1988 Ford Ranger STX review from North America
"The Danger Ranger keeps on going"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced:
Gas tank and fuel pump
Radiator and hoses
Tie rod ends
Ball joints
Manifolds
Headlights and taillights
Exhaust
Tires
U-Joints
Hubs for automatic locking 4x4
Drive shaft for 4-wheel drive
Water pump
Shocks
Front seal on transmission leaks and needs to be replaced.
The 4-wheel drive works, but makes some bad noises when using it.
General comments?
The 2.9L engine is not fast and doesn't get good gas mileage either.
It handles OK.
The front seats are comfortable and interior is clean.
The exterior is covered in rust, dents, and scratches.
I have flipped it on each side, hit many thing, and beat the crap out of it.
No matter what I do to this truck it keeps on going.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9L Fuel Injected Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | None None |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2005 |