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Initially scheduled to stop production at the end of 2008, the Ranger managed to hang on for three more years. They include a new grill, mildly revised interior including new instrumentation and steering wheel, and newly optional leather-trimmed upholstery. The top of the dash looks to have some cosmetic flaws, and the seller notes the temperature gauge got wonky, so he installed an auxiliary setup; however, that one also has gone haywire as the needle immediately pegs the hot zone on the gauge when the truck is cold. About half of these are highway miles. It started as a red stock 1983 Ford Ranger 44 with a 2.8L V-6, and a 5-speed manual transmission. Out back was the tried-and-true live-axle/leaf-spring setup with staggered shock absorbers (one side angles forward, the other angles backward) to combat axle-hop. I dont believe Ive ever seen a battery cable attached to a radiator core support before. Were always looking for new information as well as modified Ford Rangers to share with other Ford Ranger enthusiasts. New flush side glass, wider doors for easier access, slight fender flares and a rounded front end were all hallmarks of the freshened Ranger. A new 2.3-liter twin-sparkplug, fuel injected inline 4-cylinder replaced the old 4-cylinder of the same displacement. It makes my VW rabbit diesels seem like race cars! Mar 31, 2021 For Sale 19 Comments Diesel Survivor: 1983 Ford Ranger Jeff Lavery Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. Theres a short somewhere that the next owner will have to sort out, but thankfully, they wont have to deal with fitting new upholstery or carpets. Although I was too young at the time to drive, I also remember the option of a diesel engine. The diesels were no longer an option after 1987. Notorious for cracking heads but the heads were cracked in places that could be safely stitched. Not the head but the block!!! It has 4 wheel drive that works. Both engines come standard with a five-speed manual transmission and are available with a smooth, durable 5-speed automatic transmission. 1996 Ford Ranger Ranger now offers the added safety of an available passenger side airbag. $2000 for both. 2023 The Ranger Station - 959 Media LLC, Driveshafts, Transmissions & Transfer Case, 5-speed manual overdrive (standard), 5-speed automatic overdrive (optional), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckJ3rwC9CkM. know the history? (1) 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission: 3.6 pints, Photos of a 1986 turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine in a 1986 Ford Ranger, The Ranger Station (@therangerstationofficial) Instagram photos and videos. Click HERE to view the 1994 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure #2. The seller has put some real money into this Ranger, including repairing the broken tail housing of the transmission. Ford-owned Mazda began selling its own version of the Ranger as the B-Series, though it didnt offer a Flareside bed. The Mazda had 5 speed and this would have been a great improvement over the 4 speed. Has a little rust and a couple minor dents but very clean for its age.started in negative temps this winter not plugged in. In my neighborhood (just wonder what auto would take that tq?). The standard cab was stretched 3 inches, thanks to a 3.6-inch increase in wheelbase. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35823013/2022-ford-maverick-spied/. May try a fuel additive called power serve it cleans the injector and lucas upper cylinder lube. The Super Cab had 17 inches of storage space behind the folding front seats, and two jump seats were options that could be placed back there. 2007 Ford Ranger New features include a tire pressure monitoring system, automatic deactivation sensor for the passenger air bag (eliminating the manual air bag deactivation switch), and an optional Sirius satellite radio receiver. We had a few of them out west. The base Ranger had the 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 72 hp. Gone are the amber turn signal lamps on the rear tail lights. Buyers would try and negotiate; Ill take the Red one at $5995 if youll throw in the rear step bumper. 97,000 original miles. My 2001 Ranger W/ 2.5 Liter 4 banger & 5 speed gets 19 ~ 24 MPGs, mostly 23 ~ 24 MPGs so reading your Diesel fuel economy comments eases the sting a little bit . Trailer hitch receivers were now standard on all models. INTERIOR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, SEAT LOOKS LIKE ORIGINAL.. Dimensions. Truck has dual fuel tanks, which I have never seen on another Mitch Simpson Motors (706) 865-6500 2907 Hwy 129 mitchsimpson.com Cleveland, GA 30528 1983 Ford RANGER 302 V8 BUILT!!! Location. 