Ford introduced the Ranger in 1982 as a 1983 model in an effort to compete with small pickups being produced in Japan. A few details about the original model include: The Ranger initially only came with two-wheel drive.

When did the Ford Ranger first come out?

First Generation

In 1983, Ford introduced the very first Ranger pickup. It was available with four engine options that ranged from 73 to 115 horsepower.

When did Ford Ranger get abs?

2001 saw the addition of a 207-horsepower 4-liter V6 in place of the previous 4.0-liter V6 and the addition of ABS on 2WD Rangers. These changes increased the truck's towing capacity to over 6,000 pounds.