Tracy Bowman
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No. I love my Ranger and it’s paid for. I plan to have it for many years to come. 
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as I am a nice guy I will allow you to pay off my 5G as well.No. I love my Ranger and it’s paid for. I plan to have it for many years to come.![]()
You’re too kind, Sir!as I am a nice guy I will allow you to pay off my 5G as well.
#Team player

in 1999 i drove an old chevy truck 1979. no electronic anything like we have today. on new years eve of course the buzz was all y2k millennium etc. I got home about 3 am on the first morning of the new year. about 7 am I get a phone call. It was dad saying he needed a ride as his new at the time buick was, "totally fing dead, y2k". At first I thought wow maybe some things will not work anymore... Drove over and found that pop had a dead battery, the buick was fine. the y2k glitch just drained his battery dead.Probably, since I don't want to keep it for 13 years and 200,000 plus miles like I did my old Sport Trac.
Circumstances dictated that I could not afford a new vehicle for a number of years.
Ford's quality is going to have to get better, although at the moment I don't know that it's any better or worse than anyone else's.
Then again, I may just restore a 1972 F-250. China hits us with an EMP blast from a balloon, I'll still be rolling.
sad. a big part of why i got a new ranger is having an older one. the 4g and older rangers were great trucks. my 2005 ranger has only needed dealer work one time- the air bags recall. other than that it just keeps on rollin with basic up keep and consumable parts replacement. I expected similar of the 5g ranger. my only real issue with the 5g is transmission.Definitely not! If I have any more problems arise with this 22. I'll just sell it and go back to my old truck. 02 2500hd 343,000 miles and it's had fewer problems than my 8200 mile ranger. Definitely have not been impressed with my switch from GM to Ford.
No sir. Little scared of lack of qc at Ford right now. My 21 is doing great and payment is cheap. Maybe look at one of the GMC twins later this year but no hurry.I'm curious what my fellow 5G members think about upgrading to the 6G. I listed my theoretical pros / cons below.
Pro:
- Possible next generation 2.3 ecoboost with direct and port injection
- Modernized interior with wireless carplay / android auto
- Possible 2.7 ecoboost availability
- Better HVAC control layout
- Bed side step
- Improved gauge cluster (Those of you with Lariats will appreciate this.)
- Most likely will offer integrated factory brake controller
Cons:
- Styling is questionable. Certainly not as recognizable as 5G
- More tech... more problems right?
- Gear shifter is 100% electronic... no mechanical linkage
I plan on upgrading mainly for the improved interior. Let me know what you think!
engine ordeal ?I currently am awaiting on a '23 MY ordered after my engine ordeal. I don't have a delivery date at this time.
I am in a 2021 F150 at the moment.
My dealer knows I would prefer the new 6G (with a different engine if possible) and when the time comes, depending on circumstances etc, there will be a decision on what to do with the '23, and/or my current F150. If there was ever an example of sitting on the fence, I'm it.