2004 Ford Ranger The 2004 Ranger arrived with a number of minor appearance updates. The 140-hp 2.9-liter V-6 also remained available. In 1985 through 1987, Ford's choice was a 2.3 liter Mitsubishi turbo diesel producing 86 horsepower. A 4-speed manual transmission was the only choice for diesel Ranger buyers, at least for the Mazda-Perkins diesel the 5-speed or automatic wasnt available. We were stylin' back then, and we look forward to seeing what creative minds like Sanders' will make of the next Ford Ranger. Available on XLT, STX, & Splash was a new 6-way power driver seat (SuperCab only), 6-disc CD changer (in lieu of the in-dash single-disc player), and a remote keyless entry w/alarm. 1993 Ford Ranger The Ranger received a new aerodynamic look for 1993. Its essentially a 2WD look-alike of the 44 (has the suspension components and stance of a 44, but without front axle driveline components or fender lip moldings). Ranger Sport gets a new black horizontal slat grill. Does anyone know how many of the perkins diesel rangers were made in total? 1985 Ford Ranger Newly standard for the 1985 Ranger was a fuel-injected 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that was more powerful than the carbureted version it replaced. Filters Clear Filters. BAD location, the staring current needs to go directly to the drive line, engine block or tranny . 1984 Ford Ranger The Ranger styling continued unchanged, but some marketing moves were made to broaden its appeal. I cant find production numbers anywhere. The grease kit will come with the truck, along with shop manuals, a grease car kit book, extra transmission parts, and an original 2 exhaust manifold. Got a little rust. The seller is asking $2,500 or best offer and Im trying my hardest to not pounce on this one. 1983 ford ranger 2. The Ranger name started as a trim package on the full size F-Series trucks. Rare Mazda Perkins 2.2 liter 4 cylinder Diesel Engine, Runs Great, Came out of a Ranger with 162,000 miles, Perfect engine for a swap, I had a 1983 Ford Ranger with one of these in it,. 1983 ford ranger DIESEL - $2000 (Lafayette) View larger image Ad id: 2310170133935541 Views: 1231 Price: $2,000.00 It's a 1985 ranger body. Click HERE to view Ford Ranger Fuel Mileage Ratings. AM/FM radios with cassette or compact disc players were offered as options. Introduced early in the 1982 calendar year, the Ranger was nearly the same size as the Courier and also offered six- and seven-foot beds. The lowball sticker on a minimal S-10/S-l 5 counterpart (equipped with a 1.9-liter four and a four-speed) is presently $6,270, and even a strippo [Mazda-built compact Ford] Courier costs $6,614.". In Canada we refer to it as waste vegetable oil. One of the ways I amused my self was when a Customer came in with some mangled Hot Rod or Low Rider theyd destroyed, Id work whats left of it into the conversation . About half of these are highway miles. I believe the lowest was just over 45 mpg and that was fully loaded through WV. ClickHEREto see the2010 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. At the time I had been told the early Rangers had a Mazda diesel and by 1986 a Mitsubishi turbo diesel. At the time I was a VW Mechanic and drove old Beetles . Facts, not blindly following some idea in your head . On the outside, Rangers got a slightly revised grill and tape stripe treatment, while inside there was an all-new instrument panel sporting a double-DIN audio deck. Anyone interested in the 59 horse Perkins diesel let me know. The seats were also revised to meet new U.S. safety standards. Looks as though it took a mild hit to the drivers side, and a piece of the broken top trim has been re-attached. Also super rare but they do exist GM had a 4.3 diesel V6 that went into their front wheel drive platform. Keep me in the conversation via email. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom16 hours$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette6 days$33,500Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$1,250Bid Now. Here is an in depth video of my 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel. I was picturing some greaser from the 50s like the group Sha Na Na. As a tow truck driver i had to find the battery for a jump, took me a while to find it in the drivers side rear 1/4 panel. Distance. The most accurate 1983 Ford Rangers MPG estimates based on real world results of 7 thousand miles . Location. The Ranger EV was only available with the Regular Cab. Consequently, neither the 2.0-liter manual combination nor the 2.3-liter automatic packs a lot of wallop." 