1989 Ford Ranger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers appreciate the 1989 Ford Ranger for its reliability and ability to handle tough conditions with ease. Many owners have noted how it performs well over time, often with minimal maintenance, making it a favorite among enthusiasts. However, some users have voiced frustrations regarding the need for repairs and handling issues. Overall, it's seen as a tough, fun truck that's dependable for daily use and off-road adventures."
4 cylinder or automatic trans rangers suck, but not this 2.9L V6 5-speed manual. 2WD, standard cab. The little thing will pull anything I hook to it. Last year I drove it 525 mi to Nebraska, bought my friend's 3200 lb travel trailer and towed it 525 mi home with no problems other than wind/handling issues. Engine always starts immediately even when it's been sitting in the barn for 6 months. 100k miles, everything's still tight but it rides like a lumber wagon compared to my '88 F-150 and the rear end likes to skip to the right when I hit bumps.
March 12, 2010Acceleration is just as you would expect from a little 4 Cylinder and so is the top speed. Build quality of the vehicle is definitely one of Fords strong points, but I will later do a front end swap over to the 1984 Ford Ranger look as well as an Interrior downgrade to the 1984 look, after all, older looks better!
August 8, 2010Solid, tough, sexy when she wants to be. Won't stop for anyone and unstoppable offroad
June 12, 2008What owners say
4 cylinder or automatic trans rangers suck, but not this 2.9L V6 5-speed manual. 2WD, standard cab. The little thing will pull anything I hook to it. Last year I drove it 525 mi to Nebraska, bought my friend's 3200 lb travel trailer and towed it 525 mi home with no problems other than wind/handling issues. Engine always starts immediately even when it's been sitting in the barn for 6 months. 100k miles, everything's still tight but it rides like a lumber wagon compared to my '88 F-150 and the rear end likes to skip to the right when I hit bumps.
March 12, 2010Acceleration is just as you would expect from a little 4 Cylinder and so is the top speed. Build quality of the vehicle is definitely one of Fords strong points, but I will later do a front end swap over to the 1984 Ford Ranger look as well as an Interrior downgrade to the 1984 look, after all, older looks better!
August 8, 2010Solid, tough, sexy when she wants to be. Won't stop for anyone and unstoppable offroad
June 12, 2008Built Strong. Great for hauling and saving gas at the same time. Great interior design. You can tow, haul or just go off road if you want. Fun truck to do whatever it is you are needing to do and more.
December 5, 2011I got a 2x4 2.3L ford ranger xlt with 3 to 400,000 miles on it and we have hauled unbelievable amount of weight in it and it’s been tossed around, drive in rough/ extreme conditions. Also we ran into a ditch once and we just pulled it out of the hole and drove home in it. It’s my fav vehicle and I’ve been in it every sines i was a kid. It’s the first wreck I was in, first vehicle I drove and do much more. Although it’s been through hell in back it runs like a champ and ain’t showing signs of repair anytime soon. It’s like family and I can’t ever get rid of it.
March 16, 2023this car has lasted me since I was 16 years old. its not fast and its not pretty but it is reliable and always gets me where I need to go. I learned how to drive a stick in this truck and have only replaced the clutch once.
August 3, 2010So the model years of the ford ranger 1984-1992 are good with the 2.9L V6 5speed stick and 4x4 , it has plenty of torque and power for the size, i would highly recommend it. I have a 1987 Ford Ranger XLT 2.9L 5speed manual 4x4 and its amazing at off-road and on road.
July 20, 2022like it, it's good little truck that is easy to do a frame-off resto, if you wanted, it can also be easily converted to a flat bed, or lowered to a super stance, the conversion package to a V8 is out there and cheap compared to other small truck to big engine swaps.
June 3, 2012My truck has good gas mileage. It runs good. The performance is good for a truck. Brakes well. handles good even on gravel. It needs new shocks. The inside is great. Needs new paint. Not expensive to drive. Depending on what type of road I am driving on, it can be very fun to drive.
September 25, 2008took a fully stock 4 cyl ranger, put a 351w in it and shaved everything. Repaired the frame strengthened it and had to custom install and fabricate most of the wiring and fuel system
April 24, 2008
