1997 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Nos and 4.0s don't get along"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the truck in 1999 with 65000. The day after taking the truck home the check engine light came on so I took it back to the dealer. They told me it would be $100 just to hook it up to the computer. For olny owning the truck for 24 hours I was quite up set. so I put all pulled all emisions off the truck.
In 2000 I got stuck In a sand bar and had the auto hubs go out. I then replaced them with manulal locking hubs and never had a problem agin.
2003 I was driving my truck home from work and lost the engine, I through a rod. witch in turn there is a 5.0HO in it know. I was really I'm presed with the trucks pulling power with the 4.0 I've had around 10,000lbs behind it. and don't ever use the stock bumper four pulling a trailer. I riped the bumper completly off the truck. the rivets that are on the frame arnt strong enuf. they needed grade 10 hardend bolts.
General comments?
My 1997 ford ranger was the best truck I've ever owned yet. It was as fast as a mustange and out pulled two chevy fullsize trucks, dodge dokota, and a full size dodge.
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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 | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Truck |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2004 |