Recurring fan belt noise, four repairs to date. The dealer has done well, but the warranty is over so we will see if a chronic problem reoccurs and Ford's follow up on it.
This ranger pulls anything we ask it to, hauls a cab-over camper with ease and loads of rock that truly amaze.
Fuel economy is, understandably, underwhelming, but worth the cost during eastern cascade winters. The four wheel option and caution makes for a safe drive most anywhere.
A true twin cab similar to Tacoma or Frontier would help keep Ranger even with the competition; not a US car company trait. Sales will drop because of this; drug kicking and screaming is the way America often responds to market demands. Too bad.
Ford does make a true twin cab version of the ranger, it is the Explorer Sport-Trak. Identical to every mechanical aspect of a ranger, just different sheet metal.