HoratioTheJeep
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I'm sorry, people who LIKE Ranger's have some serious mechanical problems, recalls, etc. (note that the first one is the model they are praising in the above-cited Ranger Forum thread)
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_68150.html
(replaced rear axle, clutch master cylinder, & transfer case; all before 40k miles -- the guy's OK with it b/c it was all covered under warranty)
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_68502.html
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_12675.html
(4.0 SOHC. rust?? at 5,500 miles?)
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_67470.html
(has little trim problems, & says, "girls are unimpressed by this truck")
this guy hasn't had any problems, & he's owned it for 5,500 miles (woo whoo):
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_67756.html
(A 1998 w/ the coveted 4.0 SOHC engine, from a long-term professional review, by Edmonds.com & posted here http://about.edmunds.com/used/1998/...e.html?articleId=44036&editorialpage=page024:)
"The problem was not resolved during the 15,000-mile service, so we took the truck back to the dealer in November 1999. The Ranger now had two distinct drivetrain issues: First, we observed that it clunked into gear when we moved the shift lever from "Park" to "Drive," "Park" to "Reverse" and so on. Second, shifts were hard and unrefined during acceleration. Hollywood Ford decided to lubricate the driveshaft yoke (a warranty repair), and drivers reported the transmission issues resolved.
But just before the end of the lease, our editor-in-chief experienced the harsh shifting again - and on one occasion, the transmission freewheeled when he turned off overdrive while coasting down a steep freeway descent. Wardlaw was a bit put off, since the Ranger was never asked to carry heavy loads or do any towing."
Many years ago, maybe, Ford used to make good vehicles. But direct experience of their cars (Taurus, Tempo(!), Escort, Crown Vic, couple of vans) has made impossible for me to have anything but contempt for them. Their trucks may be a different matter, but I see no evidence for being particularly loyal to Ford even on that count. I do appreciate that their 4.0L gets better gas mileage.
And I do not deny that Jeeps have their little problems, but the drivetrain usually holds up well. I'm actually not thrilled by Jeep as a brand, and the 2000-2001 XJ seem really poorly put together, but, like I say, Ford has been a complete disappointment in almost all manifestations with which I have had any contact, except a most ancient pickup my grandfather once had.
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_68150.html
(replaced rear axle, clutch master cylinder, & transfer case; all before 40k miles -- the guy's OK with it b/c it was all covered under warranty)
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_68502.html
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_12675.html
(4.0 SOHC. rust?? at 5,500 miles?)
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_67470.html
(has little trim problems, & says, "girls are unimpressed by this truck")
this guy hasn't had any problems, & he's owned it for 5,500 miles (woo whoo):
http://www.carsurvey.org/review_67756.html
(A 1998 w/ the coveted 4.0 SOHC engine, from a long-term professional review, by Edmonds.com & posted here http://about.edmunds.com/used/1998/...e.html?articleId=44036&editorialpage=page024:)
"The problem was not resolved during the 15,000-mile service, so we took the truck back to the dealer in November 1999. The Ranger now had two distinct drivetrain issues: First, we observed that it clunked into gear when we moved the shift lever from "Park" to "Drive," "Park" to "Reverse" and so on. Second, shifts were hard and unrefined during acceleration. Hollywood Ford decided to lubricate the driveshaft yoke (a warranty repair), and drivers reported the transmission issues resolved.
But just before the end of the lease, our editor-in-chief experienced the harsh shifting again - and on one occasion, the transmission freewheeled when he turned off overdrive while coasting down a steep freeway descent. Wardlaw was a bit put off, since the Ranger was never asked to carry heavy loads or do any towing."
Many years ago, maybe, Ford used to make good vehicles. But direct experience of their cars (Taurus, Tempo(!), Escort, Crown Vic, couple of vans) has made impossible for me to have anything but contempt for them. Their trucks may be a different matter, but I see no evidence for being particularly loyal to Ford even on that count. I do appreciate that their 4.0L gets better gas mileage.
And I do not deny that Jeeps have their little problems, but the drivetrain usually holds up well. I'm actually not thrilled by Jeep as a brand, and the 2000-2001 XJ seem really poorly put together, but, like I say, Ford has been a complete disappointment in almost all manifestations with which I have had any contact, except a most ancient pickup my grandfather once had.
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