 My first 4x4 Ranger was a 98.  It did 
everything I asked and then a little 
old lady decided she didn't need to 
stop for a red light and the 98 was 
history (sure could have used a side 
air bag that day).  Replaced it with a 
2001.  I haul my ATV in the bed with no 
problems, just leave the tail gate 
down.  Had a clunking in the rear end 
and Ford replaced the drive shaft and u-
joints.