1988 Ford Ranger

STX Standard Cab Pickup

2.9L 177Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Manual

1FTCR11T9JUD79205

Clear

Gasoline

This is my 1988 Ranger I'm looking to sell. Really rare and very good looking package. These were built a lot like the old High Boy full size trucks. Giving them the name High Rider. I'm not aware of a production number of this package but theres not too many especially in this condition. They still do make STX packages today but they are not built the same as they did these. This is from the 1987 sales brouchure: High Rider became available in 1987 only on regular cab STX models. "A list of 21 unique components was required to give the STX High Rider it's increased vehicle height and greater handling performance" including a front mounted sway bar, a redesigned rear sway bar, new revalved gas shocks, new rear leaf springs, revised brake components, front drive shaft and transfer case. 140 Hp 2.9L V6 was standard with this package. The High Rider STX rides on P215/75Rx15SL outline-white-letter off-road tires. All High Rider Ranger's are STX models which includes "special accenting, sporty trim, tinted glass, black foldaway mirrors, black grille and bumpers, and new tape treatment" (from field and stream) "STX features reclining cloth bucket seats in the Regular Cab model, or dual cloth Captain's Chairs with individual recliners and power lumbar supports in the SuperCab. The door trim panels are cloth-covered and include carpeted map pockets. The steering wheel is wrapped in genuine leather. Standard sound system is electronic AM/FM stereo with digital clock and four speakers. In STX you also have pivoting front vent windows for added ventilation, a convenient trip odometer, and a tachometer on the instrument cluster to read the pulse of the STX's electronically fuel-injected 2.9 liter V-6 engine." (also noted on the page that some equipment may be optional) Q - Was the roll bar and brush guard an option or standard equipment on the STX? A - It was optional, this is what the brochure says... "The optional Sport Appearance Package - light bar** with off-road lights, grille guard with fog lamps, plus tubular rear bumper - is available to give your Ranger STX an even bolder performance image. **Light bar not intended for occupant protection." Although this truck didn't have all the electric/power options and air conditioning. It did get all the apperance package options. Which gives it a tough offroad look. I think it has the best color combination you could have got. I think it was sold new at Beau Townsend Ford in Vandalia, OH new. It has the sticker on the gate still. So it's not a southern car. Its been around this area its whole life. But you wouldn't expect that with how nice it is. It has had some paint work done. Most of the paint is original. The sides were painted up to the bodyline. The paint was matched and looks beautiful. All the upper half inside the bed is all original paint. It still looks very good. Which says its been taken very good care of by all owners. No rust or dents been garaged and was zebarted. Interior is beautiful no holes or stains. It has new tires, brakes/lines, hoses, belts, valve cover gaskets, water pump, radiator, fuel pump, and exhaust. Runs and drives like brand new. It really feels like traveling back to 88 and driving it new. I have taken it on a 800 mile round trip twice with no issues at all. Getting really good gas mileage for a 4x4 truck. I took it to Pigeon Forge for the F100 Super Nationals this past May and won a trophy there. If you have any questions you can message me through ebay or call me at 765-977-0091.