1999 Ford Ranger

Xl Ev Pickup truck

Automatic

1FTZR0813XTB16876

Clear

Electric

Electric

Contact: Internet Sales Phone: 425-820-4549 Fax: 425-453-6812 Email: act@greencarco.com Vehicle Information VIN 1FTZR0813XTB16876 Condition Used Mileage 8319 mi. Stock No B16876 Warranty Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Engine Electric Motor Transmission Automatic Exterior Color White White Interior Color Gray Interior Type Cloth Condition Report Interior Good Seats Good Carpet Good Dash Good Headliner Good Door Panels Exterior Good Paint Good Tires Good Rim Condition Good Front Bumper Good Rear Bumper Good Glass Loan Calculator Vehicle History Report 1999 Ford Ranger EV - NiMH - All Electric Truck Description Very rare fully electric factory-built Ford Ranger EV NimH. 50-60 mile range between charges, One of 1500 made for the California market between 1998-2001. (most of which were crushed - See the movie, Who Killed the Electric Car) The Ford Ranger EV provides strong acceleration and an amazing ride. This particular Ranger EV only has 8000 miles and is in excellent condition. It has been inspected and certified by our EV tech. The NimH batteries have been proven to have a very long life and these particular batteries are still charging fine. This is an amazing electric truck that has plenty of range for most drivers and can free you from petroleum dependency once and for all. For more information, please call or email. Here is some info on the Ranger EV from Wikipedia: In California and some limited areas outside of California, a NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) battery version was offered, originally exclusively for lease. Some leased Ford Ranger EVs were sold to lessees, however, so there are some Ford Ranger EVs that have been and may be available for purchase as used. The NiMH version delivered a true 65-mile (105km) range at a steady 65mph (105km/h) speed on flat highways (normal operation with some reserve; in comparison the lead-acid version which is said to have a range of up to 65 miles (105km) with hard tires and careful driving. Actual range of the lead-acid Ford Ranger EV is less). The Ford Ranger EV controller electronics will allow strong acceleration even when in 'E' economy shifter mode. Thus a heavy foot will reduce the EV's range. The above the line cost of this vehicle (before manufacturer discounts and other public agency subsidies) was $52,720.00. According to the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Advanced Vehicle Testing 1998 Ford Ranger EV(Lead Acid) and 1999 Ford Ranger NIMH(Nickel Metal Hydride) Below are some highlights from the nimh document above: ACCELERATION 0-50mphAt 100% SOC: 10.3 secAt 50% SOC: 11.2 secMax. Power: 84.13kWPerformance Goal: 13.5 sec at 50% SOC MAXIMUM SPEED @ 50% SOCAt 1/4 Mile: 62.1mphAt 1 Mile: 74.6mphPerformance Goal: 70mph in one mile CONSTANT SPEED RANGE @ 45 mph3,4,5Range: 115.0 milesEnergy Used: 27.81 kWhAverage Power: 10.94kWEfficiency: 242 Wh/mileSpecific Energy: 57.3 Wh/kg CONSTANT SPEED RANGE @ 60 mph3,4,5Range: 74.2 milesEnergy Used: 26.83 kWhAverage Power: 21.52kWEfficiency: 362 Wh/mileSpecific Energy: 55.3 Wh/kg DRIVING CYCLE RANGE3,4,5Range per SAE J1634: 82.4 milesEnergy Used: 25.95 kWhAverage Power: 8.32kWEfficiency: 315 Wh/mileSpecific Energy: 53.5 Wh/kgPerformance Goal: 60 miles APPEARANCE The appearance of the front charging door in a grille location that is open on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Rangers, and the missing tailpipe and Hotchkiss drive and the visibility of the EV's unique rear suspension and the traction motor from behind the vehicle are the principal identifiers indicating that this is an electric Ranger. From the side, the vehicle is almost indistinguishable from the ICE Ranger except for a modest script Electric on the side. Only the slight projection of the battery trays below the frame rails is noticeable at a distance. Vehicle height is close to that of four wheel drive vehicles. INSTRUMENTS: A miles to go indicator to the left of the speedometer is accurate only when the battery system is performing to specification, otherwise it may mislead the driver. A charge indicator at the lower left is in the place of the normal fuel gauge, but with underperforming batteries, cannot be relied upon owing to its tendency to decline from a full charge to about 3/4 and then drop to empty within a mile or two. Above the state of charge is a rate indicator showing energy usage and recovery. At the upper right an off-run electric gauge will come up to the run position in a few seconds after Start is commanded by a keyswitch turn. This appears to show the pack voltage applied to the main bus upon start-run relay contact closure and the time delay probably reflects the charging of the motor controller's input capacitors. The vehicle's main contacts will not close until the pre-charge is complete. At the lower right a temperature gauge monitors the liquid coolant temperature. The usual speedometer and odometer complete the analog portion of the instrument panel. Various indicator lights are included, one of which indicates that the truck is plugged in for charging. This is interlocked with the start circuit, disabling it if the Avcon paddle is inserted CHARGING: Charging is through an Avcon conductive connector, provided beneath a hinged door to the right side of the grille. A NiMH pack would take six to eight hours to charge, storing about 30kWh, and the charging and discharging is regulated through passive control devices. CONTROLS: Ford attempted to make the driving and operating experience as similar as possible to that experienced in an ICE vehicle with an automatic transmission. A selector operates similar to that for an automatic transmission with the following positions:ParkReverseNeutralDriveEconomy The economy position will reduce the maximum speed available, will also reduce the throttle