Faults:

I've only had minor problems.

Power Steering pump replaced. 175,000 miles.

Air Conditioner no longer operational. 190,000 miles.

General Comments:

Even with the few minor problems I love this truck. At a quarter of a million miles I can't complain. I'd buy another Ranger without hesitation.

Faults:

General maintenance items. No major work or repairs were ever needed.

Replaced exhaust 2 times in 11 years.

Replaced the battery once in 11 years.

Replaced the starter once in 11 years.

Oil pan started to leak around 190,000 miles. Takes an extra court or two between oil changes.

General Comments:

This vehicle is slightly underpowered, but is acceptable.

This was my first vehicle I ever owned and I am waiting for it to wear out so I can buy another one.

Over 200,000 miles and is still tight.

Faults:

I replaced the alternator twice in eleven years. Not bad I guess.

Replaced the starter once.

Replaced the clutch once.

Support structure collapsed under driver side of bench seat.

Uncomfortable to drive.

Factory cassette and receiver gave out.

Exterior paint oxidized on hood and roof.

General Comments:

In spite of the miles on this four cylinder, the truck still runs good. Regular oil changes seem to keep it running good, but it burns oil quickly and has a small oil leak.

My biggest complaint is all the small and annoying interior problems. Seat collapsing, stick shift ball rattling, rear view mirror bracket on glass is a bad design, doors won't stay partially open, stereo dying, etc.

Faults:

My drive shaft had to be replaced at 35,000 miles.

General Comments:

This truck has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

I have owned this Ranger XLT 4X4 for almost 13 years and it has never had a tune up or had any of the plugs and wires changed yet.

Faults:

I had the transmission rebuilt at about 96,000 miles.

I put a new starter on at 110,000 miles.

I replaced the oil pan gasket at 115,000 miles.

General Comments:

Besides the setbacks it has been a reliable vehicle.

Quick pickup.

It is very light in the rear and slips and slides easily.

Faults:

I have had to replace most of the suspension, even though I go off road maybe once a month.

Also, I have had to replace the 4x4 motor. This little unit costs new for $400. Luckily (I hope) I got one used for $250. My electrical mechanic tells me that this is common for Rangers and Explorers of these years. He does one a week.

The seats are supposed to inflate, but they haven't for a long time.

The battery cable to the starter somehow burned out the starter.

General Comments:

This is a good engine. With only a little less consumption that a smaller v6, and better than the v4, you get a lot of power off the line and off road.

The AC really works, and being in the desert that really matters.

Faults:

The only problem I've had is the ignition switch locked. This was a simple $15 repair.

General Comments:

This is a great truck. It's 10 years old and runs perfect on the original engine and transmission. The body and interior are perfect. Rangers are defintly built to last. I use this truck as a daily driver and although gas mileage isn't as good as a car it is still reasonable.

This is my first automobile period and when it's finally time to retire it (which isn't any time soon) I will defintly buy another Ranger.