1989 Ford Ranger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2023
I 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. Mar 16, 2023
by Cody S
Jul 20, 2022
So 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.Jul 20, 2022
by Anonymous
Jun 03, 2012
like 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.Jun 03, 2012
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by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2023
I 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. Mar 16, 2023
by Cody S
Jul 20, 2022
So 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.Jul 20, 2022
by Anonymous
Jun 03, 2012
like 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.Jun 03, 2012
by James C
Dec 05, 2011
Built 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.Dec 05, 2011
by Nick R
Jan 06, 2011
it gets me wear i have to go. it tows my trailer. ITS A FORD!!! it needs to
be restored when i get the money i repared the front fenders they rusted
out above the weels i rebulit the power steing pump got a new altinater
Jan 06, 2011
by Anonymous
Nov 13, 2010
My 1989 supercab XLT is amazing.It has 242,000 miles and still runs like a champ.The original transmission died at 200,000 miles.Body is in great shape.I would have liked a v-8 option and better gauges back then.It is an amazing little truck.I think I will own this pickup until the die I die.Nov 13, 2010
by Tony J
Aug 08, 2010
Acceleration 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!Aug 08, 2010
by Johnathon W
Aug 03, 2010
this 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.Aug 03, 2010
by Cameron C
Mar 13, 2010
This is my little sleeper. It has a procharged 327
stroker ford with a modded C4 trans and 2 31 slpine
rear axle out of an Explorer. Its makes roughly 550
rwp, maybe more. It is being restore to a bone-stock
llok.Mar 13, 2010
by Anonymous
Mar 12, 2010
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. Mar 12, 2010
by James L
Dec 30, 2009
It runs great . not super fast but it goes. it does not handle wel l. brakes work like they should.extremly fun to drive does not cost much gret gas mileage body is a little beat up. no rattles or squeaks . so its great.Dec 30, 2009
by Greg C
Dec 09, 2009
i enjoy this truck for the last 4 years until i hit the wall.
this ford ranger has a small block dodge motor.
this truck has run a 9.37 second in the 1/4 mile.
this truck will be fix to race again.Dec 09, 2009
by Robert M
Sep 25, 2008
My 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.Sep 25, 2008
by Arvie M
Aug 19, 2008
Good, basic small truck. No torque at all, no towing power, good AC, great gas mileage for a pick up. Cheap entry model vehicle. Perfect for a high school and college student (which is what I was then). Driving from Fayetteville to Jacksonville wasn't too bad in my truck. It was good to have because I was able to move all my stuff in it, like my couch and bed...Aug 19, 2008
by Mitchell B
Aug 19, 2008
this truck was the best i car i veer owned! we went through alot together and finally it died. i woud love to have another one just like it but brothers are broke these days! They are amazing trucks for there class so props to whoever ownes one! FORD BOY!Aug 19, 2008
by Andrew C
Jul 29, 2008
Ilove my truck i won ugliest trunk in high school and aint no baody gettin this truck from me ever you if you value you life as much as i do this truck dont touch it... i get 30 miles to the gallon one hell of a truck to driveJul 29, 2008
by Jeremy M
Jul 10, 2008
I have owned this truck for 4 years and it has taken everything i have thrown at it and i have thrown alot at it!It has never let me down! it handles very nicely and it has a quite suprisingly a lot of get up and go!Jul 10, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 19, 2008
my ranger has 214000 miles on it it runs like a champ. i have had to do repairs on itJun 19, 2008
by Eddie M
Jun 12, 2008
Solid, tough, sexy when she wants to be. Won't stop for anyone and unstoppable offroadJun 12, 2008
by Earl B
Apr 24, 2008
took 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 systemApr 24, 2008
by Bradley G
Apr 15, 2008
I love this little truck because it is always there when I need it. This truck has its minor
fixes, but it is usually never something that affects the major operation of the truck. Every
day when I go outside my Ranger starts right up and runs like a champ. I think the best
proof of this was leaving it sit for two months during winter with only a quarter tank of
gas going outside when it was -20 and having the thing start right up. It may be
frustrating to deal with all the minor fixes, but hey this vehicle is old and was cheap so
what can you expect. It is the perfect vehicle for someone who is looking for a cheap daily
driver and a vehicle that can be used to carry medium sized loads.Apr 15, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 26, 2008
my dad bought the truck brand new and my mom gave it to me when dad passed and with the exception of a slave cylinder and brakes it has been virtually maintenance free..dad always said to keep the oil changed regularly and the only oil that was allowed in his shop was and still is valvoline.and it towes my boat around on a regular basis.
Feb 26, 2008
by Pam K
Jan 04, 2008
This was a great first truckJan 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 03, 2007
Love this truck but the repairs are beginning to make me hate it. Everything is either being repaired and has been repaired. Now I have a leak somewhere - replaced radiator, water pump, all hoses - thinking it's the engine seal???Dec 03, 2007
What users have asked
My ranger is hard to start in cold weather. The colder the harder to start. Once started no problem until it sita over night
warm weather OK Problem starts when weather turns cold Once started everything is fine ranger is 4 cyl 2.0
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89 ford ranger wants to stall
I have an 89 Ford Ranger but 4 cylinder 5 speed 4 wheel drive. A while back someone hooked up battery backwards which fried the battery, computer, and a couple fuses which are all replaced now. The vehicle runs great at idle but stalls after a while. When I try to take off it instantly wants to die. (Yes I know how to drive a stick haha) also I have to jump the starter solenoid to start it now, the solenoid is brand new. When I turn the key over it draws power so I believe the ignition is working correctly. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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Why is my truck stalling
I have a 1989 ford ranger 4cyl it runs good but every now an then at low speeds or changing gears tha truck stalls out it's like someone turns key off u can pop clutch or restart it by key an it will start rite back up any clues what this could be?
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1989 Ford Ranger Pricing
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Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM radio
Brakes
ABS: rear-only
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time
Seats
Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent