MPGs than the 2.3l. Speaking from experience.

  • @simonlange6726

    @simonlange6726

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrSagerific95According to Ford, 2.3L Manual gets 22 mpg city/27 hwy. The 4.0L Manual gets 16 mpg city/21 hwy, if you believe the brochure.

  • @shawnlibby675

    @shawnlibby675

    Жыл бұрын

    My 4.0 V6 in my 2007 ranger.. Gets better gas mileage than my 2.3.. For cylinder ranger...

  • @simonlange6726

    @simonlange6726

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shawnlibby675 good thing you don't own a 2011 than

  • @z0mbyman999

    @z0mbyman999

    Жыл бұрын

    My 1999 3.0 5 speed 4x4 extended cab step side does really well on gas I can go on a 2hr drive and the file gage does not move

  • @RangerShop1
    @RangerShop12 жыл бұрын

    Love my ranger…. 15yrs working as a ford tech… this is my 3rd one! 2002 4x4, 4.0 sohc, 5speed manual with a manual transfer case. Awesome trucks!

  • @garybaugh8302

    @garybaugh8302

    2 жыл бұрын

    So how rare is the twin stick level 2 ranger?

  • @RangerShop1

    @RangerShop1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@garybaugh8302 that’s a great question I’m not really sure. The truck would have to be ordered as a Fx4 manual then optional manual t-case. I’ve seen a few online but never in person.

  • @danielhornilla1294

    @danielhornilla1294

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RangerShop1 how can u tell da difference between a 2.3 and 2.5?

  • @Zach-sg5uu

    @Zach-sg5uu

    Күн бұрын

    The 2.3 L has more horsepower more torque and better fuel economy! As long as it’s made from 2001 upward to 2012.

  • @Zach-sg5uu
    @Zach-sg5uu21 күн бұрын

    I think a lot of people would agree that nice Ford ranger is cool!

  • @paulmcewen7384
    @paulmcewen7384 Жыл бұрын

    2011 sport 4wd, put 130k km on it so far. In western Canada I have actually taken a quote a bit of trash talk from massive truck owners, but this video hits the nail on the head. I've driven my ranger through blizzards with shin deep snow on the highway, up mountains, etc etc etc. It's just a basic 4wd that hauls people and things from a to b and doesn't have too many things that can fail. It's great.

  • @86z50r
    @86z50r2 жыл бұрын

    No! I buy a ranger because it is cool 😎

  • @kevinpalomo4634

    @kevinpalomo4634

    2 жыл бұрын

    He'll yea

  • @unfriendme8236
    @unfriendme823611 ай бұрын

    As kid i always see this running around my place, this was my first car i ever fell in love wit

  • @Doc1855
    @Doc1855 Жыл бұрын

    We are on our 4th Ranger. Our current one is a 2011 XLT super cab, 4.0 V6 and auto transmission, LSD rear differential, tow pkg. I’ve had some mods done for the intake and exhaust. I added adjustable air shocks for the rear, Line-X spray in bed liner, custom 2 tone paint and interior, skid plates, etc. It’s mainly a work truck for around our property and getting to my local fishing hole. It’s almost 12 years old and only has 35K original miles. My wife and I are in our 50s and plan on letting our relatives fight over it when we’re dead and gone

  • @Zach-sg5uu

    @Zach-sg5uu

    Күн бұрын

    😂

  • @jamesprice2163
    @jamesprice2163 Жыл бұрын

    Lol I've always wanted a ranger actually but then again Ive always wanted one because I've always been able to appreciate the reliability and simpleness of them and am actually buying one today in the exact spec I've always wanted Edit: got the truck and absolutely fell in love with it she's a 94 splash, single cab, short bed, 3.0, five speed and yeah its the miata of trucks even made by mazda in the earlier days mines gonna be a daily driver with 70s era muscle car mods (ansen sprint wheels, side exit exhaust, cowl induction hood and slight rake with it higher in the rear than it already is)

  • @DementedDistraction
    @DementedDistraction2 жыл бұрын

    I have an '04 FX4 and I didn't buy it with any ethos in mind, I just bought it because I needed a truck and it was $2,500 with 78k miles on it, lol. I wasn't too enamored with my Ranger when I first got it, but over the 3 years I've had it I've come to appreciate it more - particularly during the Colorado winter snowstorms. I've seen so many gigantic compensator trucks getting stuck or sliding about in the snow and ice, but the Ranger is so light and nimble it just glides up and over the snow. You definitely have to accept that you have to fit yourself to a Ranger if you're a taller person, though. I'm 6'2" and I need to have the seat slid as far back as it can go, and I still have to slouch or my head constantly rubs against the liner, and I'm constantly shifting my legs about while driving because there just isn't enough legroom and the seat depth is too short.

