I'm a truck expert. 45yrs experience. 36 trucks under my belt. I own three special trucks now. The 3rd gen Ranger is with out a dout one of the best trucks ever built. I have a 07 that is right at 200k miles with seven different owners and you cant tell it from new. Get one now. The price is only going up not down.
Bro I have a 97 with the 2.3L and it lacks power fucking bad and it kinda sucks. a/c doesnt exactly blow cold. Every fucking bump feels rough. Steering is extremely loose. Pulls to the left when braking. Headlights completely not aimed right. Antenna is non existent. A ton of wind noise. I cannot shift smoothly no matter what I do. A/c only blows hard through the middle vents and barely on the side vents. I swear everyone says the Rangers are super amazing cars but in my experience it fucking sucks
@andrewrodriguez8492 dude, almost everything you mentioned is maintenance related or just due to driving a 27 year old vehicle. Like are you serious? Adjust the headlights, replace the worn out suspension components, fix the ac. They are tough little trucks, they aren't immune to time and wear items wearing out.
Mileage Rollback alert, Has a fresh paint job. Underneath these came with Rancho shocks that were white. They would not have removed the Ranchos if it had that low mileage. Should have two hooks in the front. They came new with the 2 inch towing hitch underneath. That is not overspray on the bed. That is part of the plastic liner. Nobody would have painted underneath dark grey or black unless this was a total wreck or high mileage vehicle. I bought this same model in 2011 new and see some things that are not factory underneath. They did come with that receiver hitch and did not have rear steel bumpers. It is is missing the 4x4 flag on the tailgate. I paid about 25k new for it. I still drive it and you really should compare this truck up against one that has never been touched or resold. Again nobody paints their Ranchos. This truck is also stiff as a rock and not pleasurable to drive in 4x4. They do have 4x4 auto. They are electrically engaged by a dc switch. Quit making up garbage that these did not come with a bumper. That was 1980s before you were born. I thought people from Texas knew their trucks.
I have a silver 2011 XLT with the upgraded wheels and - 32,120 miles as of today...looks like it just drove off the lot. Absolutely love it. Simple and easy to work on.
@@kclark4920 is that MT or AT, RWD or 4WD? Looking into getting a '11 XLT, but it's RWD, AT. Any pointers as a user would be great to know! - a woman who loves trucks
You guys are acting like 2011 was a million years ago. Make fun of it if you want but it's a hell of a lot better than today's pieces of shit. My 08 Ranger 4.0 4x4 has 423, 885 miles on it and still running fairly strong.
You’re guaranteed to see one of its productionmates cruising down I-35 in the fast lane with a stack of pallets 15 feet tall… and the pallets won’t be tied down. Yes, I’ve witnessed this. Yes, I gave the genius driving it all of the space I needed.
My 2011 Ranger is almost the same spec as this truck. I love everything about it and honestly wouldn’t change a thing. The Redfire Metallic definitely gets a lot of looks and attention for being an old Ranger.
Looking at a 2011 with the same specs now, and very low mileage. Not cheap, but I know it will last me forever. How many miles in did your timing chain get out? Also did you do any notable mods, like exhaust?
Had a early 2000s ranger back in the day. it was a great truck. mine had the 4.0 engine and 410 gears from the factory in the rear end and had the torsen locker. It would tow up to 5000 lb. no problem and would regularly tow a 16ft flatbed with my built suzuki samurai on it. Typically got 18mpg daily. Was fine for wife and i and two adolescent sons but when the daughter was added it was replaced with a f150. 18 years later and about to be empty nesters and i am back looking at mid/compact trucks.
I’m inheriting a 2010 xlt with the auto 4.0 in 4wd. Only 60k miles too. Driving it down from Washington state to California next month looking forward to many years of use
I have a 98 ranger, 2.5 liter, 201,000 miles. Only problem i had was the alternator and brake line. Great truck, great motor. Get you one if your looking for a small truck.
Look into WORLD ""Ranger"" 2006---2011 . Platform shared with Mazda . Regular cab / Extra cab / Duaal cab 3.oltr direct injection turbo diesel . Optional cruise and ABS. Standard A/C and Pwr /Str. Late vehicles had electric package The USA version stopped in 2006 outside of the USA . The Ranger was a ""tougher version "" with bigger brakes ,,longer torsion rods , leaf for comfort , chassis reinforcement. Upgraded interior .
I have a 2009 4x2 Sport that the service guys down at my local Ford dealer always refer to as the “cleanest fu*king Ranger I have ever seen” (I wax the bed 😂) and I love it! I have several nicer / more expensive vehicles in my collection, but I don’t think any of my babies get more comments or attention when I take them out for a cruise than my simple little Ranger………👍
Nice my brother is picking one up an xl but it is 4x4 and has the 4.0 2011 he didn’t get lucky with his first car a Honda and I did with my 98 f150 with the 4.6 2wd ext cab
Had an '02, ranger edge, 4.0 with factory 4.73 gears and a bama chips tunes. That little truck could move out. Got wrecked sitting in front of my house with 275,000 miles on it.
