Found a 1993 FX4 Off Road clone?

[MaicoDoug]

Always looking for a fancy good deal on a Ranger, mainly for friends. Found this one that seems to be a clone of a newer version. Right now I'm pleading for a VIN #, before I make a 12 hour trip to stick my eyeballs to it. He's not asking much, however it may not be much. So I'd though posting a pic or two here might help me discover what may be or not be. Don' know what engine it has, or the suspension. I would guess is a TIB. The stinker is that FX4 trims weren't even around in '93 so the paint & decal aren't stock. Not uncommon. Prognosticators welcome.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Those FX4 stickers are off an F150.

Sure looks to be TTB... judging from the front diff you can see.

I love that topper. Wish mine had the open up side glass.

 

[MaicoDoug]

Thought I recognized the bed decals from something. The M/T tires says have only 500 miles on them. He's asking $4000, but not speaking english. 12 hours away. Front diff??? Oh yes, I can see it, looks big like an 8.8". So it must be a 4x4, the ad said hardly nothing. Still waiting for more info over a week now.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I like it...

Not positive... but i don't think that's a factory color.

If that truck was a clean Texas truck with a bad trans I'd give close to that.

So it makes me think it could be a scam. If they say you can drive it away... THAT truck comes with more of a 10k number.

Good luck though... but watch your step.

 

[JoshT]

Always looking for a fancy good deal on a Ranger, mainly for friends. Found this one that seems to be a clone of a newer version. Right now I'm pleading for a VIN #, before I make a 12 hour trip to stick my eyeballs to it. He's not asking much, however it may not be much. So I'd though posting a pic or two here might help me discover what may be or not be. Don' know what engine it has, or the suspension. I would guess is a TIB. The stinker is that FX4 trims weren't even around in '93 so the paint & decal aren't stock. Not uncommon. Prognosticators welcome.

Stickers are cheap and readily available. I wouldn't let that sway my decision one way or the other, unless I was looking for a pristine all-original truck. I'm never looking for that. Same with the color as long as it was a good paint job and I liked it. Those flares appear to be common Bushwacker flares, or similar amazon alternative, nothing wrong with that if you like it, though I would caution to look for rust behind them if anywhere other than Texas.

I'm not going to say that it is a scam, but like Gump I would be cautious. A clean Texas truck outside of Texas, is going to be worth a fair bit more than a clean texas truck inside Texas. Check out what the seller has for other listings, and if they've got the same vehicle listed in a lot of areas. Both of those have clued me into scams that otherwise looked legit. If all else checks out and you can get past the language barrier, go check it out. Definitely don't do any money before seeing in person, but I'm sure you already knew that.

 

[scotts90ranger]

extended cab 4x4 means 3L or 4L engine and definitely TTB up front with that axle, think I even see manual hubs... pretty much only questions would be the shape of the transmission and how many miles...

 

[SenorNoob]

I entered that plate into O'Reillys site. It shows a 93 4.0 XLT.

I found another site that supposedly has the vin. IDK if I should post it here tho.
I put that into a decoder:

Spoiler

Mechanical & Powertrain
Transfer case skid plat
3.45 rear axle ratio
4WD
Automatic locking hubs (touch drive elect shift)
72 amp hr (650 cca) maintenance-free battery
95 amp alternator
125" WB
6' box
1250# capacity payload/4840# capacity GVWR
2800# capacity twin-traction beam front axle
2750# capacity rear axle
HD gas shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
2360# capacity front/2570# capacity rear springs
Pwr steering
20.0 gallon fuel tank
Fuel tank skid plate

Interior
Black scuff plates
Interval wipers
Fuel/temp/oil pressure gauges & voltmeter
Tachometer
Trip odometer
Inside hood release
Locking glove box
Cigarette lighter
Day/night interior mirror
Color-keyed cloth sun visors w/RH mirror, LH map strap
Color-keyed rear-of-cab coat hook
Dual door-operated courtesy dome light

Exterior
Wheel flares
Black spoiler
Black windshield surround moldings
Grey painted grille
Aero headlights
Tri-color taillights
High mounted stop light
Dual black sail-mounted mirrors (RH convex)
Tinted glass
Dual jet fluidic windshield washers
Easily removeable tailgate w/black handle
Black front/rear mud flaps

Build Sheet

Brand	FORD
Name	RANGER 1983-2003 (R)
Region	America
Manufactured	1993
EngineType	60.2B - 4.0L V6 OHV 12V EFI
Filters	Production Date: 12/02/1992 Model Year: 1993 Model: R Axle Front: D341G Axle Rear: 359A Exterior Color: GA Interior Color: 6 Catalog Type: LIGHT TRUCK Interior Type: G Overhead Cam: OHV Cab Style: SUPERCAB Drive: 4WD