2010 Ford Ranger Review
The Ford Ranger has built a solid reputation as a rugged workhorse of a compact pickup. Two engines are available, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder and a 4.0-liter V6. The 2.3-liter dohc four-cylinder makes 143 horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque. Most versions have a 6-foot cargo bed, but a 7-foot bed is available on the Regular Cab with two-wheel drive.
Reviewers typically describe the Ford Ranger with words like "dated," "subpar" and "ancient." Where the 2010 Ranger does excel is fuel economy. Four-wheel drive models with the 4.0 liter engine drop even further: 15 mpg city/19 mpg highway and 17 combined with manual transmission, and 14 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 15 combined with an automatic.
In crash testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the 2010 Ford Ranger Regular Cab its highest rating (5 out of 5 stars) for frontal and side-impact tests, 4 stars for rear-wheel drive models and 3 stars for four-wheel drive models in rollover testing.
the Ford Ranger gains standard stability control and side airbags for 2010, the first time these features have been offered. Shortly thereafter, the Ford Ranger was introduced." For the 2010 Ford Ranger, there are minor updates once again, but with mixed results. So unless you're the owner of a small business, there's little reason to consider the 2010 Ford Ranger.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Ford Ranger is a compact pickup truck available in regular-cab and extended-cab (SuperCab) body styles. Both are available in XL, XLT and Sport trim levels. A 6-foot bed is standard on all cab styles and trims, but a 7-foot bed is optional for fleet buyers on the XL regular cab model.
Ranger Sports receive upgraded wheels, a full-size spare tire, heavy-duty gas shocks (SuperCab), skid plates, sidestep bars, bucket seats and a center console.
The 2010 Ford Ranger comes standard with a 2.3-liter inline-4 that produces 143 hp and 154 pound-feet of torque. This engine is only available with rear-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual are standard, with four-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic optional separately.
Safety
The 2010 Ford Ranger comes standard with four-wheel antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum), front side airbags and stability control. Side curtain airbags are not available.
SuperCabs can be equipped with an extra pair of access doors and small, inward-facing rear jump seats.
Driving Impressions
When equipped with the 4.0-liter V6, the 2010 Ford Ranger offers decent acceleration, but competitors are more potent.