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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Little 4banger needs assistance

Prez Max, 02/21/2004
1996 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my truck. I bought it as a powered wheelbarrow for hauling stuff to the dump and from Home Depot. So I bought one w/ very few creature comforts, but the thing is very comfortable to drive and great for long trips. Very comfortable seats for stock ones.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Vehicle I've ever owned

ROBERT5588, 12/02/2002
1996 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Very reliable, decent power, good gas mileage, easy to repair, etc.etc.etc!!!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

great truck

Anvil, 10/18/2002
1996 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I buoght this truck with 12,000 miles on it. It now has over 260,000 miles and is still running strong. The only problems I've encountered is a transmission problem caused by an oil change place leaving the fill plug loose. Very expensive repair, but trouble free since then. This truck is so reliable I find myself taking it for granted.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Lost It

96rangerlover, 08/26/2004
1996 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My mom got it brand new in 96. Then my dad put a 3" lift on it. Then when I turnd 16 my mom gave it to me. I was using just to go to work and school. Then 4 months later after i got it, I was making a left turn and some people in a car T-boned me. So truck is no more. Ever since then I'v been looking for another 96.(My favrite year).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

This is a dream

Spdrfall, 11/05/2002
1996 Ford Ranger STX 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This truck is sleek, snappy, and well built. The 4.0 is a true mix between power and economy, averaging about 20 to the gallon, and still more power than anybody buying a compact truck would need. Definatly buy Fords.

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