2008 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 4x4 review from North America
"No wonder Rangers are the best selling compact trucks!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS sensor went bad at 60k.
General comments?
This truck dosen't handle as well as my Tacoma. It rolls more around turns, but I know both of them are NOT cars. The body quivers a lot more on washboard roads, and the rear end will slide sideways slightly on very bumpy roads, where my Tacoma wouldn't even think twice about.
But other than that, I like my Ranger MUCH better. The Ranger feels like a real truck in comparison. I like the layout of the interior better. I like the side facing back seats. If theres only one passenger back there, they can stretch out their legs.
Gas mileage is comparable to my Tacoma, and my Tacoma had the 2.7 liter 4. I wish the 4.0 in the Ranger would rev more freely like the Tacoma.
Overall, I like my Ranger better. My Tacoma was falling apart at 109k (that's why I bought my Ranger).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tacoma |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2008 |