I want to know if you are going to do an Off-road test with this Ford ranger? And i would like to see a second generation of Dodge Durango (with traction control and low range) in a off-road test
These are great trucks, I have a 1999. But man, Ford was really pushing it making these like this until 2011, extremely outdated all around by that time if you ask me. They should’ve gotten a complete redesign inside & out after at least 2003.
I'm a truck expert. 45yrs experience. 36 trucks under my belt. I own three special trucks now. The 3rd gen Ranger is with out a dout one of the best trucks ever built. I have a 07 that is right at 200k miles with seven different owners and you cant tell it from new. Get one now. The price is only going up not down.
I use one at work with 225k miles, and a storied history. I agree with you, these are awesome. I which is why we chose to film this one.
Bro I have a 97 with the 2.3L and it lacks power fucking bad and it kinda sucks. a/c doesnt exactly blow cold. Every fucking bump feels rough. Steering is extremely loose. Pulls to the left when braking. Headlights completely not aimed right. Antenna is non existent. A ton of wind noise. I cannot shift smoothly no matter what I do. A/c only blows hard through the middle vents and barely on the side vents. I swear everyone says the Rangers are super amazing cars but in my experience it fucking sucks
@@andrewrodriguez8492 Bro you have a piece of shit Ranger. Doesn't mean all the other's are as well.
Just picked up a 2010 xlt 4wd with 140,000 miles for $3500. I thought it was a steal.
@andrewrodriguez8492 dude, almost everything you mentioned is maintenance related or just due to driving a 27 year old vehicle. Like are you serious? Adjust the headlights, replace the worn out suspension components, fix the ac. They are tough little trucks, they aren't immune to time and wear items wearing out.
I think it would wise for Ford to go back to that stye of truck I like them they were simple but good no turbos etc
Why no turbo? The main reason why so many car companies use them is because there more efficient to make power
Used to ride in the jump seats in my dads ranger listening to the Highwaymen! His was a 5 speed
Mileage Rollback alert, Has a fresh paint job. Underneath these came with Rancho shocks that were white. They would not have removed the Ranchos if it had that low mileage. Should have two hooks in the front. They came new with the 2 inch towing hitch underneath. That is not overspray on the bed. That is part of the plastic liner. Nobody would have painted underneath dark grey or black unless this was a total wreck or high mileage vehicle. I bought this same model in 2011 new and see some things that are not factory underneath. They did come with that receiver hitch and did not have rear steel bumpers. It is is missing the 4x4 flag on the tailgate. I paid about 25k new for it. I still drive it and you really should compare this truck up against one that has never been touched or resold. Again nobody paints their Ranchos. This truck is also stiff as a rock and not pleasurable to drive in 4x4. They do have 4x4 auto. They are electrically engaged by a dc switch. Quit making up garbage that these did not come with a bumper. That was 1980s before you were born. I thought people from Texas knew their trucks.
It’s Hank Hill’s truck! 😂 God dang it Bobby!
until he upgraded to the F-250 in season 5 🍆
@@theglowcloud2215 - Big raise down at the propane store……..👍
I have a silver 2011 XLT with the upgraded wheels and - 32,120 miles as of today...looks like it just drove off the lot. Absolutely love it. Simple and easy to work on.
Absolutely. Have a 2011 white XLT with 39,071 on it and its never failed me.
@@kclark4920 Looking at buying a 2011 Sport 4x4 with 12k miles for $19k. Think it's worth it?
@@Brainwavebounty in Florida?
@@kclark4920 is that MT or AT, RWD or 4WD? Looking into getting a '11 XLT, but it's RWD, AT. Any pointers as a user would be great to know! - a woman who loves trucks
I have the identical truck mines a 2011 2.3 ext cab 2 wheel drive 28k miles stays in the garage
Man what a beautiful truck. I had an 03 XLT and this video brought me memories…Great video guys!
You guys are acting like 2011 was a million years ago. Make fun of it if you want but it's a hell of a lot better than today's pieces of shit. My 08 Ranger 4.0 4x4 has 423, 885 miles on it and still running fairly strong.
@@bobbybishop368 no wayy 400,000+? I have a 02 4.0 with 183,000 nd was debating on selling for how much it had😅
I wonder why Ford discontinued this style. They should have continued it a few more years.
That should be an 8.8 or it isn't stock.
You’re guaranteed to see one of its productionmates cruising down I-35 in the fast lane with a stack of pallets 15 feet tall… and the pallets won’t be tied down.
Yes, I’ve witnessed this. Yes, I gave the genius driving it all of the space I needed.
My 2011 Ranger is almost the same spec as this truck. I love everything about it and honestly wouldn’t change a thing. The Redfire Metallic definitely gets a lot of looks and attention for being an old Ranger.
