Engine threw a rod at 60,000 miles and had to be replaced. Engine problems again at 88,000 miles. Rear end transmission replaced at 96,000. Routine maintenance.
For the regular maintenance we have put into this truck, it has given us mechanical problems and cost a lot of money. I would have not expected to have had to replace both the engine and rear transmission before the truck hit 100,000. Most of its driving has been cross country and city/rural. Not a lot of wear and tear has been put on, and it was not used for towing or any heavy use. I will not be buying another Ford Ranger.
I have a 1991 Ford Ranger (2.3) with 167,000 miles on it, and it has never needed any major repairs.
My 91 Ranger has 178000 miles on it. Replaced automatic hubs to manual; alternator, starter, spark plug wires. That's about it, of course brakes.
My 1991 silver xlt ranger 2wd 5 speed is about to turn over 200,000 miles.
No problems whatso ever, most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
There are such things as grease fittings check them avoid problems proper maintenance would have saved you a ton of money!
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