Faults:

Rear axle (torsion differential) - Replaced on recall.

Clutch master cylinder - Replaced under warranty.

Transfer case - replaced under warranty.

Horns - Replaced under warranty.

Air conditioner relay - Replaced under warranty assist after warranty expired.

General Comments:

Even with the problems I had with it, I love this truck. It has enough power to tow my race car all over the country. I am very comfortable in the cab and it rides fairly well.

It is competent off-road and has served me well in some rough terrain.

The gas mileage is not great, but comparable my last Ranger with the 2.9L engine. I would not want to sacrifice power to get better gas mileage.

I expect the durability of this truck to be very well now that the initial problems are resolved. I got almost 200,000 miles out of my last Ranger and sold it in good condition to a friend that knows the truck well. I plan on putting 300,000 miles on this truck before selling it.

Faults:

The "door ajar" lights stays on constantly.

The A/C makes a rattling noise at times.

Hard to shift into gear at times.

General Comments:

I am a second time buyer of a Ford Ranger, my first was a 1991 and I had only minimal problems with it. My 2002 runs like a dream and I have not had issues with it, it has a smooth ride and great get up and go and power up hills and when passing other cars, it also gains speed quickly. I enjoy driving it and would recommend a Ranger to anyone, I can overlook the small quirks with the A/C, gears and lights. It is a great pick up and mode of transportation.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Great truck "BUT" I purchased it new in August 2002. It is a 4x2 Regular cab XLT with 2.3L 4 cyl. It is a great truck and other than a Rhino spray in bed liner I have done nothing to it. The only problem I have is the rear likes to dance on rough roads, this is normal due to the lightness of the rear and it being sprung for a heavy load. The only thing I wished Ford had done was to make the limited slip rear available with the 2.3L engine. I live in Minnesota and this would be a great help in the winter snows. Other than this I believe it is a well designed and put together truck and I will be owning it for many years to come.