1997 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"Ford built tough! for sure!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This truck is great!
With 140721 miles, the only thing I have replaced is the Radiator.
I can tell now that I need to change the shocks. Feeling all the bumps already.
A/C still not working.
Wipe turns on by itself.
Seems like some kind of circuit board problem.
General comments?
This 4X2 is an awsome truck.
My dad told me not to get a Ford because they don't last as long as the imports.
Boy! was he wrong.
4 years into my truck, only replaced the brakes twice myself; had the radiator replace by my best Mechanic.
Total cost in repairs from Dec99-currentDec03 $353.43.
What do you guys think of that?
Gas is awsome; I ride this truck 72 miles each day, 6 days a week. Range on it is about 333 miles for one full tank. Again just thinking about these numbers makes me happy.
I haven't fixed my A/C on it because I really don't use it that much. Even during the summer when highs were about 90degrees, I was still fine with the windows down.
Guess what I change my oil every 7000 miles not 3000.
I would recommend this truck to anyone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140721 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2003 |