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2003 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2003 FORD RANGER TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 2.3L | 23 | 143 | 3 | $13,645 | MyCar Score™64.1 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 2.3L | 23 | 143 | 3 | $15,130 | MyCar Score™63.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (Regular Cab) | 2.3L | 23 | 135 | 3 | $14,395 | MyCar Score™63.7 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4L | 16 | 207 | 3 | $16,660 | MyCar Score™63.1 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 3 | $14,035 | MyCar Score™62.9 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 3 | $14,570 | MyCar Score™62.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 17 | 207 | 5 | $18,710 | MyCar Score™62.6 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 3 | $15,845 | MyCar Score™62.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 3 | $15,695 | MyCar Score™62.5 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 5 | $17,645 | MyCar Score™61.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 3 | $17,475 | MyCar Score™61.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 5 | $17,380 | MyCar Score™61.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT Value | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $19,980 | MyCar Score™61.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 5 | $17,990 | MyCar Score™61.7 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT Appearance | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 16 | 207 | 5 | $21,625 | MyCar Score™61.6 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $20,485 | MyCar Score™61.6 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 18 | 154 | 5 | $18,665 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 3 | $20,195 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $21,290 | MyCar Score™61.4 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT Appearance | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 5 | $19,035 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Tremor | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 3 | $19,335 | MyCar Score™61.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $22,085 | MyCar Score™60.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge Plus | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 3 | $20,010 | MyCar Score™60.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT Appearance | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 5 | $20,540 | MyCar Score™60.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XL | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $22,535 | MyCar Score™60.7 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $22,950 | MyCar Score™60.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge Plus | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 5 | $20,550 | MyCar Score™60.5 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT FX4 Off-Road | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 5 | $24,250 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Tremor Plus | Truck (SuperCab) | 3L | 17 | 154 | 3 | $21,635 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Edge Plus | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 4 | $24,545 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
| XLT FX4 Level II | Truck (SuperCab) | 4L | 15 | 207 | 4 | $25,450 | MyCar Score™60 | Look Up VIN |
XL
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
23
HP
143
Seats
3
MSRP
$13,645
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
23
HP
143
Seats
3
MSRP
$15,130
Drive
rear wheel drive
XL
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
23
HP
135
Seats
3
MSRP
$14,395
Drive
rear wheel drive
XL
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
207
Seats
3
MSRP
$16,660
Drive
rear wheel drive
XL
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
18
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$14,035
Drive
rear wheel drive
XL
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
18
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$14,570
Drive
rear wheel drive
Edge
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
17
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$18,710
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
18
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$15,845
Drive
rear wheel drive
Edge
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
18
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$15,695
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
18
HP
154
Seats
5
MSRP
$17,645
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$17,475
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT Value
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$19,980
Drive
four wheel drive
Edge
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
18
HP
154
Seats
5
MSRP
$17,990
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT Appearance
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
16
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,625
Drive
rear wheel drive
XL
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
3
MSRP
$20,195
Drive
four wheel drive
XLT
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,290
Drive
four wheel drive
XLT Appearance
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
5
MSRP
$19,035
Drive
rear wheel drive
Tremor
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$19,335
Drive
rear wheel drive
Edge
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,085
Drive
four wheel drive
Edge Plus
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$20,010
Drive
four wheel drive
XLT Appearance
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
5
MSRP
$20,540
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,950
Drive
four wheel drive
Edge Plus
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
5
MSRP
$20,550
Drive
rear wheel drive
XLT FX4 Off-Road
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,250
Drive
four wheel drive
Tremor Plus
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
17
HP
154
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,635
Drive
rear wheel drive
Edge Plus
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
4
MSRP
$24,545
Drive
four wheel drive
XLT FX4 Level II
Body
Truck (SuperCab)
MPG
15
HP
207
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,450
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (SuperCab)
MPG Range
15–23 MPG
HP Range
135–207 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
6,070 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2003 Ranger trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
187.5 in
Width
69.4 in
Height
64.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
39.2 in
Front Legroom
42.4 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
6,070 lbs
Curb Weight
3,085 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2003 Ford Ranger Regular Cab
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
★★☆☆☆(2/5)Open Recalls
5 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2003 FORD RANGER FAQ
How many recalls does a 2003 Ford Ranger have?▾
The 2003 Ford Ranger has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Ford Ranger?▾
The 2003 Ford Ranger gets 15–23 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2003 Ford Ranger trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the XL trim scores highest at 64.1 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2003 Ford Ranger a good used car?▾
The 2003 Ford Ranger has an average MyCar Score™ of 62 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2003 Ford Ranger cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2003 Ford Ranger ranged from $13,645 to $25,450. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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