1990 Ford Ranger xlt review from North America
"Brtual repairs at 372,000 km, but I LOVE it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Problems were: I needed a new radiator, clutch, alternator, 4x4 switch, 4x4 motor, 4x4 control module, windshield wiper motor, and a few small things I forget. That was in 2006, now I need all around brakes, new u-joints, upper-lower ball joints in fronts, bearings. Also my windshield wipers stopped working very fast, and I've had trouble with the fuse box, but tried to fix it myself and made it worse, now the lights are hard to turn on. check engine light stays one, and one other light stays one, but I can't remember because I put black tape over it.
General comments?
I'm not happy with the repairs of this vehicle, beside that I love it. it was very good and I had a lot of fun in it. the biggest work was the clutch and that is because I got stuck bad in my buddies front yard in winter, because I wanted him to walk outside see huge ruts in like the 3 foot deep snow. That was fun. If you want to start off-roading, I suggest you drive very slow through the stuff, and if you get stuck don't blow your engine or clutch waiting for help, call for a pull. I've spent about 2,500 cdn in repairs, now it needs 1,500. That's 4,000. I bought it for 3,200. This truck will have cost me 7,200 straight up, and it costs me 40 bucks in gas to get to my cabin and back a weekend. Forget work and back + the gym across town. One sweet thing is in my province insurance is public, meaning I pay $45 a month in insurance.
I want to buy a jeep now and try somthing new I guess, I'm looking at a jacked up one, and the ride of this jeep would never touch my ranger.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 360000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 373000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2007 |

