What did you do to your Ranger today?

[SandBaja]

What was the recall for?

rear tail light connector.

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[Deltasix109]

Installed a weather tech bug deflector. Really impressed with it vs the hood protector. This one uses screws vs 3m tape.

 

[Jbroke]

Not proud...however after roughly a month I discovered the bed locks and unlocks with the doors Although I haven’t open and closed my bed much but I always used my key in the fob to do it...so that’s what I’ve done today haha

 

[fusseli]

Not proud...however after roughly a month I discovered the bed locks and unlocks with the doors Although I haven’t open and closed my bed much but I always used my key in the fob to do it...so that’s what I’ve done today haha

Awesome feature for a hard tonneau, or regular tonneau for that matter, rest easy with some level of easy security.

 

[BigHen0213]

Added Weathertech mud flaps to the front and rear. Love the no drill feature. Hardest part was pulling the flare back around the front tires to access the brackets.

Total install time for both sets was less than 90 minutes. Probably could’ve gone faster if I wasn’t sitting in the humid FL sun with my glasses covered in sweat drips. ?

 

[mk842766]

MK842766...Looks great, I'm planning to do this. I did the front, it was easy cause I bought a Lariat grill to replace the XLT so I had lots of time to do the paint, many coats, and clear coat. I'm hesitant on the tailgate cause it will be off a while. I'm retired too so things take as long as I want! Couple questions, how hard to get off without breaking anything, and how long was it off while you did the paint! And did you do the large chrome oval housing the backup cam? I can't tell from the pic...Maybe there's a thread on this mod...Thanks...

I used this as a guide:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/how-to-paint-ford-tailgate-emblem.5762/.

Not too hard, but I did break one of the ears holding the camera. They are very fragile, so be careful. Didn't seem to affect the camera when I reassembled it, as there is a brace across the top. Yes, I did paint the large chrome oval, black to match the black letters. I was able to remove everything, and paint and replace in 3 days, so not too bad.

Good luck!!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Folks,

Today I replaced all the two piece lug nuts on the Ranger and also on the the Lincoln MKX... The new ones are solid and not prone to the swelling phenomena of the OEM Ford lug nuts. Not one of Ford's finest ideas for sure. Ranger lugs are 12mm X 1.5 and the MKX are 14mm X 1.5. Ranger at 100 ft. lb. MKX at 162 ft lb (Yikes!).

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retried

 

[Toytec]

Finally took the dealer sticker off the tailgate. What's wrong with me for taking so long. I,,,don't,,,.know

 

[Manny]

Installed Turbosmart BOV Kompact Dual Port
Anticipating some questions:
Bought at Stage3MotorSport
It took about 10 minutes to install
I already have the Borla Performance Cat-Back exhaust S-Type system installed
Yes i felt the difference right away, this combination of mods pushes you back on your seat

Next mod to finish this power improvement will be the Roush Cold Air Intake, delivery delays over @LevittownFordParts.com (these guys have the best prices, so i will keep waiting) and the AFE Intercooler Pipes (Bladrunner 3”) also delivery delays @Stage3Motorsports

Not sure if I will do the Ford Performance Tune, waiting on some more conversation about the improvements in these blogs.

 

[Junior Blue]

Hi Folks,

Today I replaced all the two piece lug nuts on the Ranger and also on the the Lincoln MKX... The new ones are solid and not prone to the swelling phenomena of the OEM Ford lug nuts. Not one of Ford's finest ideas for sure. Ranger lugs are 12mm X 1.5 and the MKX are 14mm X 1.5. Ranger at 100 ft. lb. MKX at 162 ft lb (Yikes!).

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retried

Phil Sounds like a good idea. What brand replacement lug nuts did you use? thanks in advance for your help....Pete

 

[NvrFinished]

Hi Folks,

Today I replaced all the two piece lug nuts on the Ranger and also on the the Lincoln MKX... The new ones are solid and not prone to the swelling phenomena of the OEM Ford lug nuts. Not one of Ford's finest ideas for sure. Ranger lugs are 12mm X 1.5 and the MKX are 14mm X 1.5. Ranger at 100 ft. lb. MKX at 162 ft lb (Yikes!).

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retried

Yep. I was in the tire industry during the 80's and 90's. Many manufacturer's were using this type of lug nut then. They were a royal pain. Impact wrenches are what accelerates the expansion of these covers.

 

[Deltasix109]

Cupholder liners! Also were cut for the center counsel, door pockets, and phone holder area (near the USB ports)

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Phil Sounds like a good idea. What brand replacement lug nuts did you use? thanks in advance for your help....Pete

Hi Pete,

I searched on Ebay for 12mm x 1.5 and found ones for Ford Focus that were chromed solid lug nuts

https://www.ebay.com/itm/402004218165?ViewItem=&item=402004218165

I had to ask the seller for 4 more lugnuts and when they arrived, I measured thread depth 60° cone angle etc. They were an exact match for the two piece OEM Ranger lug nuts. Another fourm member would not buy these as they did not list Ranger....I took chance, being pretty sure they would work and they do... Bit of a problem for the MKX as the replacements are 22mm and the vehicle lug wrench is for 21mm....sigh....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[RangerVA]

Installed Turbosmart BOV Kompact Dual Port
Anticipating some questions:
Bought at Stage3MotorSport
It took about 10 minutes to install
I already have the Borla Performance Cat-Back exhaust S-Type system installed
Yes i felt the difference right away, this combination of mods pushes you back on your seat

Next mod to finish this power improvement will be the Roush Cold Air Intake, delivery delays over @LevittownFordParts.com (these guys have the best prices, so i will keep waiting) and the AFE Intercooler Pipes (Bladrunner 3”) also delivery delays @Stage3Motorsports

Not sure if I will do the Ford Performance Tune, waiting on some more conversation about the improvements in these blogs.

I just ordered the Roush cold air intake from them as well. Agree on the prices.

 

[Junior Blue]

Hi Pete,

I searched on Ebay for 12mm x 1.5 and found ones for Ford Focus that were chromed solid lug nuts

https://www.ebay.com/itm/402004218165?ViewItem=&item=402004218165

I had to ask the seller for 4 more lugnuts and when they arrived, I measured thread depth 60° cone angle etc. They were an exact match for the two piece OEM Ranger lug nuts. Another fourm member would not buy these as they did not list Ranger....I took chance, being pretty sure they would work and they do... Bit of a problem for the MKX as the replacements are 22mm and the vehicle lug wrench is for 21mm....sigh....

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Thank You Phil. Did the supplier give you a number to for the extra lug nuts?

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