2008 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 Super Cab 4.0 V6
Summary:
This is like a sports car for truck people. There is nothing I would change about it
Faults:
Absolutely nothing.
General Comments:
I have owned pickup trucks since 1978, this is the best yet. I own an F-150 and Taurus, and if I had to choose, this is my favorite vehicle.
I bought it in April, 2009, with 3,600 miles on it, and now have 19,500 on it. I try to drive one of my others, but it is hard to stay out of it.
The engineering and drive train are remarkable. The 4.0 V-6 has plenty of power, the 5 speed automatic shifts perfectly. It has the 4.10 limited slip rear gear, so you must be careful on a wet road, but I baby it any way, but just put a lot of miles on it.
I have it serviced every 3 to 4,000 miles and tires rotated, it has not needed anything but windshield washer fluid. It has absolutely no leaks, and underneath is as clean as the day I purchased it.
The sport package really sets it apart from other vehicles, and the fit and finish is immaculate.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th May, 2010
18th Dec 2008, 22:23
My son bought a new Ranger back in June 2001, he spent 5 years up in the NWT and northern Canada (gravel roads and 40 below winters). In winter he, d be driving across ice bridges, in Spring the water would be up to the hubs, he returned down south (Calgary area) couple years ago, and is still driving the Ranger everyday. His soon to be 8 year old truck has had one wheel bearing replaced, "and that's it".
So impressed was I, that I went out and bought a 2008Ranger, mine has the 2.3 liter I4 while his has the Vulcan 3.0 V6. If more people knew how great these little trucks were, it would save Fords bacon.