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Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Ranger II?

2006–2010 vs 2006–2011 · SUV 5-door/Pickup vs Pickup

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Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010 · 6 engines · XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →
Ford Ranger II2006–2011 · 5 engines · XL, XLT, Wildtrak, LimitedSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Explorer IV (U251)2006–2010no listings
Ford Ranger II2006–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length4,912 mm–5,245 mmLength5,075 mm–5,170 mm
Width1,872 mmWidth1,715 mm–1,805 mm
Height1,834 mm–1,849 mmHeight1,690 mm–1,795 mm
Wheelbase2,888 mm–3,327 mmWheelbase3,000 mm
Ground clearance208 mmGround clearance190 mm–207 mm
Trunk volume385 lTrunk volume1,500 l
Curb weight1,950 kg–2,180 kgCurb weight1,790 kg–2,020 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank60 l–70 l
Engines
Production years2006–2010Production years2006–2011
Body typeSUV 5-door, PickupBody typePickup
Number of engines6Number of engines5
Power153–215 kW (208–292 hp)Power105–115 kW (143–156 hp)
Displacement (l)4.0–4.6Displacement (l)2.5–3.0
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel
GearboxAutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption13.9 l/100 km · 4.6 V8Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 2.5 TDCi 143
Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 4.6 V8 4WDBest 0–100 km/h12 s · 3.0 TDCi 156
Top speed190 km/hTop speed175 km/h
Trim levelsXLS · XL
Items in the base trim22 · XLSItems in the base trim17 · XL
Items in the top trim27 · Eddie BauerItems in the top trim31 · Wildtrak
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering—Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer—Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Low-range Gearbox—Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Ranger II?

Length: Ford Explorer IV (U251) 5,245 mm, Ford Ranger II 5,170 mm (a 75 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,327 vs 3,000 mm. Boot: 385 vs 1,500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Ranger II?

The most frugal Ford Explorer IV (U251) uses 13.9 l/100 km (4.6 V8); the most frugal Ford Ranger II 8.4 l/100 km (2.5 TDCi 143).

Which is more powerful — Ford Explorer IV (U251) or Ford Ranger II?

The strongest Ford Explorer IV (U251) makes 215 kW (292 hp) (4.6 V8); the strongest Ford Ranger II 115 kW (156 hp) (3.0 TDCi 156).

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