Ford Motor Company presented over 24 show vehicles at the 2001 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Highlights included the Back Country Ranger “Blast”.
The Blast features rigid impact beams in place of doors, and retractable roof and rear window for an open-air adventure. It is equipped with a 4.6-liter V-8 engine producing 260 bhp and more than 300 lbs.-ft. of torque. Four-wheel drive and five-speed manual transmission enhance the performance.
Ford Ranger Blast Specifications:
Base Vehicle
– 2001 Ford Ranger Edge
– 4.0L SOHC V6
– 5 speed automatic transmission
– 4 wheel drive
Powertrain / Exterior Features
– 4.6L V8 modular engine replacement
– Bushwacker fender flares
– Custom door beams with suicide hinges
– Back country stainless steel step bars
– Douglas Motorsports tube bumpers
– Hella Rally 4000 HD driving lights
– Velox Performance 18×10 wheels
– BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A Tires
– Ford Bullitt Mustang hood scoop
– Power cloth sunroof by Inalfa
– Sunroof installed by Uni-Sun
– Breezer rear window by RK Sport
– TekStyle Silhouette tonneau cover
– Billet gas cap by AMP Research
– Ravin performance mufflers / 5″ tips
– Trailmaster off-road suspension kit
Interior Features
– Ford Racing Technology tachometer
– Blaupunkt MP3/CD audio system
– Blaupunkt Travel Pilot navigation system
– Summit Racing harness, pedals, shift knob, center console and mirrors
– Konig Racing seats
– Custom roll bar by Douglas Motorsports
– Safecraft fire extinguisher
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.