0. SecuriLock (PATS key) ignition anti-theft system is introduced (XLT V6). It's a spare vehicle for me now, so I'm selling it. I told this one customer that he had to have a massive leak in the fuel system if thats all he was getting. 2002 Ford Ranger 2002 brought the introduction of the FX4 Off Road package, which transformed the Ranger into a formidable off-roader. For 1983 and 1984, the Ranger received a 2.2 liter, 4 cylinder Mazda/Perkins diesel engine, which produced 59 horsepower. 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel 2x2 with 4 spd manual transmission. 1995 began the move toward OBDII (required by the EPA for 1996) with the new EEC-V engine management system, and more-integrated electronics. In all, we reported that Ford invested "$700 million plus six years of planning, development, and testing" in the Ranger. An 86-hp Mitsubishi 2.3L diesel was available in 1985 and 1986 but then the diesel option went away for the Ranger. I have a 1983 Ranger Diesel with a long bed which I purchased new in April on 1983.. Also included in the Trailhead Group: Payload option #2 (4820lb GVWR w/1580lb payload), CD stereo w/clock, Trailhead decal. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 2.3-liter I4 offerings carry over from 1989. Being a lover of oddball and/or unusual vehicles, having one with a diesel engine would be even better. :-). Other additions were tie downs in the bed to help secure cargo. These figures for the four would eventually be revised even higher. The 5-speed manual transmission became standard, replacing the 4-speed manual. 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic transmissions were also options. I have fond memories of riding around the Roebuck backroads in that then-new little truck, windows down, Papa casually rowing the gears with a Winston on his lip and Motorcraft trucker hat on his mostly bald head, Merle Haggard on the radio, tree frogs bringing the background music. I was also hoping it would be really small, like a Courier was. A manual transfer case shift lever w/manual hubs was no longer available. It's a 1985 ranger body. It is a further evolution of the OHV 4.0-liter V6 introduced in 1990, and is rated at 207 HP & 238 ft-lb TQ, for an improvement of 47 HP & 13 ft-lb TQ over the OHV 4.0-liter. It has been designed with advanced driver assistance systems such as the Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping System, and Blind Spot Monitoring. 1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series - 1983 Ranger 2.2L Diesel - Looking at buying a 83 with the 2.2 Mazda Perkins diesel engine. When he came out to go home, it started but was missing terrible and had zero power to get moving. 1988 Ford Ranger Changes were limited to trim with new cast aluminum wheels the most visible change. Also debuting is a 5R44E 5-speed automatic transmission for both the 3.0-liter V6 and the new 2.3-liter I4 engine (the 5R55E continues forward, now paired to the 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine). Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. Its a shame because light-duty pickups are just as useful for weekend hardware store runs as a full-size behemoth, and the diesel engine will likely outlive the body panels that surround it. Id get the truck just for that 2005 Ford Ranger Fords compact pickup for 2005 was little-changed from 2004. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. 4 cylinder 4 speed It is slow. For a truck like this, I wouldve preferred a 2.4 litre turbo diesel engine, rather than a 2.2 litre standard diesel. I drive my 1994 XLT Supercab Ranger 47 miles each way to work everyday. 