2001 Ford Ranger

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 What΄s New 

  • 4.0L SOHC V-6 Engine
  • Edge Series
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System
  • SecuriLockTM
  • Bed Extender
  • Hard Tonneau Cover
  • AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD Player
  • Textured Vinyl Flooring

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Key Features 

Performance/Handling

  • New 4.0L SOHC V-6 Engine
  • 6040 lbs. Maximum Towing Capacity on Properly Equipped models
  • Choice of Three Transmissions — including a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission
  • Available Rear Stabilizer Bar

Design/Styling

  • New Edge Series
  • Available 4-Door SuperCab
  • Choice of Styleside or Flareside Bed
  • Choice of Short Bed or Long Bed (Regular Cab Model Only)
  • New Genuine 4x4 (late availability)

Quality/Reliability/Durability

  • Double-wall Pickup Box Construction
  • Composite Cross-cab Beam

Safety/Security

  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Now Standard on All Models
  • SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System Now Standard on All Models
  • Side Door Intrusion Beams

Comfort/Convenience

  • Available Bed Extender
  • Available Hard Tonneau Cover
  • Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD Player
  • Textured Vinyl Flooring for Edge

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Model Lineup 

  XL 

Exterior

  • Painted platinum front and rear bumpers
  • Color keyed grille surround with painted platinum bars insert
  • Manual black exterior rearview mirrors
  • Contoured platinum front and rear mudflaps
  • High mounted stoplamp
  • Four cargo box tie down hooks
  • Tow hooks (4x4 only)
  • 15-inch styled steel wheels with bright hub cover
Interior
  • Black vinyl floor covering
  • Tachometer
  • AM/FM stereo radio
  • Height adjustable front shoulder safety belts
  • 60/40 split bench vinyl front seat
  • Black steering wheel
  • Floor consolette with dual cupholders
  • Color keyed headliner
  • Day/Night interior rearview mirror
  • Black steering wheel
  • Color keyed visors
Functional
  • Driver and right front passenger airbags with passenger side shut-off switch
  • Solar tinted glass
  • Intermittent speed sensitive windshield wipers
  • 4-pin trailer tow wiring harness
  • Tailgate with quick release access
  • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system coded ignition key
  • Halogen headlamps
  • Color keyed glove box
  • Multi-port fuel injection
  • Jack/tools
  • Inside hood release
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • 3.73 rear axle ratio

 

  Edge 

Exterior

  • Color keyed front and rear bumpers
  • Color keyed grille surround with painted platinum honeycomb insert
  • Manual styled rearview mirrors
  • Die cut black front and rear mud flaps
  • Color keyed wheel lip moldings (Styleside only)
  • Foglamps (4x4 only)
  • 15 or 16 inch wheel (depending on series)
Interior
  • Black textured vinyl floor covering
  • Passenger side roof mounted grab handle
  • AM/FM stereo single-disc CD player or 6-disc CD player (depending on series)
  • 60/40 split bench cloth and vinyl bench seat
  • Vinyl rear jump seat (2-door Super Cab only)
  • Cloth rear jump seat (4-door Super Cab only)
Functional
  • Spare tire access lock
  • Front and rear stabilizer bars
  • 3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratio (depending on series)

 

  XLT 

Exterior

  • Chrome front and rear bumpers
  • Color keyed grille surround with chrome bars insert
  • High mounted stoplamp with cargo box light
  • Platinum wheel lip moldings (4x4 Styleside only)
  • 15 or 16 inch wheels (depending on series)
Interior
  • Color keyed carpet
  • 60/40 split cloth bench seat
  • Color keyed visors with passenger side vanity mirror
Functional
  • Front and rear stabilizer bars (depending on series)

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Engines 

 2.5L SOHC 8V I-4 (Ranger) 

This engine offers quiet, powerful performance while providing an economical balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

Major features and benefits:

  • Fully counterweighted crankshaft for reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
  • The engine features a Mechanical Returnless Fuel System. The system has fewer parts than a conventional fuel return system and helps reduce vehicle emissions
  • The 2.5L I-4 produces 119 horsepower and 146 lb.-ft. of torque

 
Specifications

Type

 4-Cylinder, In-line Single Overhead Cam, 8V
Engine Electronics EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS
Displacement 2.5L
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) 119 @ 5000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 146 @ 3000
Compression Ratio 9.37:1
Bore and Stroke (in.) 3.78 x 3.40
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic Roller
Fuel Delivery Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Regular Unleaded

 

 3.0L OHV 12V V-6 (Ranger) 

Major features and benefits:

  • Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) optimizes combustion and performance by precisely monitoring the timing of fuel delivered to each intake port
  • This valvetrain features self-adjusting hydraulic lifters and a quiet chain-driven camshaft
  • Unique cylinder block and hone bore pattern
  • Deep engagement head bolts and front cover bolts
  • Standard block heater
  • High-flow fuel injectors
  • Unique spark plugs
  • Chrome-plated top compression rings

 
Specifications

Type

 6-Cylinder, 60° V, Overhead Valve, 12V
Engine Electronics EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS
Displacement 3.0L (182 CID)

Horsepower(1) (SAE net @ rpm)

 145 @ 5000
Torque(1) (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 180 @ 3650
Compression Ratio 9.14:1
Bore and Stroke (in.) 3.5 x 3.14
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic Roller
Fuel Delivery Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Regular Unleaded

(1) Horsepower and torque ratings are based on 2000 information and are subject to change, and will be updated accordingly.

 

 4.0L SOHC 12V V-6 (Ranger) 

The 4.0L SOHC V-6 with sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection (SEFI) is a powerful, smooth-running engine well-suited for truck applications.

Major features and benefits:

  • Permanent magnet starter helps increase efficiency
  • EEC-V Electronic Engine Control module uses mass airflow sensing and a simultaneous double-fire injector for optimum fuel efficiency - masked intake valve enhances inlet turbulence, providing a "fast-burn" combustion process for enhanced fuel economy and a smooth idle
  • Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection precisely monitors the fuel delivered to each intake port for efficient operation
  • Unique upper intake manifold
  • The SOHC V-6 features one camshaft in each cylinder head (at the top of each cylinder bank), eliminating the need for pushrods
  • The SOHC design provides a significant level of valve control
  • A tuned variable-induction system, in which a vacuum-actuated valve varies the effective length of the air-intake tracts by separating or combining the two halves of a split-intake manifold plenum. At lower rpm, the closed valve separates the intake pulses from each bank of the engine up to the throttle body, providing a longer effective tract length for better low-speed torque. At higher rpm, the valve opens, allowing the intake pulses from all cylinders to combine in the plenum and optimizing high-speed power
Specifications

Type

 6-Cylinder, 60° V, Overhead Valve, 12V
Engine Electronics EEC-V Electronic Engine Controls with Integrated EDIS
Displacement 4.0L (245 CID)
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) 207 @ 5250
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 238 @ 3000
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Bore and Stroke (in.) 3.95 x 3.32
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic Roller
Fuel Delivery Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Regular Unleaded

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Transmissions 

 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission (Mazda R1) 

A 5-speed manual overdrive transmission is available on Ranger.

Features and benefits:

  • Built through a joint venture with Mazda Motor Company
  • First four gears provide optimum performance
  • Fifth-gear overdrive reduces engine rpm at highway speeds, contributing to fuel economy and quiet operation

 

 Electronically Controlled 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission(4R44E) 

An electronically controlled 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is available on Ranger.

Features and benefits:

  • Fully electronically controlled for optimum smoothness and consistency when shifting
  • Overdrive Off transmission control switch mounted on shift lever locks out overdrive fourth gear when additional engine torque is needed
  • Locking out the overdrive gear is useful to obtain third-gear engine braking on downgrades

 

 Electronically Controlled 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission (5R55E) 

This electronically controlled 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission - which contributes to excellent performance, excellent fuel economy and quiet operation - is available on Ranger.

Features and benefits:

  • Uses "swap-shift" technology
  • The second gear's precise gear ratios improve the vehicle's ability to accelerate, climb hills, tow and operate off-road
  • The 5-speed automatic transmission electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. It is normal for a new trans-mission to shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function durability of the transmission. Once the vehicle is at operating temperature, it may take several shifts at the same operating condition for the trans-mission to properly adapt. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. The more varied the driving habits, speed and torque, the longer it may take to adapt, but the more complete the process will be
  • When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the transmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to its normal shift feel

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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  Instrument Panel / Cluster 

  1. Left air vent
  2. Instrument cluster
  3. 2WD/4x4 control switch(1)
  4. Center air vents
  5. Auxiliary power point
  6. Foglamp switch(1)
  1. Audio controls
  2. Climate controls
  3. Second Generation Right Front Passenger Airbag Supplemental Restraint System manual deactivation switch
  4. Cigarette lighter
  1. Second Generation Driver Side Airbag Supplemental Restraint System
  2. Electronic speed controls(1)
  3. Multi-function switch lever
  4. Instrument panel dimmer control
  5. Headlamp controls

(1) If equipped.

