What's New 

Model/Series Availability Changes

• Ranger Tremor offers 485 watts of maximum audio "powered by Pioneer™", as well as a grouping of interior and exterior features targeted to youthful consumers, including:
  • Available in 4x2 SuperCab 2- and 4-door models
  • AM/FM stereo dual-media head unit, enclosed high-output amplifier with 10-inch floor-facing subwoofer and four 6x8-inch coaxial speakers
  • Higher output alternator
  • White-faced instrument cluster
  • Three monochromatic exterior colors available
  • New cloth 60/40 split bench seat
  • 16-inch 5-spoke machined finished aluminum wheels
  • P235/70R16 all-season OWL tires
  • TREMOR badging on tailgate
• Ranger STX (late availability) joins the lineup as an urban "street rider" with a sleek, profiled stance and an array of interior and exterior features including:
  • Available in 4x2 SuperCab 2- and 4-door Styleside models
  • Choice of 3.0L or 4.0L V-6 engine with 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission
  • Distinct "power dome" hood
  • Three distinct exterior colors — Black, Red and White
  • Color-keyed wheellip moldings and front and rear bumpers
  • MACH^® AM/FM stereo/MP3/CD player
  • Unique Ebony interior trim
  • Cloth 60/40 split bench seat
  • Ebony carpeted front floor mats
  • 16-inch 5-spoke silver aluminum wheels
  • P235/60R16 all-season BSW tires
  • Fog lamps
  • STX badging on rear quarter panels
• Wheels and Tunes Package (late availability)
  • Available on Ranger 4x2 XLT 2-door or 4-door SuperCab
  • 16-inch custom aluminum wheels with bright machined finish and argent-color inserts
  • P235/60R16 all-season BSW tires
  • MACH^® AM/FM stereo/MP3/CD player or upgrade to 6-disc in-dash CD changer
• Bright Appearance Package
  • Available on Ranger 4x2 and 4x4 XLT 2-door or 4-door SuperCab
  • Chrome bed rails with platinum-color resin end caps
  • Chrome driver and passenger step bars with non-skid surface
  • Chrome exhaust tip

Interior Changes

• Right front passenger seat has LATCH child safety seat system feature
• Plusher carpeted flooring
• Padded door trim armrests
• Silver-grey-faced gauges and instrument cluster on XLT Graphite interior trim
• Silver-grey center stack bezel on XLT graphic interior trim
• Lighter color headliner (XLT series)

Exterior Changes

• Step bars standard on Edge 4x4 Regular and SuperCab and all XLT 4x4 SuperCab models, excluding FX4 Level II

2003 Ford Ranger

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 Key Features 

Performance/Handling

• 2.3L DOHC I-4 Engine
• 3.0L OHV V-6 Engine
• 3.0L OHV V-6 FFV Engine
• 4.0L SOHC V-6 Engine
• 3820-lb. Maximum Towing Capacity on Properly Equipped models
• Choice of Two Transmissions - a 5-speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission or a 5-speed Manual Transmission

Design/Styling

• Edge Series
• Ranger Tremor
• Ranger STX (late availability)
• Wheels and Tunes Package (late availability)
• Bright Appearance Package
• Available 4-door SuperCab
• Standard Styleside or Optional Flareside Bed
• Choice of Short Bed or Long Bed (Regular Cab Model Only)
• Choice of FX4/Off-Road Package or FX4/Level II Off-Road Package

Quality/Reliability/Durability

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

Safety/Security

• Four-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Standard on All Models
• SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System Standard on All Models
• Side Door Intrusion Beams
• LATCH Child Safety Seat Feature

Comfort/Convenience

• Available Bed Extender
• Available Hard Tonneau Cover; includes Over-the-Rail Bedliner
• Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD Player
• Available MACH® MP3 Audio System
• Textured Vinyl Flooring for Edge

2.3L DOHC I-4 4V
5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Electronically Controlled 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive

—

(bhp @ rpm)⁽¹⁾

135 @ 5050 (Ranger)

—

(lbs.-ft. @ rpm)⁽¹⁾

153 @ 3750 (Ranger)

9.7

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), I-4

3.44 x 3.70

2.3L (140)

3-Point, Rubber

—

Material

Aluminum

—

Type—Material

Aluminum

—

Type

5 Bearing

Cast Iron

0.9830

—

Intake (in.)

