1987 Ford
Ranger STX
For 1987 the Ford Ranger STX was available in a variety of sporty V6-powered 4x2 and 4x4 models, including the new High Rider Regular Cab 4x4.
Get ready for fun-tough driving excitement in a 1987 Ranger STX 4x2 or 4x4. In STX you have a powerful 140-horsepower* 2.9 liter electronically fuel-injected V-6 plus excellent handling capability to go along with it.
| 107.9" WB | 113.9" WB | 125" WB SuperCabb | |
| Max GVWR lb | 4,260 | 4,300 | 4,260 |
| Axle front lb Std | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,400 |
| Axle rear lb | 2,750 | 2,750 | 2,750 |
| Brakes, power | Std | Std | Std |
| Engine Fan Clutch | Viscous-type | Viscous-type | Viscous-type |
| Fuel Capacity Std gal | 15.2 | 17 | 14.5 |
| Fuel Capacity Opt gal | - | 30 Dual | 27.5 Dual |
| Nominal Box Length | 6 ft | 7 ft | 6 ft |
| Steering (no-lube linkage) Std | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Steering (no-lube linkage) Opt | Power | Power | - |
| Turning diameter | 36.6 ft | 38.4 ft | 41.8 ft |
| Wheels | 5-Hole/14x5.0 | 5-Hole/14x5.0 | 5-Hole/14x5.5 |
| 107.9" WB | 113.9" WB | 125" WB SuperCabb | |
| Max GVWR lb | 4,480 | 4,500 | 4,740 |
| Axle front lb Std | 2,750 | 2,750 | 2,750 |
| Axle rear lb | 2,750 | 2,750 | 2,750 |
| Brakes, power | Std | Std | Std |
| Transfer Case Std | 2-speed manual | 2-speed manual | 2-speed manual |
| Transfer Case Opt | Touch-Drive | Touch-Drive | Touch-Drive |
| Engine Fan Clutch | Viscous-type | Viscous-type | Viscous-type |
| Fuel Capacity Std gal | 15.2 | 17 | 14.5 |
| Fuel Capacity Opt gal | - | 30 Dual | 27.5 Dual |
| Nominal Box Length | 6 ft | 7 ft | 6 ft |
| Steering (no-lube linkage) Std | Power | Power | Power |
| Turning diameter | 36.4 ft | 38.2 ft | 41.5 ft |
| Wheels Std | 5-Hole/14x5.0 | 5-Hole/14x5.0 | 5-Hole/14x5.5 |
| Wheels Opt | 4 cast alum. 15x6.0 | 4 cast alum. 15x6.0 | 4 cast alum. 15x6.0 |
Take a Ranger STX 4x4 down paved streets or up rugged hills and enjoy driving for no other reason than the purethrill of it. Take the wheel of the new STX RegularCab 4x4 called the High Rider. It's engineeredwith a unique suspension system that raises the vehicle height and delivers improved handling performance. Or choose the STX SuperCab 4x4 equipped with a Handling Package. Both the Regular Cab and SuperCab STX 4-wheelers ride on P215/75Rx55SL outline-white-letter off-road tires.
The STX 4x2 is a great performer, too. It's powered by the 2.9 liter EFI engine, equipped with a Handling Package, and rides on P205/70Rx14SL Eagle GT outline white-letter tires.
Along with the performance you'll enjoy in Ranger STX, youalso get the outstanding interior features. Plus sporty exterior trim including unique bodyside tape treatment (4x4) or lower accent Two-Tone paint with unique tape striping (4x2), black foldaway mirrors, black grille with bright surround molding, black front contour and rear step bumpers. The optional Sport Appearance Package — light bar with off-road lights, grille guard with foglamps, plus tubular rear bumper — is available to give your Ranger STX an even bolder performance image.
