What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[Cabose-1]

Now I just need a day under 90 degrees to use it!

Under 90! That wont happen for us untill maybe October, or late september. Lol

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[WayneMHK]

Same... I had hoped to squeak by outside the date range, but nope.

As for the stickers. My understanding is that they don't replace the windshield, just remove, clean sealant and reset properly... So stickers should never have to be removed, which is what I'm hoping is true for the ceramic tint that I had added as well... Fortunately, I purchased the tint through the dealer, so if they screw it up during the recall repair, I should theoretically be able to hold them accountable...

So they're gonna pull out and re-glue what is more than likely a perfectly good windshield on a vehicle with less than 2500 miles on it. Not in a hurry for that.

 

[puckdodger]

i'm personally shocked how many of you brush off the importance of the safety aspect of this recall.

we just had a member post a vid of his ranger blowing off all the airbags in an offset left turner crash

it can happen to any of us.

if your windshield isn't adhered correctly, the force of the airbags is going to pop the window out, reducing the effectiveness of your airbags protecting you. and you might be swallowing the steering wheel. worse yet, i hear a number of you don't like to wear seatbelts either...so you might end up on the hood or further.

just get it done.
the chance of them breaking yours is minimal, the chance of them creating a leak is minimal. your fears are outweighed by a more serious event called disfigurement and/or death.

do your part because they may find that by doing this date range, they may have to expand it. Others might be relying on you to add to the data base of possible failures.

RP has a a couple great points, especially about expanding the range of VINs affected. When we would find a defect in the Oshawa Car Plant, there was a cascading level of audits performed and the depth and width of the net cast depended on finding more defects, not stopping until a certain number of good vehicles were found, or in the worst case leading to a recall.

If any of my vehicles is ever in the range for a recall, or within a couple thousand units, it's getting checked out. I know all too well how things work in an auto assembly plant.

 

[AzScorpion]

RP has a a couple great points, especially about expanding the range of VINs affected. When we would find a defect in the Oshawa Car Plant, there was a cascading level of audits performed and the depth and width of the net cast depended on finding more defects, not stopping until a certain number of good vehicles were found, or in the worst case leading to a recall.

If any of my vehicles is ever in the range for a recall, or writing a could thousand units, it's getting checked out. I know all too well how things work in an auto assembly plant.

I understand what you're saying but a lot of these are for "just in case" instances. Sure it could happen to yours but the chances of a dealer today messing something up is greater than years before. I mean they can't even to a simple oil change with screwing it up never mind PDI. If it's a quick in and out and they're going to have a company like Safelite do it I'm all for it. But if you have to leave it there for days or longer I doubt I would.

We had a taillight recall a couple years ago and most here including myself never went in to get theirs checked. So far mine never caught fire. ?

 

[FusedLogic]

...but the chances of a dealer today messing something up is greater than years before....

My sentiment exactly. Sad that we've lost faith in the professionals.

I contacted my dealer last Thursday to see what's involved and haven't received a callback. I'd like to know who/how this will be done.

 

[AzScorpion]

My sentiment exactly. Sad that we've lost faith in the professionals.

I contacted my dealer last Thursday to see what's involved and haven't received a callback. I'd like to know who/how this will be done.

IIRC they are having an outside source do the windshield repair so I'd be a little more comfortable with that. But as you're experiencing the dealer can't even have the courtesy to call you back.

What would really be nice is if we could have this done on our own through one of their approved installers. I like the idea of them coming (mobil units) to me so I don't have to waste my time sitting around for something that's not even my fault in the first place. I think more would be apt to do it this way and it's a lot more convenient for many who have hectic schedules.

 

[rydfree]

I understand what you're saying but a lot of these are for "just in case" instances. Sure it could happen to yours but the chances of a dealer today messing something up is greater than years before. I mean they can't even to a simple oil change with screwing it up never mind PDI. If it's a quick in and out and they're going to have a company like Safelite do it I'm all for it. But if you have to leave it there for days or longer I doubt I would.

We had a taillight recall a couple years ago and most here including myself never went in to get theirs checked. So far mine never caught fire. ?

