2002 Ford Ranger consumer reviews

This review is about A 2001, I had once. Lost it in a Bank rupture. Just love the truck. Mine was the 4.0 V6 wonderful engine.

Nothing but issues, rust started under 20 thousand kms. Transmission is sloppy. Doors have locked them selves while running with my dog locked inside twice. Breaks had to be replaced at 40 thousand kms Absolutely terrible customer service. Non existent really.

I bought my Ranger XLT with FX4 off-road package new in 2002. 21 years and still going strong. 5-speed manual with manual transfer case. I can honestly say it's the best vehicle I've owned in 40 years of driving, even outperforming/outlasting the VWs and Audis I've owned. It's a phenomenal light truck. To be fair, I've always owned 2 vehicles, so it splits miles with another, but is going strong at 140,500. Maintenance has been minimal....tires, batteries, shocks, U-joints, water pump went out once. The body and frame are in exceptional condition due to being used mostly in the Inland Northwest and Alaska, where salts/melting agents aren't used on the roads. I've had several offers from folks offering to buy, but I never will. I simply can't replace it with the money I could get. For hunting, fishing, camping, back roads, mud trails it is near unbeatable. And my personal pontoon boat for fly fishing slides in perfectly.

I bought my truck 13 years ago and it started breaking down in the past two years. From alternator, to O2 sensors and catalytic converters, and just now water pump, belt, and heater coil just to name a few. It has 209,000 miles. It is still running though. Replacing broken,old parts with new ones

I really love this truck. I have to say that this is the only vehicle used that never let me down. It was given to me from a family member. 2002 4*4, xlt cab 1.5 doors 4.0L with manual transmission. I really use this truck like a horse for work and going places. It has great driving feedback, lots of power decent gas mileage for 4.0 and amazing reliability. On few occasions i pushed newer broken down Toyota’s off the main road.

This truck met all my wants, dreams, and even my needs. Great truck for the price! I have always dreamed of having a Ford Ranger!

This truck is hard to beat. I've had no problem at all other than normal maintenance. It now has 73,000 miles and still looks and drives like a brand new truck. This truck is not going anywhere.

Phenomenal for off road. Unfortunately, after 2002 Ford no longer offered the same heavier equipment. So only 2002 FX4 and 2003 FX4 Level II have this capability. Ford just put the label on the later years, but none of the same equipment.

I have the 4.0 in mine and has been a great engine. Mine has 215 thousand miles and still runs great and doesn’t burn any oil. I’ve done normal maintence like fluid changes regularly and have replaced components like wheel bearings, shocks, water pump, thermostat, valve cover gaskets and a few other small things. This is expected with any high mileage 16 year old vehicle. Overall the reliability has been great. The four wheel drive works awesome in the snow and engine has plenty of power and tows a four thousand pound trailer well. I really have fallen in love with this truck and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great reliable mid sized truck.

Purchased in 2002 just before I retired. Currently (2019) it has 44K miles. I had the transmission rebuilt and replaced the fuel pump. The XLT has a 4.0L engine, extra cab configuration. Not very good gas mileage and the ride is a little rough. I expect the truck will be around long after I am gone !!!