Talk about a platform long-in-the tooth. While every other manufacturer has brought to market all new competitors to
the compact/midsize truck market, Ford stays with the Ranger. With nothing but grill and trim enhancements for the
last, oh what is it, seems like I’ve been looking at the same Ranger for 40 years. And they still don’t make a
crew cab.
The STX Ranger shows yet another new grill in a new monochromatic color scheme that includes the bumpers and door
handles (oh! That?s advancement). It will be available in five colors, blue, grey, red white and black.
Other exterior items on the STX are 15-inch wheels and available running boards and Styleside box. Don?t forget the
STX graphic. Yawn.
Inside, the interior is set to match the exterior with red or blue inserts for the seats. Your
engine choices are the 3.0 V-6 making 148hp or the 4.0 liter V-6 that gets a boost to 207hp. Nothing new here, and
pretty low on the truck engine totem pole. There will also be a host of aftermarket products from Ford Racing to
customize your 1990?s ride.
The best thing this truck has going for it is the price; $16,020 for the 4×2 regular cab, $18,060 for
SuperCab two-door and $19,225 for the SuperCab four-door (the clam-shell doors) plus $620 destination. Wait, come
to think of it, those aren?t great prices. I can think of 6 other trucks in the same range that are brand new to the
market. I?ve spent too much time on this dinosaur? just letting you know it?s still there.