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Not as bad as they say!
JohnRangerboy, 10/19/2010
2010 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
I wanted a small 4 cyl truck with auto transmission. I bought on price and features, 4 wheel disc brakes, 5 speed auto, air, tow package, abs, traction and stability control all standard on my Ranger. On Tacoma air was extra and only drum rear brakes, Colorado also rear drum brakes. So far I've clocked 7,000 miles, average gas mileage is 23 mpg since new. Best gas mileage was 29 mpg on extended trip on the freeway. Handling feels very secure and traction control in the snow/ice really worked well-that was my main concern with a light weight rear drive truck. I don't carry very heavy loads but middling load doesn't seem to bother ride/handling acceleration.(although the preselect header says 5M I have 5A..
Update; September 2015 of my 2010 initial review.
Billy Rockfish, 09/08/2015
2010 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
37 of 40 people found this review helpful
If you can find a good used Ford Ranger of this vintage, buy it. The only non-maintenance item that ever gave me trouble was the fuel pump. It quit at around 38K. Ford replaced it under warranty (Honolulu Ford); no questions; no cost. Truck is getting ready to turn 70K. I have the 2.3 Litre DOHC four with the 5-speed automatic (drop down menu does not let me select automatic). Did my 60K servicing at 57K; replaced the Continentals with Firestone Discovery tires (better quality); brake job done at 63K (amazing since I drive in the City and County of Honolulu which is well known for having heavy traffic). Replaced the Ford stock shocks with Monroe-Matics. Still a stiff and jounce-bouncey ride, but after all - it IS a truck! A/C still blows ice cold and I am VERY PLEASED with this little truck. I will keep this forever as most people out here keep their Rangers for many miles and many years. Impossible to find a used Ranger on Oahu; there are some in lots on Maui. A drunk driver plowed into my Ranger and it was almost totaled, however an expert body shop (approved by my insurer) did a good job on the repair and is very much roadable with no degradation in driveability or safety. This '10 Ford Ranger is one of the best vehicles I've ever owned and last Sunday (9/6/15), I got the best economy ever with 30.5 mpg. Great truck !!
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2010 Ranger Reg Cab XLT
Billy Rockfish, 11/04/2010
2010 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Reliability, I'm sure,will be well above average. MANY Rangers on the streets, roads and freeways of Oahu (Hawaii) of all vintages. I've never heard of anyone having a bad Ford Ranger, hence one of the decisions towards my purchase. That, and the value of the features offered on the Ranger, it's looks (I don't care if it hasn't changed much in 12 years!) and the fact that it's an 'evergreen' truck with a good reputation for economy and reliability were factors in selecting this truck over its competition. I am averaging 24-25mpg in mixed city/highway driving. I have the 5A. Great truck which will undoubtedly please me. Used for play, commute and work.
Great little truck
Truck lover, 09/13/2019
2010 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great small truck. Prefect if your the only one using it. Not a lot of room in side. Great get around truck to get things done quickly.
Go Go Ranger
Eddy, 03/12/2018
2010 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
love the small truck. I don't know why they quit making them.
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B2200 Vs Ranger
X Mazda owner, 01/15/2010
2010 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drove a 1991 Mazda B2200 for 238,000 miles. I decided to buy a new truck and settled on the Ford, which is supposed to be the same as Mazda. The Mazda had 94 horspower, the Ranger claims 148. On the same trip I have driven a 100 times with the Mazda, the Ranger couldn't pull the same hills without slowing down. It has higher gearing so it can't pull like the Mazda did. On some sections of bad road it handles very badly, kinda like skips. Quality is a bit sloppy. there were burrs on the door handles, on the steering wheel, and down under where you grab the emergency brake lever. The cover on the steering wheel that covers the air bag, has a gap that caught my coat sleeve button, not good.
Old sheetmetal, new tech..Love it
Lenny, 07/10/2010
2010 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Only had the truck for 2 weeks, so can't comment on reliability. Had an 05 Colorado CC Z71 2WD(poor mileage, jolting ride) an 08 Frontier V6 ext cab(very poor mileage). Got the XLT for the options and the 2.3/5M for mileage. Am very pleased with the ride(much better than Colorado/not quite as good as Frontier)Fit and finish are as good as previous trucks. Brakes(4 wheel disc) are on par with others. Power and acceleration are down from others, but is acceptable.The mileage is light years ahead of others, about 10 MPG better than both previous city and highway. I only tow light loads(flat boat/utility tlr), eng. easily handles Based on build quality, ride, mileage. I highly recommend
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got taken, 11/02/2009
2010 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
One would think that Ford Motor Co could and would know how to build a good quality Ranger truck by now since they have been building the same one for a number of years now. This truck vibrates (4 cyl). While driving several now, I find only one in five that do not vibrate ( from the engine) You will feel it in steering wheel, while power is engaging, and in the ride itself. I found out now that Ford knows about this and does nothing more than send out a notice to dealers that they have a couple of plates to stable the engine abit to keep it from vibrating as much as it is doing. The poor quality of workmanship of the people working for Ford (USA) and the Ford Motor Company is bad
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X Maxda Owner, 02/22/2010
2010 Ford Ranger XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having taken the Ranger on several trips I questioned the horsepower ratings made by ford. I took it to a dyno shop here in Sacramento and the truck produced 124 peak horsepower. This is about right counting drive train power lose. Ford claims 156 so at 20% drive train lose, this number, 124, is right on. Here is what I don't understand. The Ranger won't pull the same hills as the 1991 Mazda truck did. The Mazda got 27.5 miles per gallon. The ford Ranger gets 27.5 miles per gallon. So where is the progress? Ford has had 19 years to get the same gas mileage? Ford also chose to make the bed shorter, presumably to save money. I purchased the ford bedliner, now the bed cannot hold six feet.
Wanted a reliable truck that I could tow
Tom, 08/31/2020
2010 Ford Ranger XL Fleet 2dr Regular Cab Styleside LB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Ford Ranger USED (Nov, it was a city vehicle, had 52000 miles on it. (Purchased in May 2019) What I like is the long bed. (it was a fleet vehicle) Went through it replaced shocks, tires, and converted the brakes to drilled/slotted discs, upgraded to all LED lighting, and upgraded the stereo. What a difference. The truck has quite a bit of power, for the 4 cylinder, I was surprised and the bonus was excellent gas mileage. I am 6'5" the cab is a little tight, but not bad. I am installing a drive-shaft clutch so I can tow it behind my motorhome. It does have wind noise and squeaks, but for the money, I will deal with it! Again, really pleased.
Paint started chipping off after 3 years
Robert Kelly, 08/04/2019
updated 08/16/2021
2010 Ford Ranger XLT 2dr Regular Cab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
2010 xlt great little 4 cylinder auto with ABS and disc brakes but many have taken to small claims court over defective paint job. Drove a 1972 Landcruiser for 15 years so stiff suspension no problem put some B F Goodrich muscle car tires and may upgrade shocks. Had a 91 Ranger with good paint ????
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