Faults:

Transmission problems/transmission shifts hard from first & second gear. Fluids have all been changed at 145000 miles.

Runs good, looks good, just don't feel safe driving it. Constantly worried the trans could go at any time. Any suggestions?

General Comments:

This is a very nice truck. I just wish Ford would do a recall & fix the transmission, seeing how there seems to be a lot of people that own these Rangers with the same problem as I have.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

I've had this truck now for nine months. I have put 10,000 miles. on it. I have not had one thing go wrong with it. It handles excellent, has a nice smooth ride and it looks sharp. It rides a little better after I put the camper shell on. The little extra weight gives less bounce on their rear end. I have the five-speed stick. My only complaint, which I already knew about going into it was bad gas mileage. It got 15 to the gallon before and after the camper shell. I love this truck.

Faults:

60,000 miles oil pan gasket leak. Took dealer a week and a half to replace under warranty. Once replaced, no problem since.

60,000 miles ball joints replaced. Common Ranger/Explorer problem. Dealer said it was "in my head" and refused to replace under warranty. Took it to private mechanic, ball joints completely worn out. Replaced ball joints, and they are greased at every oil change. No problem since.

80,000 alternator starts to die approximately 50 miles from my home. Got home no problem, and started up in 20 degree weather with little relative problem. Replaced alternator, no problem since.

97,000 foam in driver's side seat begins to wear.

Check engine light goes off at 98,000 miles. Scanned codes, cylinder 6 misfire. Tune up performed, fixed problem. Spark plugs show normal wear, no sign of any problems. Increased performance. Nearly 100,000 miles on stock plugs and wires, not too bad.

General Comments:

This is my second Ranger, and will definitely not be my last. Since it was a used fleet vehicle when I purchased it, I cannot be sure of how it was maintained and/or abused. Everything that went wrong is normal wear and tear, and despite everything it has never left me stranded on the side of the road.

As stated before, this will not be my second Ranger, unless I decide to upgrade in size and move on up to a F250 Diesel.

My only real complaint with this truck is the dealer I purchased it from.

Faults:

Since I purchased the vehicle I have only had to replace the slave cylinder in the clutch system.

General Comments:

Generally the truck is reliable and I was impressed with the capability of the four-wheel-drive. The fuel economy is pretty good, at about 19mpg city/23mpg hwy; with a 3.0 V6 that's not too bad. I was glad to have bought my Ford Ranger. And to any of those who have tons of problems with their Ford automatic transmission, try a 5 speed manual. Automatic transmissions are a joke!

Faults:

Temp control heater valve, cleaned # 2 bank O2 sensor.

General Comments:

Comfort is great, rides good for a truck, but has so so gas mileage. could be better for a 3.0 cold a/c. If you are buying one good for the 4.0 its worth the extra money.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing. I bought this car used as a utility vehicle and owned it for 3 years and never had a single thing go bad on it. I would definitely give it an A+ for reliability.

General Comments:

This car won't accelerate or stop quickly. It won't make sharp turns. It will run forever. This was one of the most reliable cars I have owned. If you want a solid, dependable workhorse the Ranger is for you. It isn't flashy or quick, but it will start-up no matter how cold it is and it will get the job done. If you are big on reliability and quality this is the truck for you.