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1996 Ford Ranger (base trim)

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1996 Ford Ranger
Resale Value:$5,472  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 4.0L V6; 2.9L L4; 3.0L V8
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
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1996 Ford Ranger Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$3,109$2,287$709N/A$4,748$3,512$1,783
50,001 - 60,000$3,009$2,187$709N/A$4,648$3,412$1,783
60,001 - 70,000$2,909$2,087$709N/A$4,548$3,312$1,783
70,001 - 85,000$2,809$1,987$709N/A$4,448$3,212$1,783
85,001 - 100,000$2,709$1,887$709N/A$4,348$3,112$1,783
100,001 - 115,000$2,609$1,787$709N/A$4,248$3,012$1,783
115,001 - 130,000$2,284$1,687$709N/A$3,923$2,912$1,783
130,001 - 150,000$1,959$1,362$709N/A$3,598$2,587$1,783
150,001 - 170,000$1,484$1,037$709N/A$3,123$2,262$1,783
170,001 - 190,000$984$562$384N/A$2,623$1,787$1,458
190,001 - 999,999$434N/AN/AN/A$2,073$1,212$983

1996 Ford Ranger Specs (base trim)

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2,970 cc 3 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 88.9 mm bore, 79.8 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
64 liter fuel tank
Heavy duty battery
Power: 104 kW , 147 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 162 ft lb @ 3,250 rpm

1996 Ford Ranger Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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