Available in nine trims, the 2010 Ford Ranger 4WD is still America's top-selling compact pickup truck. It ranges in suggested retail pricing from $17,820 up to $25,800, making it a good choice for those who like to customize their rides. It has earned five out of five stars for driver's side frontal crash tests and four of five stars for the passenger's side from the NHTSA. It delivers 22/27 mpg city/highway as estimated by the EPA.

The Ford Ranger 4WD for 2010 serves as an excellent work truck and offers strong truck capabilities at price points that cash-strapped Americans can truly appreciate these days. It's offered in Supercab style and is available in three trims: Sport, XLT and XL. The base engine is a 2.3L 143-horsepower 4-cylinder that you can upgrade to a 4.0L V6 that generates 207 ponies. You also have a choice between transmissions: the standard 5-speed manual and the optional 5-speed automatic versions.

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Supercab 4WD Ford Rangers for 2010 are available either as two-door units with jump seats for children in the rear, or a traditional four-door setup. Standard safety features include antilock brakes, dual-stage frontal air bags, a trailer hitch and more. And although the 2010 Ranger has carried over with minimal changes from last year, Roll Stability Control with AdvanceTrac along with side seat airbags are now standard features.

On the exterior of the 2010 Ford Ranger 4WD (Regular Cab Styleside), you can stretch a tape measure 189.4 inches in length, 69.3 inches in width and 66.2 inches in height. At 8.9 inches off the ground, its 111.5-inch wheelbase travels in well-balanced form. Curb weight is reported at 3028 pounds. On the inside, you'll enjoy 39 inches of headroom, 55 inches of shoulder room, 53 inches of hip room and a very respectable 42.4 inches of legroom. Of course, depending upon the available financing incentives, automobile insurance costs and how much you want to spend otherwise, this new Ranger is highly customizable.