Ford Ranger Review | 1998-2012 | 3rd Gen

[@ThatOneVideo1]

Still have my first vehicle my grandpa bought me whe I was 14. Im 22 now. A 1998 ford ranger with the indestructible pushrod 4.0 with the 5 speed manual. She's got 240k miles and I've traveled the whole country with it. Im in the process of restoring it, 3 years and $9k into it so far and she's looking and running like new again. Ill never get rid of it. Rip grandpa.

[@jft2nd]

Freaking amazing

[@casualgaming8513]

I am currently about to start restoring my 01 Ranger. I am never planning on getting rid of this truck as it is always a reliable truck if you treat it well. I have a question, what have you currently restored on your Ranger?

[@aaronbeall8280]

@@casualgaming8513 not the same guy, but I’ve done a decent amount of work on mine. Most of the suspension is new, brake lines, and a few other pieces, I’m doing the rocker panels, and taking a few dents out and doing paint corrections. Next up is the number and undercoating. 03 with 116k

[@aaronbeall8280]

@@casualgaming8513 oh also I put in remote start and blue tooth stereo

[@FINELINEVAN]

I have a 98 XLT flairside bed with cap has every option. Has twin bucket factory seats. Its in show condition, no scrathches dents or rust. Original paint got it 5 years ago with 80k original miles was garage kept. Only paid 4000.00 too I detailed finish back to new and its garaged just turned to 105k miles 4.0 . Has manual 5 speed and we basically use it to pull behind motorhome. It is the perfect truck to tow behind to hold all our extra stuff when we are on the road with camper. I have inflatable 12 ft motor boat In a container slides right in bed takes up 25% of bed area, along with 2 bikes mounted to rear hitch and extra stuff we use out of bed. In winter when traveling I keep 12lb propane tank as backup for Rv so we dont run out and its easier to refill in pickup then moving the RV out to refill. I then run propane hose to RV if needed. The extended cab is perfect for the dog to ride in when we are not hitched up to RV. With all the toys in Bed once we unhitch from RV we are set to go to lake or bike trails. Its a great truck will out live me with on 100k miles. I keep it very well maintained. Just replaced rear wheel seals and bearings, new Motorcraft shocks. I use only motorcraft replacement part as well. I average 18 mpg 5 speed helps. With 4.0 and 5 speed she can pick up and go. Added Flowmaster Stainless cat back exhaust gives it a little growl. Other than that its all original no rust. I treat the frame as well to keep rust from forming.

[@juanviedma1235]

Just bought a 2008 Single cab 4cyl 2 wheel drive with 103k miles for $2k! Threw in a new battery, recharged the AC and she drives with no issues! I love this little thing so far!!!

[@erickar2634]

This body style is my favorite

[@howieacken3782]

I prefer the one with the rear-hinged door, but I think the interior on this body style looks better.

[@rampagedingo]

Me too, but I'd rather have it in dual cab 4 cylinder manual

[@mywa8314]

I don't like the body style. It looks like it has a big ass. 😂 🍑

[@LetFr33DomRing]

I've owned two Rangers, a 2001 and currently a 2008. Loved them both. The 01 died of frame cancer but it's motor and transmission live on in another truck. Current 08 only has 59k miles on it and running strong. If you take care of them and can keep the rust off 'em, these little trucks last a long, long time. It's a beast in the snow too. I'm not sold on the new gen Ranger yet.

[@collinputney3638]

“Frame cancer” I fuckin love that

[@easeow]

Just bought a 1998 Ford Ranger; 134,000 miles. It's not as quiet as a car but I don't care cause it's a truck. It cruises at 70 mph all day, the a/c is cold, I love the simplicity of the dashboard, everything makes sense, it's simple unlike modern cars where you have to take a class just to set the clock. I hate new cars where radio and heating are both digital so you're pressing a button forever, with this truck you just turn the dial to what you want, it's instantaneous! The interface between human and car has already been perfected 20 yrs. ago, why modern cars need to eff with it is beyond me. This is true especially of German cars, apparently the Germans think driving a car should be a painful experience when dealing with accoutrements.

[@jasondabadie9274]

Agreed

[@CL-ty6wp]

Its about forcing spy tech on us. Cameras, mics, gps.. And getting everyone in cars that can be remotely disabled electronically. Just like facial rec and fingerprint scanners on phone.

