Lag getting worse when accelerating

[chupapi]

So when my foot on gas pedal, my ranger accelerates after 2 seconds. What do you guys think is the issue? Should i go to a dealer service to fix it or a local car repair shop would be ok?

Also, for 2019 ranger, does engine really do not have cover?

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[ctechbob]

First turbocharged car?

 

[LawnMM]

Pull the floor mat off the accelerator

 

[airline tech]

It can be a few things - but is this when lightly acerating or getting into the pedal?
Are the RPMs climbing and responding to the gas pedal (parked) or is there a delay?

Not all Rangers have the Engine Appearance Cover - They came with the Lariat Trims, but the cover can be installed on all trims (fits) however the cover has nearly tripled in price from what it used to be.

 

[Techcargt]

Put it in sport mode and see if the leg is still there.

 

[Rp930]

Has it been serviced? Mileage? Air cleaner?

 

[RangerPNW]

How many miles? Any modifications?

 

[dozxab]

Is the truck new to you or has this developed recently? Turbo lag is common, the time it takes to spool up the turbo. Couple that with a transmission programmed for "economy" that gets into the highest gear possible to keep the RPM's down and you have a good lag. Trans has to drop a couple of gears, turbo has to get going and finally, the truck gets going. I say the tranny lag is worse that the turbo lag. I used to drop to Sport mode when I knew I was going to need some power. Finally got tired of that and got the FPP Procal tuner. I don't care about full power runs, it just makes it more pleasant to drive. I haven't use sport mode since I got the tuner. A friend who is not a car guy at all, commented on the lack of lag.

 

[kieefer]

Sounds similar to what I’ve lived with.
Gentle on the pedal it’s fine but if you need that sudden burst of speed, things go flat, stalls. Mostly under 2k rpm.
I’ve also lived with a stumble between 1500-2000.

I have found something that improves, no it eliminates it. A recent marketplace purchase from another inmate here has fixed it on my truck.

It’s an electronic throttle control by Speed Form. This device has several settings but the only one that’s tolerable for me is the Eco mode. Every other setting and the throttle is too sensitive, jumpy.
Eco mode setting didn’t make any difference in fuel mileage BTW.

Also a tune did help my “stall” but didn’t eliminate it.
Could be a turbo lag learning curve or a quirk like mine.

 

[chupapi]

First turbocharged car?

Yes

 

[chupapi]

Pull the floor mat off the accelerator

I have floor mat but it does not block the accelerator

 

[chupapi]

It can be a few things - but is this when lightly acerating or getting into the pedal?
Are the RPMs climbing and responding to the gas pedal (parked) or is there a delay?

Not all Rangers have the Engine Appearance Cover - They came with the Lariat Trims, but the cover can be installed on all trims (fits) however the cover has nearly tripled in price from what it used to be.

Good to know.. quite interested in getting a cover

It can be a few things - but is this when lightly acerating or getting into the pedal?
Are the RPMs climbing and responding to the gas pedal (parked) or is there a delay?

Not all Rangers have the Engine Appearance Cover - They came with the Lariat Trims, but the cover can be installed on all trims (fits) however the cover has nearly tripled in price from what it used to be.

Good to know.. quite interested in getting a cover so need to order

When lightly accelerating.. it takes few seconds for rpm to react

 

[chupapi]

Put it in sport mode and see if the leg is still there.

If it's in sport mode, no delay at all. But why is there delay when on drive mode?

 

[chupapi]

Has it been serviced? Mileage? Air cleaner?

Yes i am consistent with service.. 48k mileage. I'll need to check if they serviced air filter

 

[chupapi]

How many miles? Any modifications?

No mods.. 48k miles

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