2004
Ford Ranger

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$19,240
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Available trims

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  • Reg Cab 2.3L XL
    Starts at
    $14,575
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 3.0L XL
    Starts at
    $14,965
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab LWB 3.0L XL
    Starts at
    $15,745
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,319 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 2.3L XLT
    Starts at
    $16,085
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 3.0L Edge
    Starts at
    $16,450
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,745 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 3.0L XLT
    Starts at
    $16,800
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,385 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 3.0L XL
    Starts at
    $17,965
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,434 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 3.0L XLT
    Starts at
    $18,120
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,434 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab LWB 3.0L XLT
    Starts at
    $18,430
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,319 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 3.0L Edge
    Starts at
    $18,520
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,634 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 4.0L Edge
    Starts at
    $19,240
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,634 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 3.0L Edge Plus 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,515
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 4.0L XLT Value 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,540
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,406 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 3.0L Tremor
    Starts at
    $20,580
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,634 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 3.0L XLT Appearance
    Starts at
    $21,160
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,614 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 3.0L Edge Deluxe
    Starts at
    $21,805
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,774 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Supercab 4.0L XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,945
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,406 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 4.0L XLT Appearance
    Starts at
    $22,245
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,614 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 3.0L Tremor Plus
    Starts at
    $22,555
    18 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,634 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 4.0L Edge 4WD
    Starts at
    $22,760
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,526 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 4.0L XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,605
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,526 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercab 4.0L Tremor Plus 4WD
    Starts at
    $24,620
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,289 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercb 4.0L XLT FX4 Off-Rd 4WD
    Starts at
    $24,760
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,526 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Supercb 4.0L XLT FX4 Lvl II 4WD
    Starts at
    $26,015
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,846 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Two cab styles
Three engine choices
Manual or automatic transmission
RWD or 4WD
Wide variety of models and options

The good & the bad

The good

Driving ease
Maneuverability
Build quality
Fuel economy with four-cylinder

The bad

Performance with four-cylinder
Resale value of regular cab
Fuel economy with V-6

Safety review

Based on the 2004 Ford Ranger base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Side driver
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection

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    MPG
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    Rear-wheel drive
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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.2
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

I've had my little Ranger for 3 years and driven it

I've had my little Ranger for 3 years and driven it around 40k miles of the 140k miles it has on it so I feel I can leave an honest review of it. It has 2.3l with a 5 speed Manual transmission. My wife refers to it as my old man truck since I recently turned 62. So that should give you an idea of it take off ability. Getting on expressways at rush hour isn't fun as it's a slow buildup of speed to get on. Once you get merged on its not hard to get up and maintain your speed. But the payback that I'm getting from this little truck is great, I get approximately 26 MPG in the city and 30 on the highway. I did recently have to put a little money into it for front Struts and a muffler but those are normal Maintenace items on a 21-year-old 140k mile truck. Other than changing the oil I've been able to drive 40k miles on $1,600 worth of repairs. Everything else on the truck is great, solid body with no rust.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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HAPPY GRANNY. (85) and going strong

My third Ranger a 2004 Xlt 5 speed Manual tranny 6cyl that I bought in 2007 with 52k. I now have 230,000 miles only issue when a ford dealer Mechanic didn’t know how to drive a manual, when I finally stopped doing all oil and all filter changes myself last year, I requested an experienced manual driver for my truck. I only use Motorcraft products and rarely change my gas only use Conoco I get 20+mpg have no fluid leaks or useage. I pulled a 18ft camper and several uhaul trlrs. Never had any issues. Have great speed pickup in traffic. This truck will be my forever vehicle to pass on to my great grandchild. LOVE MY RANGER
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 Ford Ranger?

The 2004 Ford Ranger is available in 11 trim levels:

  • Edge (4 styles)
  • Edge Deluxe (1 style)
  • Edge Plus (1 style)
  • Tremor (1 style)
  • Tremor Plus (2 styles)
  • XL (4 styles)
  • XLT (6 styles)
  • XLT Appearance (2 styles)
  • XLT FX4 Level II (1 style)
  • XLT FX4 Off-Road (1 style)
  • XLT Value (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2004 Ford Ranger?

The 2004 Ford Ranger offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 Ford Ranger reliable?

The 2004 Ford Ranger has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Ford Ranger owners.

Is the 2004 Ford Ranger a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Ford Ranger. 92.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.8

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