[@m0nsoonx3]

well said

[@charlesmiddleton3247]

I've had my 2001 Ranger Edge 4x4, going on 20 years this April. It's 4.0L has given me problem free miles thru the years. Presently, it has 377,700+ miles on it. It's hit 2 deer and one light pole but still going. Hopefully, I will find another one I can afford!

[@Whatdoyouthink.687]

Great vid. I own a 2000 Ranger with 174,000 miles and still runs great. Get 22.7 mpg average.

[@jaredalexander3403]

Lol my 2000 ranger is st the same mileage

[@jacobm7687]

My ranger 2002 xlt 3.0 170.000 milles

[@daviddalessio2504]

Hey my 98 ranger has the about the same mileage on it

[@Jman116Films]

what motor? 4x4 or 4x2?

[@n0pe213]

Considering an 05 ranger with 67k miles on it, good call?

[@danwoodman5505]

I've had my 2000 for nearly 10 years. Best vehicle I ever owned.

[@stevewolfe3214]

I love my "new to me" 1997 2nd gen Ford Ranger for all the reasons Mike mentions.

[@chriswright8464]

I love my Ford ranger 2011, No problems at all.

[@nyquil07na38]

Same. I love having no carpet in my sport model. The disc brakes are great. The only issue I have had is with the traction control light. Other than that just flushed all the fluids and it fires up everytime. Gonna drive it for many years. Screw spending 60k on a new truck.

[@cody6007]

I just bought a 2002 ford ranger xlt 4x4 with the supercab and the flareside body on it with a 4.0 v6 for my first vehicle gonna be turning it into a overland build its gonna be lit

[@rampagedingo]

Unbelievable. I can't believe the ranger was discontinued in the US and recontinued again. Here in Africa we've been having the ranger since 1998. Legendary vehicle, toyota has the hilux but still the ranger is just as good and reliable. Best torque numbers in class.

[@Nikkk6969]

I agree they’re a solid truck, but not near as good as a hilux. I’ve had to replace my whole cooling system due to leaks, intake gaskets, axle seals, you get it. All those seals start to go out when they hit 20 yrs. The weak spot in the ford ranger is the forbidden timing chain you have to pull the motor to get access to.

[@Nikkk6969]

I agree they’re a solid truck, but not near as good as a hilux. I’ve had to replace my whole cooling system due to leaks, intake gaskets, axle seals, you get it. All those seals start to go out when they hit 20 yrs. The weak spot in the ford ranger is the forbidden timing chain you have to pull the motor to get access to.

[@rampagedingo]

@Nikkk6969 hilux will forever be number 1 but the ranger is closest competitor for decades.

[@RangerDanger074x4]

Nice video! My grandpa has an 04 ranger edge with 400,000 miles. It’s a great truck and he got the motor rebuilt at 350,000 miles.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Which engine does his have?

[@RangerDanger074x4]

@@darthdarthbinkss 3.0 V6

[@darthdarthbinkss]

@@RangerDanger074x4 Wow. Not bad. I've heard bad things about that engine but it's served him pretty well

[@RangerDanger074x4]

@@darthdarthbinkss Yeah well he got the engine rebuilt and the transmission rebuilt. It’s at 400,000 miles now.

[@RangerDanger074x4]

@@darthdarthbinkss get it actually has the 4.0 V6! Not the 3.0.

[@abdomination]

I just got my first ever ranger. A 1998 4x2 3.0 v6 Splash in purple, with 92k miles. For $500. Needs to get the reverse fixed. I'm so fucking excited to begin my journey with it.

[@itsnotme6258]

i just got my first vehicle, its a 98 for ranger, i got it for 3k and it has 111k miles on it, so excited to build onto this truck throughout highschool

[@victorchang1346]

I have a 99 XLT Supercab with rear doors, and flareside bed. 3.0L V6, Manual transmission. I love the way it looks. Not getting good gas mileage, about 15mpg, as I only drive local streets, no freeways or highways. The only complaint I have about this truck is the seating position. I can't adjust the seat where it becomes super comfortable.

[@alibertylover]

I had a 95 /4.0 / standard stick & drove it over a half million miles with no issues aside from normal maintenance... Best vehicle I ever owned

[@yourtruckerfriend1584]

My 1999 ranger 3.0L 2wd, 318k ,80 percent original, still runs! Has a stake bed lol, it is a huge change vs my 2008 f350!

