I also went to synthetic fluids in the entire drivetrain, also had headers, intake and bama engine programer and acouple of other engine mods, like under drive pullies and a catback. The biggest thing you need to look for is rust on the frame. It has the optional 4. I knew it was underpowered, but I didn't think it was that bad. I changed out plugs, wires, and filters, all without a real increase. It has the optional 4.
Love My Truck, The Only Thing Is That The Double Cabs Should Come Out In 3ltr As Standard Though. It is incomparable for the price. Would definitely buy another one! It's great off road as it's small and nimble with great torque. Dosent matter what I do to it. You bought a low displacement v6; if you want gas mileage, swap to a 4-banger. The body will not show rust out.
Convenience Features Front beverage holders Illuminated entry Entertainment. It dosent matter how hard I mash on it or how easy I am on it. Its attributes have been anvil-like toughness, crisp industrial design, and penny-wise affordability. Other tips for helping mpg: tire pressure, air filter, new spark plugs, oil change, fuel injector cleaner, and good braking habits. Frankly I'm disappointed with the ranger. It dosent matter how hard I mash on it or how easy I am on it. For '98, Ford built on those strengths and sent the Ranger out for some of the same finishing-school polish the new full-size F-150 received.
This seemed to be issue with these truck through 2003 4 out of 5 stars by godzilla from Wisconsin on Fri Apr 08 2011 Probably doesn't run the best because it's been to you know where and back twice. In my mind, 20mpg should be right about where this truck should be given the circumstances. In back, the axle is still live and firmly sprung with leaves. The engine is almost too powerful for a small truck but moves it without effort. It is at about 280,000 miles and still running strong.
I am really satisfied with it. In back, the axle is still live and firmly sprung with leaves. With that being said, there's no point in putting the 4 cylinder in a 4x4 ranger if it doesn't get better mpg than the V-6, but with the new duratec 2. What I wanted was a 4x4, that could tow at least 2,000lbs and got halfway decent milage. I did breaks all around and fixed minor issues last owner did not see. I never had an F-150 4x4 that would get in the 20's as far as mpg like my ranger. It would probobly be like 22-23 mpg city and 25-27 mpg highway.
Are they comparable or is the ranger distinctly worse than the competition? In my case i spend a lot of money to fix all the things tht were wrong with my truck and the gas mileage was the same as a full size pickup which sucks Primary Use: Commuting to work Good Solid Truck — I love it because it can go anywhere because of the big tires and its 4x4. Gas mileage is lucky to sniff 16 mpg mostly because we really overworked the engine. Ford replaced the veteran twin I-beams with a new short- and long-arm arrangement. The 2001 and up 4. With the '98 redo, the Ranger's previous C-section frame is now boxed from the front bumper to the A-posts, which greatly enhances overall solidity. Ford is on the right track with the ranger in these times of high gas prices, they just need to expand on it a little.
It's a tough little sucker though and I'll drive it til she dies. I have a bed cover on too. This is one of the first compact pickups to be available with four doors. Rangers are all truck from thier full frames to thier low range T-cases, there not toys. I dont think that is a big issue. Like the size of the truck to get through tight spots but doesn't have the cargo space of a full size truck. This private owner sold it as what book value was for it.
. But what I am saying is maximize your engine. So, expect a bumpy, but mostly predictable, response on rough-surfaced corners. I live and work in the country, so I do no real city driving. You want gas mileage, get a Focus. As my boy's have said, it does have over all low maint and repair costs compared to it's bigger brothers. It's not great on gas by any means, but I felt that the 3.
The 4 cylinder doesn't get the greatest gas mileage. It's the most popular compact pickup on the market today and this new one is arguably the best. Dosent matter what I do to it. The fuel economy ratings of the Ford Ranger is heavily dependent on the engine size, gear ratios, and equipped options, such as 4x4 or 4x2 styles. The body and interior were amazingly clean and scratch free, still looks new.
It has 219,000 miles, mostly short stop and go around the farm. On the highway tou can boost the auto to 22 mpg and the manual to 24 and thats really not bad for a full framed 4x4 truck. This is one of the first compact pickups to be available with four doors. However, what I think ford needs to do, is bring back the 4 cylinder 4x4 option like they use to have. It also depends on your driving style and the terain where you live as far as mountains, hills or flat. Sale price excludes all leases and Commercial and Business purchases. But as mentioned, we tested the even roomier SuperCab.