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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

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Bob, 09/06/2005
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Very nice auto, smooth ride, radio should not be so generic -- it looks cheap. Needs better speakers.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

My truck

Tina Ashworth, 01/10/2005
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT Rwd Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I like the reliability and fuel economy. However, I notice that tire traction could be better and the styling is a bit dated.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best truck I ever had

j phillips, 06/26/2005
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr SuperCab XLT 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This truck has never had a problem, I pull out stumps, ride over sand dunes, and run it as hard as I can. One tough truck.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Good Ole' Truck---FOR A FORD

JARHEAD, 09/18/2005
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab XL 4WD Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Good overall for recreation use, farm use, work use, but not for trying to raise a family. It is a compact truck, but sometimes I feel 2 people in the front is too much. Overall it is a good truck, strong power on the low end, but lacks oomph above 65. Suspension is a bit stiff, almost like driving a solid front axle. I would recommend this truck. Wanning, for a compact truck the gas economy stinks! 16/20.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great truck, great value.

Grimtrek, 01/26/2006
2005 Ford Ranger 2dr Regular Cab XL Rwd Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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If you need a full-size pick-up to haul big loads, then the Ford Ranger isn't for you. But if you want a fun, fuel efficient little pickup with moderate hauling ability then look no further. My Ranger gets about 24-26 mpg, in mixed highway/city driving. Being in a warm climate, I run the AC quite a bit and of course that reduces mpg. I have automatic transmission on mine and I enjoy driving this truck a lot. I would recommend this truck to a friend if they were looking for a truck that's inexpensive, looks good and is fuel efficient. This is my first Ford vehicle, but I suspect it's not going to be my last, or my last Ranger either.

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