2001 Ford Ranger Edge 4X4 SuperCab review from North America
"This is a "warranty vehicle" which will be gone within 3 years or 36,000 miles ."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing chain tensioner replaced under a technical service bulletin, due to a timing chain "rattle."
An exhaust gas recirculation component was replaced, as a result of the check engine light.
General comments?
Terrible quality and "quirks" throughout:
1. There are myriad rattles creaks and groans.
2. There are a slew of electrical problems.
A) The CD play stopped once or twice.
B) The power door lock unlocked by itself while driving.
C) The clock display occasionally lights up momentarily when the key is removed.
D) The instrument panel lights dimmed (once or twice) all by themselves.
E) The radio runs so hot it is almost too hot to touch on long trips. Ditto with the instrument cluster lights.
3. The "cold" air setting bleeds warm air.
4. There is a delay of engagement when "D" or "R" is selected.
The power output of the 4.0 engine is adequate, nothing more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2002 |