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Ford Ranger Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of the best small truck built!

A multiple-choice quiz by rusty_dusty_87. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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rusty_dusty_87

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155,477

Updated
Dec 03 21

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25

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Question 1 of 25

1. What other Ford mini-truck did the Ranger replace in 1983? Hint

Courier

S10

B-Series

F150

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Question 2 of 25

2. What Engines make up the "Cologne" Engine family? Hint

2.6-2.8-2.9-4.0-4.0SOHC

2.3-2.8-4.0

2.0-2.3-3.0

2.5-2.8-2.9

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Question 3 of 25

3. What was the name of the Front suspensions used under 2 wheel drive Rangers from 83-97? Hint

Twin I Beam

Mono-Beam

Torsion Bar

5 Link

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Question 4 of 25

4. What rear axle is used behind all 4.0L powered Rangers? Hint

8.8 inch Ford

9 Inch Ford

7.5 inch Ford

9.75 Inch Sterling

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Question 5 of 25

5. What 5 speed manual tranmission had a ultra-low 3.96:1 1st gear? Hint

Ford A4LD

Toyo Kogo 5

Mitsubishi FM145

Mazda M5OD

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Question 6 of 25

6. What is the bore and stroke on a 2.9 liter V6 Engine? Hint

3.55 inch bore ,4.125 inch stroke

2.77 inch bore, 3.44 inch stroke

2.83 inch bore, 3.66 inch stroke

3.66 inch Bore, 2.83 inch stroke

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Question 7 of 25

7. What does "TTB" stand for? Hint

Tough Twin Bed

Twin Traction Beams

Timed Twin Braking

Traction Towing Bar

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Question 8 of 25

8. Was the Ranger ever offered with a Diesel Option?

Yes

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Question 9 of 25

9. What is the most common V8 swap in the Ranger? Hint

3.515L V8

3.305L V8

2.834L V8

302/5L V8

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Question 10 of 25

10. What did the "Ranger" name begin as? Hint

A small truck made in Europe

Trim Line Option on F-Series Trucks

It was never used before

The name of a option package on Broncos

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Question 11 of 25

11. What was the name of the SVT designed Ranger powered by a 5.4L Supercharged V8? Hint

Rangstang

Mini Lighting

Thunderbolt

Ranger SVT

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Question 12 of 25

12. What cartoon star drove a Ford Ranger? Hint

Homer Simpson

Hank Hill

Marge Simpson

Wile E Coyote

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Question 13 of 25

13. What is the Ranger's closest relative? Hint

Mazda B-Series

Mercury Mountineer

Ford Explorer

Lincoln Aviator

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Question 14 of 25

14. What was the weak front axle used under early Ranger 4x4's?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 15 of 25

15. What was the obvious difference (other than size) between the 2.8 liter and 2.9 liter Engines? Hint

The 2.8 liter had a 1 barrel carburetor, the 2.9 liter had 2 barrels

The 2.9 liter came factory turbocharged

The 2.8 liter was a V6, and the 2.9 liter was a Inline 6

The 2.8 liter had a carburetor, the 2.9 liter is fuel injected

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Question 16 of 25

16. The 2.9 liter actually made more torque (and at a lower RPM) than the 3.0 liter V6 did?

True

False

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Question 17 of 25

17. A Ranger was available with a manual transmission.

True

False

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Question 18 of 25

18. Older Rangers used a setup on their Engines called "TFI", what does TFI stand for? Hint

Throttle Fuel Injection

Thick Film Ignition

Thick Film Injection

Top Fuel Integration

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Question 19 of 25

19. Ford once offered a 300 Cubic Inch (4.9 liter) Inline 6 option in the Ranger pickup?

True

False

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Question 20 of 25

20. The Ford Ranger has been a Top Seller for over 10 years?

Yes

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Question 21 of 25

21. What is the name of the Rangers off Road Package? Hint

FX-4

XLT

TRD

Z-71

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Question 22 of 25

22. Ranger Pickups still use Twin I Beams and Twin Traction Beams?

Yes

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Question 23 of 25

23. All Rangers come standard with the 4.0 liter V6 Engine?

True

False

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Question 24 of 25

24. What is the family that the 3.0 liter V6 engine is a part of? Hint

Cologne

Cleveland

Windsor

Vulcan

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Question 25 of 25

25. What was the SUV the Ranger gave birth to? Hint

Explorer Econoline

Escape Expedition

Bronco II Explorer

Bronco II Excursion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What other Ford mini-truck did the Ranger replace in 1983?

