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Used 1999 Ford Ranger Regular Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I want another one, it is so great, fun,

sandra, 02/21/2006
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

The best vehicle I've owned; fun, reliable, economical. People think my ‘99 model is brand new. I spend hours taking care of it and it shows. No big problems. Couldn’t even wear out the tires. I love my Ranger. If not for a disability I wouldn't part with it. Not suitable for wheelchair conversion. Too bad for me.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Very Reliable Truck

singsingsing, 03/04/2010
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

I picked up this vehicle when it had 35K miles. It's only been in the shop a couple times: at 45K miles the speed sensor went out ($350), then at 135K miles, the timing belt and power steering pump when out ($700 both). Around this time the filler hose for the gas tank started to leak. I just taped it really good with Gorilla tape. To replace this part is costs, $350 just for the part! If you go to the salvage yard, all the rangers are missing the filler hose assemble! There are some annoying electrical issues: wipers turning on by themselves, dome lights and headlight warning sound going out (caused by same switch in the door jamb). Rides rough, and looses traction over bumps.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My baby

Ron, 03/23/2009
1999 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this truck! I bought it used with 225,000 miles on it! No Joke! It runs perfect. It was a Fleet truck for car-quest. Only repairs I had to due are the normal ones with the mileage, alternator and sway bar links. I also just replaced the radiator because of a small crack in the plastic tank but I live on a poorly grated dirt road. I love the gas mileage. Its a 5-speed 4 cylinder and I cut off the stock muffler then threw on a cherry bomb glass-pack and I average 32 mpg, way higher then the epa estimated rating. I found out the ford 302 V8 will fit, planning on getting one. I love these trucks so much I just bought one for my wife( V6 ext cab automatic). Ford Ranger owner for life now.

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