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1997 Ford Ranger (base trim)

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1997 Ford Ranger
Resale Value:$4,912  |  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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1997 Ford Ranger Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$4,139$3,173$1,253N/A$5,921$4,520$2,416
50,001 - 60,000$4,039$3,073$1,253N/A$5,821$4,420$2,416
60,001 - 70,000$3,939$2,973$1,253N/A$5,721$4,320$2,416
70,001 - 85,000$3,839$2,873$1,253N/A$5,621$4,220$2,416
85,001 - 100,000$3,739$2,773$1,253N/A$5,521$4,120$2,416
100,001 - 115,000$3,639$2,673$1,253N/A$5,421$4,020$2,416
115,001 - 130,000$3,314$2,573$1,253N/A$5,096$3,920$2,416
130,001 - 150,000$2,989$2,248$1,253N/A$4,771$3,595$2,416
150,001 - 170,000$2,514$1,923$1,253N/A$4,296$3,270$2,416
170,001 - 190,000$2,014$1,448$928N/A$3,796$2,795$2,091
190,001 - 999,999$1,464$873$453N/A$3,246$2,220$1,616

1997 Ford Ranger Specs (base trim)

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2,972 cc 3 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 88.9 mm bore, 79.8 mm stroke, 9.3 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.7
Multi-point injection fuel system
78 liter fuel tank
Power: 104 kW , 147 HP @ 5,000 rpm; 162 ft lb @ 3,250 rpm

1997 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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