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2007 Ford Ranger reviews
Ford Ranger reviews by year of make: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011 Read all reviews
Paul Burr, Essex
Ford Ranger Thunder 2007
I have owned my Ford Ranger from new and followed the sevice schedule to the letter. Still didn’t stop it needing 2 new cambelts and engine rebuilds due to the premature snapping. First at 60 000 miles and second at 96 000 miles. Engine rebuild needed both times. Like a lot of other people on here who have dealt with Ford’s customer relationship centre, no help what so ever, should be renamed the ’Obstruction Centre’. Do not buy this vehicle unless you have seriously deep pockets to deal with the inevitable breakdowns and the patience of a saint to deal with Ford (sorry, we can’t help you centre.) Cambelt snapping was preempted by the vehicle shuddering at about 60 mph, be warned!
Submitted: 10/04/2011 21:32:53
Ford Fers, Lancashire
Ford Ranger 2007
Nothing but trouble. I had it for one year and spent £2,000 fixing it.
Submitted: 28/02/2011 10:56:27
Robin Teasdill, Buckinghamshire
Ford Ranger Tipper 2007
I loved my Ford Ranger Tipper until the cambelt tensioner failed at 24,520 miles causing extensive damage to the engine. Ford havn’t given a reason as to why their product didn’t do "what it said on the box" Even worse they can’t get the parts to repair the damage and two weeks later I’m still out of business and heavily out of pocket as this was a work vehicle and I can no longer work. I say Toyota everytime as I’ve had three consecutively which never missed a beat on an average of 200,00 miles each and sold on as runners. Alan Mulally the CEO of Ford has not even responded to my questions about his product, his e-mail is available on request. Very disappointed.
Submitted: 27/02/2011 12:47:37
Joe Abela, Malta
Ford Ranger XLT Thunder 2007
I agree with most reviews, excellent truck, fits my lifestyle perfectly, a work horse, towing, loading and so presentable I even go out in it. My Merc spends most of the time in the garage now. Consumption is the only snag. Now, at 50,000 miles I feel a bit of shuddering, does it mean the clutch is going?
Submitted: 26/01/2011 16:22:44
G Harper, Lanarkshire
Ford Ranger Thunder 2007
Ford Rubbish!! I bought a new 57reg pre registered Ranger "first mistake" I’ve done 40k miles in just over 3 years and it had the rear end painted 3 times because of blisters. One of these times the dealer broke the front fog lamps taking the front bumper off to paint the front scuttle panel, which wasn’t approved to be painted and took 2 weeks to get new ones. Also replaced; two new compasses on the dash, three sets of parking sensors, new propshaft, two sets of front tyres (alignment checked 5 times). The bonnet blistered like the back end and the whilst dealer agreed to repaint the back for a fourth time they wouldn’t touch the bonnet, saying it was stone chips even though they finaly agreed it was a blistered. Because I bought it pre reg I had to pay the servicing £350-400 plus vat each time. The steering would clunk when you turn it full lock. It ended up that I just wanted rid of it. DO NOT BUY ONE!
Submitted: 19/01/2011 21:24:10
Jamie Brindlebinder, Cheshire
Ford Ranger thunder double cab 2007
I had no intention of buying a new ranger, but when the price of the last of the old shape mk 111 was only 13,500 grand on the road, well it would have been rude not to. The truck is without a doubt the cheapest, most capable and best looking pickup out there. Mine is a black double cab thunder. I recently took it offroading and it shamed the numerous defenders there. Of course they all took the p*** out of my pickup, but I cheerfully pointed out that my truck hadn’t got stuck, broke down or infact cost half off most of their pieces of uncomfortable c**p. My freind has just bought a Navara, 27 grand, looks like mine and does pretty much the same thing...oh, but his has satnav.
Submitted: 28/10/2010 17:52:45
Neil Mooney, Lancashire
Ford Ranger 2007
We use our ranger for transporting small plant inc. a micro digger and a scissor lift. The motor is excellent to drive apart from towing. The first clutch had to be replaced after 6000 miles done under warranty, the second clutch went at 9000 miles warranty not accepted. Every time we towed something a severe burning smell filled the cab-Ford told us we must be riding the clutch and refused our warranty claim. Now at 30000 miles the clutch is on its way out again along with fly wheel and gearing, quoted £3450 for repairs. Ford have apparently issued bulletins to their dealers stating the gearing is not low enough to cope. The conclusion is the vehicle is not fit for purpose. Ford refuse to accept they have a problem and have little regard for their customers.
