1988 Ford Ranger stx review from North America
"Very reliable and good looking if you take care of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought it, the clutch slipped and parking brake cable was seized. The speedometer cable broke 3 years ago at 197,000 miles.
General comments?
I use the truck for farm work and travel. The tires have always worn evenly. Never had an alignment!
The posi-lok rear end is terrific when going uphill in snow or off road.
Not much power on the road, but the 25 miles per gallon (in 2 wheel drive) makes up for it.
I changed the oil 3 years ago, forgot where the grease fittings are, and never been to a truck wash. Rusty, but with a 950 amp battery in it, it never made me walk. I bought another '88 Ranger for going to town because my wife wouldn't ride in a rusty, smelly, dirty, abused, cow chasing, truck!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C20 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd April, 2005 |