6 cyl 3.0L SMPI and ABS brakes. Real Winner! Why pay more for less?! This 2001 Ranger is for Ford nuts looking all around for that perfect truck. J.D. Power and Associates gave the 2001 Ranger 4.5 out of 5 Power Circles for Overall Dependability. It will take you where you need to go every time...all you have to do is steer!