0.3110

—

Exhaust (in.)

0.2913

—

Type

Direct - Aluminum Head

—

Type

Chain Drive

—

Type

Precision Cast, 5-Bearing, Shell Molded, 8-Counter Weights

Cast Iron

19.3149

—

Diameter (in.)

1.968

0.866

—

Diameter (in.)

2.047

—

No. 1

1.024

—

No. 2

1.024

—

No. 3

1.024

—

No. 4

1.024

—

No. 5

1.024

0.157

—

Type

Replaceable Insert—Selective Fit

Aluminum

—

Nos. 1,2,4,5

0.7480

—

No. 3 (Takes Thrust)

0.8661

—

Type

I-Beam

Powdered Metal

6.094

—

Type

Replaceable insert —Selective Fit

Aluminum

—

Each bearing

0.661

—

Material

Aluminum Alloy (Mahle 124)

Hard Nosed, Granite-Coated

1.632

—

Number

Three

—

Type

Barrel Face

Steel

Chrome Plated

—

Type

Scraper, Taper

Cast Iron

Parkerizing

—

Type

Two Rail — Spacer Expander

Steel

Chrome-Plated Rails

—

Type

Pressed in Rod

Alloy Steel, Heat Treated

2.362

0.8267

—

Type

Mechanical Bucket

—

Material

Steel with Roller

—

Type-Adjustment

Replace - Graded Shinless

—

Type

Recessed Head

Steel, Soft Nitride

1.735

0.217

Hi-Temp., Guide Mounted Seal

45° 00' — 45° 30'

0.311

Single-Bead Key

38.661

—

Type

Recessed Head

Steel, Soft Nitride

1.181

0.217

Hi-Temp., Guide Mounted Seal

45° 00' — 45° 30'

0.291

Single-Bead Key

38.667

—

Type

Cross-Flow, Fin & Tube

Poppet-Type, Pellet-Operated, Electric Assist

208° F

—

Type

Centrifugal

—

Type

Ball & Roller

Poly-Vee Belt

229L / min. @ 7300 rpm, pump speed

Bottom Bypass when Thermostat Open

—

Type

9 Blade

Plastic

15.75

—

Type

12-Volt Electronic Distributorless Ignition System (EDIS) — Spark Timing Controlled by EEC-V Computer With Integrated EDIS

—

Thread Size — No. Used

14mm — 4

1-3-4-2

—

Type

Positive Engagement

Ignition Key Switch Actuates Solenoid Relay

—

Type

Diode Rectified Series Machine

Negative

Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection — Four Port-Mounted Fuel Injectors Electronically Triggered By EEC-V Module—Returnless Fuel System, Intank Pressure By-pass Valve, Fuel Rail Mounted Pressure Damper

—

Type

Single Electric

In-Tank High Pressure

—

Type — No. Used

In-Line Large Capacity Filter — One

Left Frame Rail

—

Type — No. Used

One

In-Tank

—

Type

Rectangular Flat Dry Element — Fender Mounted

—

Type

Pressure to Main, Camshaft, Connecting Rod Bearings & Piston; Oil Mist to Piston Pins and Pressure to Cylinder Walls

Non-Magnetized

—

Type — Location

Trochoid Pump, Front of Block Mounted, Cartridge Style

—

Type

Non-Floating, Screen in Sump

—

Type

Full-Flow, Disposable

Base-Mounted, Left Side

4 qts.

3.5 qts.

55 psi @ 6000 rpm

—

(bhp @ rpm)⁽¹⁾

154 @ 5200 (Ranger)

—

(lbs.-ft. @ rpm)⁽¹⁾

180 @ 3900 (Ranger)

9.56

60° Overhead Valve (OHV), V-6

3.50 x 3.14

3.0L (182)

29.4

3-Point, Rubber

—

Material

Cast Iron

—

Material

Cast Iron

—

Type

4-Bearing

Steel

2.05

—

Intake (in.)