1983-1987 Ford Ranger 2.2 & 2.3 Diesels (Turbo Diesel Shown) The Ranger was introduced in mid-1982 for the 1983 model year and had an available 4-cylinder 59 hp 2.2 L Mazda/Perkins diesel. Powered by a rear-mounted 90-horsepower electric motor, the EV claimed a top speed of 75 mph and a range from 35 to 50 miles from conventional lead-acid batteries mounted between the frame rails. Notable items dropped from the options list: Traction-Lok limited slip rear differential, 7 pickup bed (117.5 wheelbase) for Regular Cab, and the FX4 Off Road package for 44. Turn on the a/c and it adds 10 minutes to my trip. Privacy Statement - Auxiliary 3.5mm audio inputs were added to all but the base AM/FM radio. "Inside, the Ranger presents an airy, pleasant habitat, with generous amounts of head, shoulder, and legroom. Zip Code. The V-6 and diesel engines, along with the 4x4 system, were shared with the Ranger's Bronco II stablemate. I almost pushed the car out the door because I refused to work on anything I couldnt warranty but the boss caved and allowed it. Refine your search. Find Used Ford Ranger 1983 Classic Cars For Sale (with Photos). While mileage wasnt able to be documented by the DMV due to the trucks age, the story the 51,000 miles is genuine because the truck never really left town. My attention was always on the running gear. With a 1983 ford ranger perkins diesel. I like it! Of course, the new Ranger is roomier, quieter, smoother, and it can be had with four doors, and its safer, etc and now theres a rumor of a diesel engine being available. Of course, the dealer bears the full weight of any problems . Well, duh, a lot of gaspots couldnt maintain speed in a chinook wind either. 4 cylinder 4 speed It is slow. Clymer A253 Ford Ranger Bronco II 1983-1984 Gas Diesel Shop Manual Pre-Owned $8.00 Seller: thomasulliva-32 (3,489) 100% or Best Offer +$7.50 shipping Sponsored FX STAGE 1 CLUTCH KIT for 1983-1984 FORD RANGER PICKUP TRUCK 2.2L 4CYL DIESEL (For: 1983 Ford) Brand New $84.00 Top Rated Plus Buy It Now Seller: gripforceclutches (155,617) 99.9% Most common is what did you swap into there? Most people are surprised when they find out that its factory and stock. The Ranger was introduced in mid-1982 for the 1983 model year and had an available 4-cylinder 59hp 2.2L Mazda/Perkins diesel. Newbie here. Rare Diesel: 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel Scotty Gilbertson Starting as a trim package on F-Series Ford pickups and then as a Courier replacement, the Ranger has had a very interesting history. Oh well. 1983 Ford Ranger. A standard drivers-side airbag was introduced, as was a brake/shift interlock for the automatic transmission. The early Rangers were a good looking little pickup, perfect for those who didnt need a heavy hauler and wanted decent MPGs. Fog lamps were now standard on STX 44 Rangers (optional on Sport and XLT). 1994 XLT 44 models received exclusively a distinctive all-chrome front grill. no matter what you do . Well, I filled it up to the brim and took it on my special test track then topped it up again. Or subscribe without commenting. The best were 4 cylinder/5 speed. McCraw had a real gift for understatementhis insufficient "wallop" would translate to a 0-60 time of 14.8 seconds for our unladen base 2.0-liter four-speed manual. I regret that I failed to take care of the exterior. As an ex-Ford dealership mechanic and Ford lover in general, Im not sure how that slipped by. Manage Preferences - Sold a 95 with about 360k on it. We had 4 people and luggage and the little car just hummed along like no ones business. Click HERE to view the 2001 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. ClickHEREto see the2011 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. I get about 20-30 city and between 30-40 highway. Even more interesting would be Fords choice of engines, such as whats in this first-year, 1983 Ford Ranger diesel. Not really a pickup. 97,000 original miles. Visit our website at mitchsimpson.com Contact Sales Department at: (706) 865-6500 2907 Hwy 129 Cleveland, GA 30528 Year 1983 Make Ford Model RANGER 30 1983 Ford Ranger 2D - PARTING OUT - V-18 - STK#22258 SEE ALL OF OUR INVENTORY SPECIALS, COUPONS AND PROMOTIONS AT:WWW.CRAINSAUTOSALVAGE.COM Call or Text us at 469-230-5864SE HABLA ESPAOLVEHICLE INFORMATION: 1983 Ford Ranger 2D - Rare 2.2 Perkins Factory Diesel Ranger for sale. In his First Drive of the Ranger in November 1982, Jim McCraw noted that "the controlling performance number for the Ranger program was, and is, a city EPA number between 26 and 28 mpgnot quick 0-60 times or high top speeds. Since the higher-end 2002 model had already been called FX4 Off Road, calling a more-basic package by the same name the following year created confusion in trying to figure out what truck has what (or that there are even two different FX4 models). New Pulse Vacuum hub-locks enabled virtually silent 44 engagement on the fly with a flick of a switch on the dash. Here in Central Washington there are a lot of tractors with Perkins diesels. 