1993 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews

93 Ford Ranger

Written by: RShearn on 02/22/2006

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

Purchased new Nov. 1993, it has 226,000 miles on the original engine. Wished I could find a new truck as reliable. My sons have learned to drive a manual shift with this vehicle and have put many miles on it themselves. Besides tires, brakes, exhaust, starter, belts, hoses, water pump, and 3 carrier bearings - everything else is original from the factory. It doesn't use a drop of oil - changed every 3000 - 4000 miles.

Favorite Features

2.3 L engine - most dependable vehicle I ever owned.

Suggested Improvements

4 door equivalent to the Dakota/Colorado.

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12 years and still going strong

Written by: xlt on 11/24/2004

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab LB

Review

This is my second Ranger. The first was an '83 that had over 150k and as far as I know is still going. The '93 has been a real work horse for me and now has 100k on it. Basic mechanical wear with very little rust. I live in the Boston area and the winter conditions are hard on all cars. The Ranger has performed well. I am now looking to buy a 2005. Only because I would like some extras this time.

Favorite Features

Good light duty truck at low price. Good on gas and easy to park. If you do get one go for the V6 - the 4 is underpowered.

Suggested Improvements

Should all have V6 engines. Extend the bed by one foot.

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Takes a likcing and keeps on ticking!

Written by: Ranger919 on 11/23/2004

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought this Ranger with 65k miles on it. I never intended to have this many miles on the truck, but it just keeps running. I had a pin hole in the radiator at 165,000; replaced the transmission, water pump, clutch and ball joints at 185,000, (nothing was broken I just thought it was time to replace before they broke. My next vehicle will be a Ford Ranger! But not until I am done with this one.

Favorite Features

19 to 29 mpg.

Suggested Improvements

More cab room.

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Tested TUFF

Written by: jeffjax on 10/27/2004

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Extended Cab SB

Review

VERY GOOD TRUCK 107027 mi ADD OIL GAS AND GO

Favorite Features

SMOOTH RIDE

Suggested Improvements

THICKER SEAT CUSHIONS

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Ranger Splash

Written by: mintsplash on 07/08/2004

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr Splash Standard Cab Stepside SB

Review

Mine is a 93 Ranger Splash. I bought it in 97 with 900 miles on it. It has ran and performed great!

Favorite Features

The Style

Suggested Improvements

Suspension is bouncey like all other rangers.

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my truck

Written by: Mr. wizard on 05/25/2004

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I own a 93' ford ranger xlt 2door extended cab. i havent found a thing wrong with it. the truck runs good after 11 years!!! I would suggest it as a first car for anyone.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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ford tough

Written by: charleswilliam on 12/31/2003

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

bought in jan. 1993 with the exception of oil changes, belts & hoses, i have only replaced the clutch and module. been a very reliable and enjoyable vehicle to drive. I bought a new 2001 f- 150 fwd but i still enjoy driving my ranger better.

Favorite Features

reliability and it's fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

interior/dashboard. ford already fixed problem with the current design on the ranger

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rangers are great

Written by: joe d on 10/06/2003

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

i love my truck. i bought it with 57000 miles, and it now has 138000 and is going strong. i can do everything in it or with it. i can haul cargo, move, pull a boat, or bring along friends. it is fun to drive and handles great in tight areas.

Favorite Features

everything

Suggested Improvements

none

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193,500 miles running perfect

Written by: schlager67 on 09/19/2003

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

I had my ranger for six years and it was recently totaled. Up to this point it was running great. I bought it at 104,000 miles and it would still be on the rode with 193,500 miles if it weren't for that 93 year old lady that hit me. The 90,000 miles I owned it I replaced the water pump, starter, timing belt and the fan belt. This was a very reliable truck. This was the 2.3L four cylinder!

Favorite Features

dependability

Suggested Improvements

None

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Ten years later, still going strong

Written by: Kiwanda on 08/14/2003

Vehicle

1993 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab LB

Review

Bought new in spring '93 and it's only at 96K now;still looks/runs about as good as new. Beyond regular maintenance we've done no repairs other than replace a cracked clutch slave and deal with the poorly-designed parking brake. All the heat shields have been removed after they started to fall off (or rattle) over the years. Note: this V6 burned about 1 qt oil every 1,500 miles since it was new-- Ford claimed this was "within spec" and it's never really changed. Re-torquing the intake manifold bolts seemed to help for a while, but it certainly didn't stop the oil use.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, comfortable, long bed great for hauling/camping. Good MPG.

Suggested Improvements

Hopefully they've fixed the bad parking brake and the silly plastic shift rail plugs that led to so many transmission failures. Oil use and intake manifold blow-by have likely been fixed.

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