What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Shoran12]

im not sure honestly. ive never gotten any emails or texts from the app until the alarm triggered one recently. i think you are correct that it starts as a programming issue or something else minor. but, i feel like miles down the road the small issue starts to "eat" the transmission. i dont mind how long they keep it (within reason) just want it fixed.

Yeah I agree. My opinion only and probably wrong but here it goes. This is in regard to these trucks as a whole and not just mine. We’re in the 21st century and still having issues with a billion dollar company failing to produce an automatic transmission they can produce in mass which shifts well and is reliable over a large scale. The money is definitely there. It can be done and has. Seems like most people are paying over 40k on these trucks and for that price expect them to perform. Simple as that. And the ones that do have issues can’t be diagnosed properly or fixed. Look at the EGR sensors and how those were originally diagnosed. Money wasted on a 35 dollar fix. It’s an automatic transmission, not putting a man in the moon. It all comes down to cutting costs, lack of quality control, bs emissions standards for fleet vehicles, lack of experienced service techs and just a lower number of techs/vehicle in general, and Ford’s overall large scale reliability tanking. These issues are far from only Fords fault. If these things weren’t the case we would be using a reliable, time tested 6 speed (maybe 8). The 10 speed was strictly designed to meet emission standards and it shows. There is no need to change something that worked very well unless A the company is forced to by an outside source and/or B they think they need to in order to compete and gain or maintain consumers. The best selling midsized truck has changed very little yet sells way more trucks than any other competitor. Probably a correlation there. The Ranger has a lot going for it over the Tacoma, but I do wish Ford would really dedicate some more man power to fixing issues at the beginning and rather than immediately rolling out new vehicles with the same issues as fast as they can, fix them on the assembly line. The fact that 2019 Ranger with the blend door issues isn’t 100 percent covered by Ford is a complete slap in the face to consumers. Yes they fixed it but have yet to rectify the issue with early truck owners whom most are out of warranty already. Ford has built an empire but every so often needs to take a few steps back in order to make leaps forward. You can’t please everyone that’s for sure but you can definitely setup a program where if the truck you made is having issues it can be diagnosed and fixed properly. The technology is moving much faster than the training for the ability to fix it. That I can say with 100 percent confidence. Like Ive said many times before, if they sold a basic truck, even like those of 20-30 years ago with just whatever problems they had back then fixed, take my money. I just find it odd that my 20 year old trucks never missed a single shift, lugged, and got close to the same mileage I get now. Yes they were much simpler, but I like that. Maybe I’ve just always been lucky. Who knows. I still really like my truck, and still turn around to look back at it, but I hate seeing people spend this kind of money on trucks just to have issues and be dicked around or lied to at dealerships. There always in a hurry to get you in and out of their hair. Not all but many. If it’s true they tested your transmission by driving your truck in their parking lot I’d call them out on it. Or file a complaint with Ford. I’d be happier having to wait a bit longer to be seen if I knew my truck concerns were actually going to be addressed. Working for production companies I took pride in my work day in and day out. Anytime I could improve a machine or reliability I would. It’s benefits everyone. Yet again about half of the younger guys would quit within a day to a few weeks because it was hard so maybe we’re seeing a bit of that here as well. Anyway rant done and hope you hear back some good news. If not then at least you have a paper trail and maybe file a complaint with Ford suggesting you have issues that haven’t been addressed properly. That way if something happens you have proof you tried before your warranty is up.

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[Cabose-1]

Dang look at that high rear end.

Really brings out the bed height defect

 

[Cabose-1]

Here's mine.

I used this for the undercarriage.

Holy crap!!!! How ya get all the mud and dirt and rocks out!!!!??

 

[AzScorpion]

Holy crap!!!! How ya get all the mud and dirt and rocks out!!!!??

He doesn't drive it and keeps it covered up in his garage. lol

 

[subquark]

Yea.. I’m about ready to pull the trigger as well. Saw them a few months ago on their Amazon store. https://www.amazon.com/Putco-87163-Bumper-Grille-Insert/dp/B083F7FWJL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1DPWANOB0LVO3&keywords=putco+grill+inserts&qid=1677028571&sprefix=Putco+gr,aps,95&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb

And I think it's $7 less on Amazon but it mentions that the shipper has to call you to arrange delivery (???) so I went to Putco.

 

[subquark]

Luckily mine had those and even the ignition beauty ring. Just no darn engine dress cover and now they are 175.00 because rumor has it that ford stopped manufacturing them.

Excellent and at least having those offsets the price of the cover (not good logic but hate seeing you pay so much for the cover).

I don't open the hood often but I do like the cover. Even though it's small, it dresses up the engine nicely.

 

[Figarou]

He doesn't drive it and keeps it covered up in his garage. lol

Heh... it'll be nice if I could have a collection of cars like Jay Leno. But I don't.

I drive it. Not to work or in the rain. Just trying very hard to keep it very clean.

 

[Rod B]

And I think it's $7 less on Amazon but it mentions that the shipper has to call you to arrange delivery (???) so I went to Putco.

Interesting. I’ll look into that

 

[Figarou]

Holy crap!!!! How ya get all the mud and dirt and rocks out!!!!??

