1999 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"A long time friend!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Adjustable lumbar support like to break when you push back too hard. ie: adjusting yourself in the seat.
A few bulbs have gone out in the instrument cluster and climate control head.
Two lower and one upper ball joint developed some play after 100000km (not bad) especially for what I put it through.
The 4.0L is notorious for sticking thermostats (open or closed). Have replaced it every 50000km with cooling system flush.
A belt squeal developed at 140000km which was close to impossible to get rid of until I replaced the water pump pulley. That solved the problem for good.
General comments?
I am a tech at Ford so generally speaking I would have to say that the Ranger is probably one of Ford's more reliable vehicles. They are hardly in the shop for repair, just mostly maintenance. My truck has been extraordinarily great for me and I really have no complaints about it. I have enjoyed driving it for 156000km and I know I will enjoy getting a lot more than that out of it.
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| Does it all, but not like a full size truck will. |
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| Good value, somewhat reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L OHV Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 156000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2004 |