The existence of mini pickups was in direct outgrowth of the Arab oil embargo’s. The Ford Ranger with it’s 108 inch wheelbase, was devised to slip neatly between the firms Mazda build Courier and the full size F-series, which measured 106.9 inches, and 116. 8 inches, respectively, center line to center line. The stated objectives for Ford’s first downsize domestic … Continue reading 1983 Ford Ranger Manufacturer Promo