What Makes The Ford Ranger So Great?
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- Опубликовано: 8 мар 2023
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The current Ranger is just an insult to the legacy of this great vehicle, like almost all of the current Ford lineup.
I would argue the current one is one of the best especially because the raptor
I totally agree bro
@@margussakk126 Not for the price. I'm not paying over $50k for a "fast truck BRO!"
@@margussakk126let’s see how many of those are on the road 20 years down the line only time will tell with all that technology they have I highly doubt it! At least the older rangers we could actually fix problems in our driveways
Yeah I’m not a big fan of it. I don’t like that it only has a 4cylinder and I don’t like the design of it.
I just bought an ‘07 Ranger last week, and I’m so excited to learn stick in it. I think this is gonna be one of the greatest purchases of my life
Hell yeah.
Stick is amazing
So, how about an update on the Ranger?!?!
😂😂 lucky purchase u got a standard my boy! 👌🏽
Truck manuals suck. You wanna learn on cars like Civics.
I just turned 16 a few months ago and got a 99 ranger. At first I wasn’t real sure about it because I kinda wanted a bigger truck but it’s growing on me and I’m starting to love it.
I'm 17 bought a ranger in really bad shape its on 216,000 had to replace the transs with a cheap 600 dollar scrap yard job and surprisingly.... I love it and the engine just keeps running well
@@ryderzukowski4868 my buddy’s 19 he did the same thing. He bought a ranger at action for 500. It ran good the body was fucked up though. He replaced the bed and the driver side door as well as the power steering lines and brake lines.
BTW don't trust a mechanic who says the parts are "rare" told me 3,500 for all the work "needed to be done" got it done for about 900 emergency brake lines, brake lines, rotars and a power steering pump
@@ryderzukowski4868 the reason for that is most shops will only use parts from certain manufacturers and that why it can be hard for them to find some parts. Also it’s gonna cost a lot more for a mechanic to do work because of labor.
Tbh it's hard to find a half ton that isn't ran through with miles for the price. Wanted a bigger one as well, but decided to go with a 99 ranger 3.0 and she's still running strong. Feeling the same way.
Having owned a 2008 Ranger for 3yrs and unfortunately lost in an accident a few months ago, the Ranger is the perfect small/mid size truck. The 3yrs I owned it, I only had to do normal wear n tear maintenance, oil changes, tranny flush, new shocks, spark plugs. I was able to modify it to my liking with the large aftermarket modifications available. Despite not having an owners manual, I was able to Google/RUclips any work I needed to do on it. Its the perfect daily driver, and you need a truck? Boom you got a 6ft truck bed (for mine at least). Everything was simple to work on, and despite some grumblings changing the spark plugs and the oil filter location, Ford engineers knew how to make it a simple to work on truck. I put around 35k miles onto it, multiple road trips out of state, off road excursions, it just kept running, mine had the 3.0 V6 and the automatic transmission, not a single issue from the power train in mine. I miss my ranger so much, ended it's life with only 108k miles on it, and I wish the market wasn't outrageous otherwise I would've bought another one.
Keep looking. I found a 100k mile 97 4x4 supercab for $4500
Paid too much!! That's a $2500 dollars truck all day!! I'm Sorry, but todays used car market is out of hand!!@@megadeth934
I just lost my 04 after getting her in mint condition with the exception of the frame rust underneath.
I have a 1999 Ranger XLT 4wd with the 4.0L V6. It's my daily driver and my wanna-be mud truck.
It rips through trails like a pre-runner and somehow doesn't explode.
It bathes in mud with 33" Patagonia mudtires.
It winches itself free when I beach it on a small cliff, and the extensive skid-plating underneath keeps the gas tank from collapsing.
This truck is cheaper than a full set of all-terrain tires for a 1999 F-150.
I got this thing for $2300 and put in about $2000 for a bumper, winch, and other stuff.
Sadly I swamped it too hard and forgot to wash the radiator and the motor overheated and shut down.
