1996 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Solid, reliable, small truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes need frequent replacement.
O2 Sensor.
Excessive Tire Wear.
Random Check Engine lights.
Center console latch breaks, now barely held together with glue.
Interior plastic weak in general.
General comments?
The 2.3L is rock solid, though small you can't beat the reliability.
The engine is underpowered for pulling, but it will do it for you if you ask.
Don't pull any boat bigger than a Jon boat, you'll have some trouble getting it back out of the water.
I haven't treated my truck very well, as in washing and interior cleaning. I keep the oil changed and the tires rotated and she still runs very well after 102000 miles.
Forgiving when proper maintenance is not regular or, in some situations, non-existent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd February, 2004 |