Overview & Reviews

Ford's popular compact pickup receives a number of minor changes for 2003. The 2002 Tremor package, with its ear-splitting 485-watt sound system, returns for 2003 as a trim level, joining XL, Edge and XLT in the lineup. A chrome appearance package for select XLT models is available, and last year's FX4 package for four-wheel-drive Rangers is offered in two guises: Off Road and Level II. New Sonic Blue paint is unique to FX4 Level II Rangers. Other changes to the 2003 Ford Ranger include covered visor vanity mirrors for XLT models, standard step bars on XLT 4WD SuperCab and Edge 4WD models and minor interior trim and fabric revisions on some models. Finally, crew cab rear seats get LATCH anchors, and some new colors are available.

• Strong 4.0-liter V6 engine, handsome styling, variety of trim levels, functional interior.

• Uncomfortable cabin, dated design, no V8 is available, no crew cab configuration.

User Reviews:

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  Great Truck - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By silvers - February 20 - 2:00 am

  Have had my Ranger XLT w/4.0 V6 for about 7 months. No mechanical or appearance problems. Truck is really fun to drive, comfortable, runs quiet for a truck and is very smooth. Have used it for just pleasure, hauling yard debris, furniture....greater performer for each use.

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  2330 ford ranger - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By kd - February 5 - 10:00 am

  so far so good more truck for less money compared to the toyota tocoma.

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  Best deal on small truck - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By redrodz1 - January 25 - 2:00 am

  Started out wanting a toyota P/u and bought a ford.I test drove all small trucks and the ford for price,fuel economy,style and quality was my choice.Previously owned a nissan and toyota small truck.The ford truck has caught up and surpassed the imports in my mind. Insurance rates and dealer service rates were cheaper too.I like my ford pickup and would recommend it highly.

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  i will never buy another Ford ranger - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By John Buettner - January 18 - 2:00 am

  My 1995 ranger was a great truck, never had a problem with it and drove it for 8 years. Bought a new 2003 and have had nothing but problems, its been in the shop over 7 times this year and two of the times it needed to be towed in, i drive for my job and cant afford to have this many problems with this truck, iam in the process of trading it in on a new Toyota pick-up this weekend, thanks John/seamars1@aol.com

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  best small truck-that ive ever owned - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By jbc - January 17 - 2:00 am

  no problems so far,,four wheel drive controls..are easy to use....lots of power...runs great,,,ride is not bad...but it is bumpie on rough roads..poor gas mileage so far using 87 octane...

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  More than expected - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By kayman - January 11 - 10:00 am

  For sub $12K for a base XLT w/2.3 manual ride comfort handling, and performance is better than expected for an economy small truck. Seat comfort is poor with no lumbar, engine very buzzy. Cant imagine paying $20K+ for the high end models.

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  Second Ranger - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By phylypso - January 1 - 2:00 am

  The Edge is a very precise handling truck, due in large measure to its suspension I suppose. Dont move the steering wheel unless you want the truck to change direction. In trade for that precision handling, you sacrifice ride comfort. It is a rough ride, and the seat quality leaves a lot to be desired, but then again, this is a sport truck. At 20000 the idler pulley went, and the windshield is typical Ranger in that anything harder than treesap will chip, crack or break the glass. The fog lights are not simply a coolness thing. They work well. Easy in and out, except the jumpseats, and easy to clean interior.

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  My Ranger FX4 - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By lruff - December 25 - 2:00 am

  My Ranger is comfortable and fun to drive. I get 20 miles to the gal. of gas on the hiway and around 16 to 17 in town.

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  CALIF 2003 Ford Ranger Base XL 5 spd - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By sfnative1955 - December 19 - 10:00 am

  Vehicle has been a decent set of wheels. Pros - feels solid, full instrumentation (would like numbers on the gauges though), $9800 price after rebates T&L and 30 mpg (60-65 mph). Cons - vinyl seats that are not contoured, middle seat belt cant be hidden when not used, slow acceleration requiring freq downshifts, antenna gets in the way of the wiper when cleaning the windshield and the bed height (depth) is too shallow. Overall, you get a decent truck for light duty use which I had intended. Does have enough power to haul more than a half ton slowly (close to one ton).

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  outstanding small truck - 2003 Ford Ranger
  By rogahunt - December 16 - 2:00 am

  I am very pleased with all aspects of this vehicle. Nice looking and strong. Gas mileage could be better.