2007 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews

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Written by: my_07_ranger on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have the 2.3l 5spd standard and I love driving it. It has good take off for a 4 cylinder truck. I have 21,000 miles on it and the only time it see the shop is for its regular oil changes. I get well over 34 miles to the gallon. Overall I like this truck and to think I was going to buy a Cavalier

Favorite Features

I don't have a favorite feature other then the 5 speed transmission because I bought this truck bone stock no options

Suggested Improvements

Bucket seats in the single cab 5 speed because you can't use the middle seat anyway

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Fun

Written by: Matt on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I'll be completely honest here! I have a bare bones 2007 ford Ranger no AC, no CD, no tilt, no power anything, and 5 speed. I love it! I commuted about 50-60 km a day each way so roughly 100- 120 a day km and I still only fuel up about every 5-6 days! I'm not talking babying it down the road, I'm talking about putting my foot down and opening it up.I do my regular oil changes and tire rotation and one year and about 25,000 kms later is has yet to fail me! Again I'll be honest, you want power and size in a small truck? Get a Dakota. If you want reliablity and wicked MPG definitely get a Ranger.

Favorite Features

Far and away the manual 5 speed feature! I just love dropping gears in this little unit and blowing by people. Comfortable ride as well.

Suggested Improvements

I put mud flaps on myself and i think it made a nice improvement so maybe that. Also full size spare would be nice

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Fourth Ranger I've owned

Written by: George Ryan on 05/15/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned several Rangers and this is by far my favorite. It is an XLT w/foglamps. The four cylinder performed just fine on a trip to Corpus Christi. Averaged 25 mpg for the trip. Around town I always see 19-20 mpg.

Favorite Features

Storage bin below the radio. Cargo hooks in bed. Smooth trans.

Suggested Improvements

Fabric (black) interior stains easily, even from bare elbow. I was disappointed the chrome wheels on an XLT were really plastic chrome.

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Small truck

Written by: Choose 5 on 05/14/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Peppy 4 cylinder, suspension stiff which is OK by me, great gas mileage (avg 28, 30+ highway), drive a lot of dirt roads and no rattles after 10k. Old design, but smallness helps with gas mileage. Seats are great but I'm 5'8". Ride height good. I'll keep it until I die (am 56). I'm a Ford family.

Favorite Features

AC feels like it could do my house, torquey engine, great gas mileage is an understatement, fun to drive, the 6 ft bed is OK by me, wanted a LB but nothing in region late in year. Besides, I'll just pay someone to deliver heavy stuff. That's the way we're all headed. Quiet interior.

Suggested Improvements

I've owned alot of 4 cylinders, and the engine vibration of the 2.3 is excessive. The 20W oil seems awfully light. Time will tell, eh?

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Pretty good, needs work

Written by: VulcanVxx on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This was my father and I's first pickup truck and overall we are pretty satisfied. It's a decent size, good off-road cap, good quality, reliable, good-looking, and fun to drive. The only thing i have a problem with is the gas mileage. During the winter i averaged about 13.7 City and 18.5 highway and during the summer about 15.7 city and 20.3 highway. This could be better.

Favorite Features

FX4 level II package, driving feel, simplicity, looks, rims, and overall quality/reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage. Engine bhp displacement. Maybe restyle it outside and refine the interior to make it a more powerful competitor against the Tacoma.

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2nd Time not as good as the first!

Written by: 8point on 03/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This is my 2nd Ranger, 1st was a '95 4.0 STX. I like the extra room in the super cab and overall styling, but not the performance. 18 mpg highway (and I drive easy) and no low end hp or torque. My '95 was 10 times better in low gear off road and got 23+mpg to boot. I don't feel the extra hp (47) from the new engine and gas mileage flat out stinks for a V6 of this size. I've got friends with big diesels that get almost the same mileage with twice the performance! As stated by Edmunds, the truck's strong point is off-road, so why give it an engine that produces it's power above 3,500 rpm?! Have had no mechanical/service issues with the truck in the first year of ownership.

Favorite Features

Smaller wheelbase is nice off-road. Can't decide if I like the torsion bar suspension yet. Definitely not lift friendly for off-road mods. 4.10 gears are a must with this engine to get any acceptable performance. Can't imagine this truck with 3.55 gearing - would it even make it off the line?

Suggested Improvements

More lower end torque and hp. Better MPG. Real back seats. Manual locking hubs. If Ranger is a real off-road truck, give us real off-road features. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Ford guy, but really disappointed in some aspects of this truck compared to my previous Ranger.

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Great Truck!

Written by: cabuco2006 on 02/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I love the way this truck rides and handles. It can take a beating and the 4x4 is something you need, especially in New England winters. I've gotten as high as 25.6 mpg in the summer. It's preety good on gas for a 4.0 v-6 compared to other competitors 4.0's. I reccomend this truck for some one that want a truck that can get low to moderate jobs done.

Favorite Features

Skid plates, massive tow hooks, big bed for a small truck and there is hardly no blind spot like a car or SUV.

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower,4 door for more people. I think it would sell more if they had 4 doors. It could use an update, but it is nice to have a classic interior

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Drive it, you'll like it!

Written by: hal jolly on 01/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger XL 2dr SuperCab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I got it to save fuel. It gets 24 to 29.5. Most of the time I get over 26.5. Runs out good,rides good and handles great. Only holds 4 quarts of oil. Saves money going and coming.

Favorite Features

Fuel mileage, cost of operation and drive. Handles, hauls and pulls.

Suggested Improvements

Six speed transmission. More options with the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder.

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Great Little Truck

Written by: bisjoe on 12/12/2007

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Very reliable so far, comfortable, plenty of power for hauling yet easy to park. Decent gas mileage getting 16/22 better than advertised.

Favorite Features

4WD, lots of power

Suggested Improvements

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Beware-Front End problems

Written by: Ron on 12/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Ford Ranger SPORT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

My new Ranger has been in the shop 13 times in one year - 7 times in the past 2 months-Only has 15,000 km. Problems started first month-serious clunking in the steering in mid-turn & when accelerating from stop.Inner Tie rod ends have been replaced 4 times in 2 monthsc- last ones were Ford's new/improved ones, as a result of TS Bulletins and serious problems. Also had intermediate shaft replaced twice and lower steering shaft once. Finally no clunking - only been a week - I am wary. Dealer told me several other owners have the same problem. Ford avoiding a recall? In my mid-40s, owned 28 vehicles all makes...never had such an unreliable piece of metal in the driveway (and I am a Ford fan).

Favorite Features

Good side is nice power from the 4.0L V6, easily tows, comfortable seats, quiet highway ride, lots of equip for great price. Solid feel (except front end!).

Suggested Improvements

Front end faulty from factory - have a recall Ford! Mileage is horrible for a small truck/V6. Traded my 05 Hemi Ram - Ram=21 (Cdn gallon) mpg on hwy Rgr gets 19 mpg hwy - ouch. Reliability, Ford cust service from Ford HQ - no answers. Parts availability - waited 2 weeks between each set of tie rods.

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