Skip to main content

2004 Ford Ranger consumer reviews

$14,575–$15,745 MSRP range
side view of 2004 Ranger Ford
(39 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.8
Explore the 2004 Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger 2004

This truck is reliable and handy. The manual gets 22-25 mpg combo city and highway driving. I used it for moving, transporting things for work, camping, and generally enjoying having a truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

2d Ranger I have owned, perfect size and handeling

Never any problems with the RAnger pickups. The quality of the product is very good and the overall expectations of the loads that I carry is perfect for me. the fuel mileage runs from 16 mpg to 24 mpg in the way I use this truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Great vehicle

I have had several Rangers with the 4.0 Liter engine and have never had a problem with any of them. Cannot go wrong purchasing this vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Ford makes great trucks....

I traded up from an old GMC to this Super Cab Ranger. It came with a 4.0 V-6. It gets 22-25+ MPG and has plenty of power. I am familiar with how Ford vehicles hold up in the long term in fleets, and I am glad to have one to myself. I purchased this Ranger because it is tough, and is heavier duty than a Tacoma (Tacoma sells for more money and has less options). I found Rangers to be a little hard to find as it seems those that own them don't sell them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Great Truck

Bought my XLT new and have loved it from day one. It has never given me any trouble in the 100k I have put on it. Good pickup and good for a couple or single person. I am selling mine to get something bigger though. I need to carpool when I race and the ranger just doesn't have the seating capacity.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Good Vehicle, would prefer it was 15% larger in si

It's been a good truck. I am looking to sell it and purchase another. Looking for a unit sized more like the Dodge Dakota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Overall a pretty good truck

I have the 2004 Ranger Edge with a 4.0L engine. It has very good pick up and can easily haul everything that ill ever need to haul. Although the gas mileage is not the greatest I would choose to drive this than any of those little toyota trucks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

thte name says it all built ford tOUGH

this is the best compact truck out there. fast,lots of horse power, great insides, 4x4 like no other, gets the job done with room for fun. great for off roading with the boys. perfect for tailgating and hauling a normal persons load. I would never trade or sell this truck its a perfectly made truck. BUILT FORD TOUGH

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

OK truck

I have owned many fords but have to say this has not been the best. The 3.0 engine needs more power and the fuel mileage is not very good. I have never had brake issues in the past with Ford products but this truck has had brake issues from day one. The best thing about this vehicle was the price. If i had to do it again I would spend a little more and buy a full size truck. The Ranger really needs updated. Most new vehicles have disc brakes on the back and most of the new v6 motors have much better power and fuel milage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No