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

They killed it because it retailed for mid 20,000's and the F150 now goes above 65,000 loaded. People WANT the ranger, badly, but the company wants to sell the 60,000-100,000 trucks.

[@elaw1995]

I had a 98 for 20 years. Great truck! I finally got a new truck a couple of years ago (Toyota Tacoma) and when I was looking, I liked messing with the ford salesmen by telling them I wanted to buy I new ranger but ford stopped making them.

[@DrivenCompanion]

And now you can buy one!

[@elaw1995]

Mike C not in a double cab long bed! (Deal Breaker)

[@8632tony]

I have a 2004 Ranger Edge that I bought new. It has the 3.0 liter V6, automatic, optional rear half doors and 16 inch wheels. I love the way it looks and drives. It has 32,000 miles on it (I'm retired and don't go out much anymore.) It failed me for the first time 3 days ago. I had it towed to a shop where I was told the fuel pump needed to be replaced. They had to remove the bed of the truck to do that job. Cost of that job, including the tow, was $875, I still love it, though.

[@DrivenCompanion]

32K miles... wow!

[@ratdog9]

Just bought a 2003 xlt 4x4 with the fold out rear doors. 268k on it and it's still going strong with a mint interior! love this truck

[@workingcountry1776]

Keep synthetic oil in her and Motor craft filter ever 5k miles or so and keep dif, 4x4 and tranny full of fresh fluid. 75w140 is the current spec ford wants in all 8.8 rears now so thats what I run in my econoline, ranger, and crown vic. I have run many rangers over 200k miles over the years. PM is your friend - do better pm than the owners manual says and it will be good

[@jft2nd]

I just bought a 2002 xlt with fold out rear doors how is yours going?

[@workingcountry1776]

2007 Ranger XL 4.0L auto 4x4. It handles well. It hauls tools and materials well. It gets 18 to 19mpg on back roads and 16 or so using it for work in city. I towed a single axle open utility trailer with low walls on it all over NY to the tune of 1,000 miles a week or more for 6 months when I first got into maintaining forclosed homes. I cut miles back and continued to use it in that regard for a couple years. Ive used my truck for courier deliveries with my Lear brand cap and ive done landscaping work with it. Its now a rusty heap but still at nearly 250,000 miles it still doesnt burn any oil and has most of its original parts except for transmission, 1 tie rod end, ware items, and I replaced a noisy fuel pump for reliability sake (didnt want to be stranded at 20 below zero)

[@workingcountry1776]

Oh yeah. Transfer case is acting up and u-joints need replacing on front shaft, rear shaft was done at over 200k miles

[@bradtipton986]

I purchased a 2001 Ranger "Edge", 4wd, V-6, 4 door in beautiful red to replace another truck that had been T-boned. It had just over 200K miles on it. But, the truck had been owned since new by a service writer (now retired) at a local Ford dealer. That truck was EXTREMELY well cared for. When I took it to that dealer for inspection and service the service writers and mechanics recognized it and were complimentary about it. It has run like new with one exception about some valve involved with coolant circulation, that is under the intake manifold, that failed (well, things happen). I have about 230K miles on it now, it gets decent gas mileage if I do my part. I plan on keeping it until the family uses it for my hearse. (Yes, I am an old fart.)

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Thank you for doing a review on this generation Ford Ranger. I use to see them in my Glendale, California shop, but noticed them to be fading away. People use to bring the Ranger to my shop with boxes of upgrades, & have me install suspension, & disk brake upgrades. The trucks were nice stock, & even better with the right quality upgrades.

[@Kurt81TKA]

I just picked up a 2006 Ford Ranger 4.0 4x4 Ext. Cab. One previous owner, 80,000 miles. Not a bad little truck. :)

[@macroevolve]

The new Ranger only shares the name. It's like when a sequel comes out to a movie , and the sequel has different actors, it's just not the same as the original. I had a 2000 Ranger for 12 yrs. and switched to a car for more interior room, now am considering a used Ranger again, 2011 or older.

[@JohnnyReb2000]

Good point, the new rangers really look more like revival of the Explorer Sport Trac.

[@donvito2682]

I bought a 2008 Ford Ranger XL for $7000. It has 113,500 miles on it with a 4.0 L V6 engine. It had seat covers..when I took off the seat covers the seats were like new!! Beautiful two tone upholstery. I bought it from the original owner who took care of it. Ive had it for 5 months and Ive never had to have anything repaired or replaced. This truck has been very reliable and dependable. Looks nice inside and out. Glad I bought it.

