2002 Ford Ranger review from North America

At about 10k miles the rear axle came apart. Ford towed the truck and delivered a loaner vehicle at no charge.

The boots on one ball joint has recently been torn, so it will need replacing soon, but affects nothing at this point.

My family bought this truck brand new when the Chevrolet dealer would not sell us an S10. From the time it was new, it has been great. Only problem ever has been with the rear end, and that's been years ago. The check engine light has never once been on.

At almost 90k miles the clutch still feels strong, the brakes stop great. I love the brakes. The air blows very cold and has never been serviced. The Continental tires still have tread left at 90k miles! Though they have dry rotted to the point that they need replacement, but still ride smooth, quiet, and not bad in the rain.

This truck is slightly under-powered, but gets great gas mileage. It has always been a highway truck and has always gotten consistent 28mpg.

I hate Ford cars. Our 04 Taurus gets 21 mpg highway, and doesn't know when to shift. But after this little Ford truck I think our family will continue to buy Ford (trucks at least.)