Anyone else invited to the 'Ford Ranger Owners Event'?

[Formula Indy]

I sure would like some swag..

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[ZRanger]

Had a great time at the event.
Had a 1:30 appointment, arrived at 12:30 and they asked me to come on in. I sure am glad I got a head start! I didn't stop talking until 4:00! Almost lost my voice. There is nothing they didn't ask or were not interested in. They specifically were fascinated in modifications made.
I never felt so "listened to". They took a lot of pictures of the truck as they said it was the first one with acolor matched shell they had seen.

Only downside: by the time I left they only had hats left. No key chains.

 

[Stic-o]

Nobody reached out to me


Great to hear they are doing this though.

 

[RedlandRanger]

I would love to attend an event like that. I wonder if they are going to do more of them around the country?

 

[BcP28]

I had the opportunity to attend a similar event in Pittsburgh back in June, but on the other side of the interview. We were interviewing Edge and F150 owners and getting feedback on their ownership experiences.

People love talking about their cars and trucks, and we as engineers love getting the feedback, and we do make engineering decisions and changes based on it. So if you get an invite for an event like this, go! It's a great opportunity to be heard, and to talk with the people who design these things

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Both Phil. At least two Aussies and some from Michigan and a few of other ethnicities. First names, last name initial. I think the overall was a guy by the name of Tim W.

Thanks! I am glad to see Ford doing something like this again...it was quite a while back we did something similar for the 1996 F150.

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[toddiscdn]

I’m jealous! It sounds like a good and interesting time. I’m always up for learning more about things like this but I really doubt they’ll have anything like that here north of the border. I’ve been to a few Mazda events but it’s more of them showing you new vehicles and driving around a closed course than for info about or reactions to something already purchased.

Adam, Im sure there will be one coming to Clinton or Forest soon, lol, see you there

 

[Lmood]

That would be awesome if they tracked around the country. Would love for them to come this way I'd totally drive somewhere for one of these events.

 

[BlueSport]

Hello everyone .. i did show up at 130 and oo mann it was awesome had a great time not really any complaints except for the fuel tank size

 

[South Florida Ranger]

I have an invitation for today for this event in Irvine, CA, which they claim will allow me to speak to the design engineers for the Ranger. I was all set to go, but then got a call the other day which is giving me reason to question whether this is scam. All communications look legit, but that doesn't mean much.

Did one of these with Kawasaki. Got a cool gift and cash money.

 

[robsquatch]

If you guys have any more pictures please post them. The Ford guys kept me busy. I was there an extra hour answering their questions. Because I was so busy I didn't get a chance to take any pictures. That's me in the photo on the first page standing behind the hot pepper Ranger.

 

[Jon_H]

I was there and like others have said, it was a great event and the engineers seems genuinely interested. I too am very happy with my truck but did point out the things that bother me (HVAC controls, transmission algorithms in tow/haul mode and rapid acceleration to cost conditions).. I have an extremely early build date truck so they were very interested in front fender fit and finish. My truck has prototype Eibach coil overs, and rear 1" blocks, and shocks, they actually "crawled" underneath to look and take notes. (as a side note the drivetrain engineer said the 3" lift will not adversely affect the suspension, steering, or front drivetrain if it is kept aligned.) One other thing, I think it was the electronic engineer said that any dealer should be able to re-calibrate the speedometer/odometer to account for for the larger tires.

 

[Pat Herbert]

Interesting coincidence, I received a card in the mail this afternoon with the title "Tell us about your Ford Ranger Engineers want to know"

Got the same postcard didnt look like it came from Ford.

 

[UncleBob]

I filled out the survey prior to the even but never received an invite. I must not be part of the demographic they were interested in hearing from.

 

[Ric]

I must say, every single Ford employee there was extremely nice, respectful, and patient as I explained my thoughts, feelings, and observations about my Ranger. Ford brass should be very proud of the folks it had representing the big blue oval.

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