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1997 Ford Ranger SPLASH Reg Cab 107.9 WB

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6'
23 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab 6'

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.3L/140

Fuel System:

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

112 @ 4800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

135 @ 2400

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P235/60R15SL

Rear Tire Size:

P235/60R15SL

Spare Tire Size:

P235/60R15SL

Front Wheel Size (in):

15.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15.0 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Chrome

Rear Wheel Material:

Chrome

Brake ABS System:

Rear Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

17.0

Wheelbase (in):

107.9

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

107.9" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2330

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2250

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

1854

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1269

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

4220

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

4800

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

300

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

99A

Trans Order Code:

44M

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.50

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.79

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.40

Clutch Size (in):

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

1425

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

6.5

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Leaf

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

2330

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2250

Axle Type - Front:

Twin-I-Beam

Axle Type - Rear:

Ford Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2400

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

2750

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.73

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

30.5

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

30.5

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.0

Front Tire Order Code:

T73

Rear Tire Order Code:

T73

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

1493

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

1493

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

797

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

797

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

18.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

36.50

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

38.80

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.28 x 1.33

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.0 x 1.75

Fuel Tank Location:

Midship

Front Head Room (in):

39.1

Front Leg Room (in):

42.4

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.6

Front Hip Room (in):

52.8

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

184.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

69.4

Height, Overall (in):

64.3

Overhang, Front (in):

32.9

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

43.0

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

104.3

Cab to Axle (in):

36.9

Cab to End of Frame (in):

72.2

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

26.3

Frame Width, Rear (in):

32.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

6.7

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

71.8

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

51.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

46.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

40.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

16.4

Tailgate Width (in):

46.5

Cargo Volume (ft³):

37.4

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