2008 Ford Ranger
| MSRP: | $14,490 - $24,350 |
| Invoice: | $13,731 - $22,559 |
| Total: | 22 reviews |
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| Excellent | 12 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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Ford's Ranger began as an attempt to make a compact pickup that could perform at close to the level of its F-Series trucks back in the mid-1970s. Of course, packing that kind of power into a small package presented a serious challenge, but Ford managed to create a capable little pickup truck. The first Ford Ranger came out in 1982 and has gone through four generations since. Not much changed for the Ranger in 2008, aside from a new bumper and more standard safety features. This compact truck is available in 22 trims with one of three available engines: a 2.3-liter, 143-hp inline four; a 3.0-liter, 148-hp V6; and a 4.0-liter, 207-hp V6. All three come with a standard five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission.
Across the Ranger's 22 trims, gas mileage averages out to around 15 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. Trims come with either two doors and room for three to five passengers or four doors with room for five. As with the 2008 Ford F-150, the Ranger doesn't offer much in the way of standard features, although you get access to more options in the higher-priced trims. Those who like to divide trims into broader groups can classify the 22 trims into four general levels (from least to most expensive): the XL, XLT, Sport, and FX4 Offroad. The Ranger comes in four-wheel drive and rear-wheel-drive configurations.
For 17 years, the Ranger has earned its place as America's best-selling compact pickup truck. With good pound-for-pound power packed into a compact package, the Ford Ranger provides an appealing choice for drivers looking for more muscle than they'd get from a mini-SUV. However, the Ranger did come out at the beginning of the Reagan administration, and critics feel it's getting "long in the tooth," primarily because of its somewhat rough ride and handling. At the end of the day, drivers won't settle for half a pickup. If the Ranger wants to survive, it will need to step outside the bounds of the constrictive "compact pickup" label and forge a new identity that appeals to contemporary drivers.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 12 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“I Love It.”
Like all new Fords, the brakes 'chirp' at only 20,000 miles of wear. The gas mileage is roughly around 17-20 mpg. The truck was a bit pricey for being so small though. But it was worth it. Its rea... More
“08 Ford Ranger Sport”
Good gas mileage, great highway mileage. Build quality is great. Fun to drive, goes pretty well anywhere I want to go. Good for camping, box can handle all camping gear. Drives great, awesome acce... More
“Fun Little Truck”
i like the fact that its a small truck so i can still have toys but its not a monster to drive or a gas hog. What i dont like is that its not enough horse power. More
“As A Ford Should Be ”
It does everything it should and nothing more. V powerfully engine easy to spin if unloaded More
“Grabber Orange”
This is my second Ranger and I love it more than anything. There's no other small truck that you get this much for this price. More
“Danger Ranger”
It's the only compact truck left other than the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon. The 2.3 litre four cylinder runs with merry abandon and gets 23.5 mpg in HARD driving. The truck wasn't very responsive to th... More
“Good Appearance-good Performance-little Uncomfortable-bad Tires”
good power,not as comfy as my 91,gas milage not bad.no squeaks or rattles exept my toolbox ans lunch box-both metal.tires are the big thing-came from factory with passenger car tires.using it as a tru... More
“Overview”
Great acceleration, braking, and hadling Brand new no repairs needed, no squeaks or rattles Beautiful black exterior when clean, great interior only put 650 miles on it sense buying it is a great car ... More
“Nun Ur Bizz”
cceleration, braking, handling,both interior and exterior styling,gas mileage, maintenance and extremly fum to drive on any place or surface got wheels dat can't burn off kool fast speed can get you a... More
“Best Quality For The Price!”
If i keep in mind that other makers sell their pickups for 3000$ to 4000$ more, i have to admit that it's the best value on the market. I have the V6 4.0 L, and it never fails to deliver, even fully l... More
2008 Ford Ranger Trims
| MSRP: | $23,080 |
| Invoice: | $21,402 |
| MSRP: | $24,350 |
| Invoice: | $22,559 |
| MSRP: | $16,780 |
| Invoice: | $15,669 |
| MSRP: | $20,320 |
| Invoice: | $18,892 |
| MSRP: | $18,450 |
| Invoice: | $17,190 |
| MSRP: | $19,720 |
| Invoice: | $18,346 |
| MSRP: | $22,800 |
| Invoice: | $21,148 |
| MSRP: | $21,530 |
| Invoice: | $19,992 |
| MSRP: | $14,490 |
| Invoice: | $13,731 |
| MSRP: | $18,380 |
| Invoice: | $17,309 |
| MSRP: | $15,775 |
| Invoice: | $14,913 |
| MSRP: | $19,495 |
| Invoice: | $18,336 |
| MSRP: | $15,985 |
| Invoice: | $15,107 |
| MSRP: | $19,905 |
| Invoice: | $18,712 |
| MSRP: | $16,240 |
| Invoice: | $15,178 |
| MSRP: | $22,800 |
| Invoice: | $21,148 |
| MSRP: | $17,375 |
| Invoice: | $16,211 |
| MSRP: | $21,005 |
| Invoice: | $19,514 |
| MSRP: | $17,655 |
| Invoice: | $16,466 |
| MSRP: | $19,125 |
| Invoice: | $17,804 |
| MSRP: | $22,150 |
| Invoice: | $20,557 |
| MSRP: | $20,880 |
| Invoice: | $19,400 |
2008 Ford Ranger Articles from Around the Web
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