2002 Ford Ranger Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 -19 City / 18 -22 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

154 -207

Seats

3 -5

Positive Owner Reviews

Glenda K

The gas mileage isn't very good, unfortunately. That makes it expensive if you travel much.

I like the convenience of being able to carry large things. I like the look and color of it. Unfortunately, only two people can ride at a time.

Patti J

That it is dependable and you take care of it like changing oil etc it will last a long time.

The dependability of it, it has close to 350,000 miles. The fact that I can do a lot of the service on it, like oil change. It is also an American Company and I will only buy American. I have no complaints about it.

Steve w

The Ford Ranger is the most durable, low maintenance on the road today and for years to come.

I like the utility of the ranger especially for home and yard improvements. It is a very capable in handling both good bad weather. The Ford Ranger looks tough and feels great on the road. It the most reliable vehicle that I have ever owned, multiple times.

John D

Gas mileage and good running gear.

Very dependable, good to fair gas mileage, comfortable seating, not to reliable on snow or ice, has rear wheel drive, good little wood etc. Hauler.

Scott L

It's my truck and it gets used a lot. It may not be the prettiest, but it has been reliable for me.

My truck is the perfect size for me and the activities I have. It has been reliable and has seen me through a lot of challenges. The only thing I would have liked is for it to have manual transmission.

Eric F

Amazing reliable vehicle.

My 2002 Ford ranger is absolutely amazing. I've owned many different Ford's and most of those have been rangers of various years. They have all been extremely reliable for myself and my family. They are very easy to maintain and work on. I would recommend them to anyone.

Sochi C

Ford Ranger, best truck for landscape designers

My Ford Ranger is the best. I'm a landscape designer and I used to drive a sedan. When I was looking to trade my sedan for a different vehicle it was based on functionality. I needed a vehicle that could carry small loads of plants or small equipment that I could load in my vehicle and take to a job site. A truck was a great option for me, but I needed something I could easily maneuver in around the city and not have to pay a high gas bill each time at the pump. My Ford Ranger is a great little truck for my job and for when I want to use a little more of its power when I go camping.

Meredith D

It is small pick up truck and gets low mileage.

Have had almost no problems with my Ford ranger - Edge. It gets low gas mileage but it very reliable.

Negative Owner Reviews

Joseph S

Getting ready to fall apart at any minute leaving me stranded

Check engine light is on, clutch is slipping, most dash lights are burned out, radio stopped working. It creaks and rattles

Melissa D

Just that it is way to small.

It is way to small for my family only a couple of people can go at one time. We need a bigger size car or truck.

Katherine P

Chrysler Sebring is good beginner car.

The car battery is underneath the car tire. So it is very inconvenient to get to or change. Has great gas mileage though for its make. Has some blind spots. Cannot tow larger items. The ceiling of the car is too low. The visors are low as well. Ac has had problems in the past.

Robert V

It's just an old Ford Ranger, it has been running rough and I'm really thinking about getting a new one

I think it would be important to know that it is a two door truck which has two seats in the back that face each other attached to the sides. It is not made for children to ride in

John S

I did get into one mishap in Greenville, SC, where the serpentine belt broke and everything went to hell soon thereafter. The truck overheated because the water pump wasn't spinning and I didn't see any warning lights or the gauges going overboard. So I had the truck hauled all the way back to Roswell, GA.

I'm sentimental about this truck because my dad sold it to me at a fairly good price and it was his truck. I dislike this truck because it gets terrible gas mileage (approx 15 MPG) and is hard to stop for such a relatively light truck. I do like the super-duper stereo they had installed (for that time), except for the overly boomy-sounding bass.

Jeffrey M

Considering a smaller ford truck?

I drive a 2002 Ford ranger which although isn't the nicest of vehicles based on room, functionality, or comfort however the vehicle does have positive aspects. One being that the truck is easily maintained and fairly simple to perform maintenance and repairs on if you're willing to watch a YouTube video or two. Overall being that my ranger is an 02 I wouldn't recommend buying one unless you're looking for a small vehicle just to travel around town.

Theo S

Pretty good utility truck !

Solid, pretty good engine, doesn't consume too much gas. The bed of the truck can be a little short sometimes, depending on what you put in it. The main thing I don't like about it is the fact that it's not a real double cab, the jump seat in the back are fine for small trip and for pretty short people. Overall, it's pretty good truck for regularly use. I use it to go to work everyday and drive it on the weekend to the motocross track too.

