Options to make the perfect next gen Ranger

[Tinsoldieroh]

If you have a Lariat you just need to turn on the rear defrost and they will heat up. I've used them a couple of times now and they worked great - at first I didn't know how to turn them on, though.

Figured that out, Ford for some reason didn't put the heated mirror decal on the mirrors which made me wonder. Thxs to all.

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[Indy650]

supposedly there is some sort of wiper heater too that activates with the rear defrost but it hasn't done anything for me when I had ice at the base of the windshield.

 

[fordman89]

There's only a short list for me:

• Power sliding rear window (it's a reach, even in a SuperCab)
• Memory Seats. I'm OCD about getting my seating position right and was really hoping Ford would have this on the Ranger
• Heated Steering wheel.

Sure I can live without all of the above, but wouldn't have complained if my Lariat had them!

 

[Indy650]

iwas really wanting cooled seats. rode in a Lincoln LS once with them and was blown away. It's like a nice cool pillow when you sleep.

 

[rdgallo]

Make the tailgate step an option once more. I miss the one I had on my F150. I have to use a small step ladder in order to get in and out of mine since I am 70 and have too many replacement parts....knee, two hips, etc. Oh, and I am height challenged as I am only about 5' 3". When I got out bed of the truck yesterday after installing the missing tie down brackets, the step stool went out from under me sending me flying like Superman to a landing on both wrists on the cement driveway. I know the left one is broken, and we are not too sure about the right one as it has so much arthritis in it. Anyway, I really miss my tailgate step. lol

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Make the tailgate step an option once more. I miss the one I had on my F150. I have to use a small step ladder in order to get in and out of mine since I am 70 and have too many replacement parts....knee, two hips, etc. Oh, and I am height challenged as I am only about 5' 3". When I got out bed of the truck yesterday after installing the missing tie down brackets, the step stool went out from under me sending me flying like Superman to a landing on both wrists on the cement driveway. I know the left one is broken, and we are not too sure about the right one as it has so much arthritis in it. Anyway, I really miss my tailgate step. lol

That’s terrible! Hope you heal quickly

 

[rdgallo]

That’s terrible! Hope you heal quickly

Thanks, Tracy. Last night was painful, but after icing a lot today, things are looking up.

 

[AzScorpion]

Thanks, Tracy. Last night was painful, but after icing a lot today, things are looking up.

Ouch! Sorry about your fall. A bottle of Jack helps too.

 

[rdgallo]

Ouch! Sorry about your fall. A bottle of Jack helps too.

That sounds good, but just might not help with the falling.

 

[AzScorpion]

That sounds good, but just might not help with the falling.

Replace the ice with the Jack.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Replace the ice with the Jack.

Um...having a Jack on the rocks while typing thith poachst..

Best,
Phil Schilke
Range Vehicle Engineeeeeeering
Ford Motor Co. Retirrrrred...HIc!

 

[Radioman]

Make the tailgate step an option once more. I miss the one I had on my F150. I have to use a small step ladder in order to get in and out of mine since I am 70 and have too many replacement parts....knee, two hips, etc. Oh, and I am height challenged as I am only about 5' 3". When I got out bed of the truck yesterday after installing the missing tie down brackets, the step stool went out from under me sending me flying like Superman to a landing on both wrists on the cement driveway. I know the left one is broken, and we are not too sure about the right one as it has so much arthritis in it. Anyway, I really miss my tailgate step. lol

Really sorry to hear of your accidental fall. Bad way to start the New Year. I hope you recover quickly.

 

[AzScorpion]

Um...having a Jack on the rocks while typing thith poachst..

Best,
Phil Schilke
Range Vehicle Engineeeeeeering
Ford Motor Co. Retirrrrred...HIc!

Hi Phil,

One of these days I might just have to head down your way and join you.

 

[John Lyman]

I don't know how yours works, but mine is always open - doesn't matter whether I lock the doors or not - I can open the fuel door regardless. If it worked as you said (only can open the door when the truck is unlocked) that would be fine - but mine doesn't work that way.

RedLandRanger - we have a VW atlas that has this feature and not on my Ranger.

Also, I notice you have a '73 Capri - I had a '76 Capri while in high school great cars.

 

[rdgallo]

Really sorry to hear of your accidental fall. Bad way to start the New Year. I hope you recover quickly.

Thank you!

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