Overview & Reviews

For the 1996 Ford Ranger, an optional passenger-side airbag is now available, and it comes with a switch that will disable the system if a child seat is installed in the truck. Super Cab models get standard privacy glass, Splash models lose that putrid green tape stripe, and the Flareside box from the Splash is now available on two-wheel-drive, four-cylinder XL and XLT models.

User Reviews:

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  Totally worth it love this truck - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By dangerranger48 - December 4 - 12:20 pm

  i traded a newer car for this truck have to say it was worth yes its had some problems but nothing serious the biggest problem ive had is iac valve going out 40 dollar part and the tailgate handle broke this truck runs great smooth riding i would have another one

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  Poor Trans - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By Ford4me - November 21 - 2:00 am

  This was the second truck I have ever owned. I liked the size until now when I need a bigger truck because of family. I have had multiple issues with the Transmission, starting at 98,000 miles. Door handles broke at 120,000. Rear Tailgate handle broke around the same time. Over all a good truck.

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  Keeps on runnin! - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By Scorp67 - June 26 - 1:50 am

  I purchased this truck used with about 40,000 miles on it. Ten years later I have over 261,000 miles and its still running great. I have had to put a couple thousand into it but nothing major. Clutch, tires, brakes, etc. I am NOT good at getting the oil changed but that hasnt slowed it down any. Definitely have gotten my moneys worth AND MORE out of this truck. I plan on driving it until it wont drive anymore and then give it a dignified funeral! :)

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  Been Worth the $ - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By cmd - February 5 - 12:07 pm

  I bought this truck used with 72K, now Im up to 138K and the 2.3L (5 spd Man) engine is running good. During the cold months, I get 20-22 on the Hwy, but when its warm, Ive gotten 27! The body has held up great and Ive had to replace some things like brake lines, Pwr Steering lines, Upper and lower ball joints, e-brake cable and the surprise was the brackets on the rear springs. But overall, Im paying less than a car payment. My boys want me to keep it for when they start driving it. I put some new Cooper ATR tires on it this year and its done pretty good getting up the hill on my drive way here in the CLE area with 200lb of sand in the back.

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  Work Truck - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By Me - August 16 - 10:55 am

  This is a great truck for the money and its easy to work on but be ready to work on it because nothing lasts. Make sure to do all preventative maintenance.

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  Fix or repair often - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By scorpio53 - May 2 - 7:32 am

  Ive had my 96 ranger since new and Ive replaced rotors,bearings and calipers twice and I baby this thing,Ive also replace all brakelines mastercylinder powersteering pump and lines.The truck has a mind of its own and the lights inside and outside come on and go off at will as well as the alarm bells ring the motor switch on the interior fan stopped working as well and the radio wont shut off,Ill never own another one!!!

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  4.0L ranger review - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By Fat Jackson - March 20 - 1:38 pm

  When I bought my ranger the transmission was going out at 138000 miles. It was the 4.0L model, and shortly after I had the transmission rebuilt, the water pump went out making the engine over heat. The 4.0L engines apparently have aluminum heads which are notorious for not being able to withstand high temperatures, so both the heads cracked after overheating twice. Buy a subaru, I had an 89 Subaru that overheated all the time and the engine just kept on ticking

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  Still trucking - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By stone - February 21 - 5:25 pm

  Bought used in 01 w/ 70K. At 204k now. avg 22mpg! std 2.3L dual plug version. Still runs great, but engine is fially tapping on hills now.

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  Amazing Little Truck - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By drdz070 - November 17 - 11:52 am

  I bought my 1996 Ranger a little over a year ago with 113000 miles on it and i have since brought that total up to 143000 miles. The truck has required very little work, other that the basics like oil changes. In fact, the only thing ive had done to it, that was of any consequence, was the replacement of two belts and a tensioner. I would recomend this little truck to anyone and i am saddened that it has come time for a new car. I hope that the next owner enjoys it as much as I have.

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  Like a good friend - 1996 Ford Ranger
  By Dentpipe - September 4 - 1:48 pm

  Ive owed this vehicle new from dealership driven it hard and regular. Ive never experienced a problem - Just semi-regular maintenance. Id buy it again. The only thing Id change is adding a console.