Perfect Shape!!? 1990 Ford Ranger Review After Over 6 Months of Ownership

[@TheNostalgicFuture]

My grandpa had one when i was a kid, looked exactly like that, brought back tons of memories.

[@Samuel-zl7yw]

It is one of my dreams to one day buy a 88-92 body extended cab 4x4 one day. I’d give it a lift, roll bar with lights, and some nice off-road chrome rims! Keep up the great content with this truck! 👍

[@PuddleJumper68]

I really want a roll bar with some cool 1980's styled lights and a 4ish inch lift!!

[@parker_lefevre]

I’m buying one tomorrow !

[@Samuel-zl7yw]

@@parker_lefevre Oooh! Make a video about it.

[@shtfvan8084]

I jist bought an 88 ext 4x4 damn near mint from an elderly couple garage kept most of its life. I will make a vid soon. The factory interior smell still exist. It smells so good lol

[@Lone_Wolf91]

Back in 2002 my uncle in Mississippi was fixing a air conditioner for one of his clients and her brother in law asked if he knew anyone that would be interested in buying a 12 year old truck that was still in good condition. He was unsure at first but decided to check it out and brought his dad along. At the time my uncles van was getting repairs done on it so he thought maybe he could use the truck in the meantime. When they arrived the guy said his late brother bought this 1990 Ford Ranger XLT brand new fresh off the lot and drove it over 16000 miles. Then sadly died afterwards. His wife had it sitting in their garage for 12 years and the guy finally convinced his sister in law to selling because ever since her husband died no one was using it. Despite it being practically brand new they sold it for $1500. My grandfather said buy it son you can’t go wrong with this truck. I wouldn’t mind having it. About a month later after getting his van back my uncle called his dad saying (dad I got my van back come over here I’m going give the truck to you now. 6 years ago my grandfather was now 77 and he passed the Ford Ranger down to me. I love it just like he did and it still running good.

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thanks for sharing! I absolutely love my little ranger! When my other vehicles fail the ranger never does. My Grandpa bought this one in 1992 as the second owner. It only had a few thousand miles on it when he bought it. He only used it to go around town and the mountains with. When I inherited the pickup It only had 68000 miles on it!

[@Lone_Wolf91]

@@PuddleJumper68 How much does it got now?

[@PuddleJumper68]

@@Lone_Wolf91 it now has 94,000 miles. It never lets me down. How many does yours have?

[@Lone_Wolf91]

@@PuddleJumper68 156,000

[@commonmancrypto1648]

I love this truck. (I'm a HUGE fan of the cartoon King of the Hill.) This was Hank's truck......early 90's Ford Ranger, extended cab. The whole nine yards. The only difference was that Hank's truck was red with a tan interior.

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thanks! I love this truck too!!

[@strongocho]

That is a beautiful truck. I love those in white.

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thanks!! I love this color for sure. It is not quite a white. I have parked it next to white rangers of similar years and this cream is my favorite!!

[@tommyanderson1040]

Awesome truck you got there. I just bought a 91 ranger with an auto transmission. Still has the factory Ford bed liner and factory floor mats both are in very good condition. Leather seats no stains or rips and factory radio still works. Got to get the strut mount on driver side replaced but other than that, I’d drive to the beach and back.

[@PuddleJumper68]

Nice! I also have the ford factory bed liner. I sure love my ranger!! Yours sounds awesome!

[@Lone_Wolf91]

@@PuddleJumper68 Hey the brake and anti rear lock lights in mine won’t shut off any idea what’s causing that?

[@PuddleJumper68]

I do not. Sorry.

[@DNSV-ex8of]

I had the exact same one as a teen. A 90 with the 2.9 six 4 wheel and 5 speed. Mine was a dark red with single cab but other than that. Same exact thing. I bought mine in 02 when it was 12 years old. Had it for 3 years.

[@PuddleJumper68]

This is my second vehicle and was my first truck. I absolutely love this little ranger. This setup is very nice. I love the 5 speed in it and the four wheel drive makes it nearly unstoppable!!

[@timkis64]

bought my 90 in 99. its still not a rattle trap at 200k.most reliable vehicle i ever owned.its why i'll never sell it after 23 years of owning.all the truck i'll ever need.& paid off 20 years ago.

