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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-21/19-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 143HP
4.0L V6 207HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.6
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.7
Overall: 3.6
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2010 Ford Ranger
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2010 Ford Ranger
1. Roomy interior
2. Exterior styling
3. Good size for everyday driving
4. Engine performance
5. Perfect basic small truck
Top 5 Cons of 2010 Ford Ranger
1. More comfortable seats
2. Time for restyle
3. More standard equipment
4. Lower entry price
5. More horsepower
2010 Ford Ranger Reviews by Consumers
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By J Robinson
Submitted 2010-11-27 02:59:42
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
This is my 3rd Ranger.
I drove a 3.0 V6 and worked it hard ont the job for 150+K miles.
Had to change spark plug wires once. Otherwise just oil change, tires, brakes.
I now have a 2010 short bed regular cab. It is just my go anywhere I want small truck. It will be sad to see the last small truck go especially now that it has 4 wheel disk, anti lock, traction control, and side air bags.
Don't knock the little 2.3 Mazda/Duratec dohc 4 valve engine. If you have to go just hold it to the floor and it will go to 6 grand 5 times and be moving.
Otherwise it is docile and gets 22+mpg on a regular basis.
My short bed with the light weight engine steers like a dream.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Not much because I want a small truck.
The new direct injected I-4 with lots more power would make this little truck fast and easy on gas, (best of both worlds), but that is not going to happen.
2010 Ford Ranger Review:
Last chance to buy a small basic dependable everyday fun to drive truck.
The Nissans and Toyotas are good trucks but have grown in size over the years and are no longer compact in size, (see the specs).
By john
Submitted 2009-11-21 02:02:39
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
I like the exterior styling is pleasing to the eye and the layout of the interior makes sense.
The 4.0L engine is responsive.
The XM satellite radio is awesome.
I like that the Ranger has stuck with the steering column shifter vice the floor mounted shifters in many trucks nowadays.
The four doors is a nice touch and makes access to the back of the cab a lot easier, although I wouldn't recommend the rear of the truck for carrying passengers.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Fuel economy is not that good for a compact truck, but it's a proven platform, so take the good with the bad.
I would like steering wheel mounted stereo controls, a standard sprayed on bedliner, or plastic bed.
An integrated GPS option would be nice as well.
2010 Ford Ranger Review:
This is my third for Ranger, I had a 1990, bare bones model, not even power steering, a 98 XLT 2.3, (FYI a 2.3 Ranger has absolutly no power and I would not recommend it unless you like loosing speed up even moderate hills) and now I have a 2010 XLT 4x4 extended cab.
I like the fact Ford has stayed true to what a compact pickup is. The exterior styling and interior styling are great. Although there could be some better finishing on some parts. The rear of my bumper is not even on both sides between the body, just like my 98, and some of the interior plastic has rough edges in obvious spots such as the doors.
Overall I think the Ranger is a great little truck for the $ on a proven platform.
By John Doe
Submitted 2011-04-11 06:58:46
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Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Junk audio system in a 28,000 dollar truck and no option to upgrade. Why not include the audiophile stereo?
By Anne430
Submitted 2011-03-02 19:51:59
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
Strong and durable.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Not much because I already like the way it looks as well as its performance. The only thing I changed in my Ford Ranger is its wheels and rims. I got a new ford ranger rims and looks great now!
2010 Ford Ranger Review:
This truck is perfect for towing and hauling.
By Ben379
Submitted 2011-01-17 07:05:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
I like the way the truck looks....especially the front end. It is the only true compact truck on the market. I get 22-23 mpg overall with my 2.3/auto Supercab which is more than all the other "midsize" trucks.
Handling is great and the ABS is excellent. I like the old school interior and dashboard.....a bunch better than the others.
The price with all the typical rebates/incentives make this truck a few thousand $$$ cheaper than the imports.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Seats are way too firm! The OEM Continental Conitracs are noisey....real noisey. Ford should include a full size spare instead of the standard donut space saving donut.
Ford should dump the 4.0 and use the Ecoboost 3.7!
2010 Ford Ranger Review:
Nice truck, my above comments should be enough......too bad 2011 is the final year.
