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  1. Body Filler Legit?

    I managed to keep my 2019 Ranger absolutely scratch and ding free for over 2 years. Until now. Long story but I ended up catching a low hanging tree branch backing up. The collision smashed the passenger side taillight housing. It also pushed in /creased the very small area of sheet metal...
  2. Transmission

    When my engine/transmission are cold first thing in the morning I always start down the street a bit slow to let things warm up gently. The very very first up shift of the day is a bit hard and could be described as a jolt. It's very predictable. Happens at almost the exact same spot on the road...
  3. Truck "Bucks" in 4 x 4 When Turning Sharply. Is this normal?

    Thanks guys. I figured this to be the case but just wanted to make sure. I'm not an off roader but it seems it would be common to have to make super tight turns while in 4x4 mode. . I suppose if you're out in the middle of nowhere on a trail you do what you need to and if the truck takes a...
  4. Truck "Bucks" in 4 x 4 When Turning Sharply. Is this normal?

    Hello all. I don't have much experience with 4 x 4. We got several inches of heavy wet snow last night. I was in a parking lot and made a fairly sharp turn. My steering wheel was not "pegged" to the limit but close. I had 4 x 4 H engaged. With the wheel turned sharply the truck "bucked" or...
  5. How often do you check your oil?

    Avanti - In my experience oil creeping up the stick is common not only in my Ranger but just about every engine large or small. I don't know if it "splashes" up there or is due to capillary action because you have small space between the dipstick and the tube it fits in. It's nothing you're...
  6. Speaker Upgrade?

    Thanks for the replies. I read other information that also suggests simply swapping the tweeters can make a big improvement. It also appears popping off the plastic cover housing the tweeters is very easy. Maybe I'll start with that. I'm still hesitant to pop off my door panels. I'm really fussy...
  7. Speaker Upgrade?

    I'm considering doing a speaker upgrade on my XLT Crew Cab. It has the standard 6 speaker set up - tweeters high in the front and 6.75" (I assume) woofers in the front and rear doors. Being an XLT I have the large touch screen media center. I used to know my way around stereo systems back in the...
  8. Tailgate sometimes will not open

    Will do Phil. I'm on the list to take it in anyway for the blower motor recall. Might as well have them check out the tailgate at the same time. To IdahoRanger's question I don't know how the latch/lock mechanism is designed on the Ranger. I'm hoping to find a parts schematic or such online to...
  9. Tailgate sometimes will not open

    Last night I got home from golf. Went to pop the tailgate to get my clubs out. Pulled the latch handle and it wouldn't open. Gave the gate a good tug on the top edge in case the gate was just binding. Wouldn't budge. I cycled the locks several times from my key fob - wouldn't budge. Cycled the...
  10. Interior Rattle Identified

    The past few weeks I had a rather loud, very annoying interior rattle. It sounded like it was coming from the top of the dash. I thought it was likely the little coin/accessory tray on the dash or the defroster vent cover along the windshield. Those have come up often on the forum as a source of...
  11. Rookie Trailer Hitch Question

    Thanks for the fast replies guys. Looks like a 4" might be the winner for overall towing. By the way I like the Saber color the1mrb. That's what I have! Not many Rangers around here yet in general (SE WI) and even fewer in Saber. When I was shopping for my Ranger the very first one I ever saw on...
  12. Rookie Trailer Hitch Question

    Hello all. I've never had a vehicle with a hitch. I have the tow package on my XLT 4x4. I want to pick up a ball/hitch combo. I assume because the rear end of the 4x4 sits so high I will need to get a hitch with some "drop" in it? What configuration do many of you use that you have found to...
  13. 2019 Ranger Safety Recall - HVAC Blower Motor Issue - Recall 19S34

    Thanks. Since it's quick I'll probably just git 'er looked at. I was just thinking if the date code on the motor was right in front of my face I could look it up myself and maybe save a trip.
  14. 2019 Ranger Safety Recall - HVAC Blower Motor Issue - Recall 19S34

    I can't seem to locate the thread anywhere but I thought someone posted at one point that it's easy to check the necessary numbers on the blower motor yourself without going to the dealer? I seem to recall it is located behind the glove box and is visible? I just looked up under my dash on the...
  15. Second broken windshield in a month-repair or replace this damage?

    From my very limited experience that can be repaired. I think a crack can get several inches long before it is no longer a candidate for repair. I believe if you go on the websites for some of the national windshield repair companies they tell you the maximum length a crack can be to be a...
  16. Water on the floor

    I see you're in Jersey so I assume you have snowy winters? Did the carpet get wet with snow and such over the winter? Even though that was likely weeks or even a couple months ago that could be the cause of the musty smell and mold now. In my experience water soaked carpet can stay wet for weeks...
  17. Ride Quality?

    I have a 2019 XLT 4x4. Not the FX4 version. When I was shopping trucks I read every Ranger review I could get my hands on. Many talked about the "floating" and "soft" characteristics of the ride. When I first test drove the Ranger I thought it was indeed true. I didn't care much for the ride but...
  18. Decent Tire Shine/Dressing Product?

    Can anyone recommend a decent tire shine product? Most recently I've been using the Armor All Tire Foam in the aerosol spray can. Looks great when first sprayed on but seems to not last long at all. After even a few hours it fades to nothing. Would like to find something that lasts at least...
  19. Issue check

    Might be worth checking door gap, gasket alignment and condition, etc. My XLT is remarkably quiet when it comes to wind and road noise. If yours whistles it sounds like something not sealing as tight as it should. Leather seat sag seems common. For what it's worth my drivers side cloth seat...
  20. Power rear sliding window

    Just curious why a sliding rear window is a desirable feature. It seems to be a feature a lot of folks like. I've never owned a truck before my Ranger. My truck happens to not have a sliding rear window. I never gave it any thought one way or the other when I picked out the truck. Beyond maybe...


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