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Expensive and bumpy
Chris, 12/19/2018
2002 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
2002 ford ranger 2.3 liter expensive parts $140 just for the thermostat when I changed it boiled over .and a very bumpy rough ride now with 105.kmiles needs a throw out bearing it has very low power .i had a older Ranger 4x4 xtra cab 3.0 it had low power also but I lliked it was. Not a rough bump yride
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Love it
sixatbat, 07/12/2012
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr SuperCab (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a fast truck, the ranger is definitely not for you. I own an xlt 2wd 3.0 v6 super cab. Surprisingly, this truck has a lot of low end torque. I've pulled a 96 my buddy's 96 Buick Regal across 2 towns 3 times. I also pulled his Dodge Durango home as well. It can also haul 40 bags of mulch, no problem. After the timing belt was replaced, fuel milage was pretty good for a v6, around 22 MPG overall. I've had to replace a water pump, alternator, ball joints, battery, and a fuel filter. But it can do anything when called upon. Drove it to Alabama from NY and back and from NY to Virginia and back. Terrible in the snow, but for the money, its a good, reliable vehicle.
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I love this truck
rednecker1, 10/30/2008
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr SuperCab 4WD (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I haven't had many problems with this truck. It off roads great, it tows a lot and it looks great. I have a friend with a Tacoma and it has nothing compared to my truck. The difference is a go cart and a real truck. I have 31" tires and a 2' lift and abuse my truck like you wouldn't believe. But it takes it and wants more. I would strongly recommend this truck to anyone.
Worst vehicle I’ve ever had
Jade, 03/29/2021
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2002 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned 4 other cars, all older than 20 years with at least 170,000 miles on them. None of them has been the headache my Ford Ranger has been for the past year of owning it. Keep in mind I drive a single cab, inline 4, standard 2 wheel drive model. Within a year of owning it I have replaced; Both front wheel bearings and hubs, both front shocks, ac compressor, ac compressor pulley twice, serpentine belt 5 times due to other pulley issues, radiator fan clutch pulley, radiator fan, radiator and all new hoses, refilled Freon for ac multiple times, transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, new gaskets for rear diff and oil pan, new coil pack twice, spark plugs, wires, battery, starter, alternator, and is currently in the shop for a cracked air intake manifold. For it being the newest vehicle I’ve owned it’s been the absolute worst. Would do anything to talk someone out of buying one, and will not buy any Ford vehicles. Update one year later. I still refuse to trust a ford. Getting rid of that piece of shit was the best thing I’ve done. I’m sure other people have the polar opposite opinions and experiences, but for me I will never give ford another chance.
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Drove my truck for 12 years, now it needs a clutch
4wdona2wd, 07/10/2014
2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
My truck had not been in a shop for mechanical repairs till this year, it is 12 years old, it has over 150,000 miles. Took it to the shop, to get a clutch, and the mechanic said it didn't give him any trouble, however, it is starting to jam when I am shifting gears, so I will have to take it back. It has been on dirt mountain roads where only 4wd jeeps were spotted, and it has seen a lot of beautiful country all along the Blue Ridge, Smokies, and other great mountain terrain. This is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.. If not the best.