BUT WAIT. The connecting rod bearings may have been warped, but I drove 15 miles back home, running 240F. The thing had 235,000. I drove it daily for a month afterwards before I decided to swap the engine and get it over with. Donor 4.0L came from a 1996 Explorer. Direct fit except for exhaust and engine mount orientation.
Brand new motor with 90,000 fewer miles, and it still drives like a champ. Still ripping trails. Still mudding. Still running over small trees. Still doing burnouts on 33" with the 8,8 axle.
The 1999 Ranger only dies if you overheat it, if the frame rusts out, if you slap the rev limiter for more than 5 min, and if you wreck it.
These things are dirt cheap, and reliable. Fixing them is not easy but definitely not hard.
Most ford ranger comment I’ve ever seen
The ford ranger with the flared body style was what got me into trucks. I love the look so much.
The Ranger will always have a place in my heart
What happened to her I just bought a V6 94 and so far I'm fucking loving it !!!
I had a 96 5 speed Ford Ranger for my first vehicle and now I have a 07 Ranger. These trucks will always be one of my favorites!
Finally...someone gets it! I LOVE the Ford Ranger, especially the 80s vintage. The first care that I purchased was an 88 Ford Ranger, 5 speed (manual), 2 wheel drive. I put 100k miles on it as a daily driver in the span of 4 years. I never had to change the brake pads. Replaced only one part for $25 and that was ignition box. I also owned, purchased new, a 94 Ranger and believe that generation to be the best version of the Ranger's history due to the styling and maintaining the chassis (i.e. the Twin I-beam suspension). At the end of the day, I would give anything to have my 88 back again. Through research I did find that they offered the 88 4-cyl w/4WD. I would kill for that kind of utility, especially on the bullet proof 1st generation ranger class. I always wondered what it was about the 1st generation Ranger that made it so "bullet proof" and believe that I found the answer to that question: Ford makes tractors and trucks for the farm and the 1st generation Ranger was just that...a farm truck. God bless America!
This video is heart warming! My buddy from high-school bought a 1995 Ford Ranger for $50 when he was 16. Me and him fixed it up in shop class and he's still driving it to this day at 25!
What made the 2012 and earlier Ranger great for me was rolling one 3 times at 65mph and climbing out the window without a scratch
*built ford tough*
First new vehicle - 98 ranger - red and tan, 5 speed man. Drove it through downtown San Antonio for Spurs 99 championship. 9 people in the bed jumping, tires rubbing. Great memory
Just bought a clean title 2008 Ford Ranger, single cab, 4 cyl, 2WD for $2k, she’s got 103k miles that was sitting for two years. Recharged the AC, threw a new battery on her and she’s good to hit the road!
Very nice I got mine a couple months ago and love it.maroon red,3.0,2wd, and extended cab.only 137k miles.year is a 2000.
Be sure to check the rear axle bearings and seals. Oh and the rear axle vent too.
@@crazysquirrel9425
Just sold the Ranger for $8500 as is! Buyer also gifted me a 1952 Vietnam War trophy SKS with paperwork and registration for “giving him a good deal”. Seemed like a good deal to me 🤣
@@juanviedma1235where do you live!? Dubai?! Gold ranger?!
I got my first ranger from my dad for $2300 mechanical problems. It is my first small truck. Ford ranger might as well translate to “honey badger” it doesn’t give a care who you are
My first vehicle, which i currently still own, is a 2008 4x4 sport ranger. I love literally everything about it, except at 120,000 miles its transmission just completely crapped itself, which was replaced. But nonetheless, damn solid truck.
God I wish single cab reliable trucks come back, the ranger, tacoma and Toyota pickup are the best 👌
Same here bro they’re soooo good
My daily work truck is a 93 ranger 2wd 2.3l 5sp with 506,000+ miles the best part is it's still rocking the original engine transmission and rear end! No tics taps or raps nor does it leak anything!
I purchased a new Ranger back in 2009 (4x2 Extended Cab Oxford White Two Door) to replace my previous Ranger that I purchased new back in 1997. The original intent was to run it as a daily driver, but after a short period of time I decided to roll it into my collector car collection because it was still pristine and the vehicle was going out of production.
