1983 Ford Ranger Base Line review from North America
"Like Ford says,"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition module seem to go out around every 40,000 miles. Good idea to have a spare and the special tool in the truck at all times.
Valve cover gaskets leak rather often. Replace with rubber and no more leaks.
A/C quit after 130,000 miles. I may fix it someday. A/C work is expensive.
The engine leaks too much. Each time a leak is repaired... it will then leak somewhere else.
The feedback EEC-VI carburetor is complicated and a headache to work on. That is the weakest part of the truck.
After 20 years and many miles... things just wear out.
General comments?
I like the solid lifters in the valve train. I like the timing gears as opposed to having chains.
I like the fact that this truck does not have power windows, locks, or even cupholders. It does not even have a tachometer. Less things you have means the less that can go wrong.
This truck was in a serious accident a fews years ago... the cost to have it repaired was more than what the truck was worth. However, I had to have it fixed... I would miss it.
It is a sharp little truck and it has class.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2003 |