2 Star Reviews for 1997 Ford Ranger

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

3.91/5 Average
71 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Ford introduces its brand-new five-speed automatic transmission to the 1997 Ford Ranger lineup. Available with the V6 engines, the five-speed automatic is designed to improve the Ranger's acceleration, towing and hill-climbing ability.

Pros:
  • Great looking compact truck with a cornucopia of engine choices and options.
Cons:
  • We wish the base engine were stronger, and that a third door was offered.

User Reviews:

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  • my 97 ford ranger xlt 2.3 automatic tranny single cab - 1997 Ford Ranger
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    I bought the truck in june of 2011. It was a decent looking truck , i have put brakes,tires,shocks,fuel pump,sending unit. timing belt,cam shaft seal,cam seal,rear main seal, oil pan seal, valve cover seal, water pump,all dashboard lights,AC asymbaly line, still has leak somewhere in AC, door switch due to inside light stayed on, new battery,new cataylac converter, i have put so many parts on this truck, its cost me over 17,00 in parts alone. Friend did work, when will it end. I know i am forgetting many parts. when is it going to stop, suspension on truck is horrid. front end jumps when hits small anything in road, nothing wrong with it. its the way it was built,now needs window regula

  • Buy a Chevy - 1997 Ford Ranger
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    Truck ran great for the first three years, then just about after the warranty ran out the check engine light came on. In the shop multiple times, damn thing just runs rough. Mileage sucks, too. Only about 15 mpg...and thats highway fellas!

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