Although all of my other collector cars are far more expensive vehicles, that little Ranger gets more attention than any of them when I take it out and about for a drive! I think part of the reason is that people aren’t used to seeing Rangers from this era in such nice condition - as the service writer at my local Ford dealer has stated, “That’s the cleanest fu*king Ranger I’ve ever seen!”……….😂
I especially like my little Ranger for all the things it DOESN’T have - no overly complicated touch screens or infotainment systems, no continuous barrage of warning chimes - just me, the steering wheel, and the beautiful Texas countryside rolling by my windows…….👍
On my 4th Ranger,87,2000,2001& 2010. Good vid thanks.
man its 2023 and I still love my 08 ranger.. great little 4x4 still 4.0l gets up and boogies love it!
I have a 2001 Ranger XLT Flareside with the Vulcan 3.0 liter and the automatic trans. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ this truck! It will drag my 1400# sailboat 85 miles to Lake Michigan and it was a great work truck for my handyman biz.
I remember being 12 years old and going to CarMax and wanting a grey 2011 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4 as my first car
They’re perfect first cars
There is nothing more fun to slow-speed drift than a 2wd Ranger
Im about to start building a ranger for my first car. First im making an exhaust and intake, doing headers, porting the intake and throttle body. Its going to be a 3rd gen with a 4.0 sohc 5 speed and 4x4. Then after testing it out a bit im probably going for the rc 5 inch lift and doing a coil over swap and some lift springs in the back because i dont trust 5 inch blocks, and 35s. And a bunch of other non proformance stuff like welding up some bumpers, skid plates and sliders. Paint it with some hard wearing matte black, dark grey or green, and some better mirrors. Plus some other custom stuff like a camper insert and making it keyless w a kill switch and whatever other cool things i can think of. Thank you dad for teaching me fabrication so i can make half this instead of buying expensive coil over brakets and whatnot. With tune im hoping for close to 300 horse and over 20mpg
I have daily driven a 1996 ford ranger 3.0 4x4 super-cab for the last 4 years and 61000 miles. She’s at 161000 miles now and still goin strong
I live in argentina and the ranger has been built here since 98. I had 2 of my own, a 2010 3.0l powerstroke, bodystyle similar to the 2000 gen. And it was great. Then i had a 2020 3.2l diesel 5 cyl. Similar body style as the 2023. It was also great but the plastic bumpers on the front and the driving makes it feel more like a car than a truck, but of course with all the electronics it was far much safer than the old one, which has none...but was also much more fun to drive.
Just found your channel through looking for old school Ranger content, and I have to say you deserve more views and subscribers. Perfect blend of mild comedy and information, with great video splices in between. I hope you keep it going, because your channel is excellent!
Cheers from Eastern WA 🤘🏼
I daily drive an ‘86 4 cylinder 4x4 manual Ranger with a seven foot bed. It’s the best truck I’ll ever own. And it’s taken me cross country for work 20+ times in 13 years. Thanks for the video.
Ive owned a '88, '01 and an '04 they were all great pickups. The 88 had the 2.9l and the 01 and 04 both had the 4.0l. Im looking at buying a '03 currently just because theyre such great pickups.
For my first car i insisted on buying a ranger, ended up getting a 2003 2.3 rwd auto. Besides the xlt trim it was absolutely poverty spec and had a rust problem in the frame which stole it from me about a year later when my dad made me sell it. That truck is the whole reason I ever got into cars and ive been wanting to buy another ever since i lost it
Yes, I've owned and love Rangers! Hey, did anyone see that 83-88 full4door 4*4 in the video ? I didn't know one came out with 4 full doors!! You wouldn't even need the shell,.. you could hop in the back and sleep in the backseat if you needed to!! 4*4 and antilock brakes are nearly essential to snow driving.
The Skyrim soundtrack on automotive videos just hits different bro. I picture myself rockin a Ranger on the frozen plains, weaving between the lumbering steps of the giant-kin bro. Gotta start a new character now.
