1991 Ford Ranger Base review from North America
"Ugly, uncomfortable, and starts every single freaking time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch is going to go any day.
Rust, rust, rust.
Paint has peeled; previous owner repaired a side with spray paint.
Tailgate is stuck in the up position.
General comments?
The early 90s were just a good time for Ford trucks. I've driven F-150s, F-250s and Rangers from this era and they are all highly reliable. This truck is no exception.
It's as ugly as sin, and doesn't handle terribly well. The four-cylinder gets decent gas mileage (20-21 MPG) but has a hard time keeping up at high speeds. I get really nervous taking this car anywhere past 75 MPH, especially in inclement weather.
This car is not comfortable. The base model has a bench seat and standard cab, and there's not a lot of room. The bench seat gets uncomfortable on long freeway drives, which I make in it regularly. There's no power steering or cruise control, making freeway driving an involved experience.
However, despite its flaws, it starts every single morning. The engine is pretty indestructible, and other than the clutch and body issues it has given me no problems. I expect it to run to 200,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2008 |