1996 Ford Ranger review from North America
"I will always love this truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 70,000 miles the Dome light wouldn't always shut off so I removed the bulb.
General comments?
I bought this truck new and loved it.
It was a gorgeous, sweet, sturdy little truck, spruce green.
It always started right up, never stalled, never let me down, handled like a dream even speeding around curves.
I would have kept it longer, but the front & rear brakes, tires, shocks, serpentine belt, all needed to be replaced at the same time. Plus it still had the original clutch - with no issues, but who knows how much longer it would have lasted.
I cried a little when I traded it in, but I think I will love my new Ranger just as much.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2006 |