2006 Ford Ranger XL 3.0

Summary:

Great buy for anyone

Faults:

Nothing, I have had very good service with this vehicle. It is a very reliable vehicle.

I pull a 1200 lb boat with this vehicle all the time with no problems.

My Ranger is a 4x4 standard shift with a 3.0 engine. No problems, and I have over 60,000 miles on it.

I change oil every 4000 miles, and keep general maintenance up, nothing else.

General Comments:

Good truck for the money.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th September, 2010

2006 Ford Ranger XLT

Summary:

Average vehicle

Faults:

Transfer case seals, fuel system reset switch, brake caliper seized, faulty window actuator.

General Comments:

A mini "real" truck with BIG truck gas mileage.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 18th April, 2009

2006 Ford Ranger Sport Regular Cab 3.0 litre V6

Summary:

The ONLY choice in a small truck

Faults:

I have yet to encounter any problems of any kind with this truck.

General Comments:

This my 4th Ranger, and it has the same solid, quality feel that my previous three had. I have never had a single problem with any previous Ranger and do not anticipate any with this one.

My previous vehicle (prior to purchasing this truck in January of 2006) was a 2001 Dodge Dakota. I was very pleased with it, but Dodge no longer offers a regular cab Dakota, and I do not find the new styling as attractive. In looking at all the competition, both foreign and domestic, I found the styling of the Ranger to be the most appealing. It may be dated, but it has always been a very well-designed small truck.

I find the power of the 3.0 litre V-6 to be very adequate, and the ride is smooth for a small truck.

The handling is direct and precise, and the brakes do a good job of bringing it to a safe and controlled stop.

My only regret with my new Ranger Sport is the very barren, plain interior and lack of full instrumentation. I know the Sport model is designed to be a rugged and durable vehicle, but the lack of carpeting and hard plastic interior door panels are depressing after the plush, carpeted interior of my previous truck (the Dodge Dakota).

In all I would highly recommend the Ranger to anyone looking for a good, dependable and high-quality small truck. Before Purchasing this truck I looked at a number of both American and Japanese small trucks. The bizarre styling and astronomical prices of the imports turned me off, and I found the styling of the new Dakota, Colorado and Canyon not to my liking either. To me, the Ranger is the ONLY choice in a small truck.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th May, 2006

23rd May 2006, 17:50

I too own a '06 Ford Ranger Sport regular cab. It's a 2WD with the 4.10 limited-slip differential. This is a good truck.

Ford has been manufacturing Rangers for what, 20 years? They have all the bugs worked out as far as I am concerned.

24th May 2006, 23:45

I actually have a question for those of you who own an '06 Ford Ranger (preferably XLT model, I am unaware if there will be a difference in this information depending upon the model). Do any of you happen to know the maximum speed on the Ford Ranger? I am doing research on different cars and companies and this information does not seem to be posted on the Internet, at least not in a portion that is easily accessed. Thank you.

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2006 Ford Ranger Sport 3.0 V6

Summary:

Nicely styled, excellent build quality, a pleasure to drive

Faults:

No problems at this time.

General Comments:

I needed an inexpensive small truck for my business. I own an auto repair shop (transmission specialty) and am a certified auto mechanic. I chose the Ranger for it's simplicity, reliable service record and low price. The Sport Supercab 4 door model comes well equipped for a midrange priced truck. It sits high and resembles a 4x4 although is actually a 2 wheel drive. Build quality is excellent. Interior is stylish and very comfortable with lots of storage space behind the front seats. 3.0 V-6 has adequate power along with a limited slip 4:10 rear diff gear ratio. Gas mileage is marginal, but should improve with time as the engine wears in. The 5 speed automatic would be expensive to replace, but I have yet to see one in my shop. I'd recommend a shift kit to improve drivability and longevity. Great service from the local Ford dealers sales staff.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th December, 2005

21st Jul 2006, 09:09

I also opted for the Ford Ranger over the competition because of the excellent build quality and reliability. I've owned 4 Rangers and none has ever required a single repair. My current model is a 3.0 automatic. So far it is the best one I've owned as far as solid feel and smoothness.

I've yet to squeeze more than 19mpg out of it, but hopefully that will improve as it gets more miles (at present I only have 2,000 miles on it). I've driven Rangers since 1992 and I don't think anyone, foreign or domestic, makes a better small truck.

Before buying my newest Ranger I looked at the Toyota Tacoma (ugly, grossly overpriced), the Dodge Dakota (too big, no regular cab offered and new styling is ugly), the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (dorky styling). As far as power, ride, styling, quality and value were concerned, the Ranger took it hands down.