2001 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Great truck, great value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I haven't had any trouble with this truck. It runs very well, and performance has barely changed since the day I bought it.
The only qualm I have is that it came equipped with the Firestone Wilderness AT tires (the exploding ones), which the dealer has as-yet been unable to replace because the replacement tires are on backorder. Come on, Ford, get a move on.
General comments?
This is a nice truck. It's great looking, has a good amount of power with the 3.0L V6 (a 4.0 L is also available), and it handles well, too.
I have been a GM guy my whole life, but when I started shopping for a new pickup, there was just no comparison. I got this Ranger for $19,000 (ext cab, V6, air, stepside, CD, automatic) when a comparably equipped S-10 would have cost at least $2,000 more.
Visibility is great, even with the extended cab model.
The center-facing jump seats are small, but serviceable for short trips. They fold away into the walls, so if you need to store larger objects in the back, they take up absolutely no space whatsoever.
The seats are also much more comfortable than in the Dakota and S-10 I drove.
I think this is a great truck, and ideal for anyone who wants a great looking truck at a price that won't put them in the poor house.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 450 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2001 |