0.252

—

Exhaust (in.)

0.262

—

Type

Replaceable Bushing—Steel-Backed

Babbitt

—

Type

Chain Drive

Powdered Metal

—

Type

4-Main Bearing, Shell Molded

Cast Iron

20.11

—

Diameter (in.)

2.125

0.868

—

Diameter (in.)

2.519

—

No. 1

1.007

—

No. 2

0.984

—

No. 3

1.015

—

No. 4

1.708

Powdered Metal

—

Type

Cast Iron Hub/Rubber Elastomer

—

Type

Replaceable Insert—Aluminum

—

Nos. 1,2,

0.73

—

No. 3

1.01

—

No. 4

1.06

2.41 Journal/9.66 Total

—

Type

I-Beam

Forged Steel

5.53

—

Type

Replaceable Insert

Aluminum

—

Each Bearing

0.750

3.33 Journal/13.32 Total

—

Material

Aluminum Alloy

2.63

—

Number

Three

—

Material—Finish

Steel w/Chrome Plating (U.S),

Cast Iron Moly Filled (Canada, Mexico)

—

Material

Cast Iron

—

Finish

Phosphate Coated

—

Type

Two Rail—Spacer Expander

Steel

—

Type

Pressed in Rod

Alloy Steel, Cold Extruded

2.74

0.912

—

Type

Hydraulic—Roller

—

Material

Steel

—

Length (in.)

5.36

—

Material

Stamped Steel

—

Type-Adjustment

None

—

Type

Flat Head

Chrome Plated

1.661

0.313

Guide Mounted/Steel-Rubber

45°

—

Valve Lash (in. @ Zero Lash)

.416

Three-Bead Key

65.0 @ 1.577 w/Valve Closed

—

Type

Flat Head

—

Head

21-2N Austenitic Steel

—

Stem

Heavy Chrome Welded Wafer Tip

1.37

0.313

Guide Mounted/Steel Rubber

45°

—

Valve Lash (in. @ Zero Lash)

.404

Three-Bead Key

65.0 @ 1.577 w/Valve Closed

—

Type

Pressurized Series Flow

—

Type

Cross-Flow, Fin & Tube

Poppet-Type, Pellet-Operated

89°C (189°F)

—

Type

Centrifugal, Prelubricated

—

Type

Ball & Roller

Poly-Vee Belt

External To Lower Radiator Hose

—

Type

8-Blade

Plastic

17.7

1.18:1

—

Type

12-Volt Electronic Distributorless Ignition System (EDIS) — Spark Timing Controlled by EEC-V Computer With Integrated EDIS

—

Thread Size

14mm

1-4-2-5-3-6

—

Type

Positive Engagement

Ignition Key Switch Actuates Solenoid Relay

—

Type

Diode Rectified Series Machine

Negative

Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection — Six Port-Mounted Fuel Injectors Electronically Triggered by EEC-V Module

—

Type

Single Electric

Fuel Pump Relay

In-Tank, High Pressure

—

Type—No. Used

In-Line Paper (Primary), Metal and Plastic Screen Media—Two

Left Frame Rail (Primary)

—

Type

Dry Element (Remote)

—

Type

Pressure to Main, Camshaft, Connecting Rod Bearings & Tappets; Oil Mist to Timing Chain

Non-Magnetized

—

Type—Location

Rotor Type @ Rear Main Cap

—

Type

Non-Floating, Shrouded Screen in Sump

—

Type

Full-Flow, Disposable

Direct to Block, Left Side

-

4.5

4

40-60 @ 2500

—

(bhp @ rpm)⁽¹⁾

207 @ 5250 (Ranger)

—

(lbs.-ft. @ rpm)⁽¹⁾

238 @ 3000 (Ranger)

9.7

60° Overhead Cam (SOHC), V-6

3.95 x 3.32

4.0L (245)

37.4

3-Point, Rubber

—

Material

Cast Iron

—

Material

Aluminum Alloy

—

Type

4-Bearing (Fabricated)

Forged Steel Cams (STS2 Tube)

1.102

—

Intake (in.)

