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Out of my own curiosity, I wanted to see what you gain from the FX4 package on the 2019 Ford Ranger, and compare it to the first FX4 package that was offered on the 2002 Ford Ranger.
2002 Ford Ranger FX4 Package:
The Ford Ranger FX4. This was Ford’s answer to the serious off-roader. Ford new that these trucks were seeing a lot of off-road use, and took in interest in how guys were modifying their trucks. Now, Ford was not about to offer lift kits on their new 2002 Ford Ranger FX4, but it did come with these notable features:
4.0L SOHC V6
Bilstein Shocks
Skid Plates
31-spline Ford 8.8-inch rear axle
Torsen Limited Slip Differential
4.10 Gears
31×10.50×15 BF Goodrich All Terrain Tires
15-inch Alcoa wheels
Tow hooks
FX4 shocks
Manual transfer case
Sport bucket seats
2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Package:
FX4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE (914)
Availability:
Opt. on XL Mid (101A)
Opt. on XLT and Lariat
Not available with:
4x2 or XL Base
Requires:
4x4
STX Appearance Package (76F) (101A only)
Includes:
4x4 “FX4 Off-Road” bodyside decal
17” Off-Road OWL Tires (TGT)
18” Off-Road OWL Tires (TFP)
E-Locking Rear-Axle
Exposed Front Tow Hooks
Exposed Steel bash plate
Off-Road Screen in Cluster
Off-Road tuned suspension
Remove front air dam
Skid Plates: fuel tank, transfer case and front differential
Terrain Management System™
Trail Control™
Optional Equipment:
LT 265/65 R17 A/T OWL Tires (TEW)
Options That Don't Require FX4:
Electronic-locking differential
LT 265/65 R17 A/T OWL Tires (Fleet only) (req. 17” Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheel (64Y))
2002 Ford Ranger FX4 Package:
The Ford Ranger FX4. This was Ford’s answer to the serious off-roader. Ford new that these trucks were seeing a lot of off-road use, and took in interest in how guys were modifying their trucks. Now, Ford was not about to offer lift kits on their new 2002 Ford Ranger FX4, but it did come with these notable features:
4.0L SOHC V6
Bilstein Shocks
Skid Plates
31-spline Ford 8.8-inch rear axle
Torsen Limited Slip Differential
4.10 Gears
31×10.50×15 BF Goodrich All Terrain Tires
15-inch Alcoa wheels
Tow hooks
FX4 shocks
Manual transfer case
Sport bucket seats
2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Package:
FX4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE (914)
Availability:
Opt. on XL Mid (101A)
Opt. on XLT and Lariat
Not available with:
4x2 or XL Base
Requires:
4x4
STX Appearance Package (76F) (101A only)
Includes:
4x4 “FX4 Off-Road” bodyside decal
17” Off-Road OWL Tires (TGT)
18” Off-Road OWL Tires (TFP)
E-Locking Rear-Axle
Exposed Front Tow Hooks
Exposed Steel bash plate
Off-Road Screen in Cluster
Off-Road tuned suspension
Remove front air dam
Skid Plates: fuel tank, transfer case and front differential
Terrain Management System™
Trail Control™
Optional Equipment:
LT 265/65 R17 A/T OWL Tires (TEW)
Options That Don't Require FX4:
Electronic-locking differential
LT 265/65 R17 A/T OWL Tires (Fleet only) (req. 17” Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheel (64Y))
