1994 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Stay away from the 2.3!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear spring hangers and shackles needed replaced.
Constant brake problems.
Blew a power steering line.
Had to change all the little lights behind the dash. Not a fun job.
Leaked fuel if you filled up.
Had to change spark plugs - the 2.3 is a 4cyl with eight plugs that are a pain to change - took all day.
A/C never worked right, compressor clutch made all sorts of noise.
General comments?
2.3 was sorely lacking in power in any gear. But, to its credit, it had 278k on it and didn't smoke.
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| 1993 - Ranger XLT Extended Cab 2WD 2.3 Four Cylinder Simple, cheap, rugged, and durable basic transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 276000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 278000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2008 |