We like the Ranger because it offers spacious, comfortable accommodations and convenient features. The seat system has sculpted bolsters and high seatbacks for long distance comfort. The speedometer and tachometer are easy to read and center pod for climate and audio systems uses large, easy-to-use rotary dials. The suspension has good bushings, springs, shocks, and tires, all designed to improve the ride quality. This Ranger leaps off the line and runs quickly to speed when equipped with the overhead-cam 4.0-liter V6 built by Ford in Germany. More important, it provides strong low-rpm torque for off-road work, or for pulling heavy loads or trailers. The V6 teams with a five-speed automatic with adaptive shift logic. Rather than adding a taller overdrive, the transmission adds a gear between what would be first and second in a four-speed automatic. This provides closer ratios for better throttle response when accelerating, towing a trailer or driving off-road. A high-gear lockout switch on the tip of the shift lever enables the driver to kick down a gear with the tap of a finger. The Ranger handles bumps and curves with confident dexterity. Its rigid ladder chassis, fully boxed in the front section, combines with an independent wishbone front suspension to pamper passengers with smooth ride sensations. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these data, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with a dealership sales representative.