Used 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M) Consumer Reviews
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97 Ranger 4cyl 5 speed still runs great 143k
dalebass3, Raleigh, NC, 04/03/2013
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck 2 years ago. I knew it needed a slave cylinder just didn't realize it was inside the tranny. So I had a mechanic buddy do it and replace the clutch and rear main seal while he was at it. Has run great since. Only problem is the A/C. It wasn't working when I got it. Found a big hole in the condenser and then it worked for a couple days but then sprung a new leak in another line with the new found pressure. This seems to be a pretty common problem. Engine runs great for its age. I see a ton of these on the road
Reliable engine.
Dave1958, Alcoa, TN, 11/28/2021
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 100,000 miles on it. It has over 189,000 on it now. I had to replace the clutch at 174,000. Alternator has be replaced. Front and rear leaf spring hangers replaced because of rust. Left shock absorber bracket replaced. One bolt that holds exhaust pipe to manifold is broken. On going problem with cargo light/center brake light leaking that has stained the headliner. Headliner sagging. Parking brake lever broken off. Transmission grinds going into reverse. Getting harder to shift. Just had to replace radiator. Right rocker panel rusted through at rear of cab. Still has original power steering pump, fuel pump, water pump, and master cylinder.
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Great Truck
hobbs, 09/02/2002
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love driving this truck. Its ride is more like a car than a truck. It starts with only 2 or 3 turns of starter...every time...I like its looks, willow green with matching interior..Also has a fiberglass tonneau cover which makes it look sharp..Everything works, even all light bulbs...It's a manual shift, which makes it fun to drive....It has never let me down and it's got 192000 miles on the odometer.
still going
artifishal bait, 05/12/2009
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it is the best truck i owned and would recommend it to beginner drivers. i own the 5 speed 3.0L 4 cylinder with 176000 miles and it is flippin awesome to drive and drives like a cadilac
Buy a Chevy
edt, 06/06/2003
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truck ran great for the first three years, then just about after the warranty ran out the check engine light came on. In the shop multiple times, damn thing just runs rough. Mileage sucks, too. Only about 15 mpg...and that's highway fellas!
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