1994 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"A nice, but unreliable, small truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The automatic locking hubs went out at about 85,000 miles. I replaced them with manual locking hubs. No problems with the hubs since they were replaced.
I had to replace the clutch at 71,500 miles. 500 miles after I got it. Ford covered the replacement.
At nearly 100,000 miles the syncro gear went out in the transmission. It cost about $700 to fix it. Currently with 115,000 miles it is going out again.
I also have had brake problems with the truck. I had to replace the brakes twice in less than 2 years.
General comments?
Besides the transmission and clutch problems I am satisfied with the truck. It performs well when everything is working right.
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| 1993 - Ranger XLT Extended Cab 2WD 2.3 Four Cylinder Simple, cheap, rugged, and durable basic transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Liter V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Catalina |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2003 |