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2006 Ford Ranger

2006 Ford Ranger
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Pickup
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 15-24/19-29 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.3L I4 143HP
3.0L V6 148HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.5
Overall: 3.9

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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Displaying 17 Reviews

Submitted 2010-01-03 23:04:33


 Rob727

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
I like that Ford stayed with the Compact truck size. The 4.0 litre sounds nice and is very smooth. You can't tell it's running. This is my 3rd Ranger and that says a lot. This Ranger is the 4.0 with power everything, Air, and a 5 speed. (Automatics are for Girly boys)

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
I find the 4.0 litre is very lazy, under powered, even with the 410 gears. It revs to high on the highway for such a big motor. Aprox 2500-2600 rpm at 70 mph. A Buddy's Canyon runs along at 1900 - 2000 at 70mph

The standard AM FM CD - it is almost impossible to read the display.

I think Ford has the stroke to short and torque is lacking...

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
My first Ranger was a 1990 4x4 2.3. My second was 1997 3.0 4x4.

I have to say they all treated me well. But this 06 is the best yet. I really like driving this truck. It feels big for a small truck and gives the impression of quality. My wife has a 06 Grand Vitara leather loaded V6. They say cars from Japan are better than American made. I can say maybe in the past but not any more. The Ranger is hands down better built.

Ford - the 4.0 litre is nice and sooth, it has a nice v6 sound. But it seems soft in the power department for a 4.0 with high revving 410 gearing.

It needs more power and taller gears with out killing the mileage.....

Submitted 2010-01-29 23:51:36


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

1

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Looks very sharp.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Change the 4.10 ratio rear end.
Increase the cab space.
Redesign the doors so they fit better.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
As always Ford is the best And I would not own anything else. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY COULDN'T DO BETTER.

Submitted 2010-01-27 04:52:39


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Nice pickup.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Ride.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
Ford's condensed pickups get only a calm facelift for 2006. 2006 Ford rangers 6- and 7-ft cargo beds; Super Cabs use the 6-ft only. Engines consist of a 2.3-liter 4-cyl and 3.0- and 4.0-liter V6s. All use manual or 5-speed automatic transmission and standard rear-wheel drive. V6s also offer 4WD that should not be left engaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. Styling changes for '06 Rangers grip modest revisions to bumpers, grille, fenders, and lights. Ford sold 55,600 Rangers in the U.S. It was the second best-selling small truck behind the Toyota Tacoma, which sold 111,824 units.

Submitted 2009-09-26 22:29:25


 chris

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Ford Ranger gets great gas mileage.
Nice looks and was priced right.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
I am 6ft tall hard to see my gauges when sitting, speed and tach cut off by steering wheel.
40k on odometer starting to get rattles from pass airbag cover and a bad rattle from driver's side door.
Could also use a cargo light.
Had an Isuzu hombre prev. If Ford Ranger lasts as long as that did, I will be very happy. That truck was and still is going.
Ride is not that smooth either on the ranger.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
Time will tell if I will buy another. Think they need to offer a longer warranty, 4 year 100k like other companies.

Submitted 2009-06-27 12:56:17


 mike

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

1

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Good gas mileage, handling and ride.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
A moron designed this truck (extended cab- no back doors):
Seats don't fold far enough forward for anything to go into.
Back seats don't scoot forward far enough either making the back area virtually useless.
The bed has no bed light (discontinued in 2003???).
The standard cab would be just as useful as the extended cab- if you want extended cab, get the one with half doors on the back, not the standard (no 4 cyl available).

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
Go back to the drawing board and have some former truck owners help with the design next time!

Submitted 2008-03-31 23:58:32


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
the torque and horsepower

Submitted 2008-03-26 05:46:00


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Good gas mileage and worked well for winter driving. Quiet drive and confortable seating.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Having problems with door seals. Leaking inside of door frames. Was back to service and replaced door caskets but still having problems. Told that is how the doors work...Hard to believe in my opinon.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
Anyone who can help me or tell me if there is a similar problem with there 2006 Ranger. Thanks for your time

Submitted 2008-03-24 08:06:17


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Any complaint about water inside door frames?

Submitted 2007-11-07 02:17:19


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Good looks. sturdy chasis

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Better gas milage

Submitted 2007-09-19 06:51:07


 azvikings5530

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Everything.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
more comfortable and adjustable seats

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
First Ford truck, I love it

Submitted 2006-12-21 10:59:10


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Everything....it kicks the tacoma's butt.....I have an FX4

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Maybe better jump seats in the back

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
Power, handling are awesome.....drives like a car......off road is almost unstoppable!

Submitted 2006-11-03 09:40:35


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
we like everything, except for one thing.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
if driving toward the sun and wearing sunglasses it is almost impossible to see the gauges,if we would have known the hazard of this conditon we would have selected a ranger with the white gauges.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
I just wish the gauges were readable. This condition is extremely dangerous.

Submitted 2006-09-12 12:55:37


 timfx4

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

2

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
fx4 lvl 2 is best off road package in all classes

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
33/12.5-R15 tires
better looking and performing fender flares (bushwacker)
V-8 Power

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
fx4 lvl 2 goes anywhere a standard jeep can

Submitted 2006-08-25 20:42:11


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
4.0

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
4 door

Submitted 2006-07-03 14:44:59


 wiggy2000

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
SIZE--STILL A COMPACT TRUCK...STYLING STILL GOOD LOOKING..DECENT PERFORMANCE (6CYL)...GOOD FUEL MILEAGE WITH 6 CYL...

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
A FEW INCHES MORE LEG ROOM...STANDARD TILT WHEEL

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
A NICE OVERALL PACKAGE (SPORT) WITH JUST A FEW ROUGH EDGES...BETTER VALUE FOR THE MONEY VERS. IT'S COMPETITIORS.

Submitted 2005-12-12 14:01:25


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Interior design is roomy and comfortable.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Improve design. It is basically the same style that's been offered for several years.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
Great truck for the price. Plenty of power and reasonably well built for the price.

Submitted 2005-12-12 14:01:04


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Ranger?
Like the 60/40 bench seat and the dash layout.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Ranger?
Larger displacement 4 cylinder. Not a lot of power for hauling.

2006 Ford Ranger Review:
29 mpg on the freeway! Need I say more? My reason for trading in my Dodge Ram for the 4 cylinder Ranger. Design may be dated, but I like the look. Made a great deal on this truck when not able to with the imports.

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