Used 1990 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Consumer Reviews
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Not for me.
Eurotuner, 02/17/2004
1990 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I actually had an '88, but I figured 2 years wouldnt be that much of a difference. Mine was a 5 speed, and it was very difficult to drive. If you want this truck definitely get an automatic. I had the 2.3 liter engine, I would suggest the V6. The truck was pretty tough. But there were so many problems all over the truck, that I put more than it was worth to get fixed. I really wouldn't suggest the truck unless you're just going to use it every once in a while.
Last Ford I'll Own
Allen Sackett, 06/01/2005
1990 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Ranger XLT longbed new in 1990 and wish there had been a lemon law in place at that time (there is now). After a few thousand miles I had to have the dealer install a new rear axle as the old one was being worn in two! I purchased the Ford rust protection. At 270,000 miles it is now pile of rust in spite of regular waxes and washes (it was showing signs of rust at 150,000 miles)! At 133,000 miles: installed rebuilt engine: I have now put more miles into the rebuilt than the factor engine! The check engine light continues to come off in spite of having dealers look at it.
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Leothelyon, 05/03/2023
1990 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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When it's running, great little truck. First repair, thought it was the tranny and had bought a rebuilt one. Turned out, the big round clutch plate was quite worn down so I replaced that and put on the rebuilt tranny. 5 years later, had to replace the slave cylinder which involves dropping the drive shalf and backing off the tranny. After another 3 years, had to back off the tranny again, just enough to replace the bearings on the slave. 2 years later, master cylinder locked up, bent the small shaft in it. I'm In the process of changing out the Master cylinder but to find out after an afternoon of trying to get that clip in on the hose male plug into the Slave Cylinder female....it wasn't until I checked the box for a new clip did I learn the connection was entirely different. GRRRR! Now I have to drop the shaft and back off the tranny again to install the new slave! I was thinking the slave cylinder is not that old, still good.....maybe there's an adaptor to connect the new male plug into the old female......heck.I doubt it. But I just don't have the money.....I'm deaf in one ear all my life, worked many jobs and never went to school so....I'm really not a mechanic. I'm one of those types, if It comes apart, I can put it back together. I think I was 52 when I did the clutch. Now at 65, I know that tranny is going to be heavy. Wish me luck. Leo
