1999 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America

-Had too replace the O2 sensor twice once at 35000km and again at 50000km (both times covered under warranty).

-Brakes seem to wear out every 30000km.

-Replaced spark plugs at 100000km.

-Door jam sensor is messed up (yet to fix it I just pulled the dome light fuse).

I love this truck it has served me faithfully and reliably since the day I brought it home. It has always got me were I needed to go (even though she's only a 2wd), and has done so in comfort. Fuel economy has been fairly decent averaging about 380km to about 52L of fuel with mixed driving conditions. The little 3.0L V-6 is a great little spirited power plant that is well suited to the truck and is very capable of highway passing and pulling small loads. The automatic transmission is also well suited to its task with prompt smooth down shifts and up shifts. Interior comfort is also very good the split bench seat offers surprising support and decent comfort (although it gets tiring on long trips). Interior noise is decent, but can get on the loud when you hit the higher rpm's. Styling is top notch I love the look of the truck with its flare side box on non-extended cab. I have only two minor gripes about the truck in that I find the interior carpeting to be fairly poor and in some areas showing the metal underneath, and that the brakes on the truck seem too small for the vehicle (the rotors usually warp after only 30000km).