1990 Ford Ranger 2wd xlt standard cab review from North America
"17 years of ownership-still running"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Slave cylinder +clutch @48k
slave cylinder again @71k
Paint on hood and roof started to peel after 5 years. Ford had big problems with paint not adhesion problems.
Went to the dealership and was turned down for a repaint.
Always have had some issues with oil leaking out of the valve covers. Not enough to leak on the ground, but will drip onto the manifold and smoke.
Replaced the water pump @115k (normal wear item)
Replaced cab mount-rusted
This truck has seemed to go through a fair amount of brakes jobs.
General comments?
Other than the 2 items I listed in the complaint Dept. This truck has been a pretty good truck.
Good on gas (around 18-23 mpg)
Even though the cab is on the smallish side.Its still a comfortable ride.
Ford needs to do a better job in the way to handles its bread and butter customers. Peeling paint is not caused by not by poor car care. Its caused by the mfg not using the correct paint.
So after 17 years of ownership. The truck still runs and has no sign stopping, however it is showing its age.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2007 |