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99 Ford Ranger XLT SB AT 4-cyl
JX, 02/24/2010
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck used at 35K miles. I only had the truck in the shop 3 times. At 50K miles the speed sensor went out ($350). At 130K miles the timing belt broke . I decided to change the power steering pump as it was making lots of noise. Also around this time, I change the alternator and the serpentine belt. The truck does have some minor electrical issues: wipers turning on by themselves, headlight warning sound going off, cab light going off, and locks needing regular silicon spraying. I never liked the handling of this truck. It seemed like I had to be extra careful when going over bumps at high speed. It would seem to lose traction. Overall, It's a good truck.
Long Term Review
cclewis, 04/16/2002
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had my 1999 3.0 V6 Ford Ranger for about 3 yrs and 62K mi. No major problems, and it is still running great. I like everything about this truck except the ride after 25K miles. After about 25K miles the front shock went out on the right side, then out on the left. Both were replaced under warranty, but in the next 25K miles went out again. I asked the Ford mechanic why this is happening and explained that I do not do ANY rough driving (ie, off road). He said that Ford uses cheap car shocks in their Rangers and my best bet would be to replace them with some good aftermarket truck shocks. An excellent, reliable truck, at a good price (especially used, since there are so many).
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Good Little Truck
minitruckman, 11/06/2012
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Had this truck since 2010, bought with 150,000 miles on her. Since then I've changed the brake rotors, pads, brake booster, master cylinder, 02 sensors, wheel cylinders, and oil. Overall this is an excellent truck, the extended cab is roomy enough for 2 at the most. Seats have held up well for a 12 year old truck with now almost 180,000 miles on it. In baton rouge city traffic, I get between 19.5 -21 mpg all city, and my best tank was 25 on the highway!
Very Good Truck
MREd, 06/09/2002
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I don't understand what some of the other reviewers are talking about bad gas mileage? mine is better than my friends toyota. Quality? it is great. Recalls what recalls? Ive had one service bulletin. 4wd might had some problems but not 2wd's
150K+ miles and It was WONDERFUL!
buldog60, 11/21/2013
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
I got my 99 Ranger with 11K miles on it. I drove it till it was totaled with ~150,000 miles on it. I was ever so sad to loose my truck. It was fun to drive, got decent enough gas mileage, was super reliable. It never had a hard time starting, AC was still ice cold, and never had anything more than oil changes done to it. It is also VERY safe. My mom and 2 year old niece were in the truck when it was totaled, it slid over 200' on the roof after a tire blew on the HWY. Both my mom and niece walked away with out injury. If you are considering a Ranger, GET IT! You will not be disappointed.