Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Big pooch"
Anonymous, IL (2002 Ford Ranger)"always ready"
ARTHUR L., SC (2002 Ford Ranger)"Transmission replace"
ALLEN L., AZ (2002 Ford Ranger)"good looks comfortable to ride in handles extremely well. It pulls loads far bigger than suggested with no problems! my only gripe is fuel mileage."
WAYNE G., MO (2002 Ford Ranger)"Poor gas mileage, small gas tank, only 15 gallons. A good dependable vehicle. Still handle well and good acceleration when bed is filled. A few times unsure about how stable the vehicle was. Believe that vehicle was made before the new stability features were incorporated into pickup trucks."
Anonymous, WA (2002 Ford Ranger)"Acceleration is very good. Handling is average."
TOM F., NC (2002 Ford Ranger)"Bad: Rangers are now designed to drive like a bigger 4-wheel drive vehicle. Has high center of gravity and steering is clunky. Suspension is not designed for comfortable smooth ride. Good: Engine power of 3.0 6-cylinder is very good."
JOHN S., NM (2002 Ford Ranger)"Still has good grab when I need it, pulls the camper trailer easily and is easy to manage."
Jeanne J., NB (2002 Ford Ranger)"It's just an all-around pick up truckto do homeowner type stuff, Fishing taking the dog for a ride going to the dump hauling mulch you get the idea"
David O., VA (2002 Ford Ranger)"Good hp."
Edward B., GA (2002 Ford Ranger)"poor acceleration and clumsy handling"
Anonymous, GA (2002 Ford Ranger)"Great power, can go anywhere"
Jeffrey K., WA (2002 Ford Ranger)"Size. Not too big."
Edward B., GA (2002 Ford Ranger)"plenty of power"
Anonymous, SC (2002 Ford Ranger)"I am very happy with the way our 2002 Ford Ranger drives except I wish I had the 4.0 liter engine instead of the 3.0 engine. I would probably get the same gas mileage(we had a 4.0 in an Aerostar van) and the difference in acceleration and ability to pull hills and a loaded trailer would be worth it."
Joe J., GA (2002 Ford Ranger)"This is my second Ranger that I’ve owned. These vehicles are very reliable, awesome acceleration and handling. I’m very satisfied."
Thomas G., PA (2002 Ford Ranger)"Great handling Tight turns holds the road as if it was a much heavier truck. I have the big 6 with 4.0 liters it has great acceleration as well as pulling power."
Thomas H., OH (2002 Ford Ranger)"has good pick-up, handles like a truck"
Lynn R., OR (2002 Ford Ranger)"Ranger drives much better with a load. Rear wheel drive makes it easier to get stuck, but for a small pickup it carries cargo well and seats are comfortable. Manual transmission makes it easier to drive and more flexible in different road conditions. Not a whole lot of power (4-cyl). Good gas mileage on hwy"
Anonymous, OR (2002 Ford Ranger)
"I need a high ground clearance 4WD vehicle to drive on remote backroads, so I knew the truck would ride and handle on the rough side when I bought it. In other words, I was aware that I would have to accept compromises with driving a 4WD pickup truck."
Anonymous, MT (2002 Ford Ranger)