1989 Ford Ranger Ext review from North America
"Fair truck, with a rickety transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine was replaced by the previous owner at 135,000.
New clutch previous owner at 135,000.
Heater core was gone and never replaced.
Cracked windshield washer fluid case.
Throttle body was destroyed, and would get stuck after 25 minutes of driving the truck.
Engine and tranny made weird whining noises and grinding sounds, despite the rebuild or being replaced.
The 2.9 engine from the 89-92 models were supposedly garbage.
Got rid of the truck before it could give me any real problems.
General comments?
I liked this truck despite the engine and clutch.
It got the job done.
Despite what people thought, I liked the style of it.
It was my first stick, and I will always remember it.
Hopefully it is still running today.
Won't get another Ranger of this year, though the newer ones are very decent.
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| A big truck in a little truck body |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | ford ranger |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2008 |