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FCC MD Docket #20-270 lowered GMRS fees to $35 and raised ham radio fees from free to $35, both considered to be "personal licenses." I have both. Call signs are different and not interchangeable. Licenses are for ten years and renewable if renewed prior to expiration (there may be a grace...

Maintaining mechanic devices require a technical and factual understanding of their workings. These qualities are not required by people commenting on said maintenance.

I'm a 71 year old, retired mechanic and I can tell you exactly how to blow the carbon out of a 1954 Desoto. And it will have nothing to do with driving your Ranger, which you should do as normally as possible.

As others have said, this is a known problem. Interestingly, it was one of the subjects on the Ford customer survey I was emailed, making me believe they know they have a problem. I did not treat them kindly of this subject. After 10,000 miles the brake pedal on my 2019 Ranger has firmed up...

I also tow a motorcycle on a flatbed trailer. The sensors work fine with that but, as you mentioned, it's a flat, open trailer unlike a big box travel trailer. Clearly that makes a difference.

I emailed them, quoting the sales figures and suggesting they build trailer mirrors for our Rangers.

I brought the trailer back from the dealer yesterday. I increased the trailer length setting in the truck to 33'. No change in the blind spot indicator's response. Clearly, the trailer is blocking the sensor and it doesn't pick up the passing vehicle until it's cleared most of the trailer's...

That could be the simplest and slickest mount yet for those who don't want to drill holes or who want to be able to pull the truck in the garage without dismantling roof-top antennas. I built a mount that attaches to the frame below the tailgate but this would be a lot easier. See post #57 in...

OK guys, thanks for all the input. Just to be clear, my trailer is 22' long, not 33'. I will try extending the trailer length in the truck settings, but, since the sensors in the taillights appeared to be blocked by the trailer, this likely won't change anything. The stock mirrors aren't a...

Looks to be operating as intended. No, it's not. Note in the diagram that the "detection area" goes to the end of trailer. On my vehicle the detection area begins about midway down the trailer. In other words, the passing vehicle is around the middle of my trailer before the light goes on...

Guys - Let’s first confirm the purpose of the blind spot indicator. From the Owners Manual: “The system is designed to detect vehicles that may have entered the blind spot zone. The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to approximately...

KJRR - Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll try adjusting the length of the trailer in the truck’s settings to see if that makes any differrence. Frenchy - I’m not sure I understand your post. I teach motorcycle safety classes and know about doing a “head check” before moving into another lane...

I have a 2019 XLT pulling a Rockwood 2014s Mini Lite trailer that is 8 feet wide and 22 feet long. The manual says the sensors will work with a trailer up to 8.2 feet wide and 33 feet long. I have adjusted the settings in the truck for the trailer's width and length. It appears that the...

The Ranger has a battery management system which is pretty smart. It is not your father's charging system on his 1974 Plymouth Valiant. In an effort to improve mileage manufacturers are finding ways to lighten their vehicles. Smaller, lighter AGM (soon Lithium Ion) batteries are part of this...

My antenna is on a home made mount at the left rear of the truck. The coax runs under the bed and comes into the cab at the left rear corner. There is a rubber grommet which you can easily get at by pulling back the carpet at the lower left corner. You don't need to remove it all.

Vehicle forums have never ending discussions on what's the right oil, best gasoline and, of course, the correct tire pressure. And the correct answers to these questions number in the thousands, with every new post offering new truths and insights. I set my tire pressure on my stock tires on...

I tow a Rockland Mini Lite 2104s that weights 4200 lbs empty, 6200 GVWR. I have a weight distributing hitch to keep the trailer from dragging down the rear end. Works fine.

Please add me to the list. But with a question. I tow a 22-foot travel trailer. While I'd like to lower the rear for both looks and access, I don't want to mess up the truck's ability to tow the trailer. Anyone know how the lowering affects trailer towing?

I have a cap on my truck and stuck one of these lights in it. Reaching in to get something triggers the motion sensor, the light goes on, I find what I want and shortly thereafter the light goes off. Slick.