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Ford EV rangers

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by hjon71, Mar 25, 2006.

  1. hjon71

    hjon71 Junior Member

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    Just wanted to tell whoever may be interested.
    I just found 3 Ford ranger EV trucks for auction.
    Go to www.govdeals.com
    Look under Trucks light duty.
    These trucks DO NOT run now. But all parts are there, including charging station.
    I know nothing about these trucks. Just thought I'd put it out there.
     
    #1 hjon71, Mar 25, 2006
  2. Wildkow

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    How is it possible to beat up a truck so badly in less than 12K miles? Love to buy just don't know enough to tell if it is a good deal or not. How about darelldd your an EV guy know anything about these trucks???

    Wildkow
     
    #2 Wildkow, Mar 25, 2006
  3. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Eeek! Unless you are just itching for a project to keep you from being bored or rich for the next couple of years... stay away!

    When driven daily, these trucks do a reasonable job of continuing to fuction (for Fords!). When allowed to sit, you're in trouble. The easiest part to replace is the battery pack (reconditioned for $5-$6k). The harder part is all the unique little pumps and such that sieze up when they aren't used.

    There are plenty of running Ranger EVs on Ebay right now - many NiMH with good range.
     
    #3 darelldd, Mar 27, 2006
  4. Wildkow

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    Thanks I'm thinking about doing my own conversion of a small pickup. I thought maybe the Ranger EV would cut down on a lot of the work, doesn't sound like it though. Wouldn't be used a lot cause we just bought a 06 Prius and Highlander but something to haul stuff with and tinker on would be kuhl. :)

    Wildkow

    p.s. Would love to own a RAV4 EV. :D
     
    #4 Wildkow, Mar 28, 2006
  5. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    Of course they don't run. They're Fords.
     
    #5 daniel, Mar 28, 2006
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