1993 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"This is great truck built truly Ford tough"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problems that I have ever had with this truck is that it threw a timing belt at 136,000 miles. The headlight switch also has gone out twice, but it was no big deal and was a cheap fix.
General comments?
I have learned to love my truck even with its not so beefy 2.3L engine witch only generates 112hp and 135lbs of torque. Even with that lack of power it is still a blast to drive. Its small 4cyl engine has a very nice sound when you have to put the pedal down.
It is incredibly reliable, even in cold weather I have never had a problem with getting it to fire up. I have had no major problems even after 150,000 miles it still runs like it was new.
It has some pretty comfortable bucket seats too. The only major draw back is that there is really only seating for 2 comfortable. The small folding seats in the back are useless, unless you are 5 or 6 years old. It is also very hard to sit there up front since it has bucket seats instead of a bench seat.
But by far this truck is a very great value and I would gladly buy another Ford when I get my next car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150130 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2003 |