What accessories do the various holes in the bed go to?

[SpazC]

Tried several searches but didn't find the answer.

I know the m8 holes near the wheel well are for the cost cuting move on the 3rd tiedown point. But what are all the other threaded holes and punchouts for?

Anything worthwhile to be added?

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[Dhass68]

The 3 by the tailgate are for the bed extender I believe

 

[PltFX4]

The 3 by the tailgate are for the bed extender I believe

And/or:

 

[WNCblueridge]

Tried several searches but didn't find the answer.

I know the m8 holes near the wheel well are for the cost cuting move on the 3rd tiedown point. But what are all the other threaded holes and punchouts for?

Anything worthwhile to be added?

17ish holes in the bed....awesome! Now it matches the rocker panel with a dozen or so holes. At least they kept the theme going

 

[erty176]

Those two near the middle are used in the builtright molle rack system

 

[SpazC]

Thanks for the info on both.

The set that has me particularly intrigued, mainly because it is on the driver side only, is the rectangular punchout and threaded hole at the top middle of the driverside wall.

 

[OFC Ranger]

Fleshlight mount. Duh.

 

[jblc]

Thanks for the info on both.

The set that has me particularly intrigued, mainly because it is on the driver side only, is the rectangular punchout and threaded hole at the top middle of the driverside wall.

Guess only: could the rectangular hole be for a bed light? (Not sure who'd make a light only on one side though)

 

[Espo78]

Thanks for the info on both.

The set that has me particularly intrigued, mainly because it is on the driver side only, is the rectangular punchout and threaded hole at the top middle of the driverside wall.

Wolfhaus Offroad uses that hole for the 12v power, but I'm not sure what the factory intended. In general, the bed of the Ranger is the biggest disappointment when compared to the competition. There is zero innovation. Not even cutouts for some wood planks or anything. No track system. No factory 110v power, just plain disappointment.

 

[RangerRick15]

Wolfhaus Offroad uses that hole for the 12v power, but I'm not sure what the factory intended. In general, the bed of the Ranger is the biggest disappointment when compared to the competition. There is zero innovation. Not even cutouts for some wood planks or anything. No track system. No factory 110v power, just plain disappointment.

In Ford’s defense, the original concept of this truck: the Explorer SporTrac was a bit of a flop, and loaded with bed features. People weren’t ready for it yet , and scoffed at the tiny bed (and frankly I’m still upset this isn’t a 6’ bed with the SuperCrew). Though, the 5x5’ box has been surprisingly useful for home renovations and landscaping jobs, it leaves a lot to be desired as you say: (lack of) stake holes, tie downs, threaded holes, power options (120/15A or 20A, & 12v), lighting, easy connect topper lighting, wheel well size (given the lift), small rear window, gaps and holes that make sealing the bed difficult, etc. And they seriously cut costs by excluding tie downs and stake holes…

 

[Aonarch]

In Ford’s defense, the original concept of this truck: the Explorer SporTrac was a bit of a flop, and loaded with bed features. People weren’t ready for it yet , and scoffed at the tiny bed (and frankly I’m still upset this isn’t a 6’ bed with the SuperCrew). Though, the 5x5’ box has been surprisingly useful for home renovations and landscaping jobs, it leaves a lot to be desired as you say: (lack of) stake holes, tie downs, threaded holes, power options (120/15A or 20A, & 12v), lighting, easy connect topper lighting, wheel well size (given the lift), small rear window, gaps and holes that make sealing the bed difficult, etc. And they seriously cut costs by excluding tie downs and stake holes…

I hated my sport Trac I had one brand new.

 

[Dunneldeen]

I have a decked system and used the upper holes next to the cabin on both sides to relocate the factory tie downs located just below them. The decked install has you remove the front factory tie down's to install their brackets; relocating them gives me back my anchor points near the cabin. Seem to recall I did have to widen out the factory tie down holes a little, but not too much.

 

[halligan1201]

In Ford’s defense, the original concept of this truck: the Explorer SporTrac was a bit of a flop, and loaded with bed features. People weren’t ready for it yet , and scoffed at the tiny bed (and frankly I’m still upset this isn’t a 6’ bed with the SuperCrew). Though, the 5x5’ box has been surprisingly useful for home renovations and landscaping jobs, it leaves a lot to be desired as you say: (lack of) stake holes, tie downs, threaded holes, power options (120/15A or 20A, & 12v), lighting, easy connect topper lighting, wheel well size (given the lift), small rear window, gaps and holes that make sealing the bed difficult, etc. And they seriously cut costs by excluding tie downs and stake holes…

I'm not sure I'd call the Explorer Sport Teak the original concept. Completely different chassis, drivetrain, suspension, interior, exterior. It was discontinued in 2010 after ten model years across two generations in an attempt to stop cannibalizing sales of the Ranger because the markets overlapped so much.

 

[pbethel]

If it was cannibalizing Ranger sales it was because Ford refused to bring out a four door Ranger.
I had the 2006 crew cab Ranger. My wife got the 2009 Sport Trac because a four door Ranger was not going to happen.

 

[pbethel]

Also the Sport Trac was an orphan chassis. The Explorer had gone unibody. Front wheel drive.

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