Michael B

Performance of the Rangers is a nice truck drives me well

His car is very reliable vehicle as well handles curves is comfortable engine is very strong. It is a 2002 Ford Ranger but it still drives very well. Colors blue the paint has not faded. The suspension is great. The suspension is very well. I'm very happy with his truck Florence outdid themselves with the ranger and it never loses value

Ford Ranger Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

154 HP 20-21 MPG 3 Seats

Tremor

154 HP 20-21 MPG 3 Seats

Edge

154 HP 20-20 MPG 4-5 Seats

XLT

207 HP 18-20 MPG 4-5 Seats

XLT Appearance

207 HP 19-19 MPG 4-5 Seats

Tremor Plus

154 HP 20-20 MPG 3 Seats

XL Fleet

207 HP 17-17 MPG 3 Seats

Edge Plus

207 HP 17-17 MPG 4-5 Seats

XLT Off-Rd

207 HP 17-17 MPG 4-5 Seats

XLT FX4

207 HP 17-18 MPG 4 Seats

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2002 Ford Ranger Owner Reviews

3.91

81 Reviews

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5 stars

28%

4 stars

43%

3 stars

21%

2 stars

1 star

Patti C on April 1, 2021

A little worn and tired but dependable.

My truck is holding up pretty well for close to 350000 miles. Has some rust spots and getting a little worn. The engine runs great and the heat and ac both work. Some little things do not work anymore like the door lock with the key fob on the passenger side. The tailgate will sometimes not stay latched. And the abs light stays on but they are fine. Good dependable truck just keep the oil changed and runs like a charm.

John D on March 28, 2021

Gas mileage and good running gear.

Very dependable, good to fair gas mileage, comfortable seating, not to reliable on snow or ice, has rear wheel drive, good little wood etc. Hauler.

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Ranks #6 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2002 Ford Ranger has an average owner rating of 3.91 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 7 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.47

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4.25

2002 Ford Ranger

3.91

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Ford Ranger has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2002 Toyota Tacoma

25 MPG

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2002 Mazda B-Series Truck

25 MPG

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2002 Ford Ranger

22 MPG

Is The 2002 Ford Ranger A Good Car?

Yes, it is reliable and it's still in decent condition for its age. It tows a jet ski and has never broken down except one time.

Rachel B.

Yes, it has the features I was looking for. 4 x 4, ext cab, v6 engine, manual transmission. Right color alloy wheels

Holly W.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Ford Ranger?

No, the only issue is I hear a humming coming from either the rear end or drive shaft. Maybe transmission?

Michelle S.

When in 4 wheel. Drive the wheel. Binds when backing in a sharp turn. The driver's side door lock doesn't always control passenger side lock

Beverly J.

Is The 2002 Ford Ranger A Good Value?

$2900 its decent the paint isn't great on it though. It is not perfect but it is a nice daily driver.

Gilbert B.

I paid $6000 2 yrs ago. I thought it was good value. For the features I wanted n the low mileage on vehicle

Stephanie Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2002 Ford Ranger speedometer not working?

Answer: The most common reason You'd see the speedometer not working on a 2002 Ford Ranger is because the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) has failed, though in much rare circumstances it can also be caused by a bad engine...

What's the 2002 Ford Ranger power steering fluid type?

Answer: The recommended type of power steering fluid that should be used in the 2002 Ford Ranger is Mercon V. The original recommendation used to be just Mercon but then it was switched to the Mercon V. The capacity of...

What wheel bolt pattern does the 2002 ford ranger have?

Answer: The wheel bolt pattern for the 2002 Ford Ranger iS5 X4.5''. This part will need to be replaced eventually. You should change Your tires every 30,000 to 50,000 miles or so. You don't want to get into any wrecks...

What are the 2002 ford ranger truck bed dimensions?

Answer: The 2002 Ford Ranger truck has a bed that iS72" to 84" long depending on the cab that is chosen. If You have the two door cab it iS84" long, and if You have a crew cab it iS72" long. The Ranger is a good small...

What type of coolant does the 2002 ford ranger use?

Answer: The type of coolant You should use on Your vehicle depends on what the color of the coolant was when You purchased Your 2002 Ford Ranger. If Your coolant was green, then You would use Motorcraft Premium Engine...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front