[@bricegraham8256]

This body style from 97 to I wanna say 2001 is my favorite style. I love the look of the front end of these. The slightly newer ones I don't like as much but they still have the same general look for the most part.

[@MrNiccholas]

I'm currently on my second Ranger! The first vehicle I purchased was a 2008 Ford Ranger. I loved that truck. It was as basic as they came! Manual windows, locks, and transmission. It didn't have a back seat. It was the 2.3 and got insanely good gas mileage for a pickup truck. I averaged 24 city, 28-30 highway. I never planned on getting rid of it, but unfortunately in July of 2022 I blew a tire on a dirt road in the mountains and ended up rolling a few times totaling it. Last week I ended up picking up a 1999 Ranger! This has ALL the features! Power windows, locks and transmission. It is the 4 door configuration, it's in Pristine condition with only 127,000 miles! I sure do love my Rangers!!!

[@kevinm.8682]

My story is almost identical to yours! I bought a 1995 extended cab XLT. It was very basic, manual everything, although the original stereo did play CDs! Drove that truck for years, last fillup was at 330k miles. In 2019 the transmission went, and we had it changed. Less than a month later the clutch went. Didn't have the $1200 to have it fixed so it sat in front of my house from 2020 until about a week ago when we donated it to charity. Just replaced it with a 2010 extended cab XLT with ALL the buttons and whistles. Power everything, suicide rear access doors, I LOVE it. Plan to keep it until the wheels fall off.

[@MrNiccholas]

@@kevinm.8682 soooo that 99 I got, the engine blew less than a thousand miles after I bought it. I did end up putting another engine in for about $3,000. Thennnn got stuck in a hail storm and the perfect body was perfect no more. Insurance totalled it and I ended up buying it back on salvage and still made about $8,000. Just last week I had an opportunity pop up on a 98 extended cab XLT 4X4 manual with ~ 187,000 miles. It a manual and in Just the few months that I've been driving the 99 automatic I Really missed my manual. Paid $3,800 for it now I'm just going to sell the 99 and really make bank!

[@justinweaver7428]

Great review! I bought a '99 XLT flareside 4x4 with the Off-Road suspension package in November 2019 as a weekday driver. It has 257k on the odometer. They really are solid trucks. The old 3.0 still starts right up with no troubles, so I had the transmission rebuilt, and repaired my air conditioner myself two weeks ago. Everything's easy to fix on them. Ford really dropped the ball not updating to a 6 speed and the 3.7 V6 from the Mustang. That would've made a great towing truck and highway cruiser.

[@luwigi4630]

Cologne engine since 1965 💀

[@j.rcoker9051]

I currently have my 2011 Ford Ranger XLT xCab 4x4 with a V6 5 speed manual I bought new at the end of 2011. Currently has 57k miles and the only time it’s been in the shop was for the airbag recall. Still looks and drives like brand new.

[@jimmyjones2896]

I once owned a 1998 ford ranger 3.0 v6 5 speed manual 4 wheel drive. Great little truck! Stick shift, stereo, and a heater. Simple.

[@BoostedPastime]

Tremendous respect for such a loved truck.

[@robertchaffee5662]

Still driving my Jewel Green 98 Ford Ranger XLT, 2.5L manual 5 speed. It was rated then @21 mpg city and 28 highway. Still getting that. Body is still in pretty good shape, engine runs like a top. 290k miles. I baby her!

[@volvo850rex]

I got my 2009 6cyl manual, 4x4, 122000 miles in 2019. It was perfect. It replaced my 29 yr old Nissan D21 hardbody. I love the simplicity. Electric windows and mirrors, cruise control but very little else. Had a concern yesterday when it started lugging in traffic and kept dying. Figured out quickly (lucky) I had loosened the air mass wire when I pulled the air filter box lid off. Very tight fit.

[@garymartin8619]

I have the 05 with the 2.3 it’s got 254,000 on the clock no issues no rust just don’t drive it in the winter it doesn’t get around well in snow plan on keeping it till it dies hopefully many more years

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

I have a 09 4x4 sport with a 4.0....amazing vehicle and reliable- 220 thou k no issues.

[@jaredalexander3403]

Mph or kph

[@alegaumedia]

Salut robert, combien ça te coute de gaz par semaine en moyenne? Et tu fais combien de litres au 100km?

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

@@alegaumedia Salut!! Eh bien, 20 dollars me rapportent 1/4 d'un réservoir de prime et cela me permet de travailler du lundi au vendredi. le 4.0 est un moteur assoiffé mais il est fiable!

[@alegaumedia]

@@ROBBEAUDOIN66 20$ par semaine? Tu fais combien de kilomètre par jour? Moi j’en fait 30km et ça me coute 10$ par jour lol

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

@@alegaumedia pour être honnête dans une petite ville, le travail est peut-être à 4-5 km, donc peut-être 10 km par jour. Lol. week-end si je fais un tour ce moteur va se surpasser c'est un moteur assoiffé mais ce que vous dépensez en carburant vous économiserez en réparation

[@muchomusiclibre]

Holy cow only $3995! In California that truck gets listed for $7995, in the current age of ridiculous used vehicle pricing.

[@JmoneyTheGreat66]

I have a 1996 Ford ranger with 140k miles on it. It still runs great and I love working on it. I would recommend this truck to anyone

[@rodliston797]

I love the Ranger. I had a ‘94 and never had an issue. I’m going to look for a good used one for my son for college...

[@casualgaming8513]

I have a 2001 Ford Ranger and it has gone through so much. It has been in 2 crashes before I bought it and keeps on going. The truck is very easy to work on and a great small truck for a first time vehicle owner. Handles fine and the acceleration is definitely on the slow side. But it is note worthy that this truck has never failed me and always gets me from point A to B.

[@theobserver9131]

Easy to work on? Yeah mostly but wait till you have to replace the heater core, :O

[@edoneill6701]

@@theobserver9131 The dash in a ranger comes out in 20min, it's definanalty one of the easier truck dashes to remove. Heater cores in these trucks are no big deal at all, try doing a heater core in a 300zx...

[@theobserver9131]

@@edoneill6701 bs. Maybe if you're a professional and you have complete instructions as to where every nut and bolt is and have all the right tools, still I seriously doubt you can do it in 20 minutes. I couldn't find any instructions, except for a lot of really bad videos on KZbin, mostly with people giving up on doing it properly, and doing total hack jobs and tearing it apart with reciprocating saws. I managed to do it properly anyway, but it took me weeks! I took a lot of long breaks to avoid loading it up with dynamite and blowing it to pieces. I know for a fact that I'm not the only one that had a hard time doing it. Knowing that heater cores have a limited life span and tend to blow out, there should be an easy access panel, and you should be able to replace it without taking out the whole freaking dash. The idiot who owned the truck before me had a leaking radiator or hose, and was replacing the coolant with water, and overpressured the system.

[@theobserver9131]

If anyone else reading this doubts me, look up videos on replacing the heater core in a Ford ranger. The dumbest thing I did was not forking out the 20 or so dollars to buy a good service manual. I almost always do that with every vehicle I own, I don't know why I didn't do it this time. I guess I thought it shouldn't be that hard.

[@theobserver9131]

@@edoneill6701 there is no way I would ever own or even touch a 300 ZX. That's a dumb little testosterone car. Absolutely worthless. What are you gonna do with a sheet of plywood or a bale of hay? Strap it to the roof? What if there's a bump in the road? Do you have to drive around it?😆

[@Doc1855]

We’ve had 4 Ranger’s. An 83, 88, 90 and our current 11. Our 11 Ranger is a XLT super cab 4X4 w/ the 4.0 V6. It’s an absolute fabulous truck and only has 35K miles

[@tech_gear]

Great video Mike! We're looking to pick up a 2006-2012 Ranger soon. Clean ones are just getting harder and harder to find!

[@lifelong5425]

2010...auto...a/c...4.0..70.000 miles....awesome truck...still lots of them on the road, hold a decent price, and easy to use.....perfect for camping weekends or hauling stuff.....just a great alternative to Taco prices for high mileage and the name.....

[@stevekynard6658]

Have owned 3 Rangers. '99, '02 and still have an '04. Love my Rangers and am looking at an '03 4x4.

[@xJustinxP]

Just bought an 07 to use as a work truck and do some jobs around the house!

[@buk6708]

Are you a tradesman?

