2002 Ford Ranger FX4 review from North America
"Nice looking and good power in a comfortable riding truck at a competitive price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear axle (torsion differential) - Replaced on recall.
Clutch master cylinder - Replaced under warranty.
Transfer case - replaced under warranty.
Horns - Replaced under warranty.
Air conditioner relay - Replaced under warranty assist after warranty expired.
General comments?
Even with the problems I had with it, I love this truck. It has enough power to tow my race car all over the country. I am very comfortable in the cab and it rides fairly well.
It is competent off-road and has served me well in some rough terrain.
The gas mileage is not great, but comparable my last Ranger with the 2.9L engine. I would not want to sacrifice power to get better gas mileage.
I expect the durability of this truck to be very well now that the initial problems are resolved. I got almost 200,000 miles out of my last Ranger and sold it in good condition to a friend that knows the truck well. I plan on putting 300,000 miles on this truck before selling it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2004 |