1972 Ford F100 Ranger review from North America
"Excellent value and utility"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drag link.
Backing plate in distributor.
Carburetor re-built twice.
Choke tube rusted away.
Master cylinder (twice).
Transmission.
Voltage regulator.
Alternator.
Fuel pump.
Normal brake and exhaust repairs.
General comments?
I bought this F-100 in 1989, it continues to soldier on today in 2009.
Most repairs that have been done are due more to age than actual wear.
This truck has been amazingly reliable and long lived; while I have not driven it particularly hard, it also has not been pampered.
The truck has 4:11 gears, and with the 302 will not top 70 MPH down hill, but for a usable truck it can't be beat. Also due to the low gears, the truck has plenty of pep at low speed. Fuel economy is not great, but not terrible either at about 14 MPG.
The truck sits low to the ground, and therefore is very easy to use to actually work with, unlike many modern trucks, which ride way too high off the ground for easy loading and unloading.
The truck is pretty basic except for power steering and automatic transmission, but as a consequence, pretty much everything on the truck still functions after 37 years.
The old truck also rides surprisingly well.
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| Just Like The Energizer Bunny (or other Ford Trucks) --Keeps Going And Going |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1972 |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 CID Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler New Yorker |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2009 |