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Does anyone know if these swing cases can be used with a bed extender and/or an Extang Solid Fold 2.0 cover? I'm kind of thinking the boxes might interfere with the latch on the Solid Fold.
Cannot be used with a bed extender and absolutely can be used under a flat, folding cover. While researching mine, I saw several trucks with the folding covers that had them. There's easily a few inches of clearance.
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Lone came with all his tie downs. If I could get a couple of extras, I could use them on my headboard. :thumbsup:
 

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I think they were running low and started installing only 4. I think they're only like $9.00 but I'd see if you're dealer can get you the other 2.
Who does this? Glad they weren't running low on lug nuts... "Just put 5 on each wheel, we'll let the customer buy some more"

I mean they should have at least mailed them out to the customers that didn't get them. Just not supplying them really is placing their poor planning on the shoulders of their customers.
 

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Who does this? Glad they weren't running low on lug nuts... "Just put 5 on each wheel, we'll let the customer buy some more"
Knowing Ford (and most manufacturers) I'm honestly happy my truck came with any at all. Most of the time those are add on accessory items.
 

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Knowing Ford (and most manufacturers) I'm honestly happy my truck came with any at all. Most of the time those are add on accessory items.
Not sure how you know Ford, but if these tie downs are purposely deleted, there is a paperwork trail to be able to accomplished such a deletion. I wish I had access to this sort of info to help nail down the reason some folks get all six and some only get 4.
It could be a material cost reduction driven by Ford Bean Counters who are not engineers but see no use for these middle tie downs, or it could be a assembly plant error...Wish we could definitely nail this down and reduce the number of upset folks on this forum.

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Not sure how you know Ford, but if these tie downs are purposely deleted, there is a paperwork trail to be able to accomplished such a deletion.
Just a general statement about seeing what vehicles come equipped with from the factory after 5+ years of dealership parts counter work.
 

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Just a general statement about seeing what vehicles come equipped with from the factory after 5+ years of dealership parts counter work.
Hi Erik,

Got it...you are on the front line with the customer!

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Not sure how you know Ford, but if these tie downs are purposely deleted, there is a paperwork trail to be able to accomplished such a deletion. I wish I had access to this sort of info to help nail down the reason some folks get all six and some only get 4.
It could be a material cost reduction driven by Ford Bean Counters who are not engineers but see no use for these middle tie downs, or it could be a assembly plant error...Wish we could definitely nail this down and reduce the number of upset folks on this forum.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
They supplied 6 all along.. then for a couple months they supplied 4.. now they are supplying 6 again. Folks ordering them from parts couldn't get them, now they can. All the documentation online says 6.

All indications point to a procurement issue.
 

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They supplied 6 all along.. then for a couple months they supplied 4.. now they are supplying 6 again. Folks ordering them from parts couldn't get them, now they can. All the documentation online says 6.

All indications point to a procurement issue.
Mine only had 4 which I thought was odd and have not spoken to dealership about it yet. So has anyone been able to get the missing 2? If so did you have to order and pay or did FORD send them to you at no charge? BTW anyone have any preferences for bed floor and tailgate liners? Rug or rubber? I reside in SO CAL Desert so not sure if there rubber would suffer even though under a tonneau cover? Thanks in advance.
 

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Mine only had 4 which I thought was odd and have not spoken to dealership about it yet. So has anyone been able to get the missing 2? If so did you have to order and pay or did FORD send them to you at no charge? BTW anyone have any preferences for bed floor and tailgate liners? Rug or rubber? I reside in SO CAL Desert so not sure if there rubber would suffer even though under a tonneau cover? Thanks in advance.
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Mine only had 4 which I thought was odd and have not spoken to dealership about it yet. So has anyone been able to get the missing 2? If so did you have to order and pay or did FORD send them to you at no charge? BTW anyone have any preferences for bed floor and tailgate liners? Rug or rubber? I reside in SO CAL Desert so not sure if there rubber would suffer even though under a tonneau cover? Thanks in advance.
I talked to the dealer last Thursday. They ordered 2 tie downs and 4 screws which totals out to about $45. The tie downs are back ordered until mid November. The Service Manager said he would turn it in on a warranty form, and they'd take care of it for me.
 

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I talked to the dealer last Thursday. They ordered 2 tie downs and 4 screws which totals out to about $45. The tie downs are back ordered until mid November. The Service Manager said he would turn it in on a warranty form, and they'd take care of it for me.
Thank you, mine only had 4 with middle 2 missing also. Will talk to dealer about it and show this forum if need be.
 

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Rec'd call from Ford dealer my 2 missing tie downs are in. Finally. They must be shipping now for all.
My 1st ranger had them all. The V2 only had 4 so the dealer removed two from my original truck and gave them to me. At least they did not remove from another truck on the lot and pass the problem to another buyer... I really like Vista Ford.
 

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My XLT Sport has 4. Page 212 of the owners manual shows a picture with 6 but also states: "The number of tie down points may vary depending on your vehicle model"
I ordered 2 tie down hooks and 4 bolts online from a Ford parts place in New Jersey for around $35 shipped.
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