1990 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"This little truck is tight...I'd buy another if it was as good as this one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 90K miles, changed clutch and slave cylinder.
Transmission developed a leak, still can't find the source!
Original radio/cassette player still works, but the lights don't...don't know what station I'm listening to or which way the tape is running, also had to replace the rear speakers.
Front end vibrates a bit when coming to a stop.
At 135K miles, oil pick-up screen got clogged and lost oil pressure.
Windshield leaks on upper drivers side, enough to stain the headliner.
General comments?
Being a "backyard mechanic", I don't consider any of these faults to be major.
This little truck has been very reliable, from towing my 16' boat, to some mild off-road adventures, to being an everyday driver. It was well worth the 8,000 dollars I paid for it!
On the down side though, the rear end is a bit light in the snow, even in 4-wheel drive, and the seats are uncomfortable on long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2002 |