  • @DementedDistraction

    @DementedDistraction

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johndoe-zb8bm Height =/= proportions, I could very well have longer legs than you. That, or you must have very poor posture.

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    7 ай бұрын

    @@johndoe-zb8bm limb segment ratios can vary greatly person to person. a person with long femurs and torso will have much more trouble fitting than a person with taller shins and smaller torso etc.

  • @aycarambas
    @aycarambas2 жыл бұрын

    Its a very intimate truck. Wish they could bring it back. This body style worked for so many years aghh!

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed the truck and always thought if we got the South American crew cab ranger of this bodystyle. It would be sweet!

  • @jked7463

    @jked7463

    2 жыл бұрын

    They kind of did. Today's Ranger is the Maverick. But of course in today's world, nothing can be simple. So it has to be a hybrid or at least have gadgets galore.

  • @jked7463

    @jked7463

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did the FX4 have locking diffs? It looked like, but was not sure.

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jked7463 limited slip on the level 2, not sure for the base fx4

  • @brookbrent9229
    @brookbrent9229 Жыл бұрын

    I have two of these trucks 1995 ford Ranger 3.0 and a 1997 4.0 love them both great little trucks

  • @BrianSmith-lo3mj
    @BrianSmith-lo3mj2 жыл бұрын

    I have this same Ford Ranger with the colors switched around and it has the 5-speed manual transmission and I love it.

  • @331Grabber
    @331Grabber Жыл бұрын

    I have an 06 Ranger 4X4 regular cab with the 4.0 V-6 and a 5-Speed manual. It is the perfect weekend truck.

  • @MarioEspinozaRivera
    @MarioEspinozaRivera2 жыл бұрын

    bro I feel cool on my Ford Ranger 2001, more than ever now that I restored it, it looks like new hehe, great truck you have buddy. Greetings.

  • @tristanhawkins1751
    @tristanhawkins17512 жыл бұрын

    Bought a 97 for $500 changed plugs and plug wires shifter linkage is bad but it runs and drives and will pass inspection. Not upset

  • @Yowzoe
    @Yowzoe2 ай бұрын

    Just this week picked up an ‘11 4.0 2wd Sport supercab with 102k miles (always driven in the West, no rust) almost-flawless exterior in red for $9200 (negotiated down from 10K). Older couple who didn’t know the market value. I put some new shocks on, replaced the tires, and I feel like I made a deal. I camped out on craigslist for two months, learning lots about Rangers, and jumped at this the minute after the ad was live. I also got a ‘93 Miata 5 years ago before prices blew up in a similar manner (knowing *exactly* what I wanted and pouncing as soon as something was available). This video feels just about right. The Ranger does share characteristics with the Miata.

  • @JSAFIXIT
    @JSAFIXIT2 жыл бұрын

    They are just "good". They're practical, reliable, handle abuse like a champ, and you can modify it however you wish.

  • @ehtothat
    @ehtothat2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review 👍😁

  • @garyindiana2127
    @garyindiana21272 жыл бұрын

    bought a regular cab 2.3 2006 with 215k, a straight up beater but hey, she's going strong! also has a 4.10 diff and i love it, upgrading here and there don't think i'll ever sell

  • @ShashankB94
    @ShashankB942 жыл бұрын

    Very well made video..pleasing to watch..thumbs up

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought my first Ranger. This was a fun video!

  • @salm8990
    @salm8990 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I picking one of these up. And for all of the same reasons you stated at the end. And I can’t wait to get it

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy it!

  • @A5MODEUS
    @A5MODEUS4 ай бұрын

    2:35 "or a five cylinder, CHEVY"

  • @BuzzzdLightyear
    @BuzzzdLightyear9 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, like Miatas, the market has completely blown up. We're entering a weird phase of history where there just aren't any fun and "cheap" vehicles.