1983 FORD RANGER 2.2L DIESEL. Ford Ranger 2.2L 1983, GM Original Equipment Diesel Fuel Filter by ACDelco. Well, I thought the Ranger was the best of the bunch, on par with any Asian pickup ( probably because it was mostly Mazda), but like the other diesel posts, I wouldnt touch it. Fords small pickup, the Ford Courier a rebadged Mazda B-Series pickup was made for the 1972 through 1982 model years at which point the new Ford Ranger appeared, in early-1982 for the 1983 model year. In 1985, a Mitsubishi-built 2.3 L turbodiesel with 86 hp replaced the Mazda diesel engine. Gasser, Diesel, Motocycles, all of them . Mid-year for 1993, Ford introduced the Ranger Splash (See picture above) which received a flareside bed, body-colored bumpers & grill, 15 chrome steel wheels (RWD) or 15 aluminum wheels (44), sport-tuned suspension (RWD), and distinctive, colorful graphics. Non-turbo Perkins Diesel factory installed engine. Nope. I tried to see where she worked one day but she kept going and I would have been late to work. 44 models now sit 1-inch lower thanks to revised torsion bar adjuster keys & shorter rear leaf spring spacer blocks. But I plan to drop the gearing in it a bit due to the fact it struggles on hills, but not until . It became available with four-wheel drive later in the model year. The 2011 model is essentially a carryover from 2010. Also offered through Ford dealers was the SLP Thunderbolt Ranger, a 2WD XLT SuperCab modified by SLP Engineering of Troy, Mich. Unfortunately, its no longer really a small pickup. We also made a big deal of the fact that a computer on the assembly line chose the spring rates for each Ranger based on the anticipated mass of its option content. But he later correctly predicted that "when the V-6, the five-speed, and some of the other latecomer options arrive, Ford should be fully prepared to get back the truck leadership it's had for most of the century.". As you can imagine, not a lot of these diesel Rangers were produced over that time frame. New white painted wheels were an option on some trucks and all the radios had an electronic display, which also included a clock, as standard. The fresh pieces include a new front grille, front bumper & valance (with tow loops on 44), lights, and an aluminum hood. Towing/Payload Capacity: Payload is 1260 lb for all models (1600 lb optional) and maximum towing capacity is 5860 lb when equipped with the 4.0-liter V6. Ive got one of those trucks, a 1983 with the 2.2 liter Perkins Mazda engine. Chevy fans shouldn't gloatan empty V-6 three-speed automatic S-10 needed 12.7 seconds in our February 1982 test. The engine also had a very strange sound. I purchased this truck a few years ago to fix up for a friend - his wife said NO. 15-inch wheels became standard on all 2WD models for 2000. The first two were basic, no option Customs but dependable and dirt cheap to run and maintain. I have a 83 Ford ranger with the original 2.2 Perkins deisel its in pretty good condition since its been sitting for 22 years but it will still fire up and run the truck only has according to odometer 42456 miles . Asking 2000 obo Great fuel mileage. The interior looks quite tidy, even though there are some blemishes. On a limited number of Rangers with the 72-inch bed, Ford offered as a no-cost option, a bed made from plastic composite material as a way to fight corrosion. Out of all 1983 Rangers produced only 1% had the diesel engine. I do however remembea a diesel Escort. Got 160k before selling it, wish I never did. Besides : its more fun to drive slow vehicles fast =8-) . In case you were wondering, the 2020 Ranger is 3-feet longer than the 1983 Ranger is. Become a member to add images to your comments. The fact that Ford's return to the hot midsize pickup market is trailing Chevy'sthis time by a few years with the 2019 Ford Rangerhas a real sense of dj vu about it. Very good body no rust other than some surface rust. My brother bought a red 1984 Ford Ranger brand new and Ive wanted one ever since. The lower front-bumper valance was re-engineered with an integrated 1-inch air deflector to help reduce drag and improve fuel economy. Truck is 2 wheel drive, and has a 4 speed manual transmission. So ended the escort diesel. Filter Results. Recent dual batteries. The seller only gives us four photos and two of them are basically the same thing, showing the left-front 3/4 angle and that dented or melted hood, grille, and fender. Mid-year, a Mazda-built 2.3-liter Dual OverHead Cam (DOHC) inline-four was also introduced as the base engine for 2WD models. Contact Us - Open. Filters Clear Filters. That stretched to a sun-dial-worthy 18.9 seconds when we loaded the truck down with 540 pounds of cement mix in the beda pace Bob Nagy would describe as "dieselesque." 