2002 Ford Ranger Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.28/5 Average
140 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A new FX4 model debuts, designed to appeal to Ranger XLT Extended Cab buyers who need to do some serious off-roading. Among the hardware goodies are a limited-slip differential, 31-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, special 15-inch alloy wheels, tow hooks, skid plates, Bilstein shocks, special exterior trim and sport seats. All Rangers get a SecuriLock antitheft system, while XLT and Edge 4WD models have a new 16-inch wheel design. An MP3 player is newly optional, and models equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 get improved fuel economy.

Pros:
  • Four-door extended cab, available 207-hp V6, functional control layout.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • love it - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    i bought my ranger in late august. i got it with about $2,100 in options (hard bed cover w/ bed liner, 4.10 rear diff., sport seats, running boards, power everything). its awesome. im always at the beach with it i love it. i would highly recommend it to someone

  • Basic Ford Ranger - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    Good to drive and economical. Worksmanship under hood is unimpressive and not well thought out. Hoses and vacuum lines are routed very poorly - not likely to be reliable. Sheetmetal edges are poorly finished and sharp. 2.3L engine and 5 speed has pep but no power, the price of good fuel economy (Ford 6 cyl are guzzlers while 4 cyl sip fuel).

  • Good bye - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    I bought my ranger edge last year and I love it.I really like the performance.I am a competitive person so I like to race here and there and I have to tell you I have friends who have all types of trucks.I never lost to a toyota tacoma 3.4,supercharged nissan,chevy s- 10 or even the 4.7 dodge.They were all equally equipped.The dodge was the closest but still behind,and this is no lie,we all dragged at an NHRA track.Must be the 4.10 gears and 5 spd.auto.also lighter.

  • Wahoo, I got a Truck - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    Engine is powerful and has good torque. Seems to be engine rattle when cold passing through first and second gear.

  • Its a beauty - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    My Ranger FX4 is black with black interior. It gets many compliments plus turns more than a few heads. This Ranger is eguiped with a manual transmission and I especially like the manual transfer case. The shifters are chrome with brushed chrome molding around their base. The 4.0L could still use at least 40 additional HP tho, especially with the larger tires. I love this truck. Wouldnt change a thing...

  • I love my Ranger - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    This vehicle gets used as a primary work/play vehicle, as well as Fire Dept. response. I have the 4.0 for peformance reasons, it runs great.

  • Base Ranger, Great Value - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    2002 base Ranger a GREAT value. $8,988 sale price at Hayward Ford, Hayward CA ($13,175 sticker - 1,600 dealer discount -2,500 Ford rebate) $10,150 out the door. If its reliable, should be a good deal.

  • 1st Ranger a lemon, 2002 Ranger a WIN! - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    We had a 2000 Ranger 3.0 that was a lemon. We gave Ford one more chance and looked for a 4.0 5-speed automatic to avoid any more problems. We wanted a 4.0 auto (no sloppy long-throw shifting) and power group (8 turn crank windows?). We couldnt find one without dumb bed rails, idiotic step bars, bedliner/tonneau, but finally found one. Drives quietly, muscular amount of pep and more ground clearance than competitors. Rangers are outrageous at MSRP, many dealers are doing $5000 off MSRP, take your pick of 15. We were picky about color and not wanting a stick, After six dealers, we ended up giving $17,500 on a $24,700 MSRP.

  • dependable and sporty - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    all around good little truck

  • My new ranger FX4 - 2002 Ford Ranger
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    To start off with I have to say this truck is awesome! I had a 00 Ranger XLT 4x4 and that truck doesnt compare to my new one. With all the features you get with the FX4 package your not left wanting anything more. This is definently the best ranger ever made. I also love the looks I get driving down the road from all the other truck owners, especially since I still havent seen another FX4 on the road yet anywhere.

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