2003 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews Page 10

Great truck!

Written by: nanolazer on 06/05/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab Edge Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Fun to drive. Sits high. Handles like a sports car. Hauls like a truck. Everything you would need in a vehicle. Comfortable seats, good fuel economy, nice view of the road, great sounding stereo, A/C works good. The EDGE has great ground clearance and looks good with the raised hood and grill.

Favorite Features

Handling. Built in funnel under the oil filter so you don't drip oil all over everything. Good idea Ford. Simple and cheap but needed.

Suggested Improvements

More head clearance in doorway. Plenty once you get in.

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No Frills Ford

Written by: James Brown on 06/01/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab XLT Rwd Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Not to satisfied with my first Ford. Hood was way out of aligned when I got it. Got only 400 miles to a tank. I was hoping for at least 420. Sheet Metal is a small gauge. I can feel the hood actually buckle when I wax. Also the paint is poor quality. Interior is outstanding. Seats are comfortable. Lots of cup holders, and the cup holder can hold a coffee mug with a handle. Instrument cluster is laid out in a good way. Do not like rotary headlight control. Engine very weak in 4th gear. If want to pass, cut off your AC, pop it in 3rd, and hope. Step rear bumper too small.

Favorite Features

XLT chrome package. Sound system rocks. Anti-theft security system.

Suggested Improvements

Go to a 2.4 liter. My 90 Nissan can blow this truck away. get rid of headlight rotary switch and Put it on the steering colum.

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My Tweety Truck

Written by: reinasoleil on 05/26/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab Edge 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I am very happy with this truck so far! It has all the power a truck its size would need. It has a classy look, but will do its work. The ride is quiet and the suspension gives a feel of sturdiness without being rough. The front seats are extremely comfortable. It's pleasing to drive & it makes me smile just looking at it. I think I'm in love!!

Favorite Features

The comfortable seats. The change from two wheel to four wheel with the turn of a switch. The Chrome Yellow color. The stereo. The four doors are great!

Suggested Improvements

Some other color than green for the dash panel lights. More choices of interiors. Signal mirrors. Replacing the ashtray with storage space. Locking tailgate.

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First Ford Truck

Written by: IUJunior on 05/23/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab XLT FX4 Off-Road 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Purchased Ranger based on Price and options. Previously owned Chevy 2WD extended cab pickup. The only current issue is the amount of space in the cab. My S-10 could transport three people easier then the Ranger. My only initial problems were that the door alarm kept coming on because the extended cab doors would not latch tightly enough. Dealership corrected this problem. The heater and air conditioning still gives off a faint odor when being operated. My vehicle currently has 5200 miles

Favorite Features

4WD handling

Suggested Improvements

Improved gas mileage and a more spacious cab.

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2330 ford ranger

Written by: kd on 05/21/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 4dr SuperCab XLT FX4 Off-Road 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

so far so good more truck for less money compared to the toyota tocoma.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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The best compact truck going

Written by: LarryS on 05/20/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is my second Ranger, last one was a 02 model. While my 02 model was a lemon in every since of the word my 03 has been fantastic. I average 22 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, and I am a very lead-footed driver. Overall perofrmance is excellent for a 4 cylinder truck, next to my 96 Accord this is the best vehicle purchase I have made.

Favorite Features

Gutsy engine for being 4 cylinders, and a nice 5 sp transmission. The handling and brakes are excellent for a truck, to me they are almost on par with my Accord. Interior is laid out perfectly, and the dash is a great design with no big gaps or design flaws.

Suggested Improvements

I do think that cloth covered seats and a tilt steering wheel should be standard even on the XL versions though. Also being a smoker I do wish the XL Ranger did have a lighted ashtray, which is the only complaint I have with my truck in particular.

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Great Truck

Written by: Chilly Willy on 05/03/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab Edge Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This is my 3rd Ranger in the last 14 years. They are a great truck for the price. I have had the 2.3, 2.9, and now the 4.0L engines. The 4.0L is by far the most powerful. I love the looks of the truck, both inside and out. I only have 885 miles on it, but if the reliability is anything like the last two, I will be happy. Be sure you you get the 4.0L. Keep an eye on the speedometer, because this truck will fly down the road.

Favorite Features

Edge Plus Package, Power Group Package, 5 speed automatic transmission, 4.0L engine.

Suggested Improvements

More comfortable seats

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Nice edge

Written by: fernando on 05/01/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab Edge Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I don't have 4x4 but I have cross a river and had a lot of fun in the mud. Te ranger edge is a nice truck i would recomended to any one.

Favorite Features

Its really fun to drive, good sound system an good A/C

Suggested Improvements

Improvement in the 3.0 V-6 engine move the torque to 2,500 rev.

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Nice edge

Written by: Fernando on 05/01/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab Edge Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I don't have 4x4 but I have cross a river and had a lot of fun in the mud. Te ranger edge is a nice truck i would recomended to any one.

Favorite Features

Its really fun to drive, good sound system an good A/C

Suggested Improvements

Improvement in the 3.0 V-6 engine move the torque to 2,500 rev.

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Excellent Truck!

Written by: Ecotec02Cav on 04/16/2003

Vehicle

2003 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This is My second Ranger....Coming from a 86 2wd 4cyl 5 spd to a 03 4x4 4.0l 5sp auto........Very comfortable and powerful!! as it says it is built FORD TUFF....I would reccomend this truck to anyone!

Favorite Features

4.0L motor..4x4...looks..POWER!..Height!!

Suggested Improvements

Gas Mileage....My actual Mileage with 93 Octane gas is about 15 MPG mixed city/hwy

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