[@russellburkett1735]

I have a 1994 ranger supercab 4by4 with 4speed automatic & a 4.0 v6 engine still looks like new white stepside with blue interior & bfgoodrige white letter tires & alloy wheels people compliment me on a daily basis truck runs excellent my tells me that truck has always fired right up no matter what the wheather condition is he says that is one fine truck nodoubt & I haven't had to spend to much money on upkeep the paint job is excellent & it's factory 27 yrs old the interior has wear on it but still looks good & only has 108000 miles on drive train well maintain it's a pretty cute little truck fun to drive & doesn't leak anything I like it a lot & plan to never part with it have been offered good money for it but it's part of mefits me good we'll that's about it safe trucking to all of you may the Lord be by your side thank you.

[@BoogalooBoy]

Looks like a good small beater/work truck, and the 4x4 is more my speed.

[@jamesmcknight6440]

I got my ranger in 03 drive it every day its a 1994 with a four cylinder and almost 400,000 miles I'm not kidding

[@classic287]

$3995? 😳 Here in Florida, that one would go for about $12,000 if it has around 125,000 miles...

[@jked7463]

How right you were back then. The maverick sells out each year.

[@hondafanatic17]

Always though the Ranger was always better build quality then the S10/1st gen Colorado and the Dodge Dakota. And a better value then a used Tacoma. I feel like the Ranger and the Nissan Frontier are like the two hidden gems of the used compact truck market. You can find them in nice shape and for a reasonable price and they are actually really well built little trucks.

[@bionicleman1231]

True! I have a 2003 ranger and my dad has a 1997 frontier. I envy his truck, it just keeps going!

[@Elnegro..]

I have a 2002 xlt ranger, she drives really rough wich I honestly didn't notice it until I started driving my mom's car. Bought her for 2500 spent well over that in repairs probably 10 k or so, runs brand new engine bay looks brand new.

[@Barathos]

2002 Ranger, 127k miles, 5 speed manual, looks old, feels old, still running like it is new. But if anyone knows where to get aftermarket seats for it, I'd love to go from that 60/40 bench seat to buckets with an aftermarket consol between the seats.

[@jefemuga416]

love these, my grandpa had one, someday I'll have one too. Even though I truly desire a tacoma, but they are so damn expensive I could get two rangers for what 1 tacoma costs. yea, i'm probably gonna get a ranger.

[@DementedDistraction]

I never use them anyway, but the jumpseats in that Ranger make the ones in my '04 XLT Fx4 look like crap, lol.

[@superserial1]

I have a 2000 XL 4x4 model I have driven on/off over the years at work and I really like it. The 3 liter 6 guzzles gas tho. I am looking at a 2020 ranger or Tacoma right now for me. Can’t make up my mind.

[@fdmackey3666]

There are several Rangers in our neighborhood none newer than 1999 and none with that bed style....And despite my best efforts to buy one of them....NONE of them were for sale by either the original or second owners when I was looking for a "beater" pickup for hunting and fishing trips. Only two are 4X4 and all have manual transmissions. our "back yard neighbor" purchased his 2nd generation Ranger at a local farm auction and did all the work needed to put it back on the road as his all purpose daily driver. He does all required/needed maintenance in his driveway and/or backyard and has almost 400,000 miles on the original engine and transmission (including the 80,000 miles put on by the original owner-farmer)….Since none of the Rangers OR Broncos of the era were for sale I ended up with a 230,000+ mile '05 Chevy Colorado 4X4 Colorado (five cylinder engine). Having been raised on Ford pickups (yeah I know Mazda pickups were virtual twins to the Fords) and never a GM product fan I do wish I could have found a decent extended cab, 4X4, manual transmission, second or third generation Ranger it would be in our driveway now. While the new Ranger is "pretty" I'm not overly impressed with what looks like a slightly smaller, over priced, version of the F-150.

[@dreww2475]

I love my little 99' Ford Ranger. The 3.0L engine is super reliable and I've never had major trouble. Replaced the heater core and ball joints and we're ready to go again. I still prefer my 2016 Tacoma considering the Ranger gets worse fuel economy.

[@DrivenCompanion]

The new one gets better mpg than the Tacoma though

[@dreww2475]

@@DrivenCompanion Not worth it if it means buying a new Ranger.

[@CL-ty6wp]

@@dreww2475 new trucks arent even trucks. They honestly disgust me. Tablets, mics,, gps, cameras, tracion control and worst gas mileage. 4 banger ranger would get mids 20's no prob.

[@dreww2475]

@@CL-ty6wp the new 2.7L 4cyl Tacomas get mid 20s and are much more comfortable than a 90s 4cyl Ranger. I like my new V6 3.5L Tacoma for different reasons than I like my V6 3.0L Ranger but they are both great platforms and you can't go wrong with either. Neither have given me a lick of unreliability, only basic maintenance or typical wear components.