1968 Plymouth Suburban, Beauty May Be Skin Deep: 1969 Corvette Convertible. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. BL: Blue BK: Black BR: Brown DB: Dark Blue DG: Dark Green GR: Green GY: Gray LB: Light Blue LG: Light Green N: Natural O: Orange PK: Pink R: Red P: Purple T: Tan V: Violet W: White Y: Yellow Ford Ranger 2wd Workshop Manual (L4-134 2.2L DSL (1983)) Ford Workshop Manuals > Relays and Modules > Relays and Modules - Lighting and Horns > Headlamp . He drove it to work one night and parked it just like every other night. These trucks are rare and becoming more collectable, even more rare is . Tough, but slow! Anti-lock brakes, dual airbags, and an electric heater were standard; air conditioning was optional. saw this ranger at the junk yard, i had to get a video of it, thanks for watching#diesel #ranger #fordtrucks #ford #junkyard #abandoned #rare #pickup #truck . Ford had previously used the Ranger name as for trim levels available on the Bronco and F-Series, but now applied it to the successor of the Ford Courier.The Ranger has been offered in standard cab and extended cab configurations, although starting in 2019, the model grew into a mid-size pickup available . The Ford Ranger would return to North America in 2019. 1998 Ford Ranger 1998 brought the biggest functional change to date for the Ranger: Replacing the veteran Twin-I-Beam front suspension (Twin-Traction-Beam for 44 models) was an all-new A-arm (or wishbone) style independent front suspension w/rack & pinion steering, giving the truck a better steering feel and handling. The Ford F-Series full-sized pickup which formerly used Ranger as a trim level switched to XLT as the small Ranger came to market. Miles known. Nice truck. 1998 also brought about significant changes to the available 44 Performance Package. 1983 Ford Ranger XL 2.2L L4 DIESEL Manual 4 Speed Standard Cab Pickup Added Oct 2019 13 Fuel-ups. It was a nice truck but I didnt care for the Supercab as Ive always preferred the regular cab with a regular sized bed. He took it to ford and they said that the block had warped. Moral of the story: Fix It Right or Refuse The Job. He was a Cessna owner/pilot and maintained thisvehicle just like his personalaircraft. A very few had really nice modified vehicles but 90+ % of all modifieds wind up junked before ten years . When we got it on the road that with the 4 speed trans that it would top out about 60 and that was it. New exhaust system from the flange to the tail. Rear brakes were upgraded to disc as well. Bob Nagy reported on the first-gen Ranger's timing in our April 1982 road test of an '83 Ranger XLS: "Its original fall 1982 on-sale date was hurriedly moved forward to mid-March in order to combat the effects of its midi-competitors, the Chevy S-10 and GMC S-15, which began appearing in showrooms late last year." The FX4 Level II package is dropped, however the Torsen limited slip rear differential could still be added separately to the FX4 Off Road package. Both the 4.0-liter V6 and the 2.9-liter V6 were available with 2 or 4 wheel drive with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Click HERE to view the 1996 Ford Ranger Sales Brochure. A Mazda diesel engine was also offered in the Escort/Lynx and the same engine was offered in the Tempo/Topax. Sold Mazdas back in the early 80s, never drove the Ranger diesel but logged some time in the Mazda B2200 diesel pick up of the day. . 2006 Ford Ranger The Ranger received a mild facelift for 2006. They run a significant portion of forever if supplied with fuel, lube oil, and coolant. 2000 models-forward now sported two-bulb tail lights instead of 3-bulb. We can help. New Goodyear Viva tires, new shocks. Im not sure what happened there? A second 12-volt power point was added to the dashboard, as was a SuperCab cargo area cover. The optional 3.0-liter V6 first seen on 1991 RWD trucks became available for all models (replacing the 2.9-liter V6 on 4x4s), and was offered as standard equipment on SuperCab 4x4s, and on all STX models. Always serviced regularly with full synthetic M Up for sale is my 1983 Diesel Ford Ranger with the 2.2L Perkins diesel engine. The truck has a 4-speed manual transmission, shifts well and the clutch is smooth. A couple minor dents but very clean for its age.started in negative temps this winter plugged. Engines, such as whats in this first-year, 1983 Ford Ranger 1983 Classic cars for Sale is my Ford! 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