Ford Ranger Reviews

Greetings people. I thought I would start off with positive experiences. Over the years, I have purchased many vehicles. My best experiences have been dealing with Ford. I have tried others (Subaru - GP Auto Group, Suzuki - GP Mazda, GP Kia). I have dealt with many Ford dealerships either in the process of tire kicking or actual purchasing. They have always been very helpful in all aspects. When I have needed repairs, Ford as a whole has always been helpful. I have been very satisfied with the products as well. I drive a 2011 F-150 for a company truck, and it has never let me down. I have dealt with other dealers with used, Ford has always been good to me. My single complaint with Ford is them ending the Ranger. I loved all my Rangers. I have Owned:

I own a Ford Ranger XLT 2012 4x4. The UTE's back end leans to the left, looks like the vehicle had a stroke and his body is hanging. Went to a Ford dealership who told me the height difference between left and right side is within tolerance and gave me a manufacturer's printout of the spec. It can maximum be out by 15mm but in my case is out about 30mm. Do somebody has the same issue with their rangers?

Brake lines, rearend housing cover, gas tank straps, rear spring hangers, frame not looking good, every thing under the truck is rusting away! Not a spot of rust on the body work, looks like a new truck, but do not look under the truck, you might get rust in your eye! I know for sure Ford recalled the F-150 for gas tank straps, why not the Ranger!?

I bought a 2010 Ford Ranger truck. After about 30,000 km. of operation, I had to replace all 4 glow plugs. After 50,000 km. of operation, I had to replace the cylinder head due to a crack. The dealer claimed that the vehicle was out of warranty. Today, I took the vehicle to recheck the valves. I was told that I needed to change all four injectors. This is not what you expect after you expend yourself to purchase a new vehicle.

We ordered a new Ranger XLT SuperCab on November 28, 2011. We have been promised delivery for February 2012, then May 2012, and now there is no delivery date! We have been given a "build number", but there is no guarantee that Ford will build the vehicle for us this year! We are not the only people in this situation. There are many country buyers that have been totally ignored by Ford Australia.

My XLT Ford Ranger is a headache (piece of junk). After I drove out from McEnearney in December 2010, I could not believe what was happening. My brand new vehicle (less than an hour old) was actually dancing on the road. Without turning the steering wheel the vehicle would move to the other side of the road. I got so frightened that I immediately called the salesman and complained but to no avail.

The gas strap on my 2000 Ford Ranger came off on one side of the gas tank. I called Ford Headquarters. They told me that the vehicle was not on a recall for this problem. I told them it should be. After all the Ford F150 has the same problem. They told me to bring to a Ford dealer and pay for a repair myself and if every vehicle comes up with this recall they will pay for repair. This vehicle has had numerous repairs done throughout the years. They were not average repairs either. One that I know is not normal is when the rear bumper was laying in my driveway one morning. This vehicle has never towed anything either. Ford needs to produce a better product. I have 2001 Toyota 4Runner that has had really no issues like this rot box.

I purchased a 2005 Ranger x-cab 4x4, 4.0 with manual transmission in July 2010 with 16,287 miles on the odometer. Yesterday, January 30, 2012 with 38,894 miles, the slave cylinder went out. When I purchased the vehicle, I also purchased an extended warranty, Ford's ESP basic extended warranty. It covers 84 components. The warranty goes for 48 months from date of purchase or 48k miles. But alas, the slave cylinder is not a covered component. Everything in front, around and behind it is covered. It's integral to the drivetrain/power train, but it's not covered.

I own a Ford Ranger 2005 with extended warranty. It dies in the intersection at having about 51,000 on it. This time it is the exhaust system. So far, its battery failed at 3months, its brakes failed twice, its tires, second set from dealer all had faults in them, not imbedded puncture, a fault that emptied them. The transmission had a leak. Ford did nothing, nothing at all.

I bought a New 2010 PK model Ford Ranger from McEnearney Motors in Trinidad and Tobago, and from them on our life is at risk. Very serious brakes problems. Transmission problems. Engine losing oil. Oil leaking from valve cover. Carbon monoxide and outside air coming inside the vehicle when windows are turned up. The vehicle is doing 35,000 km and all complaints is just a waste of time. I would like to get an attorney to help me get rid of that waste of time vehicle. I went to the managers at the dealership and they are all liars. Can someone please help me? Our life is at risk.

Truck hydroplaned at around 25 mph from the back. This caused it to spin, losing control, and go off the freeway, rolling sideways down a hill next to the freeway. The truck is a loss. The driver suffered injuries. There is something very wrong about this truck model. It demonstrated instability at 20-25 mph on the curves, and on one occasion, after starting it uphill, even on dry road. Rear tires were not worn and had been balanced three weeks ago. This was a work truck, so this caused loss of work.

My car was totally destroyed due to a "mysterious" fire that happened in the middle of the night on March 4, 2005. My car was parked next to a Ford Ranger XLT 1999 truck. I was asleep as it was approximately 3:30 AM. There was a loud explosion and when I woke up and looked out the window I saw that both my car and the Ford truck were on fire. The fire was so hot that both cars were totally destroyed in a matter of minutes. During the fire investigation, which is still ongoing, the inspectors both commented on how peculiar the incident was.

4x4 Ranger purchased in March 2002. It currently has 70,000km. So far. Noise in transmission. After 5 visits and 8 days in the shop they tell me they finally have it figured out. First time they heard no noise and tried to bill me for looking. Second time in they heard the noise but could not fix it at the time and once again tried to bill me for looking. Third time they had it for 3 days and still did not fix the problem. Apparently ordered a recalled shifter. Lost the clutch slave cylinder shortly after. Asked them to fix the transmission noise and install the recalled part at that time.

I bought a brand-new 1996 Ford Ranger in July of 1996, just prior to my 50th birthday. I have followed my owners manual, and had all the suggested maintenance done, actually above and beyond, what Ford suggested including frequent oil changes, tune-ups etc. My truck has a whole 71k on it after 7 years -- now the transmission is about to go out! Not a single person has ever driven my truck, and I have treated it like my child, and driven it like the granny I am!

The engine and passenger area of my 1994 Ford ranger started on fire after being parked in the driveway for approx. 4 hours.

My truck now has 10,000 mi. and went for a oil change and guess what? It was empty again. I took it to Ford and had them test it and told them I wanted to know what the problem is. They gave it back to me in 1/2 hr. and said there's nothing wrong. They also told me that it is normal for the fluid to evaporate. I found a site that told me people have had this same problem and after a while they blew a head gasket.

A few months ago I purchased a brand new 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 ex. cab pickup, black. After I washed the truck, spots appeared on the truck that could not be washed off, polished off or rubbed off. Another wash did not help.

True the truck is a 91 Ford Ranger 4x4, but it sits in the garage for at least 6 months of every year and is in like-new condition. It has never been mistreated and I feel that this should never happen. What is the reason? Is the wiring faulty or what? The canopy was installed by a Ford dealership.

I live in a condo community so I might have to be responsible for the $1000.00 deductable as well as my $250.00 deductible for auto insurance. I should not be responsible for any. How can a perfectly running truck catch fire after sitting for over seven hours? I'll be lucky if I get "book value" for my truck which I will not be able to replace without additional cost. My truck was perchased new. The 90K miles were my mileage. I took good care of the vehicle. I feel Ford should be responsible for the loss.

My 1999 Ford Ranger's windows fog up and it is hard to see. The steering is not right, it wanders. The brakes don't work righe, it has a vibration, it accelerates at stops and I am afraid I or someone else will be injured if it isn't fixed, but the dealership says it can't find any of the problems. I just think they dont want the lemon back.