Overview & Reviews

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.

• Great looking compact truck with a cornucopia of engine choices and options.

• We wish the base engine were stronger, and that a third door was offered.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome Ride - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By James - January 13 - 6:08 pm

  Bought for $2,800 with 118k miles. Have never had a problem except with neutral safety switch not making contact and shifter knob coming off (its the 5 speed manual 2.3L). Runs great and is very fun to drive. Im not a big fan of the sag in the front, but that seems standard with most rangers of the time. It has problems with uphills but nothing major. You can get some serious bounce and slide out of the back which is fun on occasion. I have never gotten lower than 24.3 miles to the gallon and I keep up with it everytime I fill up. It came with 14 inch rims which is a shame because there are not that many off road tires for that size, but i can always upgrade. all in all, an awesome truck!

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  still going - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By artifishal bait - May 12 - 1:26 pm

  it is the best truck i owned and would recommend it to beginner drivers. i own the 5 speed 3.0L 4 cylinder with 176000 miles and it is flippin awesome to drive and drives like a cadilac

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  Love my Ranger - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By Mark - July 18 - 4:32 pm

  My little 4 cylinder Ranger has moved me from NC to NY and back to NC. Hauled everything from couches (2 at a time) to camping gear to just me with no problems. This pickup is so easy to work with and on that it is a joy to own.

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  I Love this truck! - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By Mijo - July 10 - 2:00 am

  I (We) bought this truck to replace a Nissan Wagon that we had. My mother-in- law had a Ranger pick-up (4 Cyl, SB, standard Trans) that was a joy to drive. When we went to get ours, I opted for a 6 cylinder to haul a trailer (the 4 Cyl cant handle it). We got the auto trans for my wife who can no longer do manual. We got the longest bed available because I haul a lot of stuff ( I also work in building supply and hate short bed pick-ups).

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  I love my Ranger - hate to let it go - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By littlesimo - February 25 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned mine for just short of five years now and not a single problem with it. Ive changed the oil every 3K-4K miles and purchased a soft tonneau cover shortly after I bought it in 1999. With that, and the K&N airfilter and just keeping up on normal maintanence, its never steered me wrong. I just recently talked to a 2001 owner who has over 120K on his and he loves his as well...Rangers dont die.

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  great reliable truck - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By bob2chi - November 23 - 2:00 am

  No problems major or minor. Would buy another.

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  Great truck!!! - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By ukdal1 - October 31 - 2:00 am

  It is a great truck. The only thing I have had wring with it was the thermostat went bad. Other than that, NO problems!!!!

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  Truck or Toy - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By 2nrz - October 21 - 2:00 am

  The truck is fun evan with 123,000 miles ive had not a single problem. I did a diognostic at ford and it was in the "good" condition rating and thats pretty good for that many miles. the only problem is that the manuals go through cluches fast if you tow

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  Great small truck - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By rangerguy - August 16 - 2:00 am

  Trouble free since we bought it. Great small truck that tows well. Would not hesitate to buy another ranger in the future

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  Dependable and Rugged - 1997 Ford Ranger
  By FIlbert - August 7 - 2:00 am

  Have owned my truck for 6 years now have had only a few minor electrical problems (display on digital clock is a little funny, interior lights delay a couple of seconds before going off upon door closing). A/C continues to work well. At 68,000 miles, still have the original brake pads and shoes. Sound system is also very impressive for a truck, as is the interior design. The truck still rides like a car - no wierd rattling noises or squeeks are present.