-Door Ajar sensor wasn't working. A $4 can of WD-40 fixed it 8 months ago.
-Oxygen (O2) sensors have gone bad, but I can't remember which ones.
-An exhaust lifter has gone bad, but that was my fault. I added a molasses like engine treatment to my oil.
-Rear Output shaft seal had been leaking before I purchased the truck. 11,000 miles later, I have not changed it and only just now am I noticing something isn't right. Will cost some $50 to fix permanently.
-The 4.0L engine is rarely beat at a green light. She out-dragged one of those little Hondas not too long ago.
-4x4 made a weird noise a while back, but it fixed itself. Its fun, and I can't remember how many cars she pulled out of ditches last winter.
-Tons of leg room upfront, and in back my friends can fit, though with a bit of difficulty.
-If I had $30,000 right now, I wouldn't buy a new truck, I'd have a supercharger and duel exhaust put in.
I totally agree the ford ranger has a great acceleration and can beat quite a few imports. The 4x4 on it makes noises at times, but once you hook up to something nothing can stop it its quite the pickup and I'm going to put some money into mine also to make it really scream.