1995 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"This is the best vehicle I have ever owned, so far"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dome light and chime would not shut off at 5000 miles.
Rear leaf springs and shackles were replaced at 150000 miles.
Timing belt broke and replaced at 180000 miles.
I had to replace power steering hose at about 100k.
General comments?
Even though the body style is dated, I still think its the best looking of all small trucks.
YES! I had the same problem with the dome light and chime not shutting off. I eventually removed those L-shaped, ball-point ajar switches inside the doors. I dismissed it as a maybe typical, but minor Ford electrical design flaw.
The 2.3L engine may not be a high performer, but its faithful and reliable, and that's all I need. However: as well as basic maintenance like tune-ups and 3k oil changes, replace that timing belt at 100k like they say in that factory maintenance schedule! I never did and the result is my first major engine repair after 13 years of original ownership! But I successfully fixed it myself (with a little help lining up the timing sprockets) and it runs fine again.
Don't haul a ton load in a 1/4 ton truck. That's why my leaf springs and shackles broke.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 4 -cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2008 |