Faults:

My rear drive shaft went bad at about 20,000 miles.

Various transmission problems.

Emission sensor went bad.

Ball joints went in the front.

Annoying vibration in steering column that "couldn't be found"

Gas mileage is OK, 15 city, 18 highway.

General Comments:

The truck has a comfortable interior and has plenty of good features, but I have had nothing, but problems with since the day I bought it.

Will not buy another Ford Ranger.

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

The truck in question is my father's, but I've driven in quite a bit myself. I must say it's a fairly mediocre truck. It has what may be the most sluggish performance of any vehicle I've ever driven before. The engine roars like the devil, and the speedometer inches up rather slowly, creating an underwhelming impression. On hills this truck is useless, and if there is any payload in the bed one would be better off pushing the truck. Whomever had the bright idea of putting a 3 liter engine in this heavy truck should be flipping burgers rather than engineering vehicles.

The transmission is a typical Ford creation. It violently clunks when downshifting, and does not give one the impression that it was designed to outlast the warranty by much.

The ride is harsh, and one can feel every bump and hole in the road, going through dips or speed bumps will throw driver and passengers around in the cab.

This truck is reliable, but that is about it, otherwise it is very little truck for what one pays for it, and it seems to have finally weened my father from Ford permanently, and he swears up and down that he'll buy a Toyota next time. Toyota should congratulate Ford on sending them so much business over the years. As for myself, I once owned a Ford years ago, and my opinion is that they are fine used cars, since the lemons and second-rate models have been weeded out, but under no circumstances would I buy a new Ford.

Faults:

The first thing to go was some sort of seal in the transmission.

Next, the same tail light went out 3 times in the space of a month.

Next, the fan belt was squealing - I had to take the vehicle to the dealer 3 times (that's when they caught the tail light) to get repaired. Apparently, there was in issue with a tension bar.

Next, the fuel pump failed.

Next, the check engine light came on. Apparently, it was caused by a leaky gasket connecting to the fuel tank.

Next, the dome light started making horrible creaking noises. The dealer replaced a liner/gasket there, and it went away for a couple weeks. It is back now, along with the dead tail light.

Next, horrible squealing sound. I am guessing wheel bearings?

General Comments:

As others have stated, gas mileage is horrendous.

Service was okay. Everyone was very nice, and they tried to accomodate you as best they could, though I have doubts as to their competence.

To date, I have made 7 visits to the dealership in the 8000 miles I have owned the vehicle, and have to take it in again. One visit to the dealer for every 1000 miles put on the vehicle is not acceptable - I will trade in this vehicle before the warranty expires.