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Yes, I keep the tac/fuel/engine temp on the screen as my default too. Still, the engine water temperature should have a stand alone gauge, not be buried in one of the many screens available on the left side of the speedo. Although I live at 7,500' in a cold climate, I still want that gauge...

Yeah, I know it's there and that Ford moving towards having the customer use the screen for most everything. Guess I'm just getting old because I prefer knobs and such for things like audio and HVAC controls.

Yup, not only Australia but through-out many countries in the SW Pacific. Because of that, the truck is actually at the end of its refresh cycle. When that occurs in a couple of years, and based upon the Ranger's over-all success in the U.S., the interior should be closer to American tastes.

After seven months and 6,500 miles I've got a couple. Hope Ford reads this forum and at least considers some of the excellent suggestions in this thread. 1. Cruise control buttons. I've owned a number of Ford vehicles in the last 30 years and it seems EVERY one had a different button...

CoastleN70 :thumbsup: Thanks. Good to know and I'll try it next time I wash the vehicle.

As I noted I really like this feature, BUT... More times that I can count when using my power washer, depending upon where the washer wand is pointed (front door mostly), all the windows will go down. Have to pull out my key fob and cycle them back up. I can live with it because i know it's...

I bought a new 2008 Volvo XC90 and shortly thereafter installed a 'Clear Bra.' VERY happy with it and after 80,000 miles it looked as good as new. Some have complained of yellowing but it was not my experience. Sold the vehicle several years ago. Original thought was to cover the...

Assuming you have a good relationship with your parts guy, sit down with him and check the various springs available on various trim options on the Ranger. You will be surprised at the various springs (and therefore spring rates) available. The right spring, should go a long way to solving...

I use "sport" mode all the time. Yes, RPM is higher when shifting, ~ 3,100 RPM. 10th doesn't engage until about 65 MPH. I've done some experimenting between Sport and Drive and find - in specific cases - the MPG is actually better at a higher RPM with the reduced load than at a lower RPM with...

I did not do the battery disconnect (I've heard that also) because I wanted the dealer to take a look. The truck only has 6,000 miles and it was the first time towing. I have a code reader at home and once arriving home I checked for new codes ...there were none. And that brings up another...

Two PAX in truck, one ATV in the bed and two on the towed trailer climbing up Parleys canyon east of SLC. About 3/4 of the way up the canyon (petty heady climb of about 10 miles) truck went into limp mode and significantly reduced power. Outside temperature was cool and truck was running fine...

Although I now live in WY I own a half section of Iowa farmland and have for years. Keep in mind that currently it costs more to raise a bushel of corn than it's worth at market. Without subsidies the small farmer such as myself would go out of business and the land would be purchased by "big...

Nanny stuff...re the back seat warning. It's coming for all vehicles and is there to prevent kids/pets dying in an overheated vehicle. Lane keeping: Don't use it. Auto braking (collision): Can be dangerous on curves or if someone is waiting to turn left in front of you on a two lane and...

I have not driven the Toyota, but on the pot holed gravel I have to drive every day the Ranger FX4 is "bouncy" and a little stiff for me. It's great on the highway however. My advice is to drive both the "standard" 4x4 and the FX4 and see which one you like the best.

I previously owned an '05 Ranger extended cab w/5 1/2' box. For me, the biggest pain was loading stuff behind the front seats because the rear doors only opened 90 degrees. The F-150 rear doors open 170 degrees. Try a F-150 rear door and see what I mean. That wider opening is a really big...

RCMustang said that in his bulk order the company was willing to swap the wires before shipping. In the comments I asked them to configure the wiring for a left hand driven vehicle...we'll see if they do it. If not I'll have to swap those wires. I'm aware, but thanks for mentioning it.

A little over 4,000 miles currently. Overall life-time MPG is at 23.5. Best MPG was a week ago on a 135 mile drive from my home to Idaho Falls. Of that distance 6 miles is pot-holed gravel at 30MPH, 3/4 is speed limited to 55 (driven at 58-59) and remainder speed limited to 70 (driven at...

Ordered one a few days ago. It's exactly what I want. FYI, for those (like me) that did not get in on the group purchase spear headed by RCMustang, when ordering directly from the company price is $150 + $30 shipping. When using PayPal, the exchange rate between AS and the US is...

Anyone know what's involved in adding an up/down module to PAX and rear doors? If added will the driver's door switches also work the auto feature on the doors as well?

Two complaints about the instrument cluster: 1) As shown in the picture "RPMx1000" indicator is exactly where the RPM settles. If you drive in sport mode the transmission shifts close to 3000 RPM, again right where the RPMx1000 resides. 2) The exact thing holds true for the water temperature...