By kyle on 04/30/06 11:10 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB
Review
I like the truck overall. Love how it rides higher than most other smaller trucks. Never had a problem with anything on the truck. Buying products off eBay has made maintenance very cheap. I have a 5 speed and it is very fun to drive. Only problem I have noticed is the plastic in the door feels cheap. It is becoming loose and the center seat/compartment is broken. The seat has a few tears in it but it is no problem and looks to be from a knife or other sharp object before I got it. Overall a great truck, but only 23 mpg and I drive mostly highway.
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By Frank Aaron on 04/24/06 15:19 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Stepside SB
Review
Best compact truck on the market; great fuel mileage; will buy this truck again.
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By Domestic? on 03/07/06 20:41 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
I lived in a small town with big weather. Two weeks after I purchased the truck it snowed a lot. I've had nothing but problems with the four wheel drive since and the 5 star dealership couldn't care less. This is not the first Ford I've ever owned but I've had about as much luck with all. Like a lot of people I know I'm going to try a Dodge and if that doesn't work out I'll begin looking in the foreign markets. I hear Toyota's doing interesting things with their 4x4's.
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By sandra on 02/20/06 18:06 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Stepside SB
Review
The best vehicle I've owned; fun, reliable, economical. People think my 99 model is brand new. I spend hours taking care of it and it shows. No big problems. Couldnt even wear out the tires. I love my Ranger. If not for a disability I wouldn't part with it. Not suitable for wheelchair conversion. Too bad for me.
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By Rich on 02/01/06 16:00 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
This is the 2nd Ranger that I have owned. My 99 4x4 has been a great truck. I love to drive it and she performs great off road. I take her hunting and sometimes sleep in the back (has a shell). I put on a set of B.F.Goodrich All Terrains and the off road performance got better! I also utilize a K&N air filter and with my 4.0 I get 24mpg. Great Truck, I Love It!
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By cday1 on 11/17/05 20:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB
Review
Love the truck, except transmission problems at 50,000 miles and again at 70,000 miles. I've had enough, Tacoma here I come.
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By dont_buy_american on 08/09/05 19:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck new, thinking I would get years of trouble-free service from it. I have only put 50K miles in 6 years, kept it garaged, regular oil changes. Yet it has developed annoying rattles. The MAF sensor went out on it last year. It runs mediocre and knocks on hills with regular gas. Currently it has another problem where it stalls on start and runs poorly with rough idle. Who only knows how much this will cost to fix. Save yourself some trouble and buy a Tacoma or Frontier. It will cost less in the long run.
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By jukenukem on 07/28/05 00:53 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD Stepside SB
Review
Not satisfied with this truck and will never buy a Ford again. Too many mechanical problems; where do I start? Poor performance with regards to hp (155). Mileage isn't too bad for fuel economy, but can be improved. Hate the flareside (step) bed. The bed lacks enough room for a 4x8 sheet of plywood. It's width is only 41 inches. Don't waste your money on this one, unless you're looking for a toy because that's what this is. With the split bench seat in front, it lacks any storage. The two seats in the back can only seat a child, but still not enough room for safety. Suspension is stiff with Off Road option.
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By David James C on 07/07/05 09:09 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
I've owned the 4x4 extended cab ranger since 2000, 2nd owner. This truck still seems new to me, even though it has 50,000 miles on it. The only problem is with the 4x4 electrical engagement. There is a problem that will cost me about $500 to fix. Dealer has to replace electrical box on transfer case. Choppy ride is only draw back. Otherwise fit and finish, interior and exterior are still great. Ford replaced the "Firestone roll over tires" for free. All in all I'm still happy with this truck, and it is a shame to see such low ratings. I've been through the new Ford pick-up plant in Dearborn - it is state of the art, and super-environmentally friendly!
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By clayton on 06/22/05 11:04 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB
Review
Pretty reliable. Only had one instance of "down time" when a wire to the oil pan came off and truck wouldn't start. Cost $300 to fix because the local repairman charged $80 to say "I don't know". Took to dealership who fixed it in one morning. Only other problem is with ABS brake light coming on when it rains but ABS braking system is still working.
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