1987 Ford Ranger reg cab short bed review from North America
"A great beater truck that's very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased it for 500 bucks with an engine and transmission with 114,000 miles on them from another 87 ranger just put in, it also had a new clutch and filters, since I have owned it I had the carburetor rebuilt, distributer rebuilt, a new starter put on, new ignition module, new plugs, new wires, new seats (hard to find in good condition), all new exhaust. I now need new shocks, a new clutch (again), new tires, and a good ol' tune up. There are probably a few things I forgot to mention.
General comments?
I am very happy with my truck, it looks good (solid black everywhere) it takes anything I throw at it, and I'm definitely not easy on it, the few complaints I have are, it's slower than dirt, and handles like a wet napkin also the cab is small and I'm 6'4 so it's kinda cramped, my next truck has to be extended cab with a bigger engine. My plans for the truck I currently have are to lower it's stance a little bit put a 302 in it with a new tranny and rear with stiffer suspension and a shift kit, but we'll see
right now it is reliable transportation and surprisingly fun.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117024 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130007 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2002 |