1995 Ford Ranger Consumer Reviews

Miracle worker

Written by: Mr Bill on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought new 2.3L inline 4 cylinder ext cab in 95', it has held up amazingly well inspite of my repeatedly loading it down with tools and materials to build decks and kitchens. Other than a clutch rebuild I've never had a problem!

Favorite Features

Same front seat set up as the Ford Explorer, best selling SUV for over 30 years but with the extended cab the wheelbase is 9-11" longer and therefore has a far better ride! In my 13th year of ownership I still love my truck, and it has saved me financially!

Suggested Improvements

Fabulous truck, I wish it had the tie downs low in the bed that the newer ones have.

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Great Ford product

Written by: John on 03/31/2008

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

I purchased with 8 miles on it and have loved it ever since. I wish it had a larger cab for a family. I've preformed regular maintaince on it and it keeps running. My wife owns a 4 year newer Chevy and we put more repair into it with a lot less miles. I've been able to repair any issue myself.

Favorite Features

Comfortable, reliable, good gas mileage, fun to drive, haul and pull trailers.

Suggested Improvements

Repair electrical issues in model year.

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Great Truck

Written by: Paul on 02/02/2008

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck right when I got my learners permit. I bought it for $2000 with 130000 and now it has nearly 145000. I have not had a single problem with this truck. It runs like a champ with great gas milage. It has the 2.3 with a 5 speed. I love this Ranger. It does great in the mountains and on the high way. For a 4 banger it accelerates great. If you hit the gas hard it will kick up some sand. It has a little bit of trouble going up steep hills. I've had to replace a brake caliper bolt and I need new shocks in the near future. For the price it is a great running, sharp truck. I wish I would of got the extended cab as it is a little cramped.

Favorite Features

Stereo, gas mileage, reliablity, style, 5 speed transmission, steering, bright turn signals,

Suggested Improvements

I wish it had more room in the cab, better in snow,

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Nice little truck

Written by: PDEARBORN on 12/30/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

This is a very reliable truck, looks great, runs smooth, drives comfortably even over rough roads - no rattles. I have had the same issues as the other reviewers with the rusty brake lines, door jam WD-40 fix and the intermittent wiper ghost. Mine has a automatic and has not much power but the gas milage and reliability make up for that. Get good snow tires for the 2wd or you will go nowhere.

Favorite Features

Ride comfort, reliability, interior design, paint quality, braking power.

Suggested Improvements

Make better brake lines, and engine water inlet/outlets. Corosion protection is lacking...rust never sleeps. (I replaced 14ft of brake lines)

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great truck to drive and own

Written by: Cheezesteak33 on 08/15/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab LB

Review

I bought my Ranger from a buddy of mine last may(06)and it had a little over 41000 on her. He bought it 6 months earlier with only 37,312 miles on her. I just drove her from Philly, PA to Cimarron, NM and averaged around 28 miles on the highway. It has the 4.0L V6 and a limited slip rear. The truck definitely gets up and goes when needed. My check engine light came on around 60K but it appears that's common. The door ajar only happens whenn its warm out, so that means the door solinoid in the jam sticks when its hot out. I am very happy with the truck because I can depend on it without any issues. When it dies I plan on getting another Ranger, but the X-tra cab and 4WD. Great buy

Favorite Features

Pleny of ummph when stepping on the gas with the V6, comfortable, reliable, and dependable. Great styling for a small truck, options are nice and balanced with XLT package on the 2WD models. Mine has the fog lights that are very useful when driving late at night and through the mountians

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage could be better, more room in the standard cab,

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love my Ranger

Written by: brad on 07/15/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Standard Cab SB

Review

This truck does everything I ask. Great gas mileage, excellent room inside. I only have 2 problems with it. 4 cyl. needs a little more power and the jack and tire iron rattle, but going to fix that. When I bought the truck never thought I would get compliments on how it looks but it seems every where I go someone tells me how clean or good it looks, it's completly stock, I guess it's just a good looking truck.

Favorite Features

Interior room, ease of maintinance, parts are cost efective, gas mileage with A/C!

Suggested Improvements

Little more HP from the 4cyl (75hp extra would do).

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My truck

Written by: sncfwlr on 05/30/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

It has never failed to start. never left me stranded. I have hauled 2000 lb. in the bed. and can pull trailer wait. I can't hardly pull a bass boat up and out of the water very well but it does the job. It's been a good truck.

Favorite Features

Relax in a small truck and move on ,good radio

Suggested Improvements

More power

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best truck I have ever known

Written by: Matt on 03/21/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Extended Cab SB

Review

Put 110K miles on it over 5 years and never had a problem. Most of the miles were city miles and the clutch wore out at 165K. The mechanic did a compression check and said it could easily go another 50K before an overhaul. There were some off-road and harsh miles in there too. The 4 cylinder was always great on gas (I routinely averaged about 29 mpg) and was adequate to keep up with traffic but would not win a drag race.

Favorite Features

Handling - driver is in control at all times, shifting, steel bumpers, limited slip differential was 2wd but still worked great off-road and in snow, heat/AC powerful enough to heat/cool a small house.

Suggested Improvements

Standard rear doors on the extended cab, faster windshield wipers speed.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Driving a 1995 Ford Ranger P/U

Written by: paul cowan on 01/27/2007

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

This is my first Ford Ranger truck and I like it in every way, especially the mileage and performance. I would recommend it to purchase.

Favorite Features

Speed and quickness.

Suggested Improvements

Everything is all right.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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1995 Ford Ranger

Written by: glennwood on 12/10/2006

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

My Ranger has been a reliable vehicle. However, it is gutless. Barely gets out of its own way. A/C and heater work great. Never overheats. Don't feel safe in it going over 70 MPH. Does not track well.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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