response, and will engage energy recovery, and so is useful for long downgrades and when approaching a stop or for start and stop traffic. Drive is normally used only for freeway use. A conventional switch arrangement is used to provide key inserted detection at Off, Accessory, Run, and Start. Other controls are identical to that of the ICE version. The heating system uses a ceramic core resistance heater. Air conditioning is provided with an electric-motor driven compressor-condenser-evaporator system. Chassis The Ford Ranger EV was built upon a Ford Ranger four wheel drive chassis.Battery trays Batteries are contained in one big battery box that is bolted to the underside of the vehicle. It can be removed using specialized shop equipment. Individual batteries are then serviced and replaced from the open top of the module. The battery layout inside the box is not the same for the Lead-Acid and NiMH battery type. The Lead-Acid setup is using 39 x 8V batteries setup on two layers. The NiMH setup is using 25 x 12V batteries on one layer. The Lead-Acid setup has a weight of 2,000lb (907kg). As for the NiMH setup, it only weighs 1,050lb (476kg). Battery heating The lead-acid batteries are sensitive to temperature, losing a substantial portion of capacity in winter conditions. When plugged in for charge the battery temperature is sensed and battery heaters used to maintain temperature sufficient to retain specified range - a necessity for colder climate fleet use, where vehicles are usually parked outdoors. This would suggest that to enhance the economy of use in such climates that the vehicle should be sheltered. NiMH batteries do not have this temperature sensitivity; however, models with NiMH batteries do have a loss in range in cold temperatures, perhaps because of greater rolling resistance in the drive train and tires. NiMH pack consists of 25 Panasonic EV-M95, 12.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. NiMH pack voltage range Empty 280Vdc - Full 350Vdc. Battery cooling The ability to charge NiMH batteries is limited by heat gain, so these batteries are air cooled by two fans. The first fan is circulating the air around the batteries. The second fan is exchanging the air inside the battery box. Front suspension Dual A arm with coil springs and shock absorbers (same as Ranger 2WD) Rear suspension The rear suspension consists of a De Dion tube that located the wheels and which was sprung by the usual longitudinal leaf springs. As the first year production (1998) used lightweight carbon fiber leaf springs, which were insufficiently resistant to transversely locate the DeDion tube, these early versions also contained a Watt's linkage. Later versions used conventional steel leaf springs and did not require the additional linkage. In the 1998 model, carbon fiber leaf springs support a DeDion tube located by a Watt's linkage, DrivelineSiemens AC induction motor The rear wheels are powered by a six pole alternating current motor operating through a (single speed) three to one reduction transmission and differential. The motor can produce 60hp (45kW) and can operate at a maximum speed of 13,000 rpm. The motor, transmission, and differential are contained in a single unit mounted high between the frame rails, transversely between the rear wheels. Half shafts angle downward to drive the wheels. Tires and wheels All wheels including the spare are made of cast aluminum. Tires are low rolling resistance, similar to what would be found on a full-size sedan, rather than on a truck. 1998 and 1999 wheels were of the same, simple design. Later models had wheels of a large 'spoke' design. Component layout Under the hood The front underhood compartment contains the charger, an electric air conditioner, the power steering mechanism, the power brake unit (otherwise conventional), a radiator for the air conditioner, and a vacuum pump and reservoir for the power brakes and a reservoir for the windshield washer. Charger and battery liquid cooling service is performed here but is not an owner-operator service item. Power controller under bed at rear To the rear of the rear axle (the usual location for the spare tire) is the AC motor controller. The spare tire could be carried at a station within the truck bed. The spare tire is poorly located within the bed relative to its inefficient use of bed space. Many operators simply did not carry the spare.Bed cover In the interest of improved aerodynamics the bed is covered by a snap on cover supported by aluminum bows. Snap receivers slide within aluminum channels. A rear bow allows the tailgate to be opened without removing the cover. The cover can be quite difficult to re-snap under cold conditions due to shrinkage and stiffness of the vinyl material. As the bed was a carryover from the standard Ford Ranger body, some owners opted for after-market tonneau covers, such as hard fiberglass or roll-top. Charger, battery, and motor controller thermal management The power electronics such as the motor, motor controller, AC motor controller, and high voltage DCDC converter are liquid cooled. The batteries and battery charger are air cooled. Features & Options Ext / Int Color Oxford White with Gray Interior Vehicle Features Full Size Spare TirePower SteeringIntermittent WipersVariable Speed Intermittent WipersAM/FM StereoAuxiliary Pwr OutletDriver Air BagPassenger Air BagPassenger Air Bag On/Off Switch Financing Information Please contact us today for your custom tailored rate and payment! Warranty Unless otherwise noted, this vehicle is being offered as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. Please call for specific warranty details on this vehicle. Shipping Buyer is responsible for all shipping/delivery arrangements. We would be more than happy to pick you up at the local airport, please contact us to schedule a pick-up prior to booking your flight. 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