I think you already saw the Chemical Guys video I found.

That degreaser is highly concentrated. It cuts through tough dirt. Yes, it gets dirty under the truck even if you don't drive it in the rain.

 

[Rod B]

Yeah I agree. My opinion only and probably wrong but here it goes. This is in regard to these trucks as a whole and not just mine. We’re in the 21st century and still having issues with a billion dollar company failing to produce an automatic transmission they can produce in mass which shifts well and is reliable over a large scale. The money is definitely there. It can be done and has. Seems like most people are paying over 40k on these trucks and for that price expect them to perform. Simple as that. And the ones that do have issues can’t be diagnosed properly or fixed. Look at the EGR sensors and how those were originally diagnosed. Money wasted on a 35 dollar fix. It’s an automatic transmission, not putting a man in the moon. It all comes down to cutting costs, lack of quality control, bs emissions standards for fleet vehicles, lack of experienced service techs and just a lower number of techs/vehicle in general, and Ford’s overall large scale reliability tanking. These issues are far from only Fords fault. If these things weren’t the case we would be using a reliable, time tested 6 speed (maybe 8). The 10 speed was strictly designed to meet emission standards and it shows. There is no need to change something that worked very well unless A the company is forced to by an outside source and/or B they think they need to in order to compete and gain or maintain consumers. The best selling midsized truck has changed very little yet sells way more trucks than any other competitor. Probably a correlation there. The Ranger has a lot going for it over the Tacoma, but I do wish Ford would really dedicate some more man power to fixing issues at the beginning and rather than immediately rolling out new vehicles with the same issues as fast as they can, fix them on the assembly line. The fact that 2019 Ranger with the blend door issues isn’t 100 percent covered by Ford is a complete slap in the face to consumers. Yes they fixed it but have yet to rectify the issue with early truck owners whom most are out of warranty already. Ford has built an empire but every so often needs to take a few steps back in order to make leaps forward. You can’t please everyone that’s for sure but you can definitely setup a program where if the truck you made is having issues it can be diagnosed and fixed properly. The technology is moving much faster than the training for the ability to fix it. That I can say with 100 percent confidence. Like Ive said many times before, if they sold a basic truck, even like those of 20-30 years ago with just whatever problems they had back then fixed, take my money. I just find it odd that my 20 year old trucks never missed a single shift, lugged, and got close to the same mileage I get now. Yes they were much simpler, but I like that. Maybe I’ve just always been lucky. Who knows. I still really like my truck, and still turn around to look back at it, but I hate seeing people spend this kind of money on trucks just to have issues and be dicked around or lied to at dealerships. There always in a hurry to get you in and out of their hair. Not all but many. If it’s true they tested your transmission by driving your truck in their parking lot I’d call them out on it. Or file a complaint with Ford. I’d be happier having to wait a bit longer to be seen if I knew my truck concerns were actually going to be addressed. Working for production companies I took pride in my work day in and day out. Anytime I could improve a machine or reliability I would. It’s benefits everyone. Yet again about half of the younger guys would quit within a day to a few weeks because it was hard so maybe we’re seeing a bit of that here as well. Anyway rant done and hope you hear back some good news. If not then at least you have a paper trail and maybe file a complaint with Ford suggesting you have issues that haven’t been addressed properly. That way if something happens you have proof you tried before your warranty is up.

Impo…that is far from a simple rant. You touched on every important point and are completely correct on every one as well. Well put sir. BTW, I still look back at mine as well; I hate that it hurts so much to love it though.

 

[Cabose-1]

Heh... it'll be nice if I could have a collection of cars like Jay Leno. But I don't.

I drive it. Not to work or in the rain. Just trying very hard to keep it very clean.

I have 3 big dents on my paper thin aluminum tailgate. It looks ugly. My fault for carelessly handling wood. But what really pisses me off....people who ding the side with their car doors!!! Wtf!! Dude, respect others property man!!! I know its a truck but its my truck! Not yours. I dont ding your rusted ass old neon! Sheeesh

 

[AndyMedic]

Added the mid range OME leafs and BP-51’s to the rear, finished off the under body protection with the RCI fuel tank skid plate. Whole truck now has RCI under body protection. (50ft lb is too much tq and I broke one bolt but it holds snug, 25 ft lb is plenty)

will add the BP-51’s up front once I weld up my coastal bumper and add the winch in a few weeks

 

[NeilP]

I have 3 big dents on my paper thin aluminum tailgate. It looks ugly. My fault for carelessly handling wood. But what really pisses me off....people who ding the side with their car doors!!! Wtf!! Dude, respect others property man!!! I know its a truck but its my truck! Not yours. I dont ding your rusted ass old neon! Sheeesh

I'm afraid to even take mine out of the garage. My Ranger was delivered to me back in September with 62 miles on it. Today it has 108. Same thing with my 2000 Super duty, 23 years old and still hasn't hit 30K miles. Every time I park somewhere, I find the spot that is as far away from the store entrance. Never fails, when I come back out some A**h**l is parked next to it.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Wired up the light bar tonight. Really happy with how the wiring turned out.

 

[jflogerzi]

Here's mine.

I used this for the undercarriage.

How much do you charge

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