By Old Car Junky on 03/22/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
We had a 2000 Ranger 3.0 that was a lemon. We gave Ford one more chance and looked for a 4.0 5-speed automatic to avoid any more problems. We wanted a 4.0 auto (no sloppy long-throw shifting) and power group (8 turn crank windows?). We couldn't find one without dumb bed rails, idiotic step bars, bedliner/tonneau, but finally found one. Drives quietly, muscular amount of pep and more ground clearance than competitors. Rangers are outrageous at MSRP, many dealers are doing $5000 off MSRP, take your pick of 15. We were picky about color and not wanting a stick, After six dealers, we ended up giving $17,500 on a $24,700 MSRP.
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By fujiman_nb on 03/21/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab Edge Plus 2WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I'm on my third, yes third transmission with this vehicle. I had approx. 1200 miles on it when the cap on the transmission cracked and leaked fluid. Ford replaced the whole transmission with a new one. 1000 miles later the same problem again. This time the dealer rebuilt the unit, $1624.00 in parts, and upgraded the cap. I should note that I was not the only one with this problem. Another truck came in the same day as I did with the original problem. They got the same fix and they were back within a week of my second repair for the samething.
Gas mileage is poor poor. It is rated for 28 on the highway. I do nothing but highway driving and my average mileage is 20.4
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By RedRanger on 03/14/02 11:56 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab XLT FX4 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
To start off with I have to say this truck is awesome! I had a 00' Ranger XLT 4x4 and that truck doesn't compare to my new one. With all the features you get with the FX4 package your not left wanting anything more. This is definently the best ranger ever made. I also love the looks I get driving down the road from all the other truck owners, especially since I still haven't seen another FX4 on the road yet anywhere.
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By derf on 03/08/02 16:00 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XL 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I had a '94 4.0 reg. cab with 170,000. Excellent truck. I traded it in for a 2002 extended cab 4.0. The driver seat is breaking down. I'll need to take it in for them to build it back. The worst is that is is loud on the road over 55 mph. I get a bad wind noise between the doors. The truck seems "thin" because when I'm on the highway, the ground noise picks up. I really don't like the noise level. I wonder if some it is cause of th Firestone tires.
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By sohc2001 on 03/07/02 13:15 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT 2WD Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This vehicle gets used as a primary work/play vehicle, as well as Fire Dept. response. I have the 4.0 for peformance reasons, it runs great.
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By Colt on 03/06/02 20:37 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab XLT FX4 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Very Cool Truck
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By Tommy Boy on 03/04/02 20:16 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Great truck all around.
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By daniel963 on 03/04/02 18:06 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab XL 2WD Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Trucks are getting too FANCY!!! Nobody really has a true basic model at a reasonable price... except this Ford Ranger!!! Even the S-10 is climbing up in price.
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By Valenzuela on 03/02/02 22:44 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab XLT FX4 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Replaced my aging Toyota of 20 years with this new Ranger. Would have bought another Toyota but the local dealership was HORRIBLE. Had an excellent buying experience with Phil Long Ford. Told them the TMV price I was willing to pay, and there was no hassles. Truck is excellent. Decent power, with a good ride. I will have to take it in for minor warranty with the rear doors, as they seem to be picky in closing securely, especially when it is extremely cold. I plan on staying with Ford.
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By Red Ranger on 03/02/02 16:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab Edge 2WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased the edge because I needed the utility of a truck. I have been very pleased with the truck. It drives nice, on and off road, it hauls what I need, and gets me where I need to go---that's what a truck is for. It isn't fast with the 3.0 though, but it is enough.
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