  • @Yowzoe

    @Yowzoe

    2 ай бұрын

    They are out there, though. Just picked up an ‘11 4.0 2wd with 102k miles (always driven in the West, no rust) almost-flawless exterior in red for $9200 , talked down from 10K. Older couple who didn’t know the market rate just put some new shocks on, Replace the tires, and I feel like I made a deal. I camped out on craigslist for two months, learning all about Rangers, and jumped at this minute after the ad was live. I also got a ‘93 Miata five years ago before it blew up (in a similar manner), so this video felt just about right.

  • @superluminal51893

    @superluminal51893

    Ай бұрын

    @@Yowzoe You just proved his point...

  • @Yowzoe

    @Yowzoe

    Ай бұрын

    @@superluminal51893 actually I just showed two exceptions to his point, right? His point is spot on for the majority of people who are lazy mofos. I got these deals by focusing and being patient. It took a lot of attention and learning and time. In most of my life I can’t manage this, but when it comes to vehicles, because they’re so expensive and I’m so poor, I managed to score through my efforts and through a whole lot of luck.I got two fun and cheap vehicles that are reliable, so it is possible.

  • @msrumedia5616

    @msrumedia5616

    19 күн бұрын

    @@superluminal51893​​⁠​⁠​⁠lol nothing of good value is cheap anymore tho? The mfers that would love to have a nice Tacoma but don't want to overpay are going for rangers (me) You can still find one cheap tho that's not 4x4 pre 2010 and especially one thats not in good shape

  • @CC-bw7im
    @CC-bw7im2 жыл бұрын

    Ford could’ve sold them for so many more years if they gave em a v8 or even just a bigger v6 like a 4.5 and if they made them 4 door or just gave this truck a better back seat

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right? I was even thinking this generation came in crew cab in other markets which would have sold great! It was the stupid chicken tax making them too expensive.

  • @racekrasser7869

    @racekrasser7869

    2 жыл бұрын

    lamest thing about them is that the explorers got the 5.0 and the rangers never did, even though they were a direct bolt in...

  • @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel

    @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel

    2 жыл бұрын

    The single overhead cam 4 l engine makes about 220 at the crank . If you need more than that in a 3000 lb truck there's something wrong with your way of thinking . Hell that's more than what the fox body Mustang made with the 302 V8 .

  • @robertt9342

    @robertt9342

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel . You also start hitting other limits once you add more power. The V6 makes sense, the V8 is not really necessary. At some point you’d need to start upgrading the the frame, transmission, brakes. Feels like if you NEED V8 power then you’d be better off getting a F150

  • @bernicekingma8348
    @bernicekingma83482 жыл бұрын

    Hi, your post just randomly popped up. Nice surprise.

  • @kabal28
    @kabal282 жыл бұрын

    Inherited my dads 04 Ranger Tremor v6 4L with 49k on the odometer. Thank you for the review. Been thinking about some easy off road trails, nothing extreme and hopefully finding a little camping spot.

  • @Ornelas11B

    @Ornelas11B

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve never heard of this package before. Apparently it’s the “Tremor” package for its audio system. It’s actually a pretty rare truck too. I’d keep it on the hard ball. Keep it clean. It’s got a good value to it. Is it 4x4?

  • @dillpill4484

    @dillpill4484

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Ornelas11B pretty much the highest trim they made on rangers besides the fx4 alone the tremor was the nicest and most came with a full center console and buckets better gears in the axles.

  • @mlvncgndhn9583
    @mlvncgndhn9583 Жыл бұрын

    cool review man! now, im kinda leaning into it now..

  • @HammerdownMotorsportsUSA
    @HammerdownMotorsportsUSA5 ай бұрын

    I want one wish they still made them this size

  • @nyquil07na38
    @nyquil07na382 жыл бұрын

    I searched for quite awhile for a level ii fx4. I couldn't find any that had low mileage. I ended up going with a 2011 4x4 sport with 17,000 miles. These trucks kick ass and parts are cheap and plentiful. These things can get into some pretty heavy snow and pull thru with good tires. I flushed all fluids, new belts, plugs, wires, thermostat. I will drive it until it won't go anymore. The only thing I don't like is the 2011's come with traction control which is useless and annoying.

  • @peebonboobalowski9828

    @peebonboobalowski9828

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesssir got an 05 and love it

  • @iannelli2448

    @iannelli2448

    8 ай бұрын

    Just bought the same truck. Why is the traction control annoying?

