Vehicle Description
1993 Ford Ranger Splash
"In the 1990s, automakers were desperate to put you behind the
wheel of something funky, fresh, and new. They'd advertise it to
you with a bevy of attractive young people running around the beach
with smiles on their faces. The Ford Ranger Splash was out there in
the thick of it, a fun loving truck out for a good time and was a
sage marketing move from Ford. The typical Splash buyer was "young,
single, with an on-the-go lifestyle." Thxautopian.com
For consignment, a 1993 Ford Ranger Splash with a title verified
150,984 actual miles. How to make your Splash a tidal wave? Dress
it up as a 150mph plus drag racer complete with ladder bars and a
parachute.
Exterior
Monochromatic coverage was a Splash theme, and so we find the Lapis
Blue Metallic paint covering the bumpers, grille, and side mirrors.
Our consignor added a matching hood scoop and period popular tail
light covers, while the original cool graphic and strip run down
the fender and door. Not to outdone, the hood scoop wears flames in
the graphic's same colors. Just about every possible automotive
sticker cling to the sides of the truck while a rear wing holds to
the back where we also find ladder bars, a parachute, dual exhaust,
and a roll pan in place of a bumper. A sliding rear window
overlooks a tonneau cover and an air filter in the scoop looks
convincing. Staggered Weld DragLites and tires create a steep rake,
aided by a 3" drop up front, and complete the look of this pro
street wannabe and the exterior presents nicely and is imperfection
free.
Interior
Standard Ford door panels greet us with patterns of gray and black
plastic, a cloth insert, and carpeted kick panel and both are
impeccably clean. Gray cloth buckets seats have 90's era graphics
and the driver's seat shows a stain and small tear. A wood rimmed
steering wheel leads to a wood trimmed dashboard with the most
basic of gauges intended to prevent confusion for young buyers, no
doubt. A Ford AM/FM/Cassette radio lives in the middle with an A/C
panel below it. A huge tachometer is mounted to the dash and a
cupholder has been added to the floor. There is no roll cage nor
racing harness, just in case you're wondering.
Drivetrain
Ah ha! A standard engine is under the hood. This is, to the truck's
credit, the largest engine option available on the Splash, a 4.0
liter V6, rated at 160 horsepower and fuel injected. Power is
transferred from a four speed automatic to the Ford 8.8" rear with
3.08 gears. Power brakes are on board with discs in front and drums
in the back.
Undercarriage
The rear continues the show with a mock quick change cover on the
relatively clean underside. There's plenty of surface rust but
conditions are dry, and the exhaust is newer according to our
consignor and the single pipe travels through a stock style muffler
which lets out two tailpipes leading to polished tips. Suspension
consists of coil springs in front with a 3" drop and leaf springs
in the back.
Drive-Ability
We need a helmet to complete the look, but we bypass that detail
and hit the test loop, noting that most of the truck's loudness is
found in its appearance as the cabin actually provides a
comfortable and relatively quiet environment. With skinnies up
front, this is a straight line vehicle, but of course, totally
streetable and capable as a weekend cruiser. Quality was job one at
Ford and sure enough, all operational items on the truck work as
they should. Now, if we can just find the parachute release. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
Our consignor says newer plugs, wires, cap and computer have been
added contributing to the trouble free ride. Wheelie bars and a
parachute will get all kinds of attention but that stealthy exhaust
will keep red light warriors wondering. Whether it's work, school,
or car shows, this truck is going to make a blue whale sized splash
wherever you take it. Everywhere but the track, that is...
1FTCR10X6PPB83914
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
T-Truck
C-4001 to 5000 GVWR
R10-Ranger Standard Cab
X-4.0 Liter V6
6-Check Digit
P-1993
P-St. Paul, MN Assy Plant
B83914-Sequential Unit Number
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and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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