Instrument Cluster

  1. Fasten safety belt warning light
  2. Fuel pump inertia shutoff switch reset indicator
  3. Fuel door location reminder
  4. Check engine warning light
  5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
  6. Check gauge warning light
  7. Charging system warning light
  8. Tachometer
  9. Door ajar indicator/warning light
  10. Speedometer
  1. Trip odometer
  2. Odometer
  3. Trip odometer reset button
  4. Electronic speed control indicator/ warning light(1)
  5. 4x4 system indicators(1)
  6. Overdrive off indicator/ warning light
  7. Battery voltage gauge
  8. Engine oil pressure gauge
  9. SecuriLocTM passive anti-theft system warning light (V-6 only)
  1. Automatic transmission gearshift indicator(1)
  2. Turn signal indicators
  3. Airbag readiness indicator/ warning light
  4. Brake system warning light/ parking brake indicator
  5. Anti-lock Braking System warning light
  6. High-beam indicator
  7. Fuel gauge

(1) If equipped.

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Trailer Towing 
Engine Axle Ratio GCWR Max. (lbs.) Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)
Regular Cab SuperCab
4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2.5L (153) I-4 3.73/4.10 4800 1590 — 1395 —
3.0L (182) V-6 3.73 6000 2685 — 2495 —
3.73(1) 6000 2550 — 2365 —
3.73/4.10 6000 — 2430 — 2230
4.0L (245) V-6 3.55 7000 3610 — 3420 —
3.55(1) 7000 3480 — 3285 —
3.73/4.10 7000 — 3360 — 3155
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2.5L (153) I-4 4.10 5500 2195 — — —
3.0L (182) V-6 3.73 7500 4145 — 3955 —
3.73(1) 7500 4010 — 3825 —
3.73/4.10 7500 — 3895 — 3700
4.0L (245) V-6 3.55 9500 6070 — 5885 —
3.55(1) 9500 5940 — 5755 —
3.73/4.10 9500 — 5820 — 5620
NOTE: Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including hitch, passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).(1)Ranger Edge Only.
Frontal Area Considerations
  • Not to exceed base vehicle frontal area
  • 2.5L (153) SEFI I-4
  • Not to exceed 50 square feet
  • 3.0L (182) SEFI V-6 or 4.0L (245) SEFI V-6 engine
 Required Equipment
  • None
Optional Trailer Tow Package Content
  • None
 

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 MAXIMUM PAYLOAD RATING WEIGHT (LBS.) — Ranger 
Model/Series Payload Package Number GVWR (lbs.) Regular Cab SuperCab
112.0" WB Styleside 118.0" WB Styleside 126.0" WB Styleside
Ranger 4x2 1 4400 1260 — —
4340(1) 1260 — —
4420 — 1260 —
4360(1) — 1260 —
4740 — — 1260
4600(1) — — 1260
4600(2) 1260 — —
2 4760 1640 — —
4660(1) 1640 — —
4820 — 1640 —
4720(1) — 1640 —
4920 — — 1580
4920(1) — — 1660
4840(2) — — 1260
Ranger 4x4 1 4700 1260 — —
4760 — 1260 —
4940 — — 1260
2 4960 1540 — —
5020 — 1540 —
5100 — — 1500

(1) Includes 2.3L DOHC I-4 4V base engine (Job 1, late availability).
(2) Available with optional Edge trim only.

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Cargo Area 

Double-wall Pickup Box

The Double-wall Pickup Box helps protect both outer and inner box surfaces from dings and dents caused by shifting cargo. Coved corners help reduce moisture buildup to help the pickup box resist rusting. Ranger XLT models feature a cargo box courtesy light mounted on the cab for convenient illumination. XLT 4x4 and Edge Styleside models also feature new bed-rail protectors to help keep Ranger looking good. Polyethylene rails are mounted on top of the bed rails to help protect the top of the bed from scratches due to loading and unloading cargo.

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Competitive Matchups: 

Ranger Edge Styleside SuperCab 4x2 4-door 3.0L

Nissan Frontier Dessert Runner XE King Cab 4x2 V-6
Toyota Tacoma Prerunner 4x2 XtraCab

Ranger XLT 4x4 SuperCab 4.0L

Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended cab 4x4
Dodge Dakota SLT Club Cab
Toyota Tacoma Limited Xtracab 4x4
Nissan Frontier SE King Cab 4x4

Ranger XLT Styleside Regular Cab 4x2 2-door 3.0L

Chevrolet S-10 LS Regular Cab SWB 4x2
Dodge Dakota SLT Regular Cab 4x2
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 4x2 with Value Edition Package
Nissan Frontier XE Regular Cab 4x2

Ranger XL 4x2 2.5L I-4

Chevrolet S-10 4x2 Regular Cab
Toyota Tacoma 4x2 Regular Cab

 

 

2001 Ford Ranger

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 Body Dimensions Regular Cab 