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    7 ай бұрын

    @@iannelli2448 buzzkill when you want to go sideways ;)

  • @johnarmer7368
    @johnarmer73682 жыл бұрын

    Had a 2000 loved it could fill up on Monday drive till Sunday

  • @Myname-cp9kr
    @Myname-cp9kr Жыл бұрын

    I got my ranger as my first car as a hand me down from my grandpa. I love my Ronnie the ranger, and he is my bestie ❤️

  • @Strob3Gaming
    @Strob3Gaming13 күн бұрын

    "The tailgate doesn't take 2 fingers to make it turn blue, it's a tailgate" lol

  • @AngelusNeko
    @AngelusNeko11 ай бұрын

    I have a 2000 Ford ranger XLT single cab 2.5L Inline 4, 5 speed manual converted (by me), I love the darn thing, it does what it needs to do and it's super fun because of the transmission I put on.

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    11 ай бұрын

    I love it! Ive got a manual swapped Grand Marquis so I know that feeling of enjoying something once you’ve built it! Cheers!

  • @joejohnny9556
    @joejohnny9556 Жыл бұрын

    I used to drive an older ranger and it could drift wit the four cylinder no problem.

  • @user-vu2fd9bo7s
    @user-vu2fd9bo7s3 күн бұрын

    I always get compliments on my 2003 ranger edge. Small lift with 33s and a 4.0 power plant.

  • @cabuco2006
    @cabuco2006 Жыл бұрын

    I love my 07 Fx4 Ranger. I want another one, maybe a 4 banger manual

  • @RockyDylanBebb
    @RockyDylanBebb Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a 2002 ranger and looking around at videos of them to see what im gonna break first and saw this lmfao, i bought my 96 miata 3 years ago. I got both chillen in the driveway next to each other. you are 100% correct.

  • @williambreeze2659
    @williambreeze265911 ай бұрын

    Love these trucks!

  • @markdement3241
    @markdement32412 жыл бұрын

    My name is Mark, I have 08 ford ranger I got up no start no click no dash light. Replaced batt,starter and s .tested all fuses replaced relays,the day it no start in bulb cluster no lights to dash but I have head l,blinkers,tail lights everywhere.but no dash or chimeing what am I missing here

  • @vinhha6073
    @vinhha60732 ай бұрын

    Bro sick Ranger.. my 2011 only 33978 miles on it .. today may 10 2024 😂.. same color.. but you grill was black my was chrome .. it's just like new every time I drive ..

  • @rockerdad2
    @rockerdad22 жыл бұрын

    what tires and rims are those . nice! Lots of good info here .

  • @bashkimsejfuli2933
    @bashkimsejfuli29332 жыл бұрын

    Hello can someone tell me from I can buy fenders for the ford ranger 2008 safari offroad

  • @samuelkrinninger3060
    @samuelkrinninger30602 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2000 single cab, 4 wheel drive, 3" lift, 5 speed manual 6 banger. Love it!

  • @samuelkrinninger3060

    @samuelkrinninger3060

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutismDude32 nah but I have the style side bed.

  • @tedheath2326
    @tedheath23262 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1999 Ranger ....... it came with rear fusion locker and I put in a front Lock Right lunch box ........ it ain't as beloved and sexy as a Taco ...... but it has a great work ethic 😄

  • @keltonderkach9601

    @keltonderkach9601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn she’d go anywhere

  • @zachsheffee8458
    @zachsheffee84582 жыл бұрын

    You can put a lot of stuff in the bed of it! Especially with the tall top over it!

  • @90s_Wizard
    @90s_Wizard4 ай бұрын

    Love my 08 fx4. Sure the bed is rotting, the fenders are falling off and it's odo has 330k km on it but the frame still has the original paint and looks like it's 3 maybe 4 years old with almost no rust. It's small enough I can cram it down some atv trails but big enough it doesn't feel like a death trap.

  • @grndiesel
    @grndiesel Жыл бұрын

    They put a 4.0L V6 in the F150? Where? When? The 4.0 in the ranger dates back to the German made Cologne V6, which was generally a car engine. The earliest offered in the American Ranger and Bronco2 was a 2.8 in the mid 80s. Then came the 2.9 EFI, then 4.0 OHV, then finally the 4.0 SOHC. All based on the same Cologne V6 design. The only real weakness of the later SOHC engines is the milti-chain timing set suffering premature failures that require engine removal to repair. The most reliable of the lot is generally considered to be the 4.0 OHV, but is under powered by today's standards. Other then that, the ranger is excellent. Tough axles, tough frame, and generally simple layout that is easy to maintain. And yes, they're great off road.

