Which generation of Ford Ranger is the best?

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ExplorerEnthusiast said:
When I was looking, I aimed for 2005-2009 models because they seemed to have fewer issues. 2010+ introduced traction control which some people don’t like.

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98-00 is my pick.

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Lydia said:
98-00 is my pick.

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I had a ‘92 with the 4.0 V6, and it was a beast. Moved on to newer models but still miss that one.

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Adrian said:
I had a ‘92 with the 4.0 V6, and it was a beast. Moved on to newer models but still miss that one.

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Love the square body styles! My gen 3 is holding up just fine.

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Big fan of my 2004 XLT, looks great.

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The early ones are cool, but I think the FX4 Level II was the best they got. The 2010 models are solid, but newer ones have traction control that can be annoying in snow.

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For snow, go with the 2011 4WD.

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Got a first-gen, 2WD 4-cylinder… never letting it go.

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I’ve got an ‘03 4x4 with the 4.0 auto, and it’s been great. Small, but it gets the job done.

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‘95 Ranger Splash.

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Check YouTube and other places for common issues by year. A1 Auto on YouTube is a good resource for common problems.

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I’d go with a third-gen for practicality. Parts are still easy to find, and they’re all over the road.

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I think the ‘86 was rated most reliable, if I’m remembering right.

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98-08 with the 3.0 regular cab. The 4-cylinders get better mileage, but the V6 versions are often cleaner with fewer miles.