1997 Ford Ranger XL review from North America
"Dependable, solid, tough little truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced clutch, flywheel, and slave cylinder at 133,000 miles.
EGR pressure sensor failed at 158,000 miles.
Canister purge solenoid and sensor went out first year of owning truck. Resulting in a check engine light.
4X4 sometimes won't engage.
Rubber fuel filler neck started to crack around 145,000 miles resulting in fuel splashing on the ground upon filling up.
Shocks now just starting to go bad.
Interior in good condition except for the seats starting to show a little wear.
General comments?
Has actually been a pretty reliable truck.
The 3.0 is a good engine. Not very powerful, but will last forever as long as you take care of it and don't abuse it.
The handling is really good and responsive. Just make sure you keep the truck aligned or the tires will wear out quickly in the front.
If I were to buy a Ranger again, I would purchase one with a 4.0 in it because of the huge difference in power.
Overall I've been pretty happy with this truck. It feels solid and doesn't require a ton of maintenance.
Keep up on the oil changes and tune ups and this truck should last a long time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 162800 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2009 |