1999 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"My friends call it, "The little truck that could, can, and will.""
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace a couple of fuses, the turn-signal stalk and an assortment of parts in the front suspension. Nothing too serious or un-expected.
General comments?
I love my little truck. It's not the 500hp big-block rocket I got rid of, but it has yet to fail me. Even on the coldest mornings (-20f) it starts without a fuss. Best of all it gets amazing gas millage. Find me another truck that is this capable and still gets just shy of 30mpg; I'm all ears.
I have towed trailers weighing 7000 pounds (exceeding Ford's recommendations by half a ton) with no problem. I have driven through the worst weather northern Michigan can throw at me lacking 4-wheel drive or a locking rear-end with no problem.
For a totally stock truck, it has a really nice sound system.
If I didn't think it was 100% dependable I wouldn't let my girlfriend use it. If I didn't think it was 120% safe I wouldn't let my little sister ride shotgun.
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| Good value, somewhat reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 I-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet K3500 |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2007 |