Emissions test for a 2003 Ford Ranger
Emissions test for the 2003 Ford Ranger: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Ford Ranger for emissions test
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2003 Ford Ranger: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford Ranger
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 243 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (43), vehicle speed control (40) and service brakes (35). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Ranger
The 2003 Ford Ranger and an emissions test: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Ranger and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. It runs the 2.3L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
How we help
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Your rental while you wait
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Good habits for your car
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Your move
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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