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1993-2011 Ford Ranger: Splash, EV and a Mazda body double

The second generation Ford Ranger saw the arrival of a Splash model with flare side bed, an EV model and a Mazda offshoot.

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1993 Ford Ranger Splash

The second-generation Ford Ranger arrived in 1992 as a 1993 model. 

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1993 Ford-Ranger XLT 4x2

At launch, a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine served as the base engine with 100 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque.

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1994 Ford Ranger Splash

Customers looking for more power could upgrade to a 3.0-liter V6 that produced 145 horsepower and 165 pound-feet of torque.

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1994 Ford Ranger STX 4x4

The top-of-the-line engine in 1993 was a 4.0-liter V6 with 160 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of twist.

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1994 Ford Ranger XL

An update in 1998 brought a longer wheelbase and 3-inch longer cab for regular cab models.

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1994 Ford Ranger

Additional upgrades for 1998 included an improved front suspension and front boxed frame.

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1995 Ford Ranger Splash 4x2

A special Splash model was introduced for the second-generation Ranger with a flare side bed, special chrome wheels and a 2-inch lower suspension.

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1995 Ford Ranger Splash Supercab 4x4

In addition to the flare side bed, special "Splash" decals were affixed to sides and tailgate.

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1995 Ford Ranger STX 4x4

A 2.5-liter engine with 117 horsepower and 149 pound-feet of torque replaced the 2.3-liter engine as the base power option.

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1996 Ford Ranger Splash regular cab 4x2

In 2002, a 2.3-liter with 135 horsepower and 153 pound-feet of torque would return to replace the 2.5-liter engine.

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1996 Ford Ranger Supercab 4x4

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1996 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab

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1997 Ford Ranger Splash Supercab

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT

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1998 Ford Ranger ad

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1998 Ford Ranger ad

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1998 Ford Ranger EV

The 1998 Ranger EV, introduced on Dec. 9, 1997, joined Ford's industry-leading lineup of 12 unique alternate fuel vehicle choices.

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1998 Ford Ranger EV

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1998 Ford Ranger XL EV electric vehicle

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1998 Ford Ranger XLT flare side Supercab

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1998 Ford Ranger XLT regular cab

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1998 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab

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1999 Ford Ranger

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1999 Ford Ranger

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1999 Ford Ranger ad

1998 Ford Ranger 4 Door Supercab
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1998 Ford Ranger Supercab

1998 Ford Ranger 4 Door Supercab. CN-327031-162

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2000 Ford Ranger EV electric vehicle

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2000 Ford Ranger

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2001 Ford Ranger Edge

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2001 Ford Ranger

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2002 Ford Ranger XLT

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2002 Ford Ranger XLT

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2003 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab

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2003 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab

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2003 Ford Ranger

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2004 Ford Ranger Tremor

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2004 Ford Ranger Tremor

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2004 Ford Ranger Tremor

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2004 Ford Ranger Tremor

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2004 Ford Ranger Tremor

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2005 Ford Ranger

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2005 Ford Ranger

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2005 Ford Ranger Edge

2005 Ford Ranger

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2005 Ford Ranger Edge

2005 Ford Ranger

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2005 Ford Ranger FX4

2005 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger FX4

2006 Ford Ranger: FX4. (10/19/2005)

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2006 Ford Ranger FX4

2006 Ford Ranger: FX4. (10/19/2005)

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2006 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger
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2006 Ford Ranger FX4

2006 Ford Ranger: FX4; interior; seating. (10/19/2005)

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2006 Ford Ranger

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2006 Ford Ranger

2006 Ford Ranger
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2006 Ford Ranger Sport

2006 Ford Ranger: Sport. (10/19/2005)

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2006 Ford Ranger

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