2008 Ford Ranger Review

2008 Ford Ranger is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 200.50 in length and 66.20 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Ford Ranger has 18 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,005 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2008 Ford Ranger. It’s seating 3 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 20.00 gallon. The engine is 3.0L V6 OHV 12V and uses 15 - 21 of gasoline in the city and 15 - 21 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger
Trims Available: 18
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 3
MSRP: $21,005 USD
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 20 HWY
Tires: 235/75R15
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Ford Ranger 2008 Trims

2008 Ford Ranger XLT Long Box 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XL 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger Sport 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 - 22 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XL Long Box 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XLT Long Box 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 20 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 20 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger Sport SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 - 22 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 2WD

Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP
Seating: 3
MPG: 15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road SuperCab

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger Sport SuperCab 4 Door 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 - 22 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4 Door 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 - 22 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4 Door 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road SuperCab 4 Door

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger Sport SuperCab 4 Door 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 19 HWY

2008 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 17 - 19 HWY

Vin Numbers

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  • 1FTYR11U28PA57271
  • 1FTYR11U28PA92196
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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 21E013000 started on /Date(1613451600000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall 21V081000 started on /Date(1613451600000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 8, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall 11V352000 started on /Date(1310529600000-0400)/.

Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 16V384000 started on /Date(1464667200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Recall 17V024000 started on /Date(1484024400000-0500)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 Ford Ranger is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 Ford Ranger has a 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V engine and It gets 15 - 21/20 - 26 mpg city/highway.

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2008 Ford Ranger can go 300 miles in the city and 400 on the highways.

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Econoline

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Edge

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
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Ford Escape

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Escape Hybrid

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
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3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-250 SD

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-350 SD

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-450 SD

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-550

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford F-650

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

Ford Focus

$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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$14,490 - $24,350
15 - 21 City / 20 - 26 HWY
18 Trims
3
1
2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

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