[@PuddleJumper68]

My ranger is my most reliable vehicle as well! She never leaves me stranded.

[@matthewcornwell8683]

Love this truck so much 😊

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thanks!! I absolutely love the truck!

[@tiffanycall5121]

I love the red interior!!

[@coletrickle-km7cl]

passed. Wanna make the nose look better you can swap in a 1990-1993 ford explorer grill. It's a strait swap. No mods to make it fit. It's more aerodynamic also. Tilt/cruise control steering column with a stick shift is rare.

[@PuddleJumper68]

I love the way it looks as it is. Thank you for your input though!

[@SubuwuCollie]

gorgeous truck. I miss mine and wish it was 4x4, otherwise i wouldnt have sold it

[@OOICU812]

I like that gauge layout.

[@PuddleJumper68]

I do as well!!

[@kylestaley2922]

That truck gets better gas mileage than my Pontiac G6 GTP with the 3.9 V6!!!

[@jonkoetting1039]

I’ve got the same truck but auto and 2wd with a split bench... mine has no cup holders lmao ur lucky you at least got 1

[@OOICU812]

I love the split bench seat.

[@jeffstieb626]

beautiful ranger man very very nice

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thank you! I love this truck.

[@ancamp98]

I have a 1990 as well. Awesome truck man!

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thanks!!

[@marc.brunelle]

Thats literally my dream truck! If ever you consider selling it, send me a message :D

[@crumby731]

Just bought a 91 xlt ranger v6 red outside red interior runs good little sun faded so needs a good shine to it and need to paint the hood other than that it’s a nice looking truck

[@PuddleJumper68]

Rangers are an absolute blast! Welcome to the ranger club!!

[@wagnarangerbrown6744]

Very clean truck, i have a 1990 single cab 2.3 4cyl with 8 plugs owned it from last September having some starting issues so am still working on it.

[@wagnarangerbrown6744]

I will be posting mine soon,just waiting for it to up and running

[@PuddleJumper68]

@Shan Brown Nice!

[@MrBlaze256]

Add carburetor that's what I'm doing to mine.

[@wagnarangerbrown6744]

@@MrBlaze256 i got the engine rebuild and ordered i wire harness so am waiting thanks anyway.

[@wagnarangerbrown6744]

My truck is up and running now

[@jeffstieb626]

I have one ranger 1992 make so hard job

[@MrBlaze256]

Better that the new crap trucks that they are selling now

[@PuddleJumper68]

These old trucks are definitely very well made and thought through.

[@jaimetorres9050]

Hey , I just restored a 89 xlt 4x4 but can't seem to find some items. Is there a web site with parts for this era?

[@davidhicks2178]

I think LMC has a catalog for the Ford Rangers with every part you can imagine

[@caddmann]

When trucks where trucks!

[@PuddleJumper68]

For sure!!

[@outoftime788]

looks great jus not about the 4x4

[@welpimhere9716]

I just got one and I might need some help getting her running right again

[@PuddleJumper68]

Let me know how it goes!! I love these old rangers!

[@cagleoutdoors6384]

Subbed thanks

[@PuddleJumper68]

Thanks!

[@jakeday5936]

What rims you got?

[@PuddleJumper68]

The rims are just the standard steel ford wheels of the era.

[@joshsiebert7657]

What size tires do you have one it . What's stock?

[@PuddleJumper68]

I have 235/75/15s on there right now. Stock the 4 wheel drives came with 215/75/15.

[@joshsiebert7657]

@@PuddleJumper68 thanks for replying . Do the tires rub at all

[@PuddleJumper68]

No problem! The tires do not rub at all. Even at full steering lock they don't touch. These are the stock rims as well.

[@samjimenez8908]

how many total miles does the truck have?

[@PuddleJumper68]

It has 83,000 total miles on it. It has been in the family since 93.

[@mikeh8047]

What size tires are on this truck?

[@PuddleJumper68]

@Mike H I am running 235/75/R15 sized tires. They fit the stock ranger perfectly without rubbing and give it the slight beefier look! The speedometer is slightly off, but I know how fast I am going at every speed.