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4.0L FX4
Greg, 08/11/2010
2002 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 4dr SuperCab 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck used with 25,000 miles on it. Ford had a cruise control sensor recall that took over 7 months. I've had about 3 other sensors go out. Transfer case went out at 63,000. Driver side power lock is messing up. Right now it's just over 80,000 miles. I do not see how this truck is rated to max tow of 5600. I can notice a significant power loss just hauling a 16 ft. boat or my Polaris RZR on a 6x12 trailer.
If You Like Sloppy
Yuck, 03/01/2002
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This truck has the WORST manual transmission I've ever driven. Shifting from 1st to 2nd is impossible to do without forcing/grinding the stick into position. Shifting down from 3rd to 2nd IS impossible unless you are travelling at less than 5 mph. I took the truck into the dealer to have them check the transmission. They said it is normal. I've had several manual transmission vehicles in my life, and this is the absolute worst.
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FX4 Ford's worst truck built
hwbw, 05/21/2005
2002 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 4dr SuperCab 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Since 2002 I have put in two master cylinders for the clutch. had the engine blow at 38,000 miles and got no help from Ford at 2,000 miles past warranty. Had poor performance and reliability. Replaced clutch pressure plate and slave cylinder at 43,000 miles due to the slave cylinder welding itself to spline. Also, I have had many problems with the electrical system. You are probably thinking that I beat on this truck and the answer is not at all. I drive less than 2 miles to work and 97% of drive time is on highways on trips around 500 miles. Unless you know how to work on cars plan on a lot of money in maintenance.Think about another brand!
great truck
trodome, 03/03/2009
2002 Ford Ranger Edge 4dr SuperCab 4WD (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is really a great truck - only had one small problem so far and to replace the fuel pump - other than that not bad does great in the snow and also great for towing - this is my second ranger my other was a 96 which was smaller and had a 4 cylinder - i wanted more power
Ford Tuff
Metro, 08/02/2002
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr SuperCab 4WD (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First new truck I have ever owned. I have to say I am very happy with it. The seats could be better, with more lumbar support, the turn signal needs adjusting. The gas mileage is as stated on the sticker at 16-19 mpg. No rattles or squeaks. Very quiet with plenty of power. I live in the Sierra foothills and drives beautiful on the road, highway or on off-road,and pulls my yard trailer, loaded nicely. I have the 3.0, automatic with 4.10 limited slip. I paid 17,300. Plan on having it for many care free years. Its very tight all around. I appericate how far the industry has come.