ranger types

[Milker]

well, what is the difference in all the differnt types of rangers? there is the xl, xlt, fx4, fx4 off road, off road, 4x4, and fx4 level 2.

i know the 4x4. but from what i understand the fx4 has a lift kit and wider tires. and i right?

and i believe the off road has heavier shocks or better suspension. correct me if im wrong.

whats with the levels 2 and whats in the xl or xlt?
i never knew and it always puzzled me couldnt find an answer anywhere (stupid me shoulda asked here first)

any help?

 

[superdave1984]

Option packages. And $$$$$

 

[dburton07]

is it F"X"4 or F"by"4 ? that has always puzzled me......

 

[mwood1985]

options

hmm im feeling a sticky coming out of this it would help other members

i know my truck is a 2001 offroad its got gas tank and transfer case skid plates i dont know if the suspension is different. anybody got anything else to add?

 

[Brandon12]

You forgot STX

 

[alaskan155]

xl=base model, black bumpers
xlt=nicer, chrome bumpers
sport=same as xlt but painted bumpers, and grill useually
fx4, fx4 off road, off road, 4x4,=same
fx4 level 2 torsion differential
stx=same as sport on gen 4 up, xlt on gen 3 down and gen 2 or 1 had a lift kit
Edge, dual-sport=2wd with 4wd suspension

kinda of a simple summary

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

the high rider package available on the gen 1's was the only ranger available with a "lift" right from ford.

 

[edgeaholic (tm)]

ok, here is a listing of ALL ranger models that were sold by the factory (not a dealer add on such as rousch or saleen):
Ranger S
XLT
XL
XLS
CUSTOM
GT
EXPLORER
XLT LARIAT
EDGE
SPORT
FX4
FX4 LEVEL II
STX
SST
TREMOR
XLT BIGFOOT CRUISER
THUNDERBOLT

 

[Milker]

that summed up version is very good. this came acroos me when i have a 94 ranger xlt 4x4, and i saw a fx4 level 2. I thought that the fx4 had an body lift and wider tires, but the height and tires looked the same as mine.

and i say f "by" 4. like 4x4, but my bud argues about and says f "x" 4

 

[stringburner]

I'm fairly sure it's "FX4", not "F by 4".

 

[SawyerRanger]

I think it's pronounced F by 4, it seems like a play on 4X4, with the F standing for Ford. Maybe I'm reading too much into it

 

[johnsislandranger]

I think it's pronounced F by 4, it seems like a play on 4X4, with the F standing for Ford. Maybe I'm reading too much into it

It's ford by 4?

 

[SawyerRanger]

No I think it's still pronounced F by 4, but the F has a meaning



EDIT: Should we email Ford to find out? lol

 

[johnsislandranger]

do it and let me know what it is

 

[kennykenny]

What about the Trailhead? My buddy had a 2000 Regular cab 2wd with 4x4 suspension and it had a sticker that said "Trailhead" on the tailgate. Was this before it was called Edge?