2010 Ford Ranger 2WD Review

Tough and durable, the 2010 Ford Ranger delivers excellent value at very affordable prices. In fact, it's difficult to remember the last year that the Ranger was not the best-selling compact pickup truck in the United States. This year, pricing ranges between $17,440 and $25,570. It will serve you equally well as a rugged work truck - or a sharp and comfortable strip cruiser. It competes well with the Mazda B2300, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and the Toyota Tacoma.

The 2010 Ranger by Ford comes in 3 trims: Sport, XLT and XL. It features a base 2.3L 143hp 4-cylinder engine that generates 154 lb ft of torque. Optionally, a robust 4.0L 207hp V6 is available. Additionally, your choice in transmissions includes a stock 5-speed manual and optional 5-speed automatic. Supercab Ranger models are available in either 2-door or 4-door configurations. Standard features include a custom trailer hitch, 4-wheel ABS braking, 2-staged frontal airbags, Roll Stability Control and Ford's Side Seat airbags. The NHTSA awarded the new Ranger 5 stars for driver's side frontal crash testing and 4 stars for the passenger side.

The 189.4 inches of length of the 2010 Ranger balances well with its 69.3 inches of within 66.2 inches of height. Its 111.5 inch wheelbase carries its curb weight of 3028 pounds very nicely. Trim dependent, the ground is cleared by between 8.2 and 8.9 inches. On the inside of the cabin, 39 inches of frontal headroom abounds. In addition, you'll find 55 inches of shoulder room, 53 inches of hip room and a very spacious 42.4 inches of legroom. Payload ratings vary between 1160 pounds and 1400 pounds. And, maximum towing capacity ratings range between 1600 pounds and 3100 pounds.

The 2010 Ford Ranger can arrive to you as either a rear wheel driven or 4WD pickup truck. Delivering an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon in the cities and 27 on the highways, you can travel well over 400 miles with its 19.5 gallon fuel tank filled. The Ford Ranger continues to set the overall standards by which the entire pickup market is based. Experience what years of industry leadership can produce and enjoy test driving a new Ranger today.