Snap receivers slide within aluminum channels. To improve aerodynamics, the bed is covered by a vinyl snap on cover supported by aluminum bows. ![]() Many operators simply did not carry the spare. The spare tire is poorly located within the bed relative to its inefficient use of bed space. The spare tire could be carried at a station within the truck bed. To the rear of the rear axle (the usual location for the spare tire) is the AC motor controller. The front underhood compartment contains the charger, an electric air conditioner, the power steering mechanism, the power brake unit (otherwise conventional), a radiator for the air conditioner, and a vacuum pump and reservoir for the power brakes, a reservoir for the windshield washer, and a reservoir for the motor/inverter coolant. Vehicle height is close to that of four-wheel drive vehicles due to its being built on a 4wd frame, and utilization of the heavier duty 4wd front torsion bar suspension. Only the slight projection of the battery tray below the frame rails is noticeable at a distance. From the side, the vehicle is almost indistinguishable from the ICE Ranger except for a modest script Electric on the side. ![]() The principal identifiers of an electric Ranger are the appearance of the front charging door in a grille location that is open on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Rangers, the missing tailpipe, and the visibility of the EV's unique rear suspension and the traction motor from behind the vehicle. No other interior color options were available. Most Ranger EVs were painted in Ford's standard Oxford White Clear Coat with a Flint Gray interior other exterior colors included: Bright Red, Medium Platinum, Light Denim Blue Metallic, Boysenberry Blue Metallic, and Pacific Green Metallic. Additional options, such as a spare tire, a cassette and/or CD player, two additional speakers behind the front seats, power windows and door locks, and keyless entry were also available for all Ranger EVs. Other than these minor differences, the Ranger EV included the standard features that the Ranger XL 4X2 Regular Cab included as standard: an AM and FM radio, two speakers, fifteen-inch alloy wheels, a bench seat or bucket seats trimmed in cloth, air conditioning and a heater, an automatic transmission, two SRS airbags, seating for either two or three passengers, a passenger airbag on/off switch activated by the vehicle's ignition and door key, and vinyl flooring. ![]() The only difference between a Ranger XL and a Ranger EV was that the Ranger EV had no engine, so the tachometer that was on the Ranger XL was replaced by an estimated range remaining gauge on the Ranger EV, the oil pressure gauge was also replaced with an On/Off indicator, and the voltage gauge was replaced with an economy gauge. The Ranger EV was essentially a Ford Ranger XL 4X2 Regular Cab featuring an electric vehicle powertrain instead of the Ranger XL's standard I4 engine. The Ranger EV qualified for a California White Clean Air Vehicle decal, enabling access to carpool lanes for single-occupant vehicles. Thanks to overwhelming financial support from government-funded Clean Cities programs and AQMD Grants, when applied towards an APP (All Payments Paid) version of the RangerEV commercial lease the resulting lease became Paid In Full. Īn example is the Lawrence Livermore/Berkeley Labs, in eco-friendly Northern California, signed on for 20 units from Ford Motor Credit, with a total lease cost to the Labs of $0 over the 3-year lease term. Ford Motor Credit supported a generous 3-year lease program that would, along with AQMD (Air Quality Management District) funding and Federal Tax Credits, allow for a RangerEV 3-year lease payment as low as $155 per month. The above the line cost of this vehicle (before manufacturer discounts and other public agency subsidies) was $52,720.00. ![]() 4 Discontinuation and later development.2.5.4 Charger, battery, and motor controller thermal management.
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