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Hank Jr, 09/25/2005
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got this truck in Feb. '05 with 179,800 miles, after I got my license. I'm not really a truck person but it was the only thing my dad would let me drive for insurance purposes (the insurance is kinda cheap even with full coverage). After driving it a month I had to get the brakes checked; turns out it was nothing, no major problems. I worked at Six Flags which is about 20-30 minute drive from my house. With the 3.0 engine you don't get much pick up until 2nd gear. Not for long trip, after 4 hours of driving brakes smoke when stopped even if you don't use them that much.
The best truck anyone could ever buy
Gold Ranger, 08/02/2008
1994 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck with 105,000 miles on it just to drive to work and take the trash out. It lacks in the power department, mine has an auto trans and it shifts perfectly. I love the truck. I've taken it to the beach, up the mountains, pulled campers, horse trailers. So far no problems other than the AC had a leak cost like 3.00 to fix. Would recomend to anybody! I would like a console and a seat that laid back a little more.
1994 Ford Ranger for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- STX Extended CabMSRP: $3,9881,097 mi away
- XLMSRP: $6,4952,048 mi away
Micheal Myers of trucks--just won't die.
Lil Mule, 10/19/2008
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck brand new in Feb of 95, and haven't looked back since. 335,234 miles (original engine and tranny) it's safe to say this truck has paid for itself three times over. With only two clutches replaced (working on my third) and regular maintainence, this truck has never given me a problem- -even after smashing a full grown deer, two rear-end collisions and a steel reinforced pole that inconspicuously jump out in front of me. All this, and doesn't drip any oil.
Fair MPG, poor performance
Doink, 06/05/2016
updated 06/07/2017
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this as a 3rd owner in 2016 with 112k and the only thing that didn't work was the cruise but got it fixed (adjustment cost $40). I keep it around 2500 rpm, windows up and A/C on, and get 21 mpg. The arm rest clasp is broken so it won't stay closed. The paint is holding up great and has no body damage. The interior was very clean, but the headliner had to be replaced. It handles well, rides smooth, and brakes easily. It has terrible acceleration, but the MPG trade off isn't that great. I can tow my filled 5' x 10' trailer like it's not even there. The side view mirrors are too small and the cup holders don't work with most cups. I replaced the headliner and the cruise control stopped working again. Otherwise, the truck drives as it should and hauls as well as it tows. The MPG is not worth the lost performance.
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I made the right choice.
anonymous, 03/15/2009
1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle since it was new. It has been outstanding in reliability. When I purchased this truck I had one thing in mind and that was long term ownership. This truck has not let me down. Compared to today's newer trucks and cars with so many creature comforts yes this truck looks a little aged, but I do not plan to give this thing up for anything. As long as it runs and is reliable I will drive it daily. Even when I finally do purchase a new vehicle I will probably keep this as a second car. Of course this is not a vehicle for everyone but for a person who mostly drives alone this is great. 195,000 and still runs great with no rust. Has never seen road salt.