2002 Ford Ranger 2WD review from North America
"Fun to drive, cheap to buy, bad to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fan clutch and belt pulleys went bad. Lots of poor assembly and design issues. Dealers keep making mistakes.
General comments?
The vehicle has a good feel to drive. The cabin has very little wind noise, however, poor assembly and design causes rattles. Manual transmission is sloppy and hard to shift. This is a vehicle to keep through the warranty and no longer. Ford dealer service seems lacking on courtesy and competence. They repeatedly have tried to replace components that are not defective and missed defective components. Getting something done right the first time is a quality that has been missing at several Ford dealers. Will not go through this again. Bye bye Ford.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 I4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus LS400 |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2003 |