1999 Ranger
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1999 Ranger
I'm considering purchasing a used Ranger for my twin son's to drive back and forth to college (6.5 hour drive). A 1999 4X4 XLT Ranger fits within the range I would like to spend on a truck. Consumer reports identifies the 1999 Ranger as a used car to avoid. Why is this? In Consumer's "frequency-of-repair charts it shows significant problems in the electrical category. Can anyone tell me more about the electrical problems or any other significant issues that I should be aware of? Thanks in advance.
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biggest problems i remember was door latch sticking so the door chimes and interior light stayed on. this was easily fixed by spraying some lubricant into the door latch mechanism. my personal feeling is that consumer reports is biased against trucks (they always seem to want them to drive like cars) so you might want to try some other vehicle evaluators first. good luck, i've been pleased w/mine.
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1999 Ranger
Also, the steering column multi-function turn signal, High/Low Flash, windshield wiper switch was prone to going bad. I had a '99 XLT 4x4 Ext. cab (not the four dour option) and had to have mine replaced under warranty, but it made me wonder how long till it happens again. It went bad in app 10K miles. There was a TSB about that, and Ford said they replaced it with a new part. After that, I haven't had a problem. I now have a 2000 Ranger 4x4 XLT Ext. cab with about 20K miles and haven't had a problem on it yet (knock on wood....knock knock.)
Matt
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Before I purchased my 99 Ranger, I checked Consumer Reports and found it listed as a "Best Buy". To date my only problem was a Control Module which was replaced under warranty. I would not reccomend a 4x4 of any brand as a commuter. Good luck.
