1999 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Typical Ford"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power window motor broke at 20,000 miles.
Windshield wipers turn on for no reason.
Engine "pings" terribly if I do not use 93 octane gasoline.
Brakes squeak from the day I bought it.
General comments?
Power window motor and attenuator had to be replaced. It took the dealer 5 days to get the parts in from Ford Motor Co. I still occasionally hear a clicking noise coming from my door (possibly the attenuator is bad again?)
Windshield wiper situation was resolved by a recall (it took two trips to the dealer to get it done correctly).
The dealer told me the computer is not properly set and therefore I have two options for the pinging problem.
1. Only run 93 octane gas or
2. They can reprogram the computer, but then I will lose a substantial amount of horsepower.
The brakes are an unresolved issue. The dealer says the rotors and linings are fine. They said that dirt may be causing the problem.
Recommended Reviews:
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| Good value, somewhat reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Flex Fuel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27500 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2001 |