How much does the 2008 Ford Ranger cost?

The 2008 Ford Ranger has a starting MSRP of $14,490, ranging up to $24,350 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes XL from $14,490; XLT from $16,240; SPORT from $16,780; FX4 Off-Road from $23,080.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Ford Ranger?

The 2008 Ford Ranger achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2008 Ford Ranger tow?

The 2008 Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Ford Ranger come in?

The 2008 Ford Ranger is available in 4 trims (22 total configurations) across Truck (SuperCab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2008 Ford Ranger

4 trims · 22 configurations · Truck (SuperCab), Truck (Regular Cab)

Starting MSRP

$14,490 – $24,350

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ford Ranger? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on XL

Total price (XL MSRP)

$14,490

Typical monthly

$287/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Ford Ranger trims

XL
6 configurations
MSRP
$14,490 – $19,905
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/26
Horsepower
143 hp
Torque
154 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
2,600 lbs
XLT
8 configurations
MSRP
$16,240 – $22,150
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/26
Horsepower
143 hp
Torque
154 lb-ft
Engine
2.3L I4 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
2,600 lbs
SPORT
6 configurations
MSRP
$16,780 – $22,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
180 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
2,580 lbs
FX4 Off-Road
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,080 – $24,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/19
Horsepower
207 hp
Torque
238 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
5,600 lbs

Compare 2008 Ford Ranger trim specifications
Spec	XL6 configurations	XLT8 configurations	SPORT6 configurations	FX4 Off-Road2 configurations
MSRP	$14,490 – $19,905	$16,240 – $22,150	$16,780 – $22,800	$23,080 – $24,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/26	21/26	16/22	15/19
Horsepower	143 hp	143 hp	148 hp	207 hp
Torque	154 lb-ft	154 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	238 lb-ft
Engine	2.3L I4 gas	2.3L I4 gas	3L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	3	3	3	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—
Max towing	2,600 lbs	2,600 lbs	2,580 lbs	5,600 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: XLgas
XLTgas
SPORTgas
FX4 Off-Roadgas
Fuel type: XLregular unleaded
XLTregular unleaded
SPORTregular unleaded
FX4 Off-Roadregular unleaded
Cylinders: XLI4
XLTI4
SPORTV6
FX4 Off-RoadV6
Displacement: XL2.3 L
XLT2.3 L
SPORT3 L
FX4 Off-Road4 L
Horsepower: XL143 hp
XLT143 hp
SPORT148 hp
FX4 Off-Road207 hp
Torque: XL154 lb-ft
XLT154 lb-ft
SPORT180 lb-ft
FX4 Off-Road238 lb-ft
Transmission: XL5-speed manual
XLT5-speed manual
SPORT5-speed manual
FX4 Off-Road5-speed manual
Drivetrain: XLrear wheel drive
XLTrear wheel drive
SPORTrear wheel drive
FX4 Off-Roadfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: XLTruck (Regular Cab)
XLTTruck (Regular Cab)
SPORTTruck (Regular Cab)
FX4 Off-RoadTruck (SuperCab)
Doors: XL2
XLT2
SPORT2
FX4 Off-Road2
Seating: XL3
XLT3
SPORT3
FX4 Off-Road2
Length: XL189.4 in
XLT189.4 in
SPORT189.4 in
FX4 Off-Road203.6 in
Width: XL69.3 in
XLT69.3 in
SPORT69.3 in
FX4 Off-Road69.4 in
Height: XL66.2 in
XLT66.2 in
SPORT66.2 in
FX4 Off-Road67.7 in
Wheelbase: XL111.5 in
XLT111.5 in
SPORT111.5 in
FX4 Off-Road125.9 in
Ground clearance: XL7.9 in
XLT7.9 in
SPORT7.9 in
FX4 Off-Road8 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: XL2,600 lbs
XLT2,600 lbs
SPORT2,580 lbs
FX4 Off-Road5,600 lbs
Max payload: XL1,260 lbs
XLT1,260 lbs
SPORT1,260 lbs
FX4 Off-Road1,260 lbs
Curb weight: XL3,030 lbs
XLT3,030 lbs
SPORT3,030 lbs
FX4 Off-Road3,668 lbs
Fuel tank: XL17 gal
XLT17 gal
SPORT17 gal
FX4 Off-Road19.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: XL23
XLT23
SPORT18
FX4 Off-Road16
City MPG: XL21
XLT21
SPORT16
FX4 Off-Road15
Highway MPG: XL26
XLT26
SPORT22
FX4 Off-Road19

Full specifications by trim
Spec	XL	XLT	SPORT	FX4 Off-Road
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	V6	V6
Displacement	2.3 L	2.3 L	3 L	4 L
Horsepower	143 hp	143 hp	148 hp	207 hp
Torque	154 lb-ft	154 lb-ft	180 lb-ft	238 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (SuperCab)
Doors	2	2	2	2
Seating	3	3	3	2
Length	189.4 in	189.4 in	189.4 in	203.6 in
Width	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.4 in
Height	66.2 in	66.2 in	66.2 in	67.7 in
Wheelbase	111.5 in	111.5 in	111.5 in	125.9 in
Ground clearance	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	8 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	2,600 lbs	2,600 lbs	2,580 lbs	5,600 lbs
Max payload	1,260 lbs	1,260 lbs	1,260 lbs	1,260 lbs
Curb weight	3,030 lbs	3,030 lbs	3,030 lbs	3,668 lbs
Fuel tank	17 gal	17 gal	17 gal	19.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	18	16
City MPG	21	21	16	15
Highway MPG	26	26	22	19