0.259

—

Exhaust (in.)

0.259

—

Type

Directly Fitted Into Head (No Liners)

—

Type

Chain Drive

Steel (Sintered)

—

Type

4-Bearing

Cast Iron

19.59

—

Diameter (in.)

2.126

0.821

—

Diameter (in.)

2.244

—

No. 1

1.040

—

No. 2

1.040

—

No. 3

1.040

—

No. 4

1.040

Steel (Sintered)

—

Type

Cast/Rubber

—

Type

Replaceable Insert—Selective Fit

—

Nos. 1,2,

0.84

—

No. 3

0.84

—

No. 4

0.84

4.60 Journal/18.40 Total

—

Type

I-Beam

Forged Steel

5.75

—

Type

Replaceable Insert —Selective Fit

Aluminum

—

Each Bearing

0.601

4.01 Journal/16.05 Total

—

Material

Lightweight Cast Aluminum

2.26

No

—

Number

Three

—

Material—Finish

Nodular Cast Iron Moly Filled

—

Material

Cast Iron

—

Finish

None

—

Type

Two Rail—Spacer Expander

Steel

—

Type

Pressed in Rod

Alloy Steel, Cold Extruded

2.83

0.947

—

Type

Hydraulic Lash Adjuster

—

Material

Steel

—

Length (in.)

5.48

—

Type

Roller Finger

—

Material

Sheetmetal

—

Type-Adjustment

None

—

Type

Recessed Head

Chromed Steel

1.811

0.275

Umbrella/Steel-Rubber

45° 20'

—

Valve Lash (in. @ Zero Lash)

.472

Three-Bead Key

213 @ 1.42 w/Valve Closed

—

Type

Recessed Head

—

Head

Chrome Steel

—

Stem

Chrome Flash

1.53

0.275

Umbrella/Steel-Rubber

45° 20'

—

Valve Lash (in. @ Zero Lash)

.472

Three-Bead Key

213 @ 1.42 w/Valve Closed

—

Type

Pressurized Series Flow

—

Type

Cross-Flow, Fin & Tube

Poppet-Type, Pellet-Operated With Controlled Bypass

92°C (198°F)

—

Type

Centrifugal, Prelubricated

—

Type

Ball & Roller

Poly-Vee Belt

Thru Added Bypass

—

Type

12-Blade

Plastic

18.0

1.18:1

—

Type

12-Volt Electronic Distributorless Ignition System (EDIS) — Spark Timing Controlled by EEC-V Computer With Integrated EDIS

—

Thread Size

14mm

1-4-2-5-3-6

—

Type

Positive Engagement

Ignition Key Switch Actuates Solenoid Relay

—

Type

Diode Rectified Series Machine

Negative

Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection — Six Port-Mounted Fuel Injectors Electronically Triggered by EEC-V Module

—

Type

Single Electric

Fuel Pump Relay

In-Tank, High Pressure

—

Type—No. Used

In-Line Large Capacity Filter—One

Left Frame Rail

—

Type—No. Used

One

—

In-Tank

—

Type

Dry Element (Remote), Panel

—

Type

Pressure to Main Bearings, Camshaft Bearings, Connecting Rod Bearings, Spray Bar (From Spray Bar To Roller Fingers), Hydro Lifter; Sprayed Oil To Chain; Pressurized Oil To Chain Tensioners, Oil Pump Drive and Balance Shaft Bearings; Oil Mist and Injected Oil To Cylinder Walls and Piston Pins

Non-Magnetized

—

Type—Location

Rotor Type @ Rear Main Cap

—

Type

Non-Floating, Shrouded Screen in Sump

—

Type

Full-Flow, Disposable

Adapter, Right Rear

5.0

4.0

30 @ 2000

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

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 transmission 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 transmission 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