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WORST TRUCK EVER
Mrp, 03/13/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the worst truck I've ever owned. Bought a used 1996 XL in 1998. I have had many problems ever since. Many electrical problems. I have been stranded roadside twice. Do not buy one
Ford, America' s Best
Gerard, 02/28/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall, the 1997 Ford Ranger Super is a very good vehicle. It's number one conveniencing brand I would place upon this vehicle is its saftey. Ford truely have lived up to "Built Ford Tough" slogan. However, I think that all of the models should be standardized with a V6 engine. This would make this vehicle more attractive to buyers and provide a more complete feeling when driving.
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Truck or Toy
2nrz, 10/21/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The truck is fun evan with 123,000 miles i've had not a single problem. I did a diognostic at ford and it was in the "good" condition rating and thats pretty good for that many miles. the only problem is that the manuals go through cluches fast if you tow
A sad farwell to a old friend
Mechaicsville Steve, 09/16/2008
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After the years of abuse today I finally retired my old friend the Ranger. (190,000 miles) Bought this truck with 80k on it and never had any major problems, only repairs were basic repairs, leaf springs and a alternator. This truck has been through a lot, multiple deer strikes, a guardrail or 2 and more and still kept on going. Sadly though the list of problems that started to build up on it at 180K have taken its toll and I had to junk it even though it still runs. Amazing is all I can say after the hell I had put it through. Never burned one drop of oil. It was so good on oil that I would only change it every 10,000 miles!
Great truck!!!
ukdal1, 10/31/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a great truck. The only thing I have had wring with it was the thermostat went bad. Other than that, NO problems!!!!