The Ford Ranger may not be the biggest of the Ford trucks, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up in fuel efficiency and versatility. It had been speculated that the Ford Ranger, which has been around since 1998, would stop production in 2008. It looks now as if production will continue on until at least 2011. The 2008 model of the Ford Ranger is an excellent choice for anyone who is in the market for a compact pickup truck.

There are four different models of the 2008 Ford Ranger available. All four models come in four door or two door configurations, depending on what you want. You can also choose between the 2.3 liter four-cylinder engine, the 3.0 liter V6 and the 4.0 liter V6. You can get the Ford ranger in two wheel drive or four wheel drive, but the four wheel drive is only available on the V6 engines.

Depending on the particular model you choose, you can get the Ranger with rear springs and heavy duty gas shocks to increase payload capacity, a Class III hitch, a limited-slip Torsen differential and a Pioneer MP3 stereo. The top of the line model, the FX4, comes with Ranchero heavy-duty shocks, bucket seats and skidplates.

If you’re looking for a compact pickup, the Ford Ranger is definitely worth looking into.