By heeler on 02/10/09 10:56 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab XLT 2WD Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This was my second Ranger. My first was a 1992 single cab XLT with a then 100 h.p. weak 2.3 engine with a 5 speed manual. Very good truck for what it was. Bought my 02 at the end of the model year and paid 14,000 before tax for a loaded supercab. Very reliable truck that in it's life only needed front brakes at 73k,two serpentine belts,two batteries,and finally at 92k the power steering pump started leaking and was replaced. Oh yea and at 65k one of the rear turn signal bulbs burned out. Usually would get 18-19 mpg's going to and from work and 21 mpg with the cruise set on 77 mph. The 3.0 liter engine coupled with the 5 speed auto is great. Last week I totaled her. So sad.
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By happy trucker on 11/09/08 11:46 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab Edge 2WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I have had my truck for nearly four years, and have absolutly no complaints. This car is very reliable. Other than the regular maintenance, I have not had to put any more money into this car. I would recommend this car to everyone, especially new drivers. It makes an amazing first car.
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By rednecker1 on 10/30/08 14:19 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I haven't had many problems with this truck. It off roads great, it tows a lot and it looks great. I have a friend with a Tacoma and it has nothing compared to my truck. The difference is a go cart and a real truck. I have 31" tires and a 2' lift and abuse my truck like you wouldn't believe. But it takes it and wants more. I would strongly recommend this truck to anyone.
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By Jbushnel515 on 10/11/08 17:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab XLT 2WD Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought the truck completly stock with a 3.0L V6 2 wheel drive with 56,000 miles on it. I then turned around put an American Thunder series flowmaster exhuast system on it with a K&N air filter on it. Later on I put a 3 inch lift kit keeping the same rims but putting 31 inch BFG Mud-terrians on it and the stance is really nice. Before all the add ons were put on it, I got great gas mileage on the truck but afterwards, the gas mileage stinks. But other than that, light towing and going around town isn't bad. But if you are looking for strong performance in a small truck, look elseware.
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By Buzz on 10/11/08 05:41 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 4dr SuperCab Edge 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I've had the truck for almost one year now and I love it. It has all kinds of power with the 4.0, but will suck the tank dry very quickly if you don't take it easy. It is capable of 20mpg on the highway, but I find myself unable to drive slow enough to achieve that very often. The only other complaint I have is the 6CD changer. It likes to jam up after it gets good and hot on long trips. The truck is pretty easy to work on, so I have no complaints. I only wish I had bought a 5-speed and not an automatic trans.
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By Jack on 06/07/08 20:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I have had this truck for 5 years and have had no problems. Runs great. The mileage could be better, but isn't bad considering the 4.0l motor.
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By dckat on 05/13/08 17:34 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 4dr SuperCab Edge Plus 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
City mpg is single digits. At only 56K, had to replace right front wheel bearing (cost double since hub assembly had to come off). Air bag sensor has a mind of its own; light is never accurate. Factory recall on cruise control cable. Steering column locks up sometimes until key is jiggled. After running for many hours (on long trips), the six-CD changer wouldn't eject; the new one (replaced under warranty) does the same. Bought new front tires, and gone through two sets of brakes (soon to be three). It sounds like a valve is tapping in the engine, and engine power is less than when new. Water pools inside front door after heavy rain. Driver's window motor seizes up.
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By ARE on 05/13/08 07:38 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab XLT 2WD Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Not the fastest, or the strongest out there but a good work truck that is a great value. Easy to work on, and maintain.
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By Chandros101 on 04/16/08 09:34 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 4dr SuperCab Edge Plus 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I have not had a problem with my Edge 4wd. The only complaint I have is the gas mileage. If Im lucky I'll get 13 mpg hiway! If I had known mileage was this bad I would have bought an F150 or F250. Other that that it is a great truck. I have had for 6 years and the only thing I had to put on were brakes and front rotors. It now has 128,000 miles on it.
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By maxlessca on 12/24/07 13:56 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Ford Ranger SuperCab 2dr SuperCab XLT 2WD Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I've been looking around for my first vehicle for the last 2 years. I really wanted a car, which could tow a 2000lb trailer. I eventually gave up the struggle and bought a Ranger. It was the 4.0L with every option except 4wd. All my friends/ family love it. I was so happy with my purchase... until I started filling it up. It has terrible fuel economy. I'm very light footed and I average 11mpg city and 18mpg highway with cruise on 60mph. (Worst fill-up so far was 9.5mpg) Also, the 6-disc CD changer went on me the first time I put a CD in it. It jammed up on me. I love the towing capabilities and the features (air, cruise, power everything, strong engine), but the fuel economy is terrible.
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