1999 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Almost perfectly designed and built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The windshield wipers are strange. They will come on at random, and have, on occasion, paused when running.
The dome light hasn't worked properly for some time now. I just set the switch between positions to turn it off.
The oil pressure gauge will jump when the vehicle is at idle and in a drive gear. Maybe a sending unit? It has begun to leak a lot of oil. Oh well, it's old.
Seems to go through batteries too fast.
Has lost an alternator, but what old car hasn't.
CD player hates me.
General comments?
This truck is the most reliable and durable vehicle I have ever owned, and I hope to have it for another hundred thousand miles.
This Ranger has gone through the most terrible abuse from my mother and wife. It has been run on 1/2 quart of oil for awhile, and it runs and runs. Not a straight bit of metal left on the body, but no rust. Galvanized bed is a miracle innovation.
Ford couldn't have made a truck more suitable for any situation or usage than this.
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| Does it all, but not like a full size truck will. |
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 182000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Matiz |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2009 |