Stock SVT ford ranger from factory??

coop405 said:

Hey guys, whats up. My dad gave me his '96 ranger that he bought brand new. It has an SVT badge under XLT, I was wondering if this is a package or a rare trim level? I cant seem to find any replicas anywhere. Nothing is special about the engine I dont think, Same 2.3 auto as any other ranger. I think its a package as he bought the truck with a cool blue exterior and interior that i haven't seen in any other rangers. It also came with a blue bed "tent" that folded down and up like a convertible, Would post a picture of it but it has deteriorated over the years. Let me know what yall think.
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Dirtman said:

SVT models (special vehicle team) have always been fords somewhat elite high performance packages. It wasn't a trim & goody package like other ford models, lariat, splash, edge, etc. SVT is at its core strictly performance based



If it was an SVT truck it would have AT LEAST a turbo charged 2.3 in it if not a 5.0. Sorry to burst your bubble but unfortunately at some point someone simply stuck some SVT badges on the truck.

This is an article from an svt truck.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-ranger-svt-v8/

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coop405 said:

Im thinkin it was placed on from the dealer, bought it with it on.
Thanks for the reply!

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Dirtman said:

Very possible. Dealers have been known to add all sorts of goofy add-ons that weren't from the factory. The tent is definitely interesting.

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Dirtman said:

SVT models (special vehicle team) have always been fords somewhat elite high performance packages. It wasn't a trim & goody package like other ford models, lariat, splash, edge, etc. SVT is at its core strictly performance based

If it was an SVT truck it would have AT LEAST a turbo charged 2.3 in it if not a 5.0. Sorry to burst your bubble but unfortunately at some point someone simply stuck some SVT badges on the truck.

This is an article from an svt truck.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-ranger-svt-v8/

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