2003 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab Pick-Up from UK and Ireland - Comments

Nothing yet, although I've only had it three months.

A fantastic vehicle. Being a diesel it is much more economical than the Ford Explorer 4.0 I owned previously. I get around 34mpg from my Ranger.

Four-door Pick-up trucks like the Ranger make excellent versatile family vehicles. I would recommend anyone with a family gets themselves a pick-up for the following reasons:

1. They are practical, with room for five plus tons and tons of luggage.

2. They are safe. It stands to reason that a truck will offer more protection in a smash than a smaller car.

3. They are cheaper than most conventional 4x4 SUVs.

4. Diesel engined examples are economical.

The Ranger is a handsome looking beast too.

It is not very quick, but the low running costs make up for that in my opinion.

I can't understand why more people in England don't drive pick-ups.

Great... just what I wanna hear about a truck Ford won't let me buy. Hey Ford, give the American public a compact turbo-diesel pickup and you'll actually make money on something these days. There a ton of young buyers looking for a small, efficient, rugged, and affordable 4x4. No, the Escape Hybrid doesn't count as rugged (although I think it's a cool vehicle and would consider it as well, if it were on teh market now), I have a '96 Ranger 4.0 and love it, but 34 MPG with a diesel would have me in a dealership tomorrow. It isn't like it would require all that much engineering either, this is proven technology that's actually being sold overseas. The old "Americans hate diesel" excuse doesn't hold water either -- just look at all the completely necessary SuperDuties on the road with PowerStrokes. Maybe 1 out of 10 that goes by actually has something in the bed. Bring the diesel Ranger to the USA!

I would like to say that ford in America is failing the American public by not releasing the diesel powered Ford Ranger. I am a 2000 Ranger owner now and would like the guy before go to the dealership and wait until it opened to get 34mpg.

Just for the record, a gallon in the UK is about 20 percent larger than a gallon in the US, but the mileage is still impressive. I'd like to swap my the 2.9 in my Ranger for a diesel.

Drove one for 3 years. Tank is always filled to the brim and only do so when the trip meter shows more than 650km. And 60-65 liter is needed each time. (The tank is 70 liter.) Do the maths...

This is the second Ranger I owe. The first one I sold at 140.000km-never had any troubles! The present truck clocked 65.000 km-took it to the service only for general maintenance, every 10.000km. I drive it pretty roughly-145km/hr. (90m/hr.) regularly (I live in Thailand, never had any overheated engine) -but it stands up to the "Built Tough" logo!

Now I'm waiting for the new model (mid 2005), rumor says that it will be powered by a common rail diesel!

I can't understand why diesels are not common in the US; the distances you travel certainly warranty better fuel economy. Start annoying the dealers and eventually it will filter through; lets be honest, you live in a dream world with regard to fuel prices. I was in Canada recently and paid 74 cents a litre, in the UK we pay 83 pence. The exchange rate was $2.25 to £1 so beware of increases guys. if that's not a reason to go diesel I don't know what is, Then again diesel and diesel cars used to be cheaper here, but popularity raises prices.