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1997 Ford Ranger
Ranger is Fords answer to the masses of mostly younger buyers who, for reasons of size, price and long-term operating economy prefer compact pickup trucks. Its been the segment sales leader almost since the day it was introduced in 1982, and contributed to Fords 2 million truck sales in the 1996 model year, an all-time record.42 ReviewsWhere Can I Buy It?
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Great truck!
Review by andrewsy
February, 11 2011
Pros: Comfy, Easy visibility, Great MPG (16)(22), Fun to drive.
Cons: None I can think of.
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Original owner going on 10 years!
Review by numismatist
March, 16 2008
Pros: Good Looking, decent gas mileage, reliable, good factory paint, better any day than a Chevy
Cons: Slow acceleration, Arm rest storage area prone to breaking off if not careful.
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Reliable Garbage!
Review by laoch
August, 13 2007
Pros: Reliable, Gas Mileage is ok, even with 134k.
Cons: Lousy control, clutch went at 133k, replacement weaker!, Interior SMALL! Must be 5' nothing!
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Some problems, but high reliability
Review by sohccbs
May, 07 2007
Pros: Very reliable making it fairly cheap to own. High resale value.
Cons: Poor milage in city. Hard to work on. Poor handling.
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Treated me well, minor issues.
Review by john97
July, 18 2006
Pros: Has been good and reliable overall.
Cons: Fuel economy stinks. 15MPG in all-around driving no matter what I do. ABS system quirky
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Not bad.
Review by thekingofska
July, 05 2006
Pros: Reliability, features, ride, brakes, driving position
Cons: Transmission response, handling, body lean, gas mileage, seat comfort
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Excellent City Delivery Vehicle. Good Commuter Vehicle
Review by nebtek2002
March, 09 2006
Pros: Dependable. Low Load/Liftover Height.Reasonable Fuel Economy. Very Good For City Delivery.
Cons: Some Squeaks/Rattles. No Guts With Full Load And AC.Lousy winter traction w/OEM tires.
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Sturdy and Great Little Truck
Review by bah-humbug!!!!_dt3000
October, 20 2004
Pros: AFFORDABLE, DURABLE, GOOD TOW RATIO, LOTS OF BED SPACE, FEW REPAIRS NEEDED
Cons: LITTLE INTERIOR CAB STORAGE, JACK THE SIZE OF A CROWBAR, AUTO CHK ENG IRRITATING
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This Ranger has been a disappointment
Review by brandonmathews
July, 23 2004
Pros: Able to haul things because it's a truck. The seats are fairly comfortable.
Cons: Repairs: Fuel pump & canister, ball joints, shocks, A/C, left turn signal, dome light, wipers
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No regrets
Review by ace_mclean
July, 22 2004
Pros: Leg/head room. Plenty of power. Reliable.
Cons: 4X4 works great, but did have to replace auto-locking hubs.
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the mini truck
Review by nick851
January, 02 2004
Pros: Reliable, nice driveing, great looking, manueverability, small (low load heigth),& Aftermarket Accesories
Cons: no V8
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My Ford Ranger
Review by kbab_msla
May, 04 2003
Pros: pretty reliable, can be fun to drive
Cons: transmission/clutch seems weak, small cab
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Not my first choice...
Review by robandran123
January, 27 2003
Pros: Fuel mileage is decent, durability is good if maintained.
Cons: Cramped if you're a 6 footer! Lacks acceleration...
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The little truck that could...
Review by alicat68
October, 14 2002
Pros: Sporty ride, nice visibility, good off-road ability
Cons: gas mileage, interior space, bed space
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Just What I Was Looking For
Review by fencer2000
March, 31 2002
Pros: Solid, reliable, easy-to-handle compact truck; good interior design.
Cons: None so far.
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Built Ford Tough, Indeed
Review by rangeredge69
March, 15 2002
Pros: Great Looks, Peppy Engine, Good Sound System, Good A/C, Too many to list
Cons: I may like it too much, No Tachometer
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The Lone Ranger
Review by jp0099
January, 31 2002
Pros: Cheap Price, strong V-6
Cons: extra for most upgrades
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If you have 59,000 miles on yours... get rid of it soon!
Review by sophiedog6
January, 07 2002
Pros: I got rid of it!
Cons: It fell apart before I could dump it!
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Good truck for the Money!!
Review by johnriii
July, 10 2001
Pros: Low maintenance; fuel economy, good stereo system, very reliable
Cons: can lose control on bumpy roads; needs weight in the back for snowy,icy days
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A great truck
Review by rick31
June, 19 2001
Pros: Very Reliable
Cons: Lack of power with 2.3L I4
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It does the job...
Review by haspelbein
May, 25 2001
Pros: Very reliable, decent ergonomics, easy to maintain, inexpensive
Cons: Nothing fancy, as plain as they come