1991 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"I'm glad it was the first new vehicle I ever bought"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've been through a lot with this little truck and it has only let me down about 5 times in 10 years.
It's been stolen and had all of it's tires removed.
I tried to put in a car alarm (after it was stolen) and ended up replacing the starter due to some electrical incompatibility.
I am really hard on clutches, especially when you can spin the tires so easily on the long bed so I went through two clutches in ten years.
But the main problem I've had is that the windshields crack so easy, I'm on my fourth windshield and this one is cracked too.
My wife doesn't like the size of the cab especially since we have a daughter. It can get kind of cramped on long trips with more than two people in it.
General comments?
I love the thing. It has got guts and is willing and able to take you where you want to go.
I haul stuff all the time and the long bed has always surprised me on how much it will hold. I've moved across the country three times in this truck and not once has it stranded me in some far away place. I consider it very reliable in that capacity.
I still get great gas milage (18c/20h) and I almost never change the oil.
I doubt I'll ever sell mine.
Too much history. ;)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 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 | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Tradesman 200 |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2001 |