[@chuckr5929]

I own a 2011 Ranger XLT 2.3 5spd, great truck and I haul almost weekly in the bed(mostly lumber or furniture) Runs and drives good but my only gripe is the plastic intake manifold/and the security system. It only has 87k on it but will randomly stall and not start until you hit the unlock button on the fob twice. Zero codes from the ford dealership.

[@TheWolfeleven]

Try using your spare key. Could be the chip in the key has gone bad.

[@chuckr5929]

@@TheWolfeleven Tried it, and also replaced the intake manifold, idle air control valve, MAF, Crank sensor, MAP sensor, and TPS, also did a tune up with a new coil. Doesn't stall anymore, but when I put the clutch in it randomly idles low.

[@CL-ty6wp]

@@chuckr5929 Bad battery connect or weak alt maybe? Had an eclipse with shtty terminals, low idle and stall at lights.

[@chuckr5929]

@@CL-ty6wp It has a new battery in it as of January of this year, I think I will try the alt everytime I test it it tests good, I will put one in and see.

[@CL-ty6wp]

@@chuckr5929 only thing else is maybe the obvious, clogged air filter. I assume you checked that though. Gas filter clog? Clutch not fully disengaging? Bad ground? Maybe somehow valved timing is off? Timing retarded? Dirty throttle body? All i can think of haha

[@Daniel-ob2ml]

Between 2012 and 2018, the Ford ranger was still being sold in the European market. They originally were going to bring it back to the US as the F 100, but changed back to the Ranger for marketing issues. The modern version is more of a midsized truck.

[@seniorchiefharris]

I LOVE my 2006 Ford Ranger extended cab pickup!!! It's simple, rugged and durable, yet still looks great and is extremely durable!!! My only 'minus' about the truck is that my Ranger doesn't have A/C or 4/4 drive... Can't complain to much as I rarely need the 4/4 drive and A/C in Washington State is only rarely needed in the summers we have up here! We've looked at the new Ford Rangers, but we think the new Rangers are waaaay overpriced and almost as large as the Ford 150's... Ford is missing out on designing and offering a smaller, compact truck with similar options as the original Rangers!!! From what I've seen and researched, the new BritishAustralian/New Zealand Couriors might be a great option for city dwellers and small home owners rather than the larger Ford 150's which are waaay larger and overpriced for the average home owner! A Ford owner from waaay back in 1956!!! LOVE FORD'S!!!

[@Nikkk6969]

The Ford Maverik is basically the modern day ranger size wise. I only like how it’s 4 door, other than that there’s nothing beautiful about these new trucks coming out.

[@dv2033]

Hopefully going to pick up an 04 Edge tomorrow.

[@jordanainsworth5589]

Had me a 2002 and 2001 3.0 Rangers with the 5 Speed manuals. My favorite vehicles I ever had. pushed them both to over 300,000 miles (for context both had about 220,000 miles when I got them). Unfortunately, in a stroke of bad luck, both of them were totaled by other drivers. One a head on collison with a drunk and one t-boned by a driver that just couldn't wait at a red light. I loved the trucks but I definitely took the full force of those collisons as the safety tech wasn't the best lol

[@edoneill6701]

3:16 1994? The ROUND body ranger came out in 1993, but still had the SQUARE dash of previous gen for 1993-1994. And then in 1995 when to the round dash, They were also I-BEAM trucks still from 93-97 and in 1998 became SLA front suspension. The Regular cabs are 3" longer beginning in 1998 and switched to the same bolt in rear window as the Supercabs.

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

The flareside looks funny , it's no wider than the regular box but it can't use the same bed covers or canopies because the rails are to narrow . I just picked up a 2003 extra cab 4 liter auto 2 wheel drive Edge model with only 99,000 miles same colour as this with the colour matched fiberglass bed cover . Beautiful little truck , if i do say so .

[@CL-ty6wp]

but they will never rust away being fiberglass. Tad lighter i'd imagine too.

[@anthonywalls3281]

I have a 98 Ford ranger with 334,000 miles the only thing I've ever done to it was have the automatic transmission rebuild I love my truck .

[@expfighter5112]

Love my 2003 FX4 Ranger! Awesome Truck!

