1997 Ford Ranger XL review from North America
"Extremely reliable, but underpowered"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The interior light does not shut off sometimes. However with by spraying WD-40 on the door hinge the problem is all gone. In the extreme cold in Canada the speedo did not work, but after driving a couple of Kilometers the speedo was back to working.
General comments?
Overall the truck is more than I expected. It is extemely reliable, but underpowered. When comparing with other makes the ranger was the best reliability for the price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 129000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 134000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2003 |