2009 Ford Ranger XL LB

Although the 143-hp, 154-lb-ft/torque 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) engine and its accompanying five-speed manual transmission are still standard in the 2009 Ford Ranger XL LB, a 4.0-liter V6 cranking out 207 hp and 238 lb-ft of torque is offered as an option. This available V6 is mated with a five-speed automatic transmission and rated by the EPA to get 16/21 mpg. The five-speed automatic is also available with the 2.4-liter I4 engine in the ’09 Ranger XL LB.

Its extra foot of bed length reduces payload capacity by 20 pounds (go figure!) for the '09 Ranger XL LB regular-cab compact pickup. Other than that, standard appearance, convenience, and comfort features, as well as available options, mirror those of the regular-bed XL trim.

By Eric Tallberg