Faults:

So far it's been several little things that have gone wrong. I've replaced the brakes more times then I'd like to count, believe 5-6. However that could of been due to the quality of brakes I've been buying and the shop putting them on.

I've had the same problems with the windshield wipers, where they go on and off at the slightest touch.

I also hear a clicking or pinging noise from time to time.

The factory CD player quit working on me, had to replace that with a after market one.

General Comments:

When I first got it the check engine light was on, and I had to leave the truck at the dealership for a total of 3 days for them to fix the problems. They fixed the problem once, and after having the truck for a half hour the check engine light came back on.

The windshield wipers were also giving me problems when I first brought the truck. The dealership was hesitant to fix the problems, I had my Mother call and the General Manager was more than willing to fix them now. I feel the dealership was trying to take advantage of me due to my age, 20 at the time.

The truck gets poor gas mileage, usually around 16-17 miles per gallon, but I could also just be used to the 28-30 miles per gallon I was getting from my civic.

The truck accelerates very slowly.

I'm afraid to push the truck for fear that it will break down.

There is very little room inside the truck, the ext. cab could be a little bigger.

It has a very poor turning radius, even for a truck.

The truck has lost it's value extremely quickly, and I'm now forced to keep the truck until it dies.

Overall this truck has been OK, however I wish I had kept my civic.

Faults:

First unscheduled maintenance at 77,800 miles: Alternator had to be replaced.

General Comments:

I love the styling of this truck. The newer Rangers are nice, but have gotten away from the chrome and have too much plastic. The 4-doors are wonderful and make it possible to haul 5 people for short trips. My biggest complaint initially was gas mileage, as I was showing about 13-15 city driving. About 20,000 miles ago, I installed the "Tornado" after laughing at the thing for years. Surprisingly, I instantly felt a power increase and my gas mileage increased by about 15%. On the highway, I used to struggle to get 300 miles per tank, but now I top 360 every time.

Faults:

Door ajar lights stay on.

Wipers work when they want to,

General Comments:

Interior is crowded.

Not a lot of horsepower or torque produced to really tow anything.