By cmd on 02/05/10 10:07 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck used with 72K, now I'm up to 138K and the 2.3L (5 spd Man) engine is running good. During the cold months, I get 20-22 on the Hwy, but when it's warm, I've gotten 27! The body has held up great and I've had to replace some things like brake lines, Pwr Steering lines, Upper and lower ball joints, e-brake cable and the surprise was the brackets on the rear springs. But overall, I'm paying less than a car payment. My boys want me to keep it for when they start driving it. I put some new Cooper ATR tires on it this year and it's done pretty good getting up the hill on my drive way here in the CLE area with 200lb of sand in the back.
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By stone on 02/21/08 15:25 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
Bought used in 01 w/ 70K. At 204k now. avg 22mpg! std 2.3L dual plug version. Still runs great, but engine is fially tapping on hills now.
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By Ray_Scheel on 08/08/05 10:46 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
Original owner, 4.0 V6 manual extended cab. Easy to work on, gas mileage is good, and has hauled in some bigger loads than one might expect for its size. Roomy enough for me (6'3"). Things I've had to repair, in order: The O2 sensor, under warranty, <5000 miles. Starter relay ($9) flaked out at 70K. Throwout bearing (manual) at around 90K miles, garage charged $300 for that and a clutch replacement. Driveshaft carrier bearing disintegrated at about 120K miles, $30 part. Gas pedal mounting bolts/rivets (<$1) fell out at 140K. Front brakes at around 160K miles, in the $30-$60 range. At 174K miles the ignition switch shorted and the truck was trying to start without a key, $20 part.
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By 96rangerlover on 08/26/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
My mom got it brand new in 96. Then my
dad put a 3" lift on it. Then when I
turnd 16 my mom gave it to me. I was
using just to go to work and school.
Then 4 months later after i got it, I
was making a left turn and some people
in a car T-boned me. So truck is no
more. Ever since then I'v been looking
for another 96.(My favrite year).
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By anthony727 on 08/24/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
Excellent vehicle. Low replacement of
parts during maintence except common
stuff like brakes oil filter, air
filter, ect.
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By LilBit on 04/10/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
It's a very reliable truck. I bought it
used in 10/97. I love it! The only
thing besides normal wear items like a
battery, tires and oil changes, is that
I had to replace the oil pan seal. The
one thing I don't like is the lack of
power(3.0L)and performance going up the
hills on the interstates and roads here
in Alabama
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By corrupted on 11/23/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
I drove this truck back and forth from
MD to NC every weekend for 2 years and
never had a problem with it. I've had
it for 5 years, bought it used. The
only thing I've had to recently
replace were the tires.
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By Ed O'Sully on 05/11/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
The only problems i had with this truck
were ones i caused myself.
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By billybobjoe on 05/06/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
A great truck for a great price.
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By Anvil on 10/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
I buoght this truck with 12,000 miles
on it. It now has over 260,000 miles
and is still running strong. The only
problems I've encountered is a
transmission problem caused by an oil
change place leaving the fill plug
loose. Very expensive repair, but
trouble free since then. This truck is
so reliable I find myself taking it
for granted.
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