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2008 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab Pickup

The 2008 Ranger XLT Extended Cab Pickup is a steal at $17,655.00. Gas mileage might also be an important consideration and the Ranger gets an average 26 miles per gallon on the highway and 21 miles per gallon in the city.
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2008 Ford Ranger
MSRP Range:$17,655 - $20,880  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 4.0L V6; 2.3L L4
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
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Ranger XLT Extended Cab Pickup Pricing

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Packages MSRP Invoice
18C Bright Trim Group $105 Get Price
672 Payload Package 2 $75 Get Price
68B BFT Component Package $490 Get Price
Options MSRP Invoice
153 License Plate Bracket $0 Get Price
17B Skid Plates (Front, Mid & Aft) $175 Get Price
18P Side Step Bar $300 Get Price

Ranger XLT Extended Cab Pickup Specs

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4,015 cc 4.0 liters V 6 front engine with 100.3 mm bore, 84.3 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder 99E
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
19.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 16.3
Power: 154 kW , 207 HP SAE @ 5,250 rpm; 238 ft lb , 323 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

Ranger Crash Ratings (base trim)

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