By GUEST
Submitted 2010-11-23 15:13:34
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
Very nice looking.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Hard on gas.
Drives like a tank.
Smaller tires - they can get away with a 15" on that truck.
Make the super cab super, like two full size cabs like a lot of the other trucks are using, like the Tacoma, cause the access cab is kinda a waste of space. Nobody can sit in them. I may remove the seats as they are no good for nothing.
Add the flex fuel system to the engine.
2010 Ford Ranger Review:
Nice looking truck. This is my second ranger. Really loved my first one 2000 V6 3L not 4 x4. Ran a lot better then the 4L V6. I understand it is a 4 x 4 but OMG it swallows the gas. If I had known, would have bought a F-150 with the flex fuel.
By wags
Submitted 2010-07-25 07:26:50
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
Though the style hasn't changed in years, it's simple and pleasing, a basic truck.
I like the mirrors big and easy to see each side of the truck, I also am a smoker Ford gives you an ashtray and a lighter witch most don't now a days. The new safety equipment on the 2010 is a plus, seats are comfortable for long rides plenty of room, I'm 6,1. The truck is perfect for my small hauling, home and work needs, a joy to drive.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
I have the 4 cylinder, should have upped the horse power more for the engine.
Would have liked touch controls on steering wheel.
Bed should have come with some sort of liner sprayed or other type.
Engine noise a little loud.
By CHARLES HURST
Submitted 2010-07-18 16:46:36
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
2010 RANGER SPORT. I AM 62 AND THIS IS MY FIRST FORD. LOVE THIS TRUCK. HAD A 91 ISUZU FOR 19 YEARS.
GREAT SOUND SYSTEM.
LOVE THE STIFF RIDE OF THE SPORT.
LIKE THE WAY THE SPORT SITS UP HIGHER THAN THE XLT.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
THE SEATS ARE A LITTLE FIRM BUT I CAN LIVE WITH IT. THE SEATS NEED TO GO UP A LITTLE MORE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE EXTENDED AREA OF THE CAB. KIND OF TIGHT TRYING TO REACH SOMETHING BEHIND THE SEATS.
WOULD LIKE TO HAVE VOLUME CONTROLS FOR THE RADIO ON THE STEERING WHEEL FOR A 26000 DOLLAR TRUCK.
By RK599
Submitted 2010-04-18 19:17:01
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2010 Ford Ranger Review:
Purchased 2010 Ford Ranger Sport 2wd auto, 6 cyl. Use it mostly for in town driving. The truck uses 20L per 100 km which works out to less than 14 mpg based on a Canadian gallon. You can basically watch the gas gauge go down.
The truck idles at over 1000 rpm until the engine is at its maximum temp. This means that the truck will reach speeds of over 20 - 30 kph on the flat stretch without using the accelerator. I am usually at my destination before the idle speed comes down. Town driving in environments such as parking lots means you have to ride the brakes continually to keep the speed down. I brought this to Ford's attention but they advise me it is normal for the Rangers. I recently took another new Ranger for a test drive and it does the same thing. This is a very annoying feature. I can see that I will be going through a set of brakes every few months at this rate.
By Don Dowson
Submitted 2010-03-13 18:05:23
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Pros: What do you like about 2010 Ford Ranger?
I love how they haven't changed the exterior. It still looks like a truck.
This is my 3rd ranger, I had a 2000 XL 7ft bed 4x4. Then a 06 Long bed 4x4 xlt, and I just traded that one in for a extended cab xlt 4x4.
I'm 6'3" and I fit well in a reg cab. In fact I drove it to Florida with no problems, but I wanted a little more room, I have loved every one I owned.
I never had any major problems with any of them, and I work them hard, they are on the job site every day. I plan to keep this 09 till it dies, cause I heard it will be discontinued in 2011. (not happy). But I guess all good things must come to an end. I just picked up a 1988 I also drive on weekends.
Cons: How would you improve 2010 Ford Ranger?
Really don't have any.. Yeah I got one, Stop buying Toyota's and Nissan's!!
2010 Ford Ranger Review:
Love it, I will always buy Ford trucks, and if they ever remake or remodel the Ranger in the future, I will definitely give it a good look.
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