This 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger was purchased new by the seller’s grandfather in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and acquired out of long-term storage by the seller in 2021. Finished in black over red vinyl and striped cloth, the truck is powered by a 460ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes the Explorer Package, chrome bumpers, full wheel covers, an integrated bedside toolbox, air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM cassette stereo, and a trailer brake controller.…
This 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger was purchased new by the seller’s grandfather in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and acquired out of long-term storage by the seller in 2021. Finished in black over red vinyl and striped cloth, the truck is powered by a 460ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes the Explorer Package, chrome bumpers, full wheel covers, an integrated bedside toolbox, air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM cassette stereo, and a trailer brake controller. Service in 2021 reportedly included replacing the battery, spark plugs, and tires.
The truck is finished in Raven Black with Explorer-exclusive Chamois and Orange stripes. Features include a chrome front bumper, a rear step bumper with a ball hitch, an integrated bedside toolbox, a sliding rear window, western mirrors, bed rails, and an Explorer hood ornament.
Steel 15″ wheels wear mag-style covers and are wrapped in Travelstar whitewall tires that were reportedly installed in 2021. Braking is from power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The cab features a bench seat upholstered in Medium Red vinyl with Fresno cloth inserts along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, a factory AM/FM cassette stereo, an aftermarket CB radio, and a trailer brake controller. The truck is equipped with dual fuel tanks controlled by a lever on the dashboard.
The cab features a bench seat upholstered in Medium Red vinyl with Fresno cloth inserts along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, a factory AM/FM cassette stereo, an aftermarket CB radio, and a trailer brake controller. The truck is equipped with dual fuel tanks controlled by a lever on the dashboard.
The 460ci V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, and power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The battery and spark plugs were reportedly replaced in 2021.
A window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and handwritten fuel logs accompany the truck.