Model Flareside (Box) (in.) Styleside - SWB (in.) Styleside - LWB (in.)
Code Description
A Wheelbase - 4x2/4x4 111.5/111.6 111.6 117.5/117.6
B Overall Length - 4x2/4x4 188.7 187.5/187.7 200.7/199.5
C Max. Width @ Rear Wheellip - 4x2/4x4 69.4/70.3 69.4/70.3 69.4/70.3
D Leg Room @ Rear most Track Position 42.4 42.4 42.4
E Head Room 39.2 39.2 39.2
F Front Overhang 33.3 33.3 33.3
G Rear Overhang - 4x2/4x4 43.9/43.8 42.6/43.8 49.9/48.6
H Shoulder Room - 4x2/4x4 53.8 54.5/53.8 54.5/53.8
I Hip Room - Front 52.7 52.7 52.7
J Frame Width @ Rear 32.8 32.8 32.8
K Rear Opening @ Floor 43.9 52.0 52.0
L Front Bumper to Rear of Cab 107.3 107.3 107.3
M Back of Cab to End of Box 77.2 77.1 89.1
N Width Between Wheelhouses — 40.4 40.4
O Front Tread Width 58.6 58.6 58.6
P Max. Box Width @ Floor 43.9 52.0 52.0
Q Cab to Center of Rear Axle 37.5/37.6 37.6 43.5/43.6
R Inside Length of Box @ Floor 71.7 71.8 83.8
S Inside Box Height 16.7 16.5 16.5
T Rear Tread Width 57.3 57.3 57.3

 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS - Regular Cab 
Model/Wheelbase (in.) Base Curb Weight (Lbs.) AC- Axle Clearance Rear (in.) CH - Cab Height (in.) LH - Load Height @ Cargo Floor (in.)
Front Rear Total Empty Loaded Empty Loaded
112 (4x2) 1809 1276 3085 6.7 64.9 62.0 28.5 23.1
118 (4x2) 1833 1310 3143 6.7 64.9 62.0 28.1 22.5
112 (4x4) 2036 1375 3411 7.4 67.6 65.2 31.3 26.9
118 (4x4) 2052 1417 3469 7.4 67.6 65.2 31.3 26.9

NOTE: CARGO VOLUME w/6 Ft. Box 1.06m3, (37.3 ft.3) ; w/7 Ft. Box 1.23m3, (43.4 ft.3); w/6 Ft. Flareside Box .97m3, (34.4 ft.3).

 

2001 Ford Ranger

The following information is for educational purposes only.  It's content is limited and subject to change without notice.  It should not be relied upon.  Contact us for a complete list of up to date specifications.

 Body Dimensions SuperCab 

Model Flareside (Box) Styleside
Code Description (in.) (in.)
A Wheelbase - 4x2/4x4 125.7/125.9 125.7/125.9
B Overall Length - 4x2/4x4 202.9 202.9/201.7
C Max. Width @ Rear Wheellip 69.4/70.3 69.4/70.3
D Leg Room 42.2 (Front) 42.2 (Front)
40.3 (Rear) 40.3 (Rear)
E Head Room 39.2 (Front) 39.2 (Front)
35.6 (Rear) 35.6 (Rear)
F Front Overhang 33.3 33.3
G Rear Overhang - 4x2/4x4 43.9/43.7 43.9/42.5
H Shoulder Room 53.8 (Front) 53.8 (Front)
15.3 (Rear) 15.3 (Rear)
I Hip Room 52.7 (Front) 52.7 (Front)
19.8 (Rear) 19.8 (Rear)
J Frame Width @ Rear 32.8 32.8
K Rear Opening @ Floor 43.9 52.0
L Front Bumper to Rear of Cab 121.3 121.3
M Back of Cab to End of Box 77.4 77.3
N Width Between Wheelhouses — 40.4
O Front Tread Width 58.6 58.6
P Max. Box Width @ Floor 43.9 52.0
Q Inside Box Height 16.7 16.5
R Inside Length of Box @ Floor 71.7 71.8
S Cab to Center of Rr Axle - 4x2/4x4 37.7/37.9 37.7/37.8
T Rear Tread Width 57.3 57.3

 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS—SuperCab 

Model/Wheelbase (in.) Base Curb Weight (Lbs.) AC- Axle Clearance Rear (in.) CH - Cab Height (in.) LH - Load Height @ Cargo Floor (in.)
Front Rear Total Empty Loaded Empty Loaded
126.0 (4x2) 1946 1367 3313 6.7 64.8 62.0 27.9 23.1
126.0 (4x4) 2145 1439 3584 7.4 67.5 65.2 31.0 26.9

NOTE: CARGO VOLUME with 6 Foot Box 1.06m3, (37.3 ft.3); w/6 Ft. Flareside Box .97m3, (34.4 ft.3).