Used 1997 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Love my ranger
mapplema, Kent, OH, 11/01/2011
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 97 Ranger in 2004 with 75,000 miles, in 2011 it now has 145,000. The clutch needed replaced when we bought it, also had the slave plate fixed in 2009. Those were the 2 biggest expenses. Being in Ohio, rust has been my only enemy. I've replaced rusted broken parts as needed, and this thing still runs like a champ. You will be in the shop 2-3 times a year as it gets older, but they're not expensive trips. Gas mileage is excellent around 23-24 with mostly city driving.
Nothing nice
Phet, 10/02/2003
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Check engine light on all the time. I have had it in twice hooked up to computers and they can't figure out why the engine light is on.
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Good Purchase
Michael, 07/19/2008
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
V6 5 speed. I bought this used in 2001 with 50,000 miles on and have put 135000 on it still running strong. Had to replace the clutch at 130000 miles. Other than that had no mechanical problems. Truck has not been babied at all. Missed oil changes, driven hard, and still always starts and runs.
Still running
taylorc, Columbus, OH, 02/17/2011
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the truck in summer of 2008 and Its now at 160k miles and still running strong, I've only replaced the leaf spings from the abuse ive put the truck through. It takes sh!t and smiles
Good Truck
Ken, 12/14/2005
Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1997 Ranger new. I bought a compact 4 cylinder standard transmission truck I like. It's not a power, gas guzzling demon, like some of the V8 and V6 trucks I looked at. This truck has been reliable over the years and only had small problems. I had to replace the brakes, tires, and one oil seal in the rear axle. This Ranger rides like a truck on bumpy country roads, but on the interstate it's not bad. Still I know I'm driving a truck. The only complaint I've got is this: steep hills require downshifts, but it's only a 4 cylinder engine. I'll keep the Ranger till I have to junk it