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea that’s my bad, I confused the 4.2 and the 4.0, someone else pointed that out as well. Great little trucks though! Thanks for watching and I’ll double check my stats next time! Cheers

  • @grndiesel

    @grndiesel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@200degrees No worries, I thought maybe you knew something I didn't.

  • @thinkslo
    @thinkslo10 ай бұрын

    I own a 1997 ranger 4x4 4.0 5speed and a '93 miata, great cars for people who don't care about flexing and just want something they enjoy.

  • @Lray4x4
    @Lray4x42 жыл бұрын

    Its a 5 speed auto not a 4 speed.

  • @painchaud2000
    @painchaud200010 ай бұрын

    This is why I bough an old Ford Ranger....not to drive a big truck....but to have a truck that serves my needs (and looks cool) Ford Freakin Ranger!

  • @fredygonzalez962
    @fredygonzalez9622 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I need…

  • @peebonboobalowski9828

    @peebonboobalowski9828

    Жыл бұрын

    I have it

  • @Sharpeoutdoors
    @Sharpeoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    I will say I love my ranger

  • @mcgerry1543
    @mcgerry15432 жыл бұрын

    I bought a 04 Ranger Edge about 2-3 years ago, it is the best decision i had ever made

  • @KB-cp9ds

    @KB-cp9ds

    2 жыл бұрын

    No one cares. This is a 08 review

  • @jxy180

    @jxy180

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KB-cp9ds I care

  • @razgriz4118

    @razgriz4118

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s the same truck from like 93-2011 so…

  • @luisaguilera9719

    @luisaguilera9719

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KB-cp9ds it’s basically the same thing

  • @ripdizzle199
    @ripdizzle1995 ай бұрын

    Small cab for only 2 people? I fit 6 of us in mine + a 12’ box right in the back center lol. If there’s a will there’s a way

  • @PureEvil1138
    @PureEvil11382 жыл бұрын

    I wish the new rangers were small . Nobody makes a small truck anymore

  • @kd_76

    @kd_76

    7 ай бұрын

    Yup, now they make everything big and over complicated… I hate new cars

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    7 ай бұрын

    @@kd_76 thank the EPA. emissions standards are far more restrictive for smaller vehicles, whereas larger trucks have exemptions.

  • @JM-19-88
    @JM-19-888 ай бұрын

    Hello. I have a 2010 Ranger and I want to paint it black like yours. I have looked everywhere for the black and gray color code and have had no success. Could you give me the codes for both colors, black and grey? It would be of great help to me. Thank you

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi, unfortunately it was my friends truck and he sold it a year or two back so I can’t check the door code. Good luck on your search!

  • @stevesmith3556
    @stevesmith35562 жыл бұрын

    I love love love my B4000. No modern electronics, no electric windows or seats. Just base stock reliable go anywhere pickup. Tows a 1ton trailer with no probs and is easy to use and drive. You can have your Toyota. I'll keep my money and drive a better truck🤠

  • @delmertoribio9520
    @delmertoribio9520 Жыл бұрын

    Damn never got stuck in a 4 speed ranger getting wood crossing a arroyo the heavy duty dodge Cummins too much horse power or toque couldn’t even make it through with out cuz of awful wheel hop had to throw it in 4 high to get out

  • @tfriesen7872
    @tfriesen78722 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty close to buying a used ranger but it just doesnt have 4x4. Other than that it's perfect. Is 4x4 really that big of a deal? I go camping occassionally but I'm not driving verticle up any mountains like in this video lol.

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    For cruising around in the woods you’d be fine, it’s really just the snow where you’d want to throw a lot of weight in the bed. But you could make do with good tires!

  • @tfriesen7872

    @tfriesen7872

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@200degrees Ya that's the other thing, I live in central Canada where there can be snow on the ground 6 months a year. Been looking last 3 months and haven't seen one decent 4x4 so might not have a choice. Appreciate the info!

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tfriesen7872 yea I live in bc Canada and the only thing I drive in the winter is my rwd crown Vic. Nokian Hakkabilita r3’s. Probably spelled wrong but hands down the greatest winter tires, I’ve never been more impressed with what a rwd can do!

  • @DementedDistraction

    @DementedDistraction

    2 жыл бұрын

    In my experience the 4x4 makes a world of difference in the snow and ice, but you could also get a Shurtrax bladder for the bed and that'll help a ton.

  • @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel
    @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel2 жыл бұрын

    Okanagan Valley in British Columbia by any chance ?

