FX4 OFFROAD OR LEVEL II

[1987 Ranger]

I'm looking at a 2003 Ranger. From what I've read, everything about it tells me it's a regular "Offroad" model.

It looks exactly like this one except for it has no "FX4" decals. The seller says it's regular "Offroad" model, but the Carfax report says it's "Level II." I'm leaning towards believing the Carfax is wrong. Any reason I should think otherwise?

 

[Uncle Gump]

My guess is it isn't a FX4 at all.

They didn't make any FX4 with a flare side bed.

 

[1987 Ranger]

My guess is it isn't a FX4 at all.

They didn't make any FX4 with a flare side bed.

That was my guess, but the Tech Library here says they were available.

 

[SenorNoob]

I thought all 03 FX4 were the same as the later year level 2? Only way to be sure is to physically check for the chrome shifters and Torsen...

 

[rubydist]

The Level II all had the 31 spline Torsen differential. You can look at the rear axle and tell if it is that or 28 spline because the axle tubes on the 28 spline are the same diameter the entire length, and on the 31 spline the tube is larger but reduces down at the end where the brakes mount. The door tag should also give you a different code for the Torsen axle, but I don't recall those codes off the top of my head.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I thought all 03 FX4 were the same as the later year level 2? Only way to be sure is to physically check for the chrome shifters and Torsen...

Chrome shifters are optional, an automatic with electric 4wd won't have them.

Look for mischief, if the carfax says it is a FX4 but the truck says it isn't... there may be some funny business with the VIN that is best avoided.