What is the least equipped Ranger?

[RobbieD]

Interesting article; thanks for the link.

My first three Rangers were "S" models. Rubber mat, vinyl bench, no headliner, no radio. No rear bumper, either- had to buy it as an option. If I recall, I don't think the first one ('85) even had a day/night rearview mirror.

But honestly, I liked those trucks a lot just because they were so basic. And cheap, too. The last Ranger "S" I bought, in 1988 had an MSRP of $6793.00, with $80 for clearcoat paint and $395 delivery, so the final sticker price was $7268.00.

 

[Loanranger]

When I picked up the 83, I thought it was strange it had power steering, but no power brakes.

 

[d55guy]

I think it would have to have power brakes, ABS was mandated about that time.

I just found this about the subject:
http://autos.aol.com/article/general/v2/_a/car-options-standard/20080429102309990001

I think your right. I don't see ho a truck could come from the factory without power brakes in that year.

Doing a web search, It looks like power steering was an option in 96:

http://www.automotive.com/1996/12/ford/ranger/packages/index.html

but not in 97 (meaning it was standard)

http://www.automotive.com/1996/12/ford/ranger/packages/index.html