Is a 2002-2006 Ford Ranger good for a 16 year old?

Is a 2002-2006 Ford Ranger good for a 16 year old? - 1

Yes.

He's going to crash it. Get him a bicycle instead.

Not anywhere near as good as a 2002-2006 Nissan, Toyota or Mazda pickup.

Sure. They are cheap to fix.

Car itself is Ok. The real issue is if the child is capable enough? Some 16 year olds are decent and law abiding. Others are so immature I would not trust them to steer a bicycle.