Ford's Model T was a car that stretched through a large number of
years and generations. Production spanned from 1908 through to 1927
with approximately 15 million Model Ts produced. The car was so popular
that at one time roughly one-half of all vehicles on the road were
Model Ts. It was a simple, rugged, affordable and well loved motor
vehicle. Ford's Ranger pickup is decidedly reminiscent. The compact
truck first hit the road in 1983 and, like the Model T, it has seen a
number of revisions over the years. One thing remains unmistakable,
though: Ford's Ranger is still the same reliable, affordable compact
truck it was intended to be. While other manufacturers have increased
the size and scope of their once small pickups (to the point of
becoming nearly full-size), the Ranger remains true to its roots. Why
mess with success? The Ranger is a proven package.