I've had the water intrusion/misfire twice. First the front two cylinders, undrivable. Flat bedded to dealership, $350.00 a TSB and I got a free engine cover. On the way home misfire of back two cylinders, flat bed tow back to dealership and another $300 (plugs/coils they gave me a break). They...
Totally get it...I'm out soon before something else goes and the Ranger is still worth a few bucks. Probably go with a Honda since I've had so much good luck with them...
Gave up on the Dealership for service. I go to my local Goodyear shop always has a Syn Blend coupon for $24.99. I live in the SE so don't require full syn per owners manual.
Update: Replaced BU camera with $87 aftermarket unit. Seems to work fine. Ford wanted $389 for camera and 2 hours labor. Job took 30 mins. Really good youtube vid helped.So far so good. Fingers crossed...
Also had the bucking (when cold) there is a TSB for transmission re-flash for it. My wife recently said "why don't you just go buy a Honda". I think she's starting to make a lot of sense...I don't really off road or tow more than 2000#.
Ok, in 2019 I purchased two trucks for my family. A Ranger and a GMC Canyon. I drove the Canyon for 8 months and then passed it on to my youngest and bought the Ranger. To date the GMC has had one (other than normal wear and tear) no charge TSB to replace the ATF with full synthetic for smoother...
TSB 24-2101 10R80 Automatic Transmission – Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift – Non-Main Control Break-In Capable. Didn't really notice much difference in my '19 but it might help!
Also had this one done:
TSB: 19-2052 - 2019 Ranger - Engine Cold Start Runs Rough / Rough...
Discount Tire is taking back a new set of General Grabber HTS60s I just put on my '19 XLT Sport. They couldn't balance them for highway speeds, and they vibrated horribly! Sucking it up and getting Michelin Defender 2s.