2003 Ford Ranger Review

2003 Ford Ranger is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 187.50 in length and 64.90 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Ford Ranger has 24 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,035 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2003 Ford Ranger. It’s seating 3 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 19.50 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV and uses 23 - 24 of gasoline in the city and 23 - 24 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Trims Available: 24
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $19,035 USD
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY
Tires: 225/70R15
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Ford Ranger 2003 Trims

2003 Ford Ranger XL Short Bed 2WD - 311A

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT Short Bed 2WD - 334A

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XL Long Bed 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 19 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XL Short Bed 2WD - 314A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 - 19 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge Short Bed 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 16 - 18 City / 20 - 21 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 2WD - 372A

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 17 City / 21 - 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 21 - 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD - 382A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger TREMOR SuperCab 2-Door 2WD - 353A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 2WD - 371A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD - 381A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4WD - 395A

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4-Door 2WD - 387A

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 21 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD - 383A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger TREMOR SuperCab - 354A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge Plus SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger TREMOR SuperCab 2WD - 354A

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 4WD - 375A

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 18 - 19 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4WD - 389A

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 19 HWY

2003 Ford Ranger Edge Plus SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 15 City / 19 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E049000 started on /Date(1148443200000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Recall 06E065000 started on /Date(1153108800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Recall 09E012000 started on /Date(1239076800000-0400)/.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Recall 09V399000 started on /Date(1255406400000-0400)/.

Summary: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2003 Ford Ranger look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Ford Ranger’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 23 - 24 miles, which is higher then 2002 Ford Ranger.

The 2003 Ford Ranger is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Ford Ranger that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Ford Ranger is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Ford Ranger has a 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V engine and It gets 23 - 24/26 - 29 mpg city/highway.

Ford All models of 2003

Ford Crown Victoria

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Econoline

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Escape

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Excursion

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Expedition

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Explorer

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Explorer Sport

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-150

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-250 SD

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-350 SD

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-450 SD

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-550

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-650

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-750

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Focus

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Focus Wagon

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Mustang

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Ranger

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Taurus

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Taurus Wagon

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Thunderbird

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Windstar

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford ZX2

$13,645 - $24,545
23 - 24 City / 26 - 29 HWY
24 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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