2002 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 review from North America
"Rugged 4x4 for an excellent price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far, in the 10,000 miles I have put on the truck.
Only upgrades I have installed are a pair of Vent-visors and a K&N air filter in the stock filter box.
General comments?
I have never owned an American car before and I can honestly say I'm IMPRESSED! The seats are VERY comfortable and the 4 doors are very handy. Stock stereo system and speakers meet my standards for audio quality. OH YES and the shift on the fly 4x4 comes in handy on those snowy/icy days here in IL.
The two things I don't like about this truck:
Automatic transmission is a joke, its lost most of the time when it comes to shifts.
Finally, FUEL ECONOMY! Most cars I have owned get at least 75 miles to a 1/4 tank. On the Ranger I am lucky to look down at 3/4 a tank and see 45 miles on the tripometor. It leaves me thinking there is a hole in the gas tank. :-)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 9th January, 2004 |