Submitted: 15/10/2010 21:39:53
Tom, Kent
Ford Ranger thunder d/cab 2007
Re Ford Ranger Brake Problems 56 reg onwards: I had a accident 4 months ago in my Ranger truck, I was travelling from a major to a minor road at 12 to 15 mph, when I felt a kick in the back so I put my foot on the brake to stop but nothing happened, and I hit a wall. This is not a isolated case as other people have had problems stopping. My solicitor has been in contact with ford but they will not acknowledge there are serious defects, and they wont let a brake test happen at a garage of my choice , which must mean they have something to hide. People could of even been killed in these trucks like toyotas. So if you have problems please contact me at letzrecycle@btinternet.com.
Submitted: 12/03/2010 09:59:10
John Oliver, Essex
Ford Ranger thunder d/cab 30 tdci 2007
Bought new in 2007, drives great and auto ok for off road. Long journey no problem and with auto town also good. MPG fair for a heavy vehicle. Equipment is basic, like no heated mirror options and heated seats, nne button warms all butts, however these are minor grumbles. The main issue is RUST on all welds front and rear chassis. The dealer refuses to put right even though warranty says it’s covered; Fords customer service needs to be re-named. Currently taking action. I don’t think it will make it’s sixth birthday without needing major work. Before you buy one have it on a ramp and check. other than that it’s great ! Any one else notice the same rust conditions?
Submitted: 16/02/2010 13:37:45
Richard, Dorset
Ford Ranger 2007
I have an 07 Double Cab, very comfortable. I use it privately as well as for work,plenty of room for the kids,bikes,etc. Then there is the towing....DO NOT TOW WITH IT!!!. My first clutch went at 24000 miles and I am not even towing with it that regularly. We had a battle with the Main Dealer who said that the clutch was not ’Heavy Duty’ so we had to pay £1500(!!!) for new clutch, flywheel, slave cylinder,etc,etc. It has now done 29000 miles and is going in for another new clutch next week....you guessed it, even the ’Heavy Duty’ clutch has worn out now and Main Dealer is not interested as ’you have towed with the vehicle’.....ahh yes, it is a work vehicle , but is as such NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE. I would not have another one. I know of a local Utility company who have many Rangers and most have had Clutch issues. One of their 08 models has had 3 already, maybe I’m getting off lightly. BEWARE OF THE PLASTIC CLUTCH!!!!!!!!!
Submitted: 11/02/2010 09:53:19
Phil Orwin, Sussex
Ford Ranger 2007
DO NOT BUY! What a terrible truck, nothing but problems. It can not tow. Ford customer services are not worth phoning and as for the warrenty, it is not worth the paper it is written on. I have had a new clutch, warped discs, the cam belt go, the paintwork peel off, various knocking sounds that couldn’t be explained by Ford, the car shuddering when it hits 60 miles an hour, the list goes on, and its not 3 years old yet!
Submitted: 30/10/2009 23:27:43
David Simpson, Cambridgeshire
Ford Ranger Thunder Double Cab 2.5 TDCi 2007
Great truck until you need parts. The truck overheated and needs a new coolant temperature sensor. Due to Ford having no parts in stock worldwide I will have been without the vehicle for a month!! Spoke to customer service and they won’t help with a courtesy vehicle. The truck has covered 97,000 miles so I don’t mind it breaking down but cannot accept Ford’s inability to supply parts or Ford Customer Service unwillingness to help. I would not have another Ford based on this experience.
Submitted: 16/10/2009 15:27:19
Mark Wright, Cornwall
Ford Ranger Double Cab 2007
Well here goes thought I would spoil myself a couple of years ago and buy a Nissan Navara but having been patted on the head by an overbearing salesman in the Nissan garage in Bodmin I decided to check out Ford and stumbled across the Ranger. Absolutely fabulous to drive, superb engine, very usable and 3K cheaper than the Nissan - fantastic! Then it all went wrong; pretty much the first time I towed with it! It goes forward OK but reversing was a nightmare - I had to engage low gear everytime otherwise it would fry the clutch. Literally, I had been used to an old Pajero which could pull a freighted 7.5Tonner off a duel carriageway but the first Ranger Clutch lasted 7 thousand miles and it was a brand new one! I am now not towing with the vehicle which makes it worthless to me so am trading it in for a new Transit this week. So to recap: if you want the Ranger as a cheap 4wd fine; if you want to tow with it AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!!!