Love this video, ironic that I was just looking up stuff about the ranger and this happened to be right place right time
Would ya look at that
16 and bought a 5 speed 03' ranger for my first vehicle and i love the thing has never let me down and does everything i've needed and can take a damn good beating.
My '93 XLT 4.0 4x4 Extra Cab 6' bed with 256k miles still starts and drives down the road great.
I just drove a $300 1989 ford ranger 600 miles to a different state. It hadn’t been started in 2 years and on the freeway I topped out at about 64 mph with loose as steering lol but it made it..
Just picked up a 2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 with the 4.0L V6. It's kinda awesome knowing I now own the final year of a legendary truck. The one I bought was southern-owned and southern-manufactured, so it has zero rust. Only 50k miles. Along with my 2020 Honda Civic EX (which the wife drives to work daily), I plan on owning this Ranger for many, many, many years. I have zero interest in owning or buying any other vehicles at this point.
this video made me love my 2003 ranger even more than I already did.
Let’s not forget the Mazda b series the rangers at heart
I had an argument with a guy at work about that a few years ago, he had a Mazda and I mentioned one day about how good these Rangers are, as we were standing by his truck. He said, "It's not a Ranger, it's a Mazda." I told him it was a rebadged Ranger and he wouldn't believe me...I'm like, "look at how similar the bodies are." but he still said it wasn't a Ranger. I told him I could prove it, so I opened his door and looked at the ID plate on the door jam and it said "Made by the Ford Motor Company" with the factory being in Texas, if I remember right. I'm not sure he believed me even then , but the boy ain't that bright, lol.
Bought a 94 ex cab new, loved it. Had a 2005 ex cab for work, loved it. Have a 2004 currently, driving it til the wheels fall off.
Great and helpful video Mark. Well done! Very entertaining
I have been waiting for this video for a while now! I love the ford ranger and have plans for my dads (which I broke and need to fix)
Ayyy good stuff bro
Mark, I thought it would be really cool to see the Volvo S80 v8 make an appearance on the channel. From my knowledge I haven't seen it mentioned on your channel, Its a dope sleeper no one talks about. Also one of the best sounding V8s in my opinion.
Thanks for a clear and thought-out review of the Ranger. Both my husband and I have worked for Ford off and on since the 1980s and you were right on with your analysis and comments. We agree with the majority of what you had to say and also tend to prefer the late 80's early 90's models versus the later 90's models and definitely the current option. The older Ranger makes a great first vehicle for anyone as the 4x4 is good in the winter and the size makes it fairly easy to learn to operate on the slippery roads that are narrowed by snowbanks etc. You still sit up a bit higher than a standard sedan. Then you have the added plus that you may also be able to help others get themselves unstuck with a tow strap and your four-wheel drive if you know what you are doing. All while not being such a big vehicle that it feels like you are driving a tank. (like my F250 crew cab lol). When I was working in the parts and body shop we had a shop truck we used to run and grab parts with as a dealer demo it was a 1988 Ranger 4.0 crew cab 4x4 long AT and it was nice but there was no legroom at all and I am not freakishly tall. I am 5'9 and with the driver's seat all the way back my knees still hit the dash pretty hard. Our Parts dealer demo was a Bronco II similar set up but the legroom was not quite as bad. Our son is 6'6 and there is no way he could even get in the driver's seat of one of those trucks today, the newer models seem better as far as legroom goes
These make amazing little welding rigs too!!! Im currently looking for one also 💯💰👨🏾🏭
This is possibly the only truck I will ever own.
Idk those tacos man
You will need a toy hauler one day
I love my Ranger and it's my second one. I found a 1998 Ranger 2.5L Lima engine with 75,000 original miles. I bought it from an automotive repair shop that had just sunk a low mileage lima into it. It has the matching body color leer truck topper on it too. A really good vid. on the Rangers too.
