The Ford Ranger has served as one of the most popular compact/midsize pickup trucks within the Blue Oval model range. Though it has not been in production as long as its more widely known, prolific truck sibling, the Ford F-150, multiple iterations of the Ranger have been acquired by buyers seeking a dependable utility tool to utilize in various environments, from a worksite to any number of outdoor adventures. As a result of its extended production period, many Rangers are available on the second-hand market, accessible to those looking for their next workhorse at a significant discount. With direct competition from Japanese brands like Toyota that also produce long-standing compact and midsize trucks, it begs the question as to which Ford Ranger models have proven to be the least troublesome and dependable in the long run?
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