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, Kelowna!

  • @ChrisRobato
    @ChrisRobato2 ай бұрын

    Yes. Its a SOHC engine. But its design is derived from an OHV V6 that goes back to the seventies and used with German Fords, and prior to that, an OHV V4. The SOHC V6 is the final member of a long V6 family.

  • @OnTheRun-
    @OnTheRun-2 жыл бұрын

    First truck I ever owned was an 05 ranger fx4 level 2. 3 inch lift on 32’s. Up here in Canada it was an ice fishing/off roading beast. I miss that truck. Looking for another one.

  • @peebonboobalowski9828

    @peebonboobalowski9828

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the exact same one

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    7 ай бұрын

    i have the exact same spec from 07. love it, the lift makes oil changes easy af

  • @OnTheRun-

    @OnTheRun-

    7 ай бұрын

    @@SonsOfDeForest nice. I ended up getting another 05 level 2. Fuckin love these trucks

  • @southerndeth
    @southerndeth2 жыл бұрын

    What do you get with the FX4 package? Asking for a friend.

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    Limited Slip and some interior trim pieces, I don't remember off hand, unfortunately.

  • @southerndeth

    @southerndeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@200degrees Thanks!

  • @razgriz4118

    @razgriz4118

    2 жыл бұрын

    Should be a locking rear though an lsd does sound right, I have the level just below this and I’m only jealous of the rear end that Fx4 has… but I prefer my manual

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@razgriz4118 i have a fx4 manual :D

  • @mattdevaud

    @mattdevaud

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fx4 got a better rear axle (8.8 ring gear, 31 spline axle shafts, limited slip) bilstein suspension, skid plates for the front diff, transfer case, and fuel tank, and red cloth seats. I think the Fx4 trim was the only ones that got the 2 tone paint job like shown in the video. Also had 4:10 gears but I don’t think that was specific to fx4’s.

  • @benmiller3358
    @benmiller3358 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video but the automatics in the 2008 are 5 speeds. Also the 4.0 SOHC was the LAST engine they used. The top of the line engines started as 2.8 carb'd Cologne V6s. Then a slightly bored out 2.9 MPFI V6 (*cough* dog shit *cough*). Then they introduced the 3.0 Vulcan V6 as a mid tier engine with the Cologne coming back as a 4.0 OHV. Then the last engine they brought out was the SOHC 4.0 V6.

  • @amygenie
    @amygenie Жыл бұрын

    I am planning on getting this one a😊

  • @ET74019
    @ET740192 жыл бұрын

    Had an 03 for 10 years I regret selling it. Ford shouldn’t have gotten away from this, new ranger sucks

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea I'm not as big of a fan of the new Ranger in terms of styling, but I haven't driven it so I don't want to cast my judgements yet until I'm behind the wheel.

  • @funkymonkey89
    @funkymonkey89 Жыл бұрын

    I have a $500 ranger slowly fixing up. Lots of people say cool truck so not sure if they just super uncool people from this review. Lol

  • @mikefromoh2925

    @mikefromoh2925

    7 ай бұрын

    Love it. What style and how is its condition??

  • @funkymonkey89

    @funkymonkey89

    7 ай бұрын

    @@mikefromoh2925 2003 body step side box with 2011 fx4 frame and engine. Manual transmission. Disk brake rear end and technically supercharged. But it’s not tuned yet and no methonal injection yet. So still work in progress. Eventually sas but I currently have 35/14r16 boggers on it.

  • @broeheemed32
    @broeheemed3210 ай бұрын

    What F-150 ever had a 4.0L?

  • @andrewkoop161
    @andrewkoop1612 жыл бұрын

    Hey man what size are those tires?

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    Off hand I'm not sure, was my friends truck and he since sold it.

  • @Supafly1st

    @Supafly1st

    2 жыл бұрын

    31x10.5r15 I bet, that was the stock size on fx4s

  • @thisdude1348
    @thisdude13486 ай бұрын

    You say the head room is hard for tall guys? How tall are you

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m 6ft1, but I find I have a taller torso than normal so headroom is usually my issue.