Since you mentioned Safelite let me tell you a story . They came to the house to replace a cracked windshield on my wifes GLK back in 2014 . It was all scratched up on the inside where the installer used a razor blade on the dry surface to scrape off the stickers . It was terrible , you could notice the scratches easily even from the outside looking in . I called and then sent them a text with pics that showed how bad they were and they set up another appointment a few weeks later as the adhesive needed to cure first before removing the new windshield . The installer that came next was a different guy and the same thing all over again . He cleaned the window dry with a razor blade . I told them don't bother sending someone else out and that I would make the trip to their shop for the next one and they would get paid when they figured out how to get it right .

I've used them since and was all good but just goes to show you that you never know who the dummy is going to be that may be working on your ride

 

[AzScorpion]

Since you mentioned Safelite let me tell you a story . They came to the house to replace a cracked windshield on my wifes GLK back in 2014 . It was all scratched up on the inside where the installer used a razor blade on the dry surface to scrape off the stickers . It was terrible , you could notice the scratches easily even from the outside looking in . I called and then sent them a text with pics that showed how bad they were and they set up another appointment a few weeks later as the adhesive needed to cure first before removing the new windshield . The installer that came next was a different guy and the same thing all over again . He cleaned the window dry with a razor blade . I told them don't bother sending someone else out and that I would make the trip to their shop for the next one and they would get paid when they figured out how to get it right .

I've used them since and was all good but just goes to show you that you never know who the dummy is going to be that may be working on your ride

Sadly I've heard a few others here say they've had a bad experience with them too. I've been using them for years and just recently here when they fixed the windshield chip on my Ranger and they were great. But like many things today it seems like you're rolling the dice no matter what you do.

 

[AzScorpion]

it wasnt for fire Dave.
cant believe you're so die hard about 6 year old tires, but having no brake lights and possibly getting rear ended is an acceptable risk for you

And I can't believe you're so hypocritical telling someone to buy old used tires when you're so adamant on fixing a windshield. Can't have it both way now it's either they're both dangerous or neither are. Especially when they (the tire manufacturers) recommend changing your tires if they're 6 years old regardless of miles on them.

https://www.bumper.com/car-advice/h...exposure to sunlight, pollution and chemicals

Tire manufacturers such as Goodyear, Michelin and Bridgestone recommend replacing tires before they’re six years old, even if you haven’t gone near the mileage limit. Tires degrade from exposure to sunlight, pollution and chemicals. So even if you’re someone who doesn’t log many miles each year,

 

[Doc]

Safelite 15 minutes at their shop with me watching…no problems ..

 

[RedDakooter05]

Seal for the bed/cab and for the gap in the tailgate

 

[OrangeStreak]

Ignition Trim Ring. For some reason Ford did not include this on the 5g Rangers and it leaves the ignition area with an unfinished look. It is only for the key ignition models not the push button starts. This is a quality product and has an OEM appearance. I chose the glow in the dark model. It installs easily and fits perfectly, improving the look of the ignition panel. Came with detailed instructions.

A shout out to Dean who is a fellow Ranger owner and member on this site and markets this item on ebay. I have no investment in this product but am impressed with it and encourage you to consider it if are going to order one: Dean's 3D Printed Ignition Trim Ring Bezel (Build/Buy Thread) | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

And I can't believe you're so hypocritical telling someone to buy old used tires when you're so adamant on fixing a windshield. Can't have it both way now it's either they're both dangerous or neither are. Especially when they (the tire manufacturers) recommend changing your tires if they're 6 years old regardless of miles on them.

https://www.bumper.com/car-advice/how-often-change-tires/#:~:text=Tire manufacturers such as Goodyear, Michelin and Bridgestone,degrade from exposure to sunlight, pollution and chemicals

I feel bad for @Scott D - he’ll need new tires before he needs his first service. ?

 

[AzScorpion]

I feel bad for @Scott D - he’ll need new tires before he needs his first service. ?

His poor tires probably all have flat spots from sitting in the garage all these years. lol

 

[yamahaSHO]

I like the Lariat cluster.

I also like good lights.

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