1998 Ford Ranger LT review from Ecuador
"Very dangerous, unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Back tire (Firestone) exploded with no reason, on a very good road, at 80 km/h. Dealer said it only happens in Explorers, and thus refused to pay for the replacement.
Required new tires (Goodyear) after just 20000 kilometers.
Sounds ugly when turning. Dealer says it is normal.
General comments?
The overall design is really bad. The truck is too heavy in the front and too light in the back. When unloaded, it is so unstable that you can't go over 100 km/h. When loaded, it gets pushed down, and the tires touch the chassis all the time.
There are no door locks. A child may open the door by just pulling the handles. It is really dangerous.
Designers have spent lots of time on insignificant details (ten-position wipe control, three-part jack lever, etc.) instead of paying enough attention to convenience and safety.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 50000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 1600 Pick-up |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2002 |