2000 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews

Great little truck

Written by: Preston on 10/22/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab Stepside SB

Review

Awesome truck! I bought it used and lost it in a bad wreck today. Truck I found out the hard way was built incredibly well, and it truthfully saved my four-year-old's and my life in a head-on collision. Over the years, I would maintain the truck and it just kept putting down the road. Gas mileage was about 20MPG and served as a great lightweight utility and commute truck. Overall, it was an amazing truck and will be missed.

Favorite Features

The truck was real basic (no power windows or locks, etc), so there's not really any feature that stands out. Easy and smooth driving. Handled well like a sedan, yet still had the feel of a truck. Good gas mileage which makes commuting easier.

Suggested Improvements

My only complaint was the four- cylinder engine really lacked power, which limited its ability to maneuver traffic or carry any real heavy loads.

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Ford, some mods and keep going.

Written by: Dragon Fly on 08/20/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Standard Cab LB

Review

I brought it on 2000 no major repairs, just regular maintenance and every 60k miles timing belt service and plugs. They are not fuel savers but extremely good machines. Imagine 6 years running on nitrous once a week without breaking anything.

Favorite Features

Low maintenance.

Suggested Improvements

In my case I lower it and it improves my corner handling, but remember it got a little stiffer.

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Love It!

Written by: rgattic on 07/31/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Standard Cab SB

Review

Bought is two years ago and so far so good! I get about 26 MPG (mostly highway miles on the 2.5L engine). I also use often for home improvement. I built a deck with it and have carried some heavy loads for my landscaping and the truck is holding up great!

Favorite Features

Love the A/C in the summer time (it cools very fast). I am very surprised and impressed with the MPGs-26! This is a reliable truck.

Suggested Improvements

Needs styling updates.

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It's a good small truck.

Written by: Mike on 07/22/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab Stepside SB

Review

My Ranger is an awesome truck, except for the gas mileage (it's a truck, what do you expect). I have the 4 door (2dr with two rear hinged drs), it's also a 5-speed manual and has the 4L V6 engine (heard that the 4L was the better of the two engines), 4x4 off road pkg and tears through the snow. I bought it at 46500 miles and put 20500 miles on it so far, and also halled a 630 lb load of scrap steel with now problems what so ever in the bed. With the truck being 8 years old now, the only prblems are the power locks are going out and the cd and cassette player is also going out. That's great for an 8 year old truck with 67000 miles. Have no regets here!

Favorite Features

4x4 off road is awesome, love using the manual transmission as a clutch break (keeps wear off of the brakes as much), 4L engine has the power needed for better hauling vs the 3.0L

Suggested Improvements

Put an electric radiator fan in place of the regular factory fan. It will give better gas mileage overall and give the engine more power.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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OK, but better out there.

Written by: Andy on 07/06/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab Stepside SB

Review

Not a bad little truck, extended cab has come into handy with putting hunting and fishing stuff right behind the driver seat. Stepside gives a trendy look but doesn't do much good with the Tanoe cover. Got the 3.0V6 with the 5speed automatic and it has little trouble hauling half a ton and towing 3/4 of a ton which is pretty exceptional for a small truck. Only problem I have had was the master fuse blowing and the alternator not charging the battery and the truck dying while driving through town. (Not fun at all.) Overall 8/10.

Favorite Features

Stepsides gives a pretty cool look, and the 29'' Bighorn Maxxis tires on it give it an agressive look. Engine has no problem doing what you would expect a small truck to do, but it would be nice having the 4.0V6 for a little extra power.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage and center console fixed, bad stock radio, some electrical problems. Getting about 17-18MPG if I really baby the truck, which I don't mind, but expect better from a small truck. Center console breaks easily, every time I put my elbow in it to get my keys it bends inwards.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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My Ranger

Written by: SB on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

This is my 2nd Ranger. I have 150000 miles and going strong. The only repairs I have done is emissons, clutch, and brakes. I pull a 2000 pound trailer over the pass 10 times a year. I run this truck hard and it just keeps taking it. This is built Ford tough.

Favorite Features

4 doors

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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First truck and lovin it!

Written by: richardheppner on 04/27/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

This is my first pickup and I've enjoyed it. I have a 2000 that I picked up from the inlaws for little to nothing. It only had 30,000 miles and was hardly driven for a couple of years. So I got what I considered a super deal, and a great truck like brand new. I've had nothing but just a serpintine belt go bad and replaced. Super reliable!

Favorite Features

I love the look and the cool drive. I love the cdplayer too. I don't have power windows, but they roll down super easy, just takes a small effort. I also love the color, a reddish maroon, I found a cool A.R.E. topper, and I'm set.

Suggested Improvements

Probably the check engine light which will hopefully go off when I get it fixed. Hasn't caused any problems that I noticed.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Truck

Written by: PaulThePianoman on 02/04/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought it used with 30k miles on it. I have 81k now with no problems. I did all the standard maintenance. I hate to sell it but I need I need more seats with a growing family. Was rated a best buy by Edmunds when I bought it and they were right

Favorite Features

I put a topper on it and used it so many times. Extra jump seats helped a few times.

Suggested Improvements

Maybe a little bigger engine but gas miles are good with this engine. Would buy it again if it had a crew cab with long bed

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Trusty Ranger

Written by: Mattalicious on 02/01/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

I have never had any major issue with this pick-up and it has met or exceeded my needs all the time. Drove it from east Texas to Colorado and back and never had an issue (except me driving in the snow!). Would have preferred a V6 for more horsepower, but for my basic uses and the gas prices lately I am happy with my 4 cylinder engine. Road noise isn't the best but with a good CD playing, the sound system can drown it out pretty well. I will always prefer to drive around in my Ranger than any other vehicle (including full-size trucks and any car) just for comfort. Easy to drive because it isn't too big, but it is able to do light-duty hauling and other work.

Favorite Features

Comfort of driving and visibility.

Suggested Improvements

A little more chrome. Mandatory V6 for horsepower

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Like Appearance and Driveability

Written by: Gordon on 01/05/2008

Vehicle

2000 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Highlights: Reliability and looks. Disappointments: Lack of power. Center consol breaks if you lean on it. Steering wheel pattern disappears with wear. Believe mileage suffers from 4w drive, but don't check that much.

Favorite Features

Looks. Very nice styling. It has never let me down, but I don't use 4w drive much.

Suggested Improvements

I hope Ford has fixed the awful center console design problem. I leaned on it once, and it broke. Cantilever design was badly executed. Also irritates me that the steering wheel pattern disappeared with wear, but it was even worse on our Toyota Avalon.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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