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Did you ever figure this out? My brand new truck, less than 3,000 miles and bone-stock, just started doing this. It starts as a kind of chirping squeak that sounds mechanical, maybe a suspension component. And then turns into a squealing that sounds like a belt. Just like the sound-clip that...

Driving in Sport mode disables the ASS. In Sport mode, you turn it ON by pushing the button. Cool, huh?

Well, you're right the color changes with the light, but it's not quite Dewalt yellow :crackup: I think this is evidence that it really is orange:

I joined the after-market-side-marker-light club. I thought the OEM orange marker lights clashed with the cyber orange paint. The new ones have reflectors and they color-match well with the FX4 sticker that came with the black appearance package. (And yes, now I know how good the wheels look...

My pot of gold under the rainbow.

Thanks! The Rokblokz were a bit fiddly to install. Make sure it's warm. I left mine sitting in the cab in the sun to warm them up. That makes it easier to bend the tab. Make sure you insert the flange nuts into the backing plate correctly. I spaced out on one and inserted the flange nuts...

Yes, this seems fairly common. There are other threads here discussing the same issue. The dealer will likely run a ball-point pen along the crack. If there is a chip or impact point, the pen will reveal it and they will probably not warranty it.

Thanks everyone at the meet up today! You all were so welcoming and helpful to this off-road newbie. Such a great group. Thanks Mike for taking care of all the logistics and cooking too. I had a blast, and I love my new Ranger even more after today!

I guess it's not actually a new bumper. Here's what I got. KB3Z-19D520 is the trailer hitch bar KB3Z-15K868 is the wiring harness FU5Z-14489 is the 4pin/7pin plug Also, a new plastic trim piece that sits below the main plastic bumper and has a cutout for the receiver. I don't see a part number...

The dealer can install the complete tow package which includes a new bumper with the integrated wiring and plug. That's what I had my dealer install. I'm sure it costs more (mine was negotiated as part of the sale) but it does look nice.

Took a little drive along the aptly named Camino Cielo in Santa Barbara county to look down on the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands.

I put RokBloks on. Original size, black on black. No drilling required. They are somewhat adjustable, and I put them all the way inboard. The mudflaps stick out just a bit past the stock tire. If I ever get bigger tires, the mudflaps can be repositioned about an inch out.

The axle bump stops (I think that's what these are called: it sits between the frame and the leaf-spring) on both sides look torn. Is this normal for a brand new truck?

Hi folks! I'm in. Looking forward to it! My new Ranger's first off-road foray!

Nice! Thanks for the pics. I just ordered these.

I guess the lesson here is Never start a build thread on a holiday weekend if you don't want it hijacked. :=) Anyhow, have you considered adding rock sliders?

What part number are we talking about here? Does Ford offer more than 1 tune for the Ranger? I don't see any "Towing not recommended" statement here. Did they remove that disclaimer, or am I just blind? https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9603-REB

To a certain extent, power and torque are trade-offs. If you want better towing performance, then you probably want more low-end torque which typically means less high-end power. I'm guessing the Ford tune provides more high-end power, so their "not recommended for towing" comment just means...

The crash bars are part of the crumple zone. They are probably designed to deform in a predictable way so that they absorb some of the kinetic energy of a crash. If they are too rigid and too strong, they won't be as effective.

Sounds like fun! I *might* be able to join you.... My truck is completely stock. I'm a bit concerned about off-roading with the stock tires. Would that be an issue?