Used 1994 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews
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Nice small truck
Happy Truck Owner, 03/14/2003
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a very reliable truck with low maintenance costs. I've had the truck for almost 9 years and my largest expense was finally buying new tires!
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CJRay, 11/12/2002
1994 Ford Ranger STX 2dr Extended Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the truck new,and almost 8 years and 168K later it still runs great.It has lost some of its pep,but is driven hard.Mostly highway miles,but a lot are hauling Jeep parts.I haul frames,engines,trannys,axles,-most at the same time. Squat it down with a load, and the little 4-cyl gives its all and comes back for more.I hauled 2 loads of bricks that broke the back springs. Replaced them, and I was back in business.Built Ford Tough-Heck yeah. I know guys with full sizes that don't get as much use. My friends will be sad when it goes-it is a lot of fun to see Jeep frames hauled by a SB Ranger. Go Ranger-168K and counting!
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Great reliable vehicle
R. Hoffman, 11/05/2018
updated 05/06/2021
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not the most powerful 4 cylinder but definitely one of the most reliable and low cost vehicles that have been produced. Bought new in early 1995 as a leftover, I can say it fit the bill for my needs. Regular maintenance is all that has been required. I still have original clutch and alternator at close to 24 years and 230000 miles.
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Reliable workhorse
Travis, 12/09/2016
1994 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have the Mazda badged version of the '94 Ranger (B3000), identical except for body cosmetics. Bought it used w/ 75K miles almost 20 years ago, now has 183K. The 3.0 V6 is pretty anemic, especially climbing hills on the freeway (often I have to downshift to 3rd gear), but gets job done. Truck is super reliable -- replaced 5-spd. manual trans at around 130K, because grease monkey at lube joint didn't tighten drain plug, or fill up after draining. Costs: $700 for rebuilt trans found online and $200 installation with mechanic friend. Compare that to the $4K or $5K it takes to replace a modern auto trans in many vehicles. But you can't find manual trans anymore... brakes, shocks, wheel bearings, master cylinder, idler pulley and tires have been replaced -- normal wear and tear for a vehicle this old. I was thinking of getting something newer, but the horror stories of maintenance with these computerized wonders terrifies me ($1500 to fix power sliding doors on minivans, $9K to replace sensor deep in the bowels of a Toyota engine... it goes on and on). I decided to keep this "antiquated" jewel until it collapses into heap of scrap metal -- simplicity and cheap maintenance are values I do not care to sacrifice for any level of costly, power-assisted, processor-driven convenience!
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Ford Ranger 4x4
FordTruckman, 07/05/2003
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1994 Ranger 4x4 new and intended to keep it 4 or 5 years. Its been almost 9 years now and it is still a great running truck with no major problems. It has some minor suspension noises when traveling very slowing over speedbumps or rough terrain but they don't impact the performance.