Originally Posted by lifedigger

They are improving them for highway use yes, take any of them off road for any amount of time they won't hold up like the rangers do. even the newer rangers are getting cheaper, my 2000 is twice as dependable as my brother's 05. The new f-150 is great for pavement use and an occasional trip down a gravel road but anything serious causes it to rattle apart. the 96-2001 rangers can't be beat.