2004 Ford Ranger Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.45/5 Average
143 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

All 2004 Ford Rangers get a more aggressive raised hood and a partitioned grille that more closely matches that of other Ford trucks. Inside, seats have been revised to improve comfort, and leather upholstery is a new option. A new leather-wrapped, four-spoke steering wheel is available on some models, as is a floor console. New white-faced gauges are standard on all models, except the base XL. The Tremor model's 510-watt stereo now has MP3 capability, and other models are eligible for a 290-watt Pioneer Sound package with an in-dash CD/MP3 player. Additionally, the Tremor is available with four-wheel drive this year, and the off-road-ready FX4 gets an electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case. Sixteen-inch aluminum wheels are optional on two-wheel-drive Edge models, and an engine block heater is standard in select states.

Pros:
  • Strong 4.0-liter V6 engine, multiple trim levels and options, functional interior.
Cons:
  • Dated platform, weak base engines, no crew cab configuration.

User Reviews:

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  • Ford Ranger XLT - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    Went from a Jeep Liberty to a Ford Ranger XLT 4x4. Very nice truck.

  • Love It - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    Have owned em all. The Ranger is more than enough truck for what I do. Handles great.... and looks even better.

  • Excellent - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    One of the better pickup trucks on the market for the money. Ford has done really well working out all the bugs over the years. If you are in the market for a smaller truck, this truck more than warrants a look. Transmission is very responsive.

  • good on paper/ decent in reality - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    within the first month the front right headlight went out for no reason. other then that the truck runs great.

  • My 1st new truck - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    My new 2004 ford ranger is great for me and very versatile. The ride is much better than any of the other trucks i test drove. Especially the chevrolet s-10.

  • Trucking in style - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    I love the truck the best purchase my husband and I have ever made now go and get one today and start enjoying it

  • Not my favorite truck anymore - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    I have a 2002 ranger it was a good little truck...UNTIL then main head gasket leaked then the I had to have all the belts and pulleys replaced then the gasket again and again and the most resent thing replaced was the WHOLE transmission. This truck is horrible on gas has no power and goes throw brakes like crazy and no its not my driving my husband drives it now and he goes throw brakes to at least every 3 months. Back doors dont always shut right and it isnt a pleasent ride. Fords service departments are the worst no support after purchase

  • Look Out - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    I have had my ranger Edge supercab 4.0 for 3 weeks. I would not get black again. Everything ok except it came with no back seats. Didnt realize they were optional until purchased. Need to put out a crew cab model.Would not purchase again. Cant compete with crew cab trucks. I ended up with a 2 seater vehicle ! Would not use dealership again, they are not user friendly.

  • Hi-value pickup that fits in your garage - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    My Ranger is a 3 liter, 5 speed auto, 3.73 rear axle ratio with limited slip rear axle. I have never been stuck even with many off-road miles. Gas mileage is l9/24. Nice ride and the 5 speed A/T is smooth.

  • 10 all the way - 2004 Ford Ranger
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    i love ford rangers. i drive a ZR2 at work all day it is not all what made to be it has been stuck in the mud 10 or 15 times. I have not been stuck at all. I HAVE PULLED a suburban ot of the mud in 4 wheel low and it didnt have a hard time.

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