2002 Ford Ranger consumer reviews

I used to be a die hard Toyota Person. I had owned 6 Toyota vehicles & Prior to Toyota's a Chevy Vega. I bought my 2002 Ranger XL Utility Grade Truck used, thinking I would have to settle for a vehicle with established problems in need of repairs etc... Nothing could be further from the truth. I've been delighted with the new car performance of this Truck from the day I test drove it, with 83k miles already on it. It now has 96k miles and it is still the great little truck that impressed me when I bought it. I was so impressed with these Mazda influenced Fords, that I have recently purchased another. As used vehicles go, You just can't go wrong with a mellenium era FORD.

Very dependable truck! Would buy an other! purchased new in 2002. Very little maintinence. I change the oil every 3,000 miles ,new waterpump,brake pads 3 times.Still have the original rotors with 90,000 miles!Highly recomended!

the truck drives well handles great . all controls are within reach. interior is nice , has rubber floor mats. has a plastic bed cover. the intrument panel is laid out nice. ive never had an engine problem, overall its a great truck

Bought new only after my wife refused to ride with me in my beat up 1986 Ranger with 246,000 miles. Purchased the 2002 XLT ext cab with the 3.0 engine. Driving and using my ranger after 100,000 miles I have to say I think it will surpass my 1986. "Zero" complaints on relialibility. Only areas I think could use improvement is: 1. Get the 4.0 engine vice the 3.0. My truck is way underpowered. 2. Comfort, this truck will let you know you have been riding in a truck after a short period in it. It will beat you to death. 3. MPG NEVER got over 17 MPG, :( Other than that GREAT truck for the $$$$

By far the worst truck I ever ownd. Had to replace the rear sencer that cost about 350 dollers to fix. One month later First gear was sticking, so I had to fix it which cost about 900 dollers. If you need a truck don't get a ford. Had problems from day one. Only had for 1 year, used. May want to do more research when buying used.

i have never had any problem with this truck. i drove the four cyl. model and it had enough power to haul beds, rock, and my guitar equiptment, and still got really good gas milage! it rode fine (not too stiff) and it did not go through tires and brakes like my chevy s-10 did. i like the feel inside and out, it was not all plastic like a rattle trap. if you can find one in your price range i would recomend it 4.5 out of 5.0 for a small truck.

I thought this was the best truck in the world until things started to go wrong and happens to go wrong very often, such as the front rotars, I replaced them and 3000 miles later they are warping again very slightly but you can tell its there, so the entire front end assembly is cheap garbage, ball joints go bad before truck wears out, always a squeek in it. Turning a corner with the cheap firestone tires it comes with is impossible not to squeal. Loud on road not enough insulation to keep the noise out, rough ride, but I do get 22-24mpg with the 4.0 2wd auto. Then winter comes and you get 15mpg. Doesn't depretiate very fast when it reaches the 10,000 dollar mark. I paid 11 and is still worth 10 a year later. Don't buy it, or any other compact pickup out there, buy a car, or a wagon.

I own a 2002 Ranger Edge 4dr. stepside bed 4wd, this is one of the best preforming truck i have seen. It has a 4.0L 207hp v-6 it was a bit much but im glad that i bought it. It handles good on strait aways but i have noticed that its not so good on turning. The seats do good for what they were designed for but for prefofmance driving if you dont have bucket seats you tend to lean more than nessary. Its a great truck all and all plus its never left me stranded or wanting. I love this truck!!!