Looking at a 2011 with the same specs now, and very low mileage. Not cheap, but I know it will last me forever.
How many miles in did your timing chain get out? Also did you do any notable mods, like exhaust?
would you recommend it as a daily?
Had a early 2000s ranger back in the day. it was a great truck. mine had the 4.0 engine and 410 gears from the factory in the rear end and had the torsen locker. It would tow up to 5000 lb. no problem and would regularly tow a 16ft flatbed with my built suzuki samurai on it. Typically got 18mpg daily. Was fine for wife and i and two adolescent sons but when the daughter was added it was replaced with a f150. 18 years later and about to be empty nesters and i am back looking at mid/compact trucks.
Your 3.0 get's 12!? How?? Mine gets 17 door dashing, 22 on the highway if I'm not speeding around.
This will be my next vehicle but I don’t want to wait until they’re impossible to find in this condition.
I’m inheriting a 2010 xlt with the auto 4.0 in 4wd. Only 60k miles too. Driving it down from Washington state to California next month looking forward to many years of use
How is it?
That engine has one timing chain in front and one in back.
About the worst engine Ford ever made.
I have a 98 ranger, 2.5 liter, 201,000 miles. Only problem i had was the alternator and brake line. Great truck, great motor. Get you one if your looking for a small truck.
#BLEEDPURPLE Nice Tarleton hat
Absolutely! We both graduated as Texans 👍
@@TexasTruckChannel awesome! TSU Class of 2021 here.
Look into WORLD ""Ranger"" 2006---2011 . Platform shared with Mazda .
Regular cab / Extra cab / Duaal cab 3.oltr direct injection turbo diesel . Optional cruise and ABS. Standard A/C and Pwr /Str. Late vehicles had electric package
The USA version stopped in 2006 outside of the USA . The Ranger was a ""tougher version "" with bigger brakes ,,longer torsion rods , leaf for comfort , chassis reinforcement. Upgraded interior .
I have a 2009 4x2 Sport that the service guys down at my local Ford dealer always refer to as the “cleanest fu*king Ranger I have ever seen” (I wax the bed 😂) and I love it! I have several nicer / more expensive vehicles in my collection, but I don’t think any of my babies get more comments or attention when I take them out for a cruise than my simple little Ranger………👍
They are asking far too much money for these with 4x4 these days. I'm not paying 20K for a 12 year old mini truck. And they were VERY thirsty!
Nice my brother is picking one up an xl but it is 4x4 and has the 4.0 2011 he didn’t get lucky with his first car a Honda and I did with my 98 f150 with the 4.6 2wd ext cab
Had an '02, ranger edge, 4.0 with factory 4.73 gears and a bama chips tunes. That little truck could move out. Got wrecked sitting in front of my house with 275,000 miles on it.
That's beautiful Ranger brothers.. my was the same but gray colors.. today date May 10th 2024 she was 33,896 miles .. 👌🏻
I have a 07 XLT extended cab 4x4. Loved it but blew the motor and where I live it’s too expensive to fix it. Sitting in my front field as yard art. 😢
These were great trucks! Will ford ever make a truck like this again? New ones too flashy, too expensive and too unreliable!
4:18 this engine actually came out in ‘01 and was put in the Ranger then. My ‘03 has this engine.
Had an 02 xlt I put a few hundred thousand miles on. Was one of the quicker trucks back in the day
I want to know if you are going to do an Off-road test with this Ford ranger?
And i would like to see a second generation of Dodge Durango (with traction control and low range) in a off-road test
That 4.0 Sohc was released in late 2000 I know because I had an 02 with 4.0 sohc
You guys talk too fast with mush in your mouth
No mush, just talk to fast. Thanks for watching!
Got a 2009 no traction control so i raised it 5 inchs put 33s on so no more fish tailing
It definitely has Stability Control. It even had Roll Stability Control.
Sure does, we figured that out in the 0-60 testing. Thanks for correcting.
@@TexasTruckChannel I would be interested in how well it worked off-road. Does it work as well as the expedition you recently tested?
We actually voted not to hill test it due to how clean it is, and how washed out and soggy the hill was on that day.
Thats fairl.@@TexasTruckChannel
im lookin at buying a 4x4 4l v6 diesel ford ranger 2011, but i didnt even know ford made diesel 4l v6 engines, are they good?
That sounds rare asf
One of your very best video reviews ever !
Glad you liked it!
These are great trucks, I have a 1999. But man, Ford was really pushing it making these like this until 2011, extremely outdated all around by that time if you ask me. They should’ve gotten a complete redesign inside & out after at least 2003.
👍👍😂😂💪💪
These guys have that morning FM radio duo energy
Click and Clack vibes!
Oh man, sitting sideways in the back made me carsick too!
4hi is best 0-60
Serial killers
Whoa!
27k for a over 13 years old truck😮
27k when it was new*