Used 1997 Ford Ranger Extended Cab Consumer Reviews
Used Ranger for sale
I'm going to miss ol' Blue
Philip Nolan, 03/14/2005
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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The Ranger is one the best vehicles I have ever owned. We are keeping it for our 13 year old to take over when he's 16. He can't wait! Other than usual maintenance and changing tires, nothing major has gone wrong. My father-in-law borrows it all the time for anything he has to haul. The 4 liter engine has great acceleration in city traffic. I would recommend a Ranger to anyone in the market for a mid-sized truck.
'97 Ford Ranger
Sonny, 03/21/2005
1997 Ford Ranger Splash 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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150,000 miles plus! Engine going great, body stays in superb shape. Fun to drive and still looks great. Folks confuse it with a newer truck all the time. Great light duty truck.
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"97 XLT Ext Cab 4x4, 4.0V6, 5 Speed Auto
Bill, 05/14/2006
1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I have had this truck for nearly 9 years and have driven it 78,000 miles. Some drive train problems which can be expensive to repair at a Ford dealership. Not the greatest truck but fairly reliable and functional. Very stiff suspension which was softened in 1998 model year. First year for 5 speed auto which has worked fine. Gas mileage is poor at 15-20 and it only gets 20 out on the road. It has been great for hauling dogs and hunting. Seats are not all that comfortable. Even though it has a 4.0 liter engine it only cranks 160 HP and 225 lb/ft torque. Dismal compared to the newer engines.
Heads Up
John , 05/24/2006
1997 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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I've had a lot of fun with this truck. But heads up on a few of the things listed below. I have owned it for 5 years and now have 120 thousand miles on it. I guess I can't be too hard on it.
Great small truck
rangerguy, 08/16/2003
1997 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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Trouble free since we bought it. Great small truck that tows well. Would not hesitate to buy another ranger in the future