Used 2002 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

great little work truck /

I bought my 2002 ford ranger xl regular cab 2wd used and never regreted it one day . I have the 3.0 V6 and have beefed up the back end to a 3/4 ton . I use a Loadhandler on the back and use it like a small dump truck . If I hear or feel a problem I fix it rite away but that doesn't happen often . I tow my boat , have pulled stumps . I have yard goods dumped into the back like pea stone and bark mulch . At 236,000 plus miles on it and still driving like the day I bought it . I will drive this thing till either the engine blows or the frame rots out . Living in NH I think the frame will go before the engine . It is my personal challange to have this truck till it's end . The only problem I have is my fat butt has killed the drivers seat ( my next project this spring ) As for 2WD in the snow . Leave the truck in the yard in the snow and let it fill up and that is your weight for traction then shovel it out the next day . I laugh at these New Englanders that spend all that extra money for a 4x4 that they really only use 4 times a year if we are lucky . Update 2/15/20 millage is over 260,000 now the frame has rotted out by the rear shackels at the end of the frame common in New England . I gave it to my nephew and he will pay the $700.00 to weld the back of the frame and will keep you updated on how high the mileage goes