Submitted: 27/07/2009 09:13:31
Robert Priest, Devon
Ford Ranger Thunder 2007
Last week it would have been a 4star! Clutch has gone!! Oh and Ford have upgraded the clutch plate now but its still our fault! I was told when towing you should start in low box and when on the move change to high! that’s fine! Have you tried that I asked ? NO! that’s good eh! coz you cant go from low to high unless you stop!! or will Ford replace the gearbox when it goes?? If you want to tow ’do not buy one!’ hell of an engine, pulls like a train! but first gear is geared like second, so you have problems pulling away! People even stall it with out a trailer!! I was told this was to do with emissions!! Talk about "bull" I bought the truck coz it said it was a work horse and industry leading pulling capacity of three tonne, which is fine but the clutch is not up to the job so that makes the Ranger not up to the job!! Am I strong enough to take on Ford ? No, but I will not buy any thing else from them!!
Submitted: 29/06/2009 09:25:20
Graham Kitchen, Lincolnshire
Ford Ranger 2007
Just brought an 07 plates with 25,000 on the clock. Awesome! I am a part-time game-keeper, landscaper and a mad fisherman. It performs every time.
Submitted: 05/06/2009 10:35:10
Ann, County Tyrone
Ford Ranger 2007
My brother has just bought a "new" 2007 Ranger with 2 miles on the clock and after driving a couple of hundred miles the clutch went and Ford refused to repair it and said it was wear and tear. I think this is utter rubbish! Ford should take responsibility for this especially in this economic climate. I shall be writing to the chief executive of Ford and also to TV’s watchdog programme.
Submitted: 03/06/2009 09:31:23
Andrew Duncan, Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire
Ford Ranger 2.5 2007
I use my 2007 ranger 2.5 as a workhorse in the water industry. Working in the Highlands and islands of Scotland on all sorts o’ sump busting, wheel spinning and bogging down stuff! I had been using a Ford Connect for 3 years previously, broke it heaps of times and persuaded the boss to get me something a bit more appropriate, ie 4x4! finally the day came that Mr Ranger appeared. Immediately I loved the look, the 2.5 is bare, not chromy and leathery like the higher level models, but that’s what makes it look so good. You can see the bash plates underneath clearly, no frills and sparkly bits, immediately one can tell it means business! Having driven Land rovers in the military, I thought also that it may be all look and no action. I got in, liked the interior. I do find the nooks and crannies are way too small though, and in a working vehicle they can get manky pretty quickly, dust, spilt coffee etc, and can be fiddly to clean. I drove off and immediately found the Ranger has the turning circle of an oil tanker!!! it is a long vehicle, parking in a busy street is another problem. City boys, do NOT buy this vehicle! long drives on main roads are a pleasure, with enough whoomph in the engine to do confident overtakes, a rarity in a hard core fourby. Good fun with nippy third acceleration. Proof of the pudding though was getting to my work locations, up steep fields, crossing moorland and rocky ground, not bogging down! Didn’t like having to stop to change into four wheel drive, not convenient when you hit a bad patch and you have to stop to change into 4x4! bloody annoying! You know when you see a spot that looks nice steep, scary and do able? Well, I’ve taken the Ranger up anything I would attempt in a Landie, had it at alarming angles where I was positive it would roll and had it as deep in water as I dare! It came through with flying colours - apart from one thing... why is it, when in full lock in 4x4, especially in reverse, that it feels like the handbrake is on? It doesn’t want to move! In all, I love it! Price is reasonable, looks good, and does what it says on the tin! Get one!
Submitted: 14/04/2009 11:13:01
Robert Lloyd, England
Ford Ranger 2007
I bought a demo Ranger with 20 miles on the clock in December 2007. It has now done 9 thousand miles and the clutch has gone. Ford told me it is wear and tear and I had to pay 700 pounds to fix it - worst still - if I took it away to get a better quote I would have to pay 300 pounds to put it together again. Has any one else had this fault as I think if this happens after this mileage something is wrong?
Submitted: 27/02/2009 09:21:43
David, Durham
Ford Ranger XLT 2007
Had a Toyota Hilux and an Isuzu Rodeo 3.0tdi previously but this Ranger is in a class above. Anyone contemplating a pickup, must try one.
Submitted: 25/03/2008 10:12:18
Stan Hollier, Leicestershire
Ford Ranger 2.5 TDCi Double Cab XL 4x4 2007
This is a working van and is used to it’s full potential everyday (in construction). This is a cracker of a workhorse and has towed, lugged and hauled just about every piece of machinery on site without any problems whatsoever. The only negative is the handbrake which, in my opinion, is in a stupid place, but you do get used to it. Highly recommended.
Submitted: 22/11/2007 21:58:56
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