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True, and I always do turn that "tape" style display on. It's just annoying that I almost always have to activate it. (Sometimes it's up when I start, sometimes it isn't) The other problem with that display is that I'm nearsighted and wear glasses when driving, it takes too much effort to...

I almost went with the XLT because of the dash. The digital layout of the Lariat is inefficient and awful. I have to switch screens while driving too much to know what I want to know. The right-side screen is nearly useless, since the entertainment info is already on the big screen. I'd like...

Yes, the dealer experience is widely variable. I have been towing with the Ford controller since March and it had been working flawlessly. Then a couple of weeks ago, I felt some wires tickling my toes. When I looked under the dash, I noticed a couple of wires loose and dangerously close to...

I often get wacky estimates. How do you explain the above? It's usually because I've been towing a trailer, and then when I let it loose the very conservative algorithm that Ford chose assumes a worst case scenario for at least the rest of the tank, and well beyond the next fill-up.

Amen. I downloaded the manual after purchasing my 2019 and went through most of it before taking delivery. A lot of it looked as though it had been clipped-and-pasted from a F-150 manual; a lot of stuff that didn't apply to the Ranger was in there. But I only learned about the key when my...

This is concerning. It took me several months to get a replacement antenna for my satellite radio. The shortage of more critical components is disturbing because it suggests that those parts may be failing on a substantial number of vehicles; a possible indication of manufacturing or design flaws.

You cannot change oil too often. All you can do is waste your money if you choose to do so. As a rule, I change the oil on most of my cars at 5,000 mile intervals, even though the recommended interval today for most cars is much longer. (I have one car that gets driven much less than that...

Too bad. Summer is camping season where I live, and the primary reason I bought my Ranger. If my Ranger was to be inoperative for more than a week, I'd demand a loaner of equivalent capability or that the dealer rent me a suitable substitute somewhere else. Escalate to corporate if you have to.

Indeed. I found it strange that they sold a truck with "Best In Class Towing!" that lacked a vital component that would allow it to tug anything bigger than a U-Haul.

It's a 24-foot box, 29 feet overall. About 6,500 loaded with water. (Although I rarely travel with full tanks)

This weekend we were in largely mountainous terrain, and it was quite gusty for most of our 196 mile drive home yesterday. So our maximum speed was limited to 55 mph. But the upside was that our usual average of 9 mpg bumped up to 11, so we were able to make it all the way home on a single...

I have to agree with them regarding the center console controls, which are awful because you have to take you eyes way off the road for way too long to figure out if you're hitting the right one. I'd love an opportunity to redesign those. As for the ride, it was one of the big selling points...

That would be interesting to know. The mileage I was getting without the trailer before the topper was on wasn't much different than after. I didn't start towing the trailer until after the topper was on. It's been my assumption that the topper has only improved (or at least has not degraded)...

Drove the Ranger, Tacoma, Canyon & Colorado. Didn't consider the Honda because I needed to tow. The Tacoma's seat and driving position was unacceptable, and long trips would have been miserable. I was unimpressed by the ride and highway handling of the Canyon & Colorado. And the price for a...

Supercabs certainly are far more scarce and harder to find in the trim you wish than the crew cabs are. Supercabs are clearly taking over the SUV space. I wanted the supercab because there's usually just the two of us, and we have another more comfortable car for when we have more passengers...

We've been towing a 24' (29' LOA) travel trailer at around 6,500 lbs with water. This is a bit longer and heavier than we had originally planned, but has been working out okay. I really wouldn't consider anything longer or heavier. Our highest comfortable highway speed is 65, but we back off to...

We've been towing a 24' (29' LOA) travel trailer at around 6,500 lbs with water. This is a bit longer and heavier than we had originally planned, but has been working out okay. I really wouldn't consider anything longer or heavier. Our highest comfortable highway speed is 65, but we back off...

4x4 Lariat: I average around 20 in town and on highway. I'm typically pretty light on the pedal in town. Highway mileage drops significantly over 70. Average a bit over 9 with my 6000 lbs travel trailer between 55-65. Premium vs regular has made no difference. I find the instrument options...

I tow a 6,000 lbs travel trailer with my 2019, and am usually passing the trucks going up passes. (Last week, I passed a V6 Tacoma with a trailer half the size of mine) As mentioned above, the computer-controlled turbos compensate for altitude very effectively. To date, I haven't been on any...

Nope. That's all I got as well, and IMHO is rather inadequate as an operations manual. Fortunately, operation is the same as for the other Redarc units and more comprehensive operating instructions are available on the interwebs.