1997 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Good value and reliable for small truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 67,000 miles the transmission went. Had it rebuilt and 5,000 miles later it has developed a leak. Transmission work is not cheap on these trucks and leaks seem common.
The camber casting bushings and outer radius insulators have been replaced. Also a common thing on these trucks.
The dome light will not turn off, so I pulled the fuse.
A small leak has developed in the rear sliding window.
I have also done minor things such as battery, tune up, and brakes, but this is common with any vehicle.
General comments?
I am glad to have the 3.0 which seems to have good power.
Most of the mileage has been long trips (200-300 miles nonstop) and it has been very dependable. The seats are a bit uncomfortable on long journeys though.
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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 | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2003 |