[@timzzz9963]

reliable daily driver for me. Runs rich so it stinks all the time but wont die. I wish I could do rotors without bearings.

[@HBO1984.]

6:47 - 7:11 You hit the nail right on the head. It is a shame that's why I cherish my 1999 Mazda B3000 Troy Lee Edition. So many people want to buy but it's my work truck I also have a new car for home use. Today only the Tacoma, Colorado, Frontier come close but not the same. Nice truck by the way. 👍👌

[@jplifts3008]

I just got a 2000 Ford F-150. Nice truck for sure, mine is regular cab version. But I’ve been wanting a ranger for some reason.

[@nickb1892]

LOVE this lil pickup. WOW!

[@Jman116Films]

The new ranger is a damn joke and isn't even close to a compact pickup!

[@tas4u93]

They’re ugly and are weaker than these older ones

[@dominickthornburghakaTRG]

The new ford maverick is more in the spirit of a Ranger remodel than the new ranger. Imo.

[@MHammonds18]

@@dominickthornburghakaTRG agreed, the only gripe I would have is that it’s a unibody

[@RacerRed]

Wow, that is clean! I want to buy one just like that but without the flared bed.

[@blitzwing9150]

My wife bought an 03 Ranger with the 3.0. FAIR WARNING FOR THE 3.0: Keep an eye on the CAMSHAFT SYNCHRONIZER. if you hear squeaking (especially at idle) check towards the rear of the engine bay and if you detect it's coming from there (slightly on the passenger side) you need to replace this part ASAP!! If not you could risk losing oil to the entire engine if this part goes out. It's an easy fix just do some research on it and keep that in the back of your head if you're looking at the 3.0 Ranger.

[@gregcampbell102]

Ford is coming out with the ford maverick, it’s gonna be a compact truck

[@truth959]

I really like the cool looking aluminum mag wheels.

[@rampagedingo]

My issue also is that the new compact trucks are based on crossover SUVs.

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the breakdown!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

It should not have been too difficult to keep it updated since it is based on the very popular Explorer. It is just an explorer with a bed instead of an SUV rear end. Maybe Ford thought it was canabolizing into the F190 market.

[@juanubinasjr6739]

Very good review!

[@saintbabel5224]

Wow the price change in the market now a days is insane. I wish i could find one for 4k like that.

[@edwardduval8486]

Any ranger with low mileage in four wheel drive sells quick if not over priced.

[@Mohamed-kn6im]

Absolutely amazing

[@ernesto9210]

Got me a 98 same color with a 3.0 & love the little thing

[@hpbodyshop2812]

What's the color name?

[@carlosbishig1]

Beautiful video and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@TheMatthew72]

I have a 99 model. Love it!

[@Jam76958]

I just inherited a 1998 Ranger 2.5L. 257k miles and still running strong. Needs lots of TLC though. I owned a new 1996 Ranger back in '96 and it was pretty sweet, at the time. However, the HP and torque in the 2.5L is soooo weak.

[@aaronaustrie]

Awesome review bro! My dad just but one and I love how it looks

[@shawnholman6040]

1998 Dodge Dakota Clubcab 4x4 5.2V8 is the King/Grandfather of em all!!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Thats a nice little truck for under $4K!

[@illmatic9480]

Very well in depth video thank you very much

[@viperexpress305]

I wish they would come back with the ranger. I don't need a Super-Duty ford pickup that cost $80.000 , ford is nuts ! 😵😵😵

[@timfrancis6774]

mike, you should have asked me about my review I had 1 over 20 years. replaced by a tacoma

[@DrivenCompanion]

Tim Francis didn’t know that. You considering the latest generation?

[@elaw1995]

Tim Francis same here!

[@jimbrown7363]

I have a 98 4l v6 4x4 xlt with 30.000 km in mint shape

[@ancientheart2532]

Put an MBRP catback on my 2010 Ranger Sport 4.0! Sounds awesome.

[@bobbytritch5679]

This aged well with the maverick being the new compact pickup

[@redherring9444]

paid $19.500 Sept. "07 for my brand new "08 sport 3 litre v-6 , 5 speed manual , at year 10 spent $1k on new tires & battery .

[@julianfell666]

When did the ranger swich from coil spring front suspension to torsion bar suspension? My Ranger is 2003 and has torsion bars.

[@joseesguapo]

What do you think of an 02 4.0 automatic?

[@2H2521]

Excellent, best combo you can get other than the 4 cylinder & manual transmission.