2019 ford ranger burned to the groud during flat towing

[RoadtripsOfUnusualSize]

when I had to disconect while it was burning

Well done. I cannot imagine what that experience was like.

Sponsored

 

[jblc]

Yes, great point. A $500 TPMS system is not cheap, but it's pretty inexpensive insurance. My 10-wheel TPMS monitors all my tires on one screen. Sure, it's yet another thing to scan when driving, but it's good info to have.

Interesting. Which one do you use?
Can yours read the stock TPMS sensors as well, ie the ones on the vehicle being towed? (without needing to add the external ones that come with the device)

 

[9zero1790]

I had towed this truck 50 to 100 times over a lot of miles. All connections were intact when I had to disconect while it was burning

that sorta makes me think the fire was started by something "ford". thats a lot of towing and if it was something critically wrong in the aftermarket setup i doubt it would make it that long and so many miles without a problem. but a slow building problem the truck came with. hope it gets sorted out soon and that insurance, ford or whoever gives you the money to replace rebuild and hit the road.

 

[Grumpaw]

Pretty much everything and everything that could have happened has been brought up, and, most likely the cause will not be found.
RV'ers tow vehicles millions and millions of miles yearly, and although few, there are fires that start and destroy towed vehicles. With two previous motor homes I have towed two separate "toads" almost 100,000 miles, without any problems at all, and know quite a few others who have also towed many miles without a problem.
But, I would venture to say that there are a lot more fires that occur to vehicles that are being driven, just normally. Possible defect, bad part, incorrect add-on...likely never know.
We're concerned or interested because it happened to a Ranger, but Subi owners would be going thru the same questions, Jeep owners , GM owners, ect all question what caused a fire to one of their "same" vehicles.

 

[RoadtripsOfUnusualSize]

Interesting. Which one do you use?
Can yours read the stock TPMS sensors as well, ie the ones on the vehicle being towed? (without needing to add the external ones that come with the device)

I have the TireMinder i10. It does not read the factory Ranger sensors, so I have ten external sensors to deal with. That is a hassle every time I check/refill pressure, but the info is worth it.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I have the TireMinder i10. It does not read the factory Ranger sensors, so I have ten external sensors to deal with. That is a hassle every time I check/refill pressure, but the info is worth it.

Jeebuz John, the amount of important information one should learn about RVing and towing must be off the charts - can’t imagine what the RV forums must be like! I’m diggin‘ your input here - I don’t tow and I’m not an “RV Guy” but learning is always fun. ?

 

[RoadtripsOfUnusualSize]

the amount of important information one should learn about RVing and towing must be off the charts

It certainly makes me respect long-haul truckers more. There is a great deal of driving idiocy out there to avoid.

 

[CHS]

Interesting. Which one do you use?
Can yours read the stock TPMS sensors as well, ie the ones on the vehicle being towed? (without needing to add the external ones that come with the device)

I use the TST 507. None of them read the OEM TPMS, they are completely separate.
I did use before the TireMinder brand but had too much issues with it. Like this one much better.
They are not cheap but as someone else here said, It's great disaster insurance. WOuld never tow without it.

Here is where I bought it.
https://www.technorv.com/tst-cap-system-with-2-to-12-sensors/


https://smile.amazon.com/Truck-Systems-Technology-Pressure-Monitor/dp/B07FKTH136/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2PHQVP8UP8L3V&keywords=TST+507&qid=1641775158&sprefix=tst+507,aps,205&sr=8-3

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

It certainly makes me respect long-haul truckers more. There is a great deal of driving idiocy out there to avoid.

I agree - used to drive my ‘01 Ranger to Phoenix and back, from Toronto - spent a lot of time on the I-70, 44, and 70 - late at night, it was often just me and a gazillion big rigs - my little pickup could drive in the wind that howls between Albuquerque and Flagstaff no problem - hats off to those 53’ trailer haulers who did it. Prayers to those I saw on their sides in the median.

Those drivers deal with a lot of bad drivers - I always give them a ton of room - you don’t get that reverse-facing flash of light letting you know it’s okay to pass if you don’t give them the room they need. Tons of respect for that bunch.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I have the TireMinder i10. It does not read the factory Ranger sensors, so I have ten external sensors to deal with. That is a hassle every time I check/refill pressure, but the info is worth it.

Hi John,

I use Tire Safeguard...these sensors are flow through and easy to inflate or check tires as required. I leave them on the RV and the Ranger all the time....

best,
Phil

 

[RoadtripsOfUnusualSize]

sensors are flow through

Hi Phil. That reminds me. Last year, TireMinder came out with a flow through version of their sensors. They offered a great deal to their existing clientele. The deal was, you could upgrade for basically the same full retail price for new purchasers. I was humbled by their gracious offer, but declined. Thieves.

 

[jblc]

I leave them on the ... Ranger all the time....

Hi Phil, Just to check on why you leave them on the Ranger: do you believe Tire Safeguard to be more reliable (or otherwise advantageous) to the stock TPMS? Or, is it that it's convenient to see all sensors in one place, when towing?

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Phil, Just to check on why you leave them on the Ranger: do you believe Tire Safeguard to be more reliable (or otherwise advantageous) to the stock TPMS? Or, is it that it's convenient to see all sensors in one place, when towing?

Hi JBLC,

the sensors have a 1/32 allen head screw to secure to the valve stem for antitheft reasons. My old eyes have a hard time fumbling with the allen wrench so I just leave them on the Ranger. Some of this is just our old habit of sitting around and deciding to head out for some place for an RV trip/weekend and to screw with the sensors was a damper on the spontaneity.

Example....Wife and I were having cocktails at Beer 30 in the afternoon on the patio and the conversation drifted to eating lobster for dinner in a restaurant. We both did not know how to eat a lobster, so we saddled up the RV and headed from Arizona to Maine to learn how to eat a lobster... After a dozen lobsters in Maine we felt we had it down and returned home....Folks here in Green Valley thought we were flat crazy...But Hey...We did it!

Best,
Phil

 

[Deleted User 819385]

I just list my ford ranger while towing it behind my rv. Anyone else heard of this happening. For the record I followed all the procedures and got the indication it was in neutral tow mode. I

I tow a 2019 Ranger 4x4 and so far haven’t had any issues. I use a Blue Ox bar and wiring kit, Stay and Play Duo braking system, and a battery charger kit. You obviously have a lot to discover regards to how your issue started and I hope you get the exact technical explanation soon. Thank goodness no personal injury involved. Looking forward to future posts that might shed some light for us that also tow newer Rangers.

 

[Gsxrdoug]

I'm amazed you got it unhooked before the RV went up also.

Sponsored