2001 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America

I bought this car in March 2001 and began having problems in November 2002. I have had 4 visits for the Check Engine light - requiring 2 computer reprograms and 2 replacements. 7 Overdrive light visits, which resulted in a Ford Engineer flying in to replace the entire transmission. I feel this was a crap-shoot that permitted him to fix the problem because they didn't know what was causing it - fixed it none the less. 5 brake visits for pulling to the right. The most recent visit is going to require the Ford Engineer to fly in again because I have now lost my brakes intermittently. Radio went bad once, oil sensor once, and several other small items. I have been at the dealership at least once per month for the past 16 months.

This has been my 6th Ford product and I have always enjoyed their products for the cost and quality. However, this Ranger has fallen far short. The Ford Zone Manager has provided me a 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty after the Overdrive problem and is considering something more due to the current brake issue. She has been most gracious and so has the dealership. It is the product that has irritated me to no end. I hate to say I wouldn't buy Ford again, but I would certainly consider it - cautiously I might add. But that's just typical for someone after having been burned. I know they typically put out good products and lemons happen to the best companies, including Toyota and Honda.