Vehicle Description
1999 Ford Ranger XLT Pickup
For the 1983 model year, Ford introduced the Ranger for the United
States and Canada. The first compact pickup truck designed by Ford,
the American-produced Ranger replaced the Mazda-produced Ford
Courier. Produced across three generations using a single chassis
architecture, the model line was marketed from the 1983 to the 2012
model years, (ending retail sales after the 2011 model year). The
Ranger light-truck chassis architecture served as the basis for a
wide range of vehicles over its production. Along with sharing body
and powertrain components with the Ford Bronco II and Ford Explorer
SUVs, the Ranger also shared components with the Ford Aerostar
minivan and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac mid-size pickup truck.
Through the use of rebadging, from 1994 to 2009, Mazda marketed the
Ford Ranger in the United States and Canada as the Mazda B-Series,
(the reverse of the 1970s Ford Courier and also the reverse of the
Ford Ranger outside of North America). While among the
highest-selling vehicles in the compact segment for nearly its
entire 29-year production, an overall decline in demand for compact
trucks led to its discontinuation after the 2011 model year, (a
short 2012 run was produced for fleet sales). On December 22, 2011,
the final Ford Ranger produced for North America was assembled at
the Twin Cities Assembly Plant, the final vehicle assembled at the
facility.
For consignment, a 1999 XLT Ranger 2 wheel drive pickup from the
blue oval company. This one remains rust free, has never been in an
accident and shows a non-verifiable 69,331 miles on the odometer.
It comes with the fuel sipping 2.5 liter 4 cylinder, an automatic
transmission, icy cold AC and provides some eye-catching looks with
its factory applied paint, tastefully applied pinstripes and snappy
wheels. You and this little Ranger, like the ads of the day said
"it's a tough team to beat".
Exterior
Our Harvest Gold example retains its shine and shows nicely without
any rust or dents. The flaws in the finish are unremarkable and the
deepend of the pool paint provides the perfect backdrop for the
black beltline pinstriping. Rectangular headlights and wedge shaped
corner lights reside within a blingy chrome wrap around grille.
Just below is a chrome steel bumper and black plastic lower air
dam. Chrome is kept to a minimum, encompassing the earlier
mentioned blue oval wearing grille surround, mirror backs, and
Ranger XLT badging on the lower front quarters and Ford blue oval
on the tailgate. Black accenting is also noted with some door
trimmings, window surrounds, and door handles. Taking up the back
is a black vinyl Gator bed cover which hides the black texture
Rhino Liner finished bed sides and gray all weather carpeting on
the bed floor. The tail view shows us tall wrap-around stacked
color tail lights, the smooth gold gate and a clean black plastic
trimmed chrome bumper below. 15-inch drilled and polished aluminum
American Racing wheels are wrapped with 225/70R15 blackwall rubber
from the 26th week of 2019.
Interior
Behind the lightly tinted glass are tan molded plastic panels
sporting perforated tan vinyl uppers, a tan padded armrest and a
black insert with black actuators and cranks. Below all of this is
a map pockets and the factory speakers. The original Ranger dash
continues with more use of the tan molded plastic accenting for the
dash front surrounds, mixed with black molded inserts for the
instrument cluster, factory AM/FM/CD/Cassette stereo and climate
control dials. Uber clean herringbone pattern tan broadcloth is
covering body hugging buckets with their integral headrests and a
fold down armrest is between the seats. Tancarpeting is flooding
the floors and presents with some light soiling and color fade. On
the carpeted hump we note an addeddual cupholderequipped
consolette. Above is a large tan fuzzy broadcloth headliner
covering the interior ceiling.
Drivetrain
A factory 2.5 liter 4 cylinder sits in an original unrestored
engine bay. This has EFI for air and fossil delivery and bolted to
the back of this mill is a 4R44E 4-speed automatic transmission for
those of us who like the car to row its own oars. 7.5" is the axle
designation and all under the hood is looking very nice and freshly
detailed including the new power steering pump.
Undercarriage
Black undercoating and paint coats most of the steel on this
undercarriage and it remains structurally sound. The rockers and
floor pans are rust free and a new factory style single exhaust
snakes its way rearward. Power disc brakes are in front, and power
drums on the back. Suspension is independent coil spring up front
and leaf spring on back with new shocks installed.
Drive-Ability
This truck and it's2.5 liters fired right up and driving was a
pleasure. All comfy on the ergonomic front for the interior, smooth
acceleration and nice cornering. Fully functional, fully capable
and fully enjoyable...2 thumbs up!
A well cared for and nicely presented example of a Ranger XLT with
a economical 2.5 liter engine. A nice broadcloth interior and
reliable powertrain will have you smiling as you go down the road,
of course all the while hauling your cargo.
1FTYR10COXUB87784
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck
Y-?
R10-Ranger 4x2
C-2.5L I4
0-Check Digit
X-1999
U-Louisville, KY Assy Plant
B87784-Sequential Unit Number
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interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
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