I have an 08 bought for 3k with 60k miles, great car, took a blow from an f150, takes abuse from me on the daily, and can be fun, definitely recommend it
Yep they’re absolute beasts man
My grandfather has a ford ranger but he sadly passed away but we still kept it to remember him he was such a good man
love the skyrim ost lol
I wrecked my 04 Ranger Tremor XLT 4.0L last week and I feel crushed. I pretty much had the truck back to looking brand new (except the rust underneath). That truck was perfect, i could tow pretty much any practical thing I needed. Comfortable to drive, easy to get into the city, etc.
Good vlog mark keep doing more cars and truck bro
Owned 3 Rangers, and loved them all🙌
My dream truck is a 92 or 95 ranger , I have always liked how those trucks look
The maverick is the closest thing to the old ranger, I had to get one, my first vehicle a few years ago in high school was a 02 ranger edge single cab and now I have a 2022 ford Maverick XL Ecoboost
Tbh I’ve never heard of it, must be underrated as hell
Maverick is nothing like the old rangers try fixing a maverick in your own driveway
should of bought a used ford ranger like 2011 will last longer than that maverick
You made a good choice. I own a 2011 Ranger and I believe the Maverick is the spiritual successor to the Ranger. Enjoy your truck.
@@markroden You are either outside the United States or are joking. These trucks are being sold out months before the year ends. Ford is expanding to a third shift and still won't make enough.
I used to work with the Georgia DOT as an Inspector. They would give us Ford Rangers. They were not fancy but they would go where we need them to go and do it for a very long time. They were very durable and dependable. They were like little work horses. Those 1993-2006 models with just a 4 banger would go on forever. It was not unusual to see several in the fleet with almost 300K.
this my first car
Same
Good choice my guy
I had.a 98 ranger it had over 200 thousand miles on it it was so great I loved that truck ❤❤❤
Just bought my first vehicle, 2007 Ford ranger Sport 3.0L V6 for 300$ in not working condition.
Best thing I've ever bought, also re-built and running
I love my 03 4x4 manual, fun little truck
I have a 1996 ford ranger xlt. Automatic, 3.0l v6, rear wheel drive only, standard cab long bed. I paid $1000 for it, and it was a great truck till my brother decided he wanted to jump a ditch in it. Now it's problem after problem after problem. I want to sell it and get a manual 4wd with the 4.0l. But that's harder to find than I thought lol
Only 1k is what makes these things so special man
sitting in my 98 watching this on my lunch break
I had an 99 explorer in high school. Great truck. Slow yes but it was easy to work on and very reliable. I sold it to buy a Silverado but I still see it on the road. Same platform as the ranger.
I have a 2008 Ranger with only 113,000 km on it. I LOVE IT!!!
No problems at all ,just changed the tires and battery,and brakes.(so far anyway)
your right we’re not looking to get every girls number in sre 3rd gen ranger it just comes with ownership of one 😂
I love my ranger I have had 2 the first in 1988 I bought a 1986 it really sucked in 2020 I got a 2000 4×4 off road with 230,000 miles still drive it today with 275,00 miles 4.0 v6 and I love it
I have a 1998 (3rd gen) 4x4 4.0 auto XLT ranger and it’s pretty awesome, it’s nice to have 4x4 and the 4.0 and besides being fairly slow and being auto and not a manual I love it; I like that I can depend on it, and that I know that it can get me out of some sketchy situations! The higher ride height of the Off-road trims (like mine) is nice for the midwestern snow storms too😂
Handling wise it’s a fairly competent vehicle making it easy to go around corners in excess of 7 mph over the suggested speed and being able to drive down the freeway without much fuss, and the ride is much better than I thought it would be, it’s not unreasonably stiff unlike some of the other vehicles I’ve been in, which makes it manageable down the obliterated country back road; I mean is it a sedan? Definitely not, but is does it feel like you’re driving a death trap at anything over 55? No! It’s actually much better at handling than I ever expected.
i got a 99 ford 2 weeks ago so far i love it
Just got my 95' Ford ranger. Its got the flared body. Goddamn is it beautiful
This was a great video. What do you use to edit your videos?
