Overview & Reviews

The 2006 Ford Ranger pickup receives revised exterior trim and styling details. Available on both two- and four-door extended cabs this year, the FX4 model now comes with rubber flooring. Lastly, the Edge model has been renamed the Sport.

• Multiple trim levels and options, functional interior, solid off-road capability.

• Dated platform, weak engines, choppy ride, lack of modern features and amenities, no crew-cab body style or side airbags.

User Reviews:

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  2006 Ford Ranger XLT - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By Drew - May 26 - 2:53 pm

  Including the $3000.00 rebate, this truck is absolutely the best bang for the buck. If youre looking for something a little more stylish, go buy something else. If youre looking for a good quality, small size pick-up that rides and handles like a truck, and actually looks like a truck, this is your best bet. I love my new Ranger.

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  Nice little truck - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By TM - May 12 - 4:31 pm

  The truck drives well and handle adequately. It does lean a little too much due to the stiff suspension. The only major complaint is the gas mileage. I have the large engine with the 4:11 rear end, but the mileage is less than 17mpg. Pretty bad for a little guy. Also the base cost of the vehicle is a little high.

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  Great Basic Truck - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By Chris - March 26 - 2:29 am

  My reason for buying this vehicle was the sudden death of an older vehicle and my frequent need to borrow one of my friends trucks. I was expecting a very unrefined vehicle that I could load a bunch of stuff in and get mediocre fuel economy (my other working vehicle is a diesel Jetta). This truck still in break in but gets about 34 real world mpg if driven/shifted in a manner that keeps the engine between 2k-3k rpms (torque band). Thats about 70% city driving. The power could be better but for what it is Im not complaining. I got this truck new for about $13500 with 100k extended warranty.

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  Former Ford Employee - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By Mike - March 17 - 8:57 pm

  Some minor dashboard build issues, especially the cover for the passenger airbag and the instrument panel -- only stopped getting loose via lock-tite. Seats are basic in the XLT model, but this is a small pickup sufficient though. Initially I turned the cigarette lighter thinking it was the volume, several times switched it to 4X4 high trying to increase the volume as well, took a little getting used to. Base stereo is very good, no issues with any CDs. When I worked for Ford as a Service Writer people complained that it would not play certain CDs must say Ive had no problems, even going over good sized bumps in the road -- no skipping.

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  My Ranger - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By Doug - March 6 - 9:27 pm

  I bought my Ranger only because it was the best deal at the time. I have kind of lost the "look at me" appeal of a vehicle to the more practical side of things. I have owned just about every make of pickup on the market. Without a doubt so far my favorite has to be the one I have been driving for the last eight months. I go out of my way to compare my truck to any Toyota. Gas mileage could be better.

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  Durable Truck - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By yellaranger - February 22 - 12:40 pm

  I really like the look of this truck. This is my first truck and American vehicle and I have to say I like the look of the Sport model. So far its been very reliable. Coming from owning many Japanese makes, I feel that the engine doesnt feel quite as smooth as the Japanese however I feel like my truck has character. A lot of cars nowadays are all computerized and dont really give you much pleasure. I like the sound of the V6 and the seats are really comfortable. I just wish I could get a little better gas mileage.

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  Battle Tested - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By Ed T. - February 6 - 1:34 pm

  Yeah, its not the new, high tech, BIG Tacoma, or the high powered Frontier. Its just a time tested, classic looking, reliable truck, which very quietly still holds its own with a very dated platform. It does everything I ask of it, for about $3500-4500 dollars less than a comparably equipped Toyota or Nissan. Its comfortable, relatively quiet, and the 4.0 has plenty of power and torque. Ill stick with the battle tested American classic! Fully loaded for just over $20,000! Please, next question.....

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  outdated - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By cheap deal - January 29 - 10:39 pm

  Price was the main reason for purchasing. Good deals on outdated size and style. Back seats only good for small children or putting cargo in. Ride isnt bad for small truck, but when empty very choppy on rough roads.

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  Repeat buyer - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By William C - December 29 - 12:29 pm

  If this is a "tired design" Ill take more. In fact I did, this is my second new Ranger, the first one gave me 18 years of good service. The 2006 XLT is solid and powerful, fun to drive. The Ford OHC 4.0 has plenty of punch and the 5 speed shifts well. The Tacoma and Dakota are too large to be considered a compact truck. I drove a GMC Canyon, its OK but it didnt impress me.

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  Good truck thats still a bargain - 2006 Ford Ranger
  By Jim L - October 27 - 2:42 am

  29 mpg on the freeway! Need I say more? My reason for trading in my Dodge Ram for the 4 cylinder Ranger. Design may be dated, but I like the look. Made a great deal on this truck when not able to with the imports.