Overall, the 2001 Ford Ranger is an excellent vehicle. It is a very stylish looking truck but it is also very practical when it comes to handling the way a truck should and usability. As far as appearance goes, I really like how Ford brought back the vintage truck bed style where the body is inverted from the wheel wells. It gives the truck a unique look among other modern trucks. It's a 4-door truck. The 2 back doors are half doors that open in a reverse way, opening towards the back of the truck rather than the front. This is because it's an extended cab truck. The 2 seats in the back fold out and the passengers end up facing each other in the back of the cab. It's not very spacious, but it is a nice option for a half-ton truck. The bed comes with rhino lining and that's great since I don't have to worry about scratching paint in the bed. I feel as though the quality of this truck is top-notch. It drives so nicely. I have also been able to drive right out of any ditches that I have slid into during the winter when roads have been bad. I have had no major issues with anything breaking down on it besides replacing standard wear and tear type items. The gas mileage is fairly good for a truck as well.

My Ranger may be 15 years old, but it still runs and looks great. As far as repairs go, we have only had to put about $100 into minor repairs. It is not the biggest truck (in fact I suspect it is the smallest Ford offers), but it makes up for it with charm. It may not be a work truck, but it has carried, mulch, brick, furniture, kayaks, and anything else I have needed it for. On the downside, it only has around 100 horsepower, and it is very noticeable when acceleration is necessary.