Answer: Courier

The Ranger replaced the Courier in late 82 as a 83 model. It was bigger and totally built by Ford, the Courier was made by Mazda and sold as a Ford.

2. What Engines make up the "Cologne" Engine family?

Answer: 2.6-2.8-2.9-4.0-4.0SOHC

The 2.6 liter is actually a Mazda engine, but is the father of the Cologne Family, named Cologne because of where they were designed; Cologne in Germany.

3. What was the name of the Front suspensions used under 2 wheel drive Rangers from 83-97?

Answer: Twin I Beam

The Twin I beams have been a Ford truck Trademark since 64, combining the durabilty of a solid axle and the ride qualities of IFS.

4. What rear axle is used behind all 4.0L powered Rangers?

Answer: 8.8 inch Ford

The 7.5 is used behind all other engines, and the 9 inch and 9.75 inch are both fullsize axles.

5. What 5 speed manual tranmission had a ultra-low 3.96:1 1st gear?

Answer: Toyo Kogo 5

The Toyo Kogo 5 (or TK5) was offered with a super low 3.96:1 first gear.

6. What is the bore and stroke on a 2.9 liter V6 Engine?

Answer: 3.66 inch Bore, 2.83 inch stroke

7. What does "TTB" stand for?

Answer: Twin Traction Beams

8. Was the Ranger ever offered with a Diesel Option?

Answer: Yes

9. What is the most common V8 swap in the Ranger?

Answer: 302/5L V8

With its small size, availability, and light weight, the 302/5L swap is the most common.

10. What did the "Ranger" name begin as?

Answer: Trim Line Option on F-Series Trucks

"Ranger" started out as the top of the line F-Series trim line.

11. What was the name of the SVT designed Ranger powered by a 5.4L Supercharged V8?

Answer: Thunderbolt

The huge 5.4L V8 engine was jammed into a current model Ranger.

12. What cartoon star drove a Ford Ranger?

Answer: Hank Hill

13. What is the Ranger's closest relative?

Answer: Mazda B-Series

The B Series is a rebadged Ford Ranger.

14. What was the weak front axle used under early Ranger 4x4's?

Answer: Dana 28

The Dana 28 was replaced in later Rangers by the much stronger Dana 35.

15. What was the obvious difference (other than size) between the 2.8 liter and 2.9 liter Engines?

Answer: The 2.8 liter had a carburetor, the 2.9 liter is fuel injected

16. The 2.9 liter actually made more torque (and at a lower RPM) than the 3.0 liter V6 did?

Answer: True

Looking at the displacments you would figure the 3.0 liter would make more torque down low, you would be mistaken. The 3.0 liter is a Taurus Engine made for highway cruising where horsepower is needed.

17. A Ranger was available with a manual transmission.

Answer: True

The Ranger was available with a Mazda M5OD manual transmission.

18. Older Rangers used a setup on their Engines called "TFI", what does TFI stand for?

Answer: Thick Film Ignition

19. Ford once offered a 300 Cubic Inch (4.9 liter) Inline 6 option in the Ranger pickup?

Answer: False

The 300 is much to long for a Ranger, and was never offered in one, just in the F series.

20. The Ford Ranger has been a Top Seller for over 10 years?

Answer: Yes

21. What is the name of the Rangers off Road Package?

Answer: FX-4

22. Ranger Pickups still use Twin I Beams and Twin Traction Beams?

Answer: No

Twin I beams and Twin Traction beams both stopped being used on Rangers in 1998.

23. All Rangers come standard with the 4.0 liter V6 Engine?

Answer: False

The 4.0 liter is the highest upgrade engine you can get in a Ranger.

24. What is the family that the 3.0 liter V6 engine is a part of?

Answer: Vulcan

25. What was the SUV the Ranger gave birth to?

Answer: Bronco II Explorer

Source: Author rusty_dusty_87

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