Pet Peeves

[deleriumtremor]

General response to all who commented on slow throttle response of my 2020 Ranger. Thank you for your insights and suggestions. They are appreciated.

I purchased the truck new, and have 12K miles on it. Tune up should not be needed this early. I see no codes being thrown, and everything appears to be functioning as designed. There is no stumbling or misfires at all. Fuel mileage is above 25 mpg, and has been as high 28.5 mpg in extended trips.

re: Get a tune
If you mean purchase a 3rd party custom tune that over writes the default timing and fuel ratio maps from Ford specs, I'll pass. I 've seen too many "tunes" push the envelope just enough so that engine life is compromised.

(I have a 3rd party ECU with wideband O2 sensors that I installed in my turbo'ed 1993 Miata, which gives me full access to the fuel and timing settings in all rpm ranges, and conditions. I am keenly aware of what can go wrong when target settings are simply too aggressive, even slightly so.)

I believe that the 2020 Ranger is operating normally, as designed. I have learned the nature of the beast and have adapted my driving technique to compensate accordingly. I like the 2020 Ranger a great deal. But I also very much like the simplicity and direct feel of the 2005 Ranger as well. We'll continue to drive them both - within their design limitations.

I honestly think there might be something wrong with your truck. My 2022 XLT doesn't seem to exhibit the same hesitation (slow throttle response when starting out into traffic). I have even gotten to the point where I don't bother to hit the ASS switch when starting out for an errand, as I find it quick enough to not introduce a delay in the time I move my foot from the brake to gas pedal (I am still not convinced the trade off in gas versus wear on the starter is a good one, but...).

In any case, I think if I had the same feelings as you and I was sure the truck was working as designed, I would probably give one of those inline throttle response controllers a try. The kind I had on my Jeep Wrangler cost like $50 on Amazon and plugged inline under the dash. It seemed to work for what I needed on the Wrangler, which was ironically to slow down the throttle (manual gear box with terrible clutch/flywheel design, made synching the throttle and clutch engagement a challenge in tight situations). That gadget seemed to help in that case.

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[Peragrin]

No grab handle on drivers side.

most cars don't have drivers side grab handle. they hope the driver has 2 hands on the wheel.

 

[Robert Scott]

This is true Peragrin, most cars don't have grab handles. But this truck needs one. If Ford could put it on ALL of their European models', why not USA?? All my previous trucks had one. So much easier getting in without dragging your butt across the corner of the seat. If the handle was there, it becomes your choice whether to use it or not!

 

[Bell407]

Reply about Auto Start/Stop;; On my 2019 Lariat, I plugged in a 1w LED nightlight ( the small round ones that swivel) into the 110 outlet behind the console and never think about it again. $5.00 Forgot to mention, I did get this tip from someone on this forum, but sorry, I can't remember who. Thanks!

 

[ControlNode]

Let me be clear, I am in LOVE with this truck. Looking forward to a decade of use out of her. But there are a few little things that annoy me. The window switch location is awkward being so far back. And the tail gate has a huge gap all the way around the edges I can almost stick my fingers through from inside the bed to outside with a bed cover on.

What are your little pet peeves?

Peeves is a cat.

 

[t4thfavor]

I don't believe it's a turbo spool up issue as Ford typically does not provide boost until 2nd gear on their 4-cyl turbo engines. I have an RS and there is no boost when hammered in 1st. An OBD port connected device wirelessly to my phone indicates the same for the Ranger.

To me, the power delay from 0rpm (ASS activated) to usable power for completing a left turn on a yellow light is about the same as that in a normally aspirated vehicle with a manual.
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Coming from a focus st, I notice that the Ranger is sluggish with the ac on where it’s not at all with the ac off.

 

[NotBudule]

maybe im just used to crap , but mine feels like it leaps like a cat when i grace the flow of traffic with her presence , im usually worried about stopping , not starting ... but im in tow or sport , it may be a dog in drive , ill never know though...

 

[JesseS]

Paint it black. Makes a huge difference.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/painted-pinch-weld-under-rocker-panels.3316/#post-47619

Or just add Sliders, that fixed it

 

[TJC]

To me, the power delay from 0rpm (ASS activated) to usable power for completing a left turn on a yellow light is about the same as that in a normally aspirated vehicle with a manual.

ASS is disabled on my truck, so not relevant.

Coming from a focus st, I notice that the Ranger is sluggish with the ac on where it’s not at all with the ac off.

Central North Carolina in the summer - The AC stays on! 90F+ with 90+% humidity. I'll test with AC off sometime today.

Thanks for the observation!

-T

 

[Metal Geezer]

Took a week or two to get used to the window buttons location.
That’s really the only thing I can think of ATM.

 

[tgRanger]

Maybe this had been said before but why do we have a 10 speed trans that skips gears?

 

[Motorpsychology]

you may be looking for things to blame, but if your ASS is operating as it should, your engine is started before your foot even gets to the gas pedal.
this isnt your problem for the throttle lag.

I still vote for the turbo spool lagging or some built in delay.
on a three beer drinking day i might even argue that its the traction control holding you back briefly to ensure theres no wheelspin.

I guess you can two pedal it and get some RPM up while holding the brake to confirm the turbo concern.

If the engine is already ASS off, foot still on the brake, you can't power brake it.
IMO, there is something wrong with OP's truck, or he is a very aggressive driver; cutting a left turn in front of oncoming traffic as the light changes, etc.

 

[Motorpsychology]

Maybe this had been said before but why do we have a 10 speed trans that skips gears?

The 10R80 transmission is Ford's most widely used transmission: all the rear wheel drive vehicles.
Trailer Tow, Sport Mode, and Terrain Management System use more or all gears. Lightly loaded in 2H or 4H, it doesn't need to go thru all gears. Depending on terrain and load,, It might skip different gears. Like a 10-speed bicycle, you don't use all the gears all the time

 

[tgRanger]

The 10R80 transmission is Ford's most widely used transmission: all the rear wheel drive vehicles.
Trailer Tow, Sport Mode, and Terrain Management System use more or all gears. Lightly loaded in 2H or 4H, it doesn't need to go thru all gears. Depending on terrain and load,, It might skip different gears. Like a 10-speed bicycle, you don't use all the gears all the time

Thanks for the detailed reply. That certainly explains it and with your analogy it makes perfect sense I usually only stayed in 2nd and 7th on my Schwinn Continental? (that dates me).

 

[Motorpsychology]

Thanks for the detailed reply. That certainly explains it and with your analogy it makes perfect sense I usually only stayed in 2nd and 7th on my Schwinn Continental? (that dates me).

One of the rich kids eh? ? I could only afford a Schwinn Viking. I still have my 1977 Viscount Sebring 10-spd that I bought new; the last British-made Viscounts before Yamaha bought them out.

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