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Yes; and I avoid using those that do. I prefer my vehicle do not store/transmit everything on my phone, driving, radio habits, etc to Ford. It's none of their business :P To me, a slight convenience and loss of features (not using FordPass) is a worthwhile tradeoff for privacy. My perfect new...

I agree -- it's ridiculous. A vehicle should just work, with no special requirements on driving it. I've never had a vehicle that only worked if I went through mandatory homework drives. It seems that Ford has a serious engineering problem, and they're solving it (and their bottom line) by...

Thanks:) I didn't know that. I won't be using FordPass for privacy reasons, but I appreciate the idea.

Thanks all -- this was valuable advice :) Especially hearing that Ford cannot reject warranty if correct (though personal) maintenance was done. I'll do the changes myself then, and keep accurate documentation of all details.

Does doing your own oil change void warranty? I've not purchased a new vehicle before; for my new 2021, should I always go somewhere where I can prove that an oil change happened? Dealership or other shop. Or, is it enough to change the oil and just make note of it? It seems there might be...

XLT supercab, FX2, 302A, Tech.

I ordered 12/1 and a few days ago received the VIN (with a late Jan predicted build date according to the dealer...who knows whether that's accurate though). So, perhaps you'd need a bit more time to get the VIN.

To expand on what some of you have mentioned, is there a way to delete personal info before taking to a shop where they can download data even if FordPass is turned off? (and the modem unplugged) Can ForScan do that? It's concerning that the privacy policy allows phone numbers, names...

Thanks all. To those asking why protecting data is important, when it may not be considered important data: In my view, any of my data (like vehicle location) is still my business. In general, it's indeed probably somewhat innocuously used -- for now -- aside from being monetary taken...

Interesting, thanks. How did you find that the vehicle has a cell modem? (Maybe that's in the manual and I missed it)

I have a 2021 on order, and am reading through FordPass documentation. Per the FordPass privacy policy (which I know several of you have linked to before), almost limitless information is gathered: Privacy Policy Does anyone know: if FordPass isn't activated, is that data somehow still...

A partial answer I've found for anyone else who's interested: Breezer Windows This company seems to have been in operation for quite some time -- their promo video looks to be an old VHS scan. But, they do sell windows for gen 5 rangers. Unfortunately it's not a slider window, and seems...

Two somewhat related questions, hence posting in Main [ mods: feel free to move to Offroad, etc ] 1) The front air dam improves fuel economy. FX2 removes the air dam (air dam delete option). Does anyone know if the air dam can be installed with modification, when a skid place is also in place...

There's also this Cactus Gray just posted: https://www.summitfordbeaverdam.com/new/Ford/2021-Ford-Ranger-73eb7e990a0e0adf6a6e7a1757c1aff0.htm With a walkaround video at: To me, it reinforces that body-color bumpers on CG look a little more odd, than black / sports package.

Just one bump in case anyone else has thoughts :)

Thanks. That points to the second question I was wondering about: Are people able to check the order status before receiving a VIN? If so, how? Ie is the "order available" status visible before VIN is assigned? Or only available in hindsight after VIN is assigned?

Thanks for including a white balance reference :)

How far after ordering have you all received a VIN number, to check these build progressions? I ordered a 2021 a few weeks ago, and the sales manager says that i won't have more information until just before they build it, when they assign the VIN number. Or, is there other order information...

Agreed it's not meant to do as much as fx4. That said, I'm wondering if anyone knows if they would fit :)

Interesting that FX2 doesn't have a full front underbody guard. Does the FX4 plate fit on FX2?