Ford Ranger Advice

[Jack.J]

Hi All,

 

I'm after some advice regarding a new truck. I've been looking at a few but as of budget and as the title suggests narrowed it down to a Ford Ranger.

I know it will be mixed reviews but after an overall rating and any major problems any of you have encountered with them.

 

The one I'm looking at specifically is 2009, ex Scottish power who have had it since new. 102 000 miles. Tons of add on's and full service history, serviced twice a year etc. Been poking around it and its in amazing condition and extremely little rust would be easy to get rid of if I delt with it asap if I get the truck. Pictures should be attached.

They are asking £4995 + VAT so just under £6000 total.

Feed back/ thought on it very much appreciated

[Richard 1234]

That's probably worth the money. It will have been looked after.

[BrendanTreeFeller]

Looks like a nice truck, love the load compartments in the back. If you don't mind me asking, how are you planning to deal with the rust?

[geoff]

That looks a lovely truck, get the surface rust treated and I think you are onto a winner there.

 

I'm not sure what year it was they amended first gear so it was lower, if yours falls into that bracket it is a plus point.

 

Mine is an 07, and it works hard being a tipper, and tows very well apart from tall first gear.

 

Steering boxes can get play in them but can be adjusted, though a fiddle to get at.

 

If you buy it, drop all transmission fluids and replace, I do mine every 6000 miles and it is as fresh as a daisy.

 

Rear leaf springs can sag, and are known to be a weak point, but good aftermarket ones are not too expensive.

[dreish]

Worth checking if any brake pipes have been replaced. Check especially at the ends front nd rear as they are uncoated.Also the brake pipe that goes over the top of the diesel tank is usually the first to give problems.When its replaced it can be re-routed making the job far easier and cheaper to do.

[Hobbsurf]

SUPERCAB = Super truck. Good price, get some Mich AT' s on and you are ready to go.

[rovers90]

You wont be disappointed. I have an 07 super cab just clocked 95k miles. Rear springs replaced a few month back cost about £240 for the parts and £80 fitting. Comfortable, reliable, great turning circle.

[Coletti]

Give it a test drive and look for the colour of the smoke. I looked at one the same as this a couple of years ago and it all looked brilliant, went for a test drive and noticed some blue smoke so asked about it and they eventually spilt the beans. Split water pipe leading to a blown engine and full engine rebuild was the culprit. Just a suggestion but for 6k you should also be able to find a decent Isuzu rodeo which are very good