When I was 16 I got my 99 Ranger. Even after I wrecked the truck, there’s a reason why I’m having it rebuilt.
Current daily is a 2001 edge 4l RWD 349k and still love it
I got a 1998 3.0 4x4 5speed manual. Currently working on some small issues but it doesnt drink coolant and has good compression 😊
Agree, I've owned 4 of them!
Just bought a 98 Ranger and It’s the perfect truck for me
This the only time i subscribed when a RUclipsr asked 😂😂 no more sleepless nights
still driving my 93 ranger splash,3.0 5 speed,i liked the looks of the splash,don't care for the looks of a lot of models,the 4.0 is a gas hog,love the 4 cyl is too weak but the 3.0 is great
They’re such beasts
Not against the new Ford Ranger but would love a manual so bad I’d take an older Ranger every day of the week.
Had my 2002 Ford Ranger for 7 years , best dang truck I ever owned , paid $2,60 for it , got $700 tied up on it
I have owned 2 2001 ford ranger xlt's and I wouldn't have gotten the second one if it wasn't the most perfect fun and simple vehicle that it is I have acquired some how a 2001 ford ranger xlt that was garage kept for nearly 20 years and its stunning
One thing I am surprised you didn't mention, the Rangers (not counting the new ones) has the second lowest fatality rate out of ANY truck and SUV line that ran in the corresponding years.
Proud owner of a 01 Edge 3.0 with under 25K miles!🤠🇺🇸
Very well explained
1999 4x4 mazda b3000 se love it to death 25 years old runs like a top
Love my 2000 ranger xlt... looking for another one!!
I have a 2004 Ranger that I have had since new. I hope to get more years out of her.
Ohh man yes this is a perfect vid and I know I am a ford ranger owner and it’s also one the best trucks I have ever had ✌️😁
I am sure glad Ford finally did away with the tire eating twin I beam front suspension. I owned a 1989 two wheel drive XLT. It was my first Ranger. I have owned a total of 4 Ford Rangers of various years/ models, 2WD and 4WD. I really like them.
The ford explorer is also a good option if you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg for a 4x4 ranger, and also if you don’t work and just want to haul friends around
My first vehicle was an 86 Ranger. I had a 2004 from 2004 until just last April when a timing chain failed suddenly and that was the end of my engine. I loved that truck and I miss it so much.
My family has owned a Bronco II with 2.9, 92 ranger w 2.9, 96 ranger with 2.3, 06 with 3.0, and now a 2020. I have had the 96 since 2009 and it is still going with over 300k miles. I also got the 06 now with 250k miles and am in process of bringing it up to speed. It took some time to warm up to the platform, but I am a devout believer at this point.
Did you have to replace engine or transmission yet?
@@ogj5583 just the 06. That year had a problem with the exhaust valves. I have another transmission for it to convert from rwd to 4x4 but there is nothing wrong with the one in it.
I've had 3 Rangers, and my first "car" was of course, a Ranger. And I still have my 3rd Ranger, a 2004 Edge Trim XLT with the 4 liter V6. My 3rd Ranger has been my favorite, my only complaints are it's a pain in the butt to change spark plugs and the thermostat housing is shitty plastic.
1st gen ranger is where it’s at
Purchased my Ranger October 31, 1986....just pulled it out of storage after 5 years and have it running again....
Im 40 years old and I still keep a '99 Ranger on deck.
Love my 96 4.0
Don't Forget about the Mazda B Series and the the 1979 Toyota SR5 Extended - Cab Pickup 22R and the 1979 Datson 620 Extended Cab
Bust picked up a 2002 edge 4.0 4x4 auto for my sons first car, I drive a 2018 lariat f150, needless to say I’m jealous.
Can’t wait to get a 3.0 ford ranger
I retired my 86 Ranger 4x4 2.9 at 500 thousand miles due to a torque converter failed. I would have fixed it being a retired tech. But it was a typical Michigan truck. The body was rusty.