1987 Ford Ranger Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners of the 1987 Ford Ranger generally have a positive view of their trucks, appreciating their reliability, decent fuel economy, and off-road capabilities. Many drivers enjoy how easy it is to work on the vehicle and its size, especially for those without kids, as it allows for some towing and hauling. However, a common complaint is that the engine, particularly the 2.9L V6, is underpowered, which affects performance. Overall, it’s seen as a solid choice for a mid-size truck."
1987 Ranger 4x4 2.9L v6 5 speed Mitsubishi transmission Borg Warner transfercase Dana 28 front axle Ford 7.5 inch rear axle 4 inch Rough Country suspension lift 32 inch tires 15x8 American Racing Series 23 rims Owned the truck for 4 years now. Bought it stock and did everything to it myself.
March 11, 2008Performance- Decent 4 wheel drive. I actually like lockers. The 2.9 liter v6 had no balls though. It was middle of the road for performance in my opinion. Build Quality- Well it was 17 years old when I bought it. Still was in good shape, only had a few rust spots. had over 160,000 miles on it I put another 40k on it before it got a crack in the head. I would say it was very mechanically sound till that point. I think 200k was all she had in her. Appearance- pretty much a basic box shaped truck. Once you jack it up and put bigger wheels on it, it really starts to actually look like a bad MF'er cost to own- got decent gas mileage, didn't require anything till it cracked the head, then it just fell apart after that. so I probably put into it for what I got it for. Fun Factor- Lots of fun with this little 4x4....lots of fun.
July 20, 2009Best pickup in it's class! This truck is a great overall mid-size truck. If you want a nice looking, good performing, solid truck for work or for yourself.I have made a few modifications to increase overall hp. I also threw out the small tires it comes with and added larger, more robust looking tires. The ride on this truck is excellent for a truck.
September 4, 2008What owners say
1987 Ranger 4x4 2.9L v6 5 speed Mitsubishi transmission Borg Warner transfercase Dana 28 front axle Ford 7.5 inch rear axle 4 inch Rough Country suspension lift 32 inch tires 15x8 American Racing Series 23 rims Owned the truck for 4 years now. Bought it stock and did everything to it myself.
March 11, 2008Performance- Decent 4 wheel drive. I actually like lockers. The 2.9 liter v6 had no balls though. It was middle of the road for performance in my opinion. Build Quality- Well it was 17 years old when I bought it. Still was in good shape, only had a few rust spots. had over 160,000 miles on it I put another 40k on it before it got a crack in the head. I would say it was very mechanically sound till that point. I think 200k was all she had in her. Appearance- pretty much a basic box shaped truck. Once you jack it up and put bigger wheels on it, it really starts to actually look like a bad MF'er cost to own- got decent gas mileage, didn't require anything till it cracked the head, then it just fell apart after that. so I probably put into it for what I got it for. Fun Factor- Lots of fun with this little 4x4....lots of fun.
July 20, 2009Best pickup in it's class! This truck is a great overall mid-size truck. If you want a nice looking, good performing, solid truck for work or for yourself.I have made a few modifications to increase overall hp. I also threw out the small tires it comes with and added larger, more robust looking tires. The ride on this truck is excellent for a truck.
September 4, 2008Awesome truck...its a beast. It has plenty of power for the typical owner but you could always throw in a V8!!! Definitely get the 4x4 with the extended cab. It was a blast to drive and 4 wheel with too!!
July 12, 2009I built it up from a stock 87 ranger, lifted it 10 inches. it now has a 4.0 SOHC from a 2005 mustang as a motor and axles from an explorer. 5 speed manual and its fun to beat on in the mud.
December 26, 2009The Rranger is by far my fav, I've owned 3 of them. The perfect size if you have no kids! Easy to get around in and I could put my motorcycle in the back if I had to and pull a small boat (10 foot). I moved with this truck and it was very easy to work on at home. Unfortunately very under powered. This car was a 5 speed with no A/C, no power steering and no Power asst brakes.
July 18, 2008my truck is great, it has great MPG and looks good. it starts every time i turn the key and iv never had a problem with it. its a little under powered but its great for an inline four. i want to paint it and drop a V6 in it someday.
August 2, 2008
