2023 Lariat with 12,000 kms.
I was approaching a small town at about 90kph and heard a 'pop", like a tire shooting a stone on a gravel road. Since then, as soon as I let off the accelerator there is fairly subtle noise from somewhere. A little pressure on the pedal and it's gone. Let off and...
I'd bet it's nice and it could have happened the day you left. You just never know when they will venture inside. There are posts regarding using mesh to keep them out. The smell would likely be the urine.
I have to agree. My first thought on seeing the 2024 Ranger profile was Ridgeline. Not ugly but not distinctive. Like these lines better. I have to say, I waited a while for a Maverick and finally picked this off a lot.
Make sure you are not inadvertantly locking out gears with the - + button on the side of the shifter. Also I believe longer high RPMs in Sport mode.
I was causing myself concerns before I looked it up.