  • @shawnlibby675
    @shawnlibby675 Жыл бұрын

    I've got three Mustang V8 gt cars and i have a 2004 gto t56 6spd v8 car and i also have the 2007 fx4 off road.. With the Adjustable bolstein shocks factory.. Is 410 gears front and rear.. And a 5 speed manual...4.0..and i have laid down somr really nice.. Posi..track...smoke shows... It's not real fast... But I can shift 1st and 2nd gear dumping the Clutch... And drift up the street.. Is on bear tar... My buddies laugh their butts off... They are like leave the Mustang.. at home.. Bring your ranger... We want to get a video of you doing a Mustang smoke show.. Is with your Ford Ranger... L o l...

  • @johnarmer7368
    @johnarmer73682 жыл бұрын

    None of this push button start or rotary dial shifter nonsense The shifter on the steering column where it belongs. The shift on the column gave it alot more leg room.

  • @thebigsho665
    @thebigsho6652 жыл бұрын

    Dude the only 6 cylinder engine they used in all f150's were the 4.9 300 straight 6 or the 4.2 v6 never used the 4.v6 they should have instead of the weak ass 4.2v6 I've had a 91 ranger 2wd 4.0 v6 and I drive a 2008 ranger 4x4 5 speed 4.0 v6 it has 207hp and I think around 215 220 torque it's a beast it's got the same power as the 4.2 v6 they put them in everything the v6 mustang explores that spot track thing alot if stuff buy not f150 atlwast to my knowledge if I'm wrong prove me wrong

  • @steves7896

    @steves7896

    8 ай бұрын

    HA! That's hilarious! I started out with a '91, drove it several years, loved it. Only wish it had four wheel drive. So I bought an '08 with 4WD, love it even more. Both are 4L automatics.

  • @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel
    @OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel2 жыл бұрын

    The fact that they call it a single overhead cam is possibly the dumbest thing about it . What they do call a dual overhead cam has four cams . The SOHC engine has a cam on one Bank of the engine and another on the other bank , that's two cams . Last time I checked dual meant two , And single meant one . I have the same engine in my 2003 Ranger Edge .

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    I see where you're coming from, but isn't it also only a Single cam over each head? Thus the SIngle Overhead cam. While it has two, it doesn't have more than one per head. But I get where you're coming from, my own car is a "SOHC" with two cams aha

  • @dennetoregon
    @dennetoregon Жыл бұрын

    Still got my 2002. Original owner.

  • @GroveDog1995
    @GroveDog19959 ай бұрын

    I love my ranger but my tie rods hate me.

  • @Dingish
    @Dingish2 жыл бұрын

    well it quite literally is a mazda b series truck.

  • @blackmagiic00
    @blackmagiic005 ай бұрын

    How tall are you?

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    5 ай бұрын

    6ft1

  • @realtalkboxing.

    @realtalkboxing.

    2 ай бұрын

    @@200degreesinteresting I’m 6’2 I don’t really have that issue. But Tbf. I don’t think I’ve even tried sitting all the way straight 😂😂😂😂

  • @eddiesutton9759
    @eddiesutton97592 жыл бұрын

    I just traded my motorcycle Enduro for a Ford ranger 2000 2.3 leader

  • @dfcvda
    @dfcvda6 ай бұрын

    Oh thats the 4wd version

  • @vincentgalli17
    @vincentgalli17 Жыл бұрын

    F-150 didn’t have a 4.0

  • @SM-lj2ef
    @SM-lj2ef2 жыл бұрын

    It's a 5speed automatic not 4speed

  • @200degrees

    @200degrees

    2 жыл бұрын

    So it is, my bad! Thanks for letting me know!

  • @SonsOfDeForest

    @SonsOfDeForest

    2 жыл бұрын

    mine is a lifted 2007 FX4 lvl2 5speed manual. unironically a cool truck ;D

  • @roadkillcanada9111
    @roadkillcanada91118 ай бұрын

    Twin locked ranger vs the world the answer is always ranger

  • @realtalkboxing.
    @realtalkboxing.2 ай бұрын

    Idk about yall but I got my Ranger to be cool I’m cool I got a truck

  • @viprk24OC
    @viprk24OC Жыл бұрын

    Lol, 2008 V6 has a 5 speed auto.

  • @fatmunch6318
    @fatmunch6318 Жыл бұрын

    Funny because Mazda took a ranger rebadged it and sold it for years

  • @justyouraveragenico2387
    @justyouraveragenico2387 Жыл бұрын

    Ford Ranger 4×4=Disposable Toyota

  • @mikefromoh2925

    @mikefromoh2925

    7 ай бұрын

    Disposable Toyota + actually available in the Eastern US + 4 grand more in your pocket

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