1995 Ford Ranger Review

I LOVE MY TRUCK

Written by: Gramstrk on 07/25/2009

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought it used. I knew I would be moving and so were my daughters and I wanted to have a truck. I am so happy I bought it and have more than gotten my money's worth from it. It has 180K miles and still going strong. The only problem I have is that I have grandkids and I can't put them in the back seats because it doesn't have whatever it is that needs to hook up the carseat. I take it on long trips all the time and have never had a problem. I also get really good gas mileage. I have had many different cars in my life(Im 57)but this is my favorite so far. I have to get a smaller car and I'm sad I have to sell it. All the cars I've looked at so far can't compare to this truck.

Favorite Features

I don't really have a "favorite". I like almost everything about this truck.

Suggested Improvements

Put the seats in the back facing the front and the piece that you need to put the carseats in them.

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Black Betty- best truck i have ever owne

Written by: chey1997 on 07/14/2009

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Standard Cab LB

Review

I bought my little ranger in 2006 with 241000 miles on her, great body and superb performance compaired to the S- 10 i used to own. in three years i havent had any major issues, just mant. things that needed to be done. this truck on the highway gets 26 mpg even with 256000 miles on her. I hauled my fiancees 92 honda prelude with it. and make regular trips from dallas to houston in her. she still has her original speakers from 95 and work great. by far the toughest truck i have ever owned. if i compare her to the chevy S-10 i bought before it would make the S-10 look like cardboard! can't go wrong with these mini monsters ford did write with these!!!

Favorite Features

body engine is perfect for what i need

Suggested Improvements

nothing love her just the way she is!

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just won't quit

Written by: volosong on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased this vehicle new and have been the only owner. Honestly, I've neglected maintenance on it, but it keep acting like the Enegizer Bunny...just keeps going and going. Only two set of brake pads, only mechanical problem in 270,000 miles of driving is the that the throwout bearing and the fuel filler hose needed to be replaced. Nothing else! I chalk that up to my dad's advice to always purchase the very inexpensive "towing package". Only reason for finally selling is that the wife purchased another vehicle that I can use for a two vehicle. By the way, I've even used the Ranger to tow my Mercedes to the shop, a sixty-mile one-way drive. No issues.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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best 100 everspent

Written by: carl franco on 03/16/2009

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XL Standard Cab SB

Review

with 250,000 miles on it, drove trouble free from CT to WVA...great milage and a comfortable ride to there and back....the further i drove the better it ran..I am amazed

Favorite Features

styling and milage

Suggested Improvements

none

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I'll never get rid of it!

Written by: Jennie on 02/21/2009

Vehicle

1995 Ford Ranger 2 Dr XLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck used in 1999 with 19k miles on it. Ten years and 85,000 miles later, I still love my Ranger. It's never left me stranded and it's still fun to drive- despite the lack of technology I enjoyed with my Nissan 300ZX and 03 Acura TL. Performed well on my cross-country moves from San Diego to Philadelphia (though doesn't do well in snow). If you're on a budget, definitely consider this car. It's reliable, good MPG, safe, and a much better value than the competition.

Favorite Features

Good gas mileage, smooth manual transmission, reliability, quality parts.

Suggested Improvements

Don't be surprised by the following: phantom wipers, door chime/interior light not shutting off, fuel filler hose leaking (I replaced the hose around 2001 and it needs to be done again).

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