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humvee4000, 10/27/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good Cheap Transportation. Never a single problem other then basic maintenance in 80k of driving.
Great for 12 years
randy, 09/17/2009
1997 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck new, it was inexpensive and all the more truck that I needed. It was a bit of a challenge in four wheel drive( tough turning) and had very little off road hill power,in my back yard. The engined revved all the time, when stop at stop signs etc and would not idle down, I believe this cause this truck to really use the gas. I had to replaced five idler pulleys because of the screeching from the engine compartment.I changed the oil every 3000- 5000 miles. The truck had 79,000 miles 9-16-09 and without warning the engine went. It was a good vehicle but low mileage and it's now JUNK.
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Kevin , 10/11/2002
1997 Ford Ranger Splash 2dr Extended Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truck runs rough up hills and power from a stand still. Little room for material more for fun. Not good for people to ride in the rear.
Very happy
Sniffer, 11/27/2002
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 102,000 miles logged on my 1997 Ford Ranger. Other than basic maintenance items, the vehicle has performed very well. The 4 cylinder engine won't set the world on fire but I'm happy with the average 26 MPG I am getting. The 2wd makes for difficult traction in snow or rain.
Buy a Chevy
edt, 06/06/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truck ran great for the first three years, then just about after the warranty ran out the check engine light came on. In the shop multiple times, damn thing just runs rough. Mileage sucks, too. Only about 15 mpg...and that's highway fellas!