The coupling of swift handling and impressive fuel economy makes the Ranger a favorable truck on-road. It has the capacity of a full-sized truck with robust competence for towing cargo.

Offered in 2-wheel drive (2WD) and 4-wheel drive (4WD) versions, the 2007 Ford Ranger is available in two cab-styles: Regular Cab and Super Cab. The Regular Cabs can seat up to three passengers, while the Super Cabs offer seating for a maximum of five passengers.

The 2007 Ranger is available in six models: XL, STX, XLT, Sport, FX4 Off-Road, and FX4 Level II.

The Ford Ranger comes with a powertrain warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and competes with the likes of Ford Explorer, Mazda B-Series, and Mercury Mountaineer.

The 3.0-liter V6 engine delivers 148 hp @ 4,900 rpm and 180 lb-ft. @ 3,950 rpm. This engine is also linked to a standard 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive. The 4.0-liter V6 churns out 207 hp @ 5,250 rpm and 238 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm. This engine is mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Both these engines give 17 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on highways.

Fuel is supplied to all the engines through a Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI).

The XL and XLT 2WD feature black bumper, while the XLT 4WD, STX, and Sport come with body-color bumper. A Dark Shadow Grey bumper is standard on the FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II.

Ranger XL and XLT 2WD feature a standard attractive black grille with a “nostril bar” insert with black surround, while the XLT 4WD looks impressive with a chrome grille with chrome surround. The STX features a black horizontal center grille with body-color surround. An attractive grille, with body-color “nostril bar” insert and surround, is standard on the Ranger Sport, FX4 Off-Road, and FX4 Level II.

All trims, with the exception of XL and 2WD XLT come standard with fog lamps. The Ranger trims come standard with a 6-feet Styleside cargo box. However, the Regular Cab models of XL and XLT are available with the option of a 7-feet Styleside cargo box. All Ranger models come with a standard tail-gate with a quick-release feature.

Power mirrors come standard on the Ranger FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II models, and are optional on STX, XLT, and Sport. The XL, STX, XLT, and Sport feature a standard rear window with fixed glass and solar tint while the FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II come standard with privacy glass on rear quarter windows and back window. A sliding rear window (requires privacy glass) is optional on all models.

The XLT, Sport, FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II come standard with tow hooks for easy hauling of cargo.

The Ranger offers pickup beds in two styles – the 6-feet Styleside or 7-feet Styleside. The Super Cab offers 37.4 or 43.6 cubic feet of cargo volume.

Some option packages available on the Ranger are the Bright Appearance Package, the XLT 4x2 Appearance Package, and the Bright Trim Group.

Manual air conditioning is standard on the XLT, Sport, FX4 Off-Road, and FX4 Level I, and optional on XL and STX. The XL, STX, XLT, and Sport come standard with a black urethane steering wheel, while the FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II feature a leather-wrapped steering wheel, which offers an easy grip. It is optional on the STX and XLT. The FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II also come standard with a tilt steering wheel, which is optional on the other trims.

All Ranger models feature standard intermittent windshield wipers, rearview day/night mirror, floor consolette with dual cup-holders, and 12-volt power point accessory outlets.

For entertainment, the XL and STX come standard with an AM/FM stereo receiver. The XLT, Sport, and FX4 Off-Road feature standard AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 capability with clock, two speakers, and an audio accessory input jack. This audio system is optional on XL and STX.

An AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6 CD changer with MP3 capability and audio access input jack, four speakers, a Pioneer 290-watt CD Sound System with MP3 capability, and a SIRIUS satellite radio are all part of optional packages all ranger trims excluding the XL trim.

The Sport trim is also available with the option of a TREMOR 510-watt Pioneer AM/FM stereo and a 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability.

All trims of the Ranger are available with an optional under-the-rail bed-liner. A bed extender is also optional for all trims, except XL. The bed extender can be used to increase the length of the cargo box. But it can not be used with the available bed-liner.

Some option packages available on the Ranger include the Power Equipment Group and Smoker’s Package.

The Ranger is available in 2WD and 4WD versions. Equipped with the latter, the Ranger can brave even risky, low-traction terrains quite easily. A power-assisted rack and pinion steering, which delivers effortless maneuvers and quick responses, directs the Ranger.

The 4.0-liter V6, teamed with 5-speed AT delivers good performance and an impressive acceleration even on elevated surfaces. However, it feels slightly underpowered with either the 3.0-liter V6 or the base 2.3-liter I-4 engines.

The front suspension comprises of a combination of independent short/long arms with stabilizer bar, coil front spring, and torsion bar, while the rear suspension consists of multi-leaf springs. The Ranger is equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers. This suspension system lessens the impact of irregularities on roads and offers a smooth ride.

Front disc brakes and rear drum brakes along with 4-wheel anti-lock brakes offer forceful stopping power with short stopping distances to the Ranger. Cruise control is standard on the FX4 Off-Road and FX4 Level II, and optional on the other trims.

Ranger is pleasant to drive and competent in all spheres related to driving dynamics. It is easy to handle and does not require much attention. It is a great vehicle, both, as a cargo carrier and as a fancy vehicle used to move about in city limits.

It also features a four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) which prevents locking up of wheels during a sudden application of brakes. A fuel pump auto inertia shut-off, which automatically shuts off in the event of any dangerous impact to the vehicle, is also present on all Ranger models. The Ranger also comes standard with a SecuriLock passive anti-theft ignition system.