2002 Ford Ranger Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by gary.wittman
A member in California, United States
Past personal experience
The overall size is very good for off-road adventures and has good 4WD capability and still has decent space for storage.
Brand reputation & image
I have owned at least one Ford product since 1962. I have learned to trust their reliability and functionality. I am familiar with maintenance of Ford products and feel comfortable with them.
Exterior styling
Even though the exterior styling is somewhat outdated, I like the styling because it is not overdone like many of the newer styled trucks.
Fuel economy
I would always like to get better gas mileage but considering mine is 4WD and has the larger engine, the gas mileage is not that bad. I would not want to give up power to get better gas mileage. I do feel Ford could improve on fuel economy.
Quietness
There is some wind noise when cruising at Interstate speeds. It is not excessive but I understand Ford used thicker windows beginning in 2003 to help reduce the interior noise level.
Rear seat room & comfort
The rear seats are very small but I did not buy it for rear seat comfort. I actually removed the seats to get more storage space behind the front seats.
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