Engine: 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6

Engine Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: dual front airbags, three-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, child restraint seat anchor brackets, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags, three-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, child restraint seat anchor brackets, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Twin Cities, Minnesota; Edison, New Jersey; Norfolk, Virginia; Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4 4D ($23,015)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, AM/FM w clock and 2 speakers, tachometer, cloth and vinyl 60/40 split bench seat, auxiliary rear doors, textured rubber floor, analog instruments with tachometer, 12-volt power point, cargo bed rails, four cargo tie-down hooks, mud flaps, step bars, rear step bumper, front tow hooks, fog lamps, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 255/70R16 A/T tires, power steering

Options as Tested: 5-speed automatic transmission ($1,000); Class III trailer hitch ($215); Power Equipment Group ($405) includes power windows, locks, mirrors, remote keyless entry; cloth sport bucket seats w center console ($330)

Destination Charge: 620

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 207 @ 5250

Torque: 238 @ 3000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/19

Wheelbase: 125.9 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 201.7/70.4/67.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.8/58.5 inches

Turning Cycle: 43.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.3/52.7/42.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 33.3/19.6/40.4 inches

Trunk Volume: cubic feet

Payload: 1260

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: 7.4 inches

Curb Weight: 3707 pounds

Towing Capacity: 5580 pounds

Tires: 255/70R16 A/T

Brakes: disc/drum with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Gallons