The last straw?

[GARanger]

Ok, in 2019 I purchased two trucks for my family. A Ranger and a GMC Canyon. I drove the Canyon for 8 months and then passed it on to my youngest and bought the Ranger. To date the GMC has had one (other than normal wear and tear) no charge TSB to replace the ATF with full synthetic for smoother shifting and is now at 120K on the ODO. The Ranger has a much more storied maintenance history, Trans TSB, rear brakes and rotors due to an odd wagon spoke wear pattern causing a massive pulsing and shimmy..$300. TSB for water in 2 spark plug wells adding an engine cover which Ford fought me on and charged me $300 for plugs and coils. On the way home from that repair got the same CEL and code...yup..other two spark plugs wells had water...another $300. Ford covered both tows. And now the backup camera is failing intermittently. Oh, the Ranger ODO is at 35K. Is anyone else about done with this Ford experience?

Update: Just replaced the BU camera with an aftermarket unit for $87, Ford dealer wanted $389 for camera and 2 hours labor. Job took 30 mins. So far so good....

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[peterson1604]

I've been more fortunate than you but have been in for two drive shafts, both covered by Ford. And now have the engine bucking at low rpm's which they've ordered an EGR valve and something else for changing out when they arrive in this week. This will also be covered under the powertrain warranty but I'm getting towards that 60K limit with 57K on my odometer.

No doubt Ford has had a rash of warranty issues, recalls and problems that their CEO Jim Farley has been aware of and demanded they do better. A vehicle platform like the Ranger that had been in service for the previous 10 years overseas before coming to the US should not have this many problems.

Scott

 

[Joeiconic]

It seems like it’s luck of the draw with any new vehicle these days. Luckily, I have 37k on my 2021 and haven’t had any issues.

 

[Fazzie01]

My 2020 has only needed the Transmission reflashed. I get jealous every time I see one of the old rangers. Specifically the extended cabs with the suicide doors. Just the simplicity alone makes me want one. I drove the GMC, Chevy, Nissan, and Tacoma before settling on the Ranger. I would not have bought any other 2015-2020 than the Ranger. All the others had deal breakers in different ways.

 

[Jason B]

At 55K with nary a problem (so far), no, I'm not done with Ford Rangers. 10/10 would buy again.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

76,000 km / 47,000 miles and everything has been just fine.

 

[VAMike]

A vehicle platform like the Ranger that had been in service for the previous 10 years overseas before coming to the US should not have this many problems.

There was something called the ranger overseas, but the frame is different, the body is different, the engine is different, the transmission is different, the steering wheel is on the other side...I guess the trim around the controls in the center console is the same, but not much else. It would have been nice if we could have benefited from the kinks being worked out in Australia, but the reality is that they basically started from scratch for the US version and if we're honest, they didn't do a very good job of quality control. I'm definitely less likely to buy another Ford, even though I still think the Ranger was the best option available in 2019, simply because of Ford's QC issues and post-sales support.

The one that really pisses me off is that the Ranger suffers from the same wiggly front seat issues that Ford hasn't been able to solve across almost everything it sells in North America for over a decade. All I want is a manufacturer that can build a vehicle that doesn't need the front seat tightened up with a hose clamp after it leaves the factory, is that really too much to ask?

 

[got3fords]

The one that really pisses me off is that the Ranger suffers from the same wiggly front seat issues that Ford hasn't been able to solve across almost everything it sells in North America for over a decade. All I want is a manufacturer that can build a vehicle that doesn't need the front seat tightened up with a hose clamp after it leaves the factory, is that really too much to ask?

Wiggly front seat? That's a new one to me.

 

[Msfitoy]

 

[Grumpaw]

2021 Lariat, now with 27,000 miles, 13,000 of which is towing our 7000 lb travel trailer all over the northeast area, in mountains......(I keep a log of all towed miles and trips)
Not One Problem !!!!!!!

 

[airline tech]

Some have complained of seat popping on turns, seat base moves side to side.
Ford issued a TSB, and this is the Fix.
Secure the Front Bar from movement with Heater Hose and Clamps as Base Replacement is a $850.00 dollar part, so a band-aid fix with $3.00 in parts

 

[Sojourner]

IIRC, the only Fords I had any significant problems with (out of 15 or so over the decades?) was a beloved 1989 Eddie Bauer extended Aerostar (AC line seals failed), a fantastic (wished Ford still made them) 1999 Windstar (transmission failed needing replacement), and a 2012 F-150 FX4 (10R60 lead frame fail).

Knock wood.

 

[RedlandRanger]

It does seem to be a crap shoot on what you get with pretty much all manufacturers these days. I'm at 5 1/2 years in, almost 50k miles and nothing except normal maintenance.

I have to say I've been REALLY happy with this truck. It has done EVERYTHING I've asked of it - and I've asked a lot at times. And every time it has surprised me with how well it has done it.

 

[Flymac1]

I've been more fortunate than you but have been in for two drive shafts, both covered by Ford. And now have the engine bucking at low rpm's which they've ordered an EGR valve and something else for changing out when they arrive in this week. This will also be covered under the powertrain warranty but I'm getting towards that 60K limit with 57K on my odometer.

No doubt Ford has had a rash of warranty issues, recalls and problems that their CEO Jim Farley has been aware of and demanded they do better. A vehicle platform like the Ranger that had been in service for the previous 10 years overseas before coming to the US should not have this many problems.

Scott

I've been more fortunate than you but have been in for two drive shafts, both covered by Ford. And now have the engine bucking at low rpm's which they've ordered an EGR valve and something else for changing out when they arrive in this week. This will also be covered under the powertrain warranty but I'm getting towards that 60K limit with 57K on my odometer.

No doubt Ford has had a rash of warranty issues, recalls and problems that their CEO Jim Farley has been aware of and demanded they do better. A vehicle platform like the Ranger that had been in service for the previous 10 years overseas before coming to the US should not have this many problems.

Scott

Had same thing “bucking” replaced DPFE valve and problem solved!! Easy fix.

 

[GARanger]

Ok, in 2019 I purchased two trucks for my family. A Ranger and a GMC Canyon. I drove the Canyon for 8 months and then passed it on to my youngest and bought the Ranger. To date the GMC has had one (other than normal wear and tear) no charge TSB to replace the ATF with full synthetic for smoother shifting and is now at 120K on the ODO. The Ranger has a much more storied maintenance history, Trans TSB, rear brakes and rotors due to an odd wagon spoke wear pattern causing a massive pulsing and shimmy..$300. TSB for water in 2 spark plug wells adding an engine cover which Ford fought me on and charged me $300 for plugs and coils. On the way home from that repair got the same CEL and code...yup..other two spark plugs wells had water...another $300. Ford covered both tows. And now the backup camera is failing intermittently. Oh, the Ranger ODO is at 35K. Is anyone else about done with this Ford experience?

Also had the bucking (when cold) there is a TSB for transmission re-flash for it. My wife recently said "why don't you just go buy a Honda". I think she's starting to make a lot of sense...I don't really off road or tow more than 2000#.

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