2001 Ford Ranger DX review from North America
"Definitely a budget, no-frills, truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check Engine Light remained "on" after approx 15K miles. Bad sensor was replaced.
Serpentine belt replaced after only 15K miles, dealer could not explain why there was the increased wear.
Ball joints went bad after only approx 30K miles.
Rear brake auto-adjust gave problems, at approx 30K miles, but proved to be a relatively simple DIY fix.
General comments?
I wouldn't buy the Mazda B3000 again. Although it has been a relatively reliable driver, the rate at which certain parts have worn-out, far too soon (sometimes half or 1/3 the recommended service time), under relatively routine driving, is troubling.
On the plus side, the V-6 motor seems reliable, but a little under-powered, especially with the A/C running. It is a relatively easy vehicle to work-on if you are a do-it-your-selfer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2006 |