1988 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"A good Amer. Japanese. truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel filter clogged
Gas tank rusted
Fuel pump and sender week
Fuel regulator bad
2 of 3 front u-joints worn out
Radiator leaking
New plugs, wires cap and rotar
New brake lines, hubs and bearings
New windsheild washer pump
New side mirors
New shocks
New uniroyals.
General comments?
This truck had been sitting in a farmers barn for a couple years. Most of the problems were from a lack of use, it cost me $480 and drove me home 40 miles (kept bogging out over 50 mph) after a couple of banged knuckles and fuel regulator pouring fuel all over the place, it was cheap to fix. 4 uniroyal tires mounted and balanced only cost $161.00, wish they still made them. This truck has never left me stranded. Reminds me of an old faithfull dog.
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  | A big truck in a little truck body |
| This Ford was an absolute piece of rolling garbage |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2005 |