1988 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"I wouldn't hesitate to buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I snapped the bolts on the starter and bent the frame racing a friend off-road.
The clutch just went at 189000 along with the u-joints and the coil springs and the head gasket (I drive it really hard). The power windows don't work (checked the fuse and that wasn't it so I ignored it).
General comments?
This truck runs well and held up well till I got it (I got it from a friend of my parents so I know the history of the truck). If you drive it carefully it will last you forever, but if you drive it like Bo Duke your going to have a lot of fun with.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18900 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2006 |