1990 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews

Old truck

Written by: Keiko on 01/23/2003

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab LB

Review

This truck was my late fathers work truck. It works well and runs great but a 2.3L engine in a truck is a little small however it has been really reliable with 274,000 miles on it. Even in Chicago with our cold winters and sometimes hot summers it always starts.

Favorite Features

I like the fact it has been used hard and continues to run, I am in the market for another truck

Suggested Improvements

Interior is a little tight for 2 people and a 3.0 V6 should be a standard engine along with A/C which my truck does not have.

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217,000 and counting!

Written by: The stRanger on 12/14/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

My Ranger has been a great truck. Will soon surpass 217,000 miles with no major problems. Fun to drive. Good acceleration when downshifting to pass. Smooth handling for a truck. Capable off road and on.

Favorite Features

Push button 4WD, reliabilty

Suggested Improvements

more legroom and interior storage

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Ford Ranger

Written by: pjdellarco on 12/04/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I have had zero problems with this Ranger. It is at 120,000 miles and still running strong. Body is in great shape, very minor surface rust in normal locations - and paint looks very good. Vehicle has never been garaged and is in the Northeast.

Favorite Features

400 miles per tank of fuel (20 gal tank - mixed driving)serves as evryday transportation yet has served well as a "truck" through old house remodeling!

Suggested Improvements

Rear seat in the extended cab needs to be a safer - front facing seat.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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1990 Ford Ranger

Written by: geckogirl on 11/16/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck four years ago, and I have been very satisfied with its reliability and performance. In four years, the only major repair was to replace the clutch at 130,000 miles. The transmission is still in good shape, and it gets 21 mpg on the highway. The 2.8L V6 is more than enough for this truck, and makes it easy to take off the pavement, a must in rural Ohio.

Favorite Features

For a mid-sized truck, steering and handling is very good. I can parallel park this truck in busy city streets.

Suggested Improvements

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Great Truck

Written by: jimats on 10/29/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

Great truck. I would recomend it to anyone. My truck only has 92,000 miles and it runs great.

Favorite Features

The engine(2.9 V6) has lots of torque. I have had heavy loads in it and it has had no problem hauling them. Interior is great. The seats haven't worn out and the carpet is in great condition. I haven't had any problems with the manual transmission.

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Spoiled me

Written by: alsome4u on 09/09/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased it from my father in '93 and since then it's had some body blows but continued to run smooth and and quite. It now has 193,000 miles on it. The only continueing issue is its valve cover seals keep breaking.

Favorite Features

the insides can feel like a car but has the strenght to not wear out as easy.

Suggested Improvements

acceleration is not the best in take offs or climbing.

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Been a good truck

Written by: Mike R on 05/11/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I've had the truck for 9 yrs - bought it used in '93. Have 150K miles. I've replaced RABS valve, fuel reg, P/S pump, water pump. A/C has leaked down, probably compressor seal. Overall, I like the truck. The engine is strong, and the truck does well off-road, although I did replace the auto-locking hubs with Warn manual hubs.

Favorite Features

Strong, dependable engine. Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'

Suggested Improvements

Auto trans silts up - have to change fluid a lot - at least 1/yr (hint to those of you who r&r'd trans - just try keeping it clean!!!). Also, brake rotors warp easily - I've had them turned several times.

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Twelve year old Ranger

Written by: nulpro on 04/22/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Very reliable. Had 1 major repair second year that was covered by waranty. Not fast accelerating but good torque.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Improve acceleration and power on hills.

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Transmission

Written by: Jonathon Goff on 04/12/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

I have a 1990 ford Ranger and have had to replace the trans twice and the engine once part of it is probably the 16 year old in me but now i am 20 but as far as the engine goes that is becuase of the transmission going out the engine is good but don't trust the Trans overall it has been a good truck

Favorite Features

Small and can turn sharp corners The 6 cyclynder in a small truck really can make it get up and go the speedometer reads 85 and it iwill do every bit of it

Suggested Improvements

Better Transmission

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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cheap, reliable little truck

Written by: big al on 03/03/2002

Vehicle

1990 Ford Ranger 2 Dr STD Standard Cab LB

Review

If your looking for a reliable, easy on fuel (2.3 liter) pick up truck I recommend a ford ranger. I have owned the truck for two years and did not put one cent in repairs.

Favorite Features

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4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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