1991 Ford Ranger xlt review from North America
"Best vehicle I've ever owned! It even surprised me. 4.0 push rod motor will run for ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear end pinon bearing at 34000mi. (under warranty)
Starter @ around 200000mi.
Slight seep of water in heavy rain around windshield at around 250000mi.
Power door locks. Driver side would not work on for the passenger side.
Throttle position-er at around 220000mi.
Front end work at about 280000mi. Tie rod, steering box and drag link.
Note: The tires were changed from 205 to 215s at around 150000mi. So it probably actually had more than 338000mi.
General comments?
Best vehicle I've ever had! Was going to buy a Toyota brand new with a 3.0. Dealer would not negotiate what I felt was a fair price.
Purchased the Ranger used with 9000mi. and have never looked back. At work everybody can't believe it when I tell them how many miles I had on it. I told everybody that I worked with I was going to drive it to 500000mi.
Comfortable even on long rides.
All the power you needed.
Even at 338000mi it cruised at 75mph all day long. Never had to kick down in gear, even on the grades.
Would still be driving it if another vehicle wouldn't of pulled out in front of me. Truck was totaled. Never made it to 500000, but I have no doubt that it would have.
Recommended Reviews:
  | I'm glad it was the first new vehicle I ever bought |
| The ranger has been a fun truck to drive and very useful in all the years I owned it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 338000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Truck |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2007 |