I ordered my 2026 with the Integrated Bed Steps which are really nice for old men like me to get in the bed. And it was okay that I could drop the tailgate from the bed without it banging. But I still removed the silly thing.
I donāt have my 2020 Ranger anymore (traded for 2026 Ranger), but I had the fuel in oil problem. At ~20,000 miles the problem largely disappeared and was no longer noticeable.
I would make myself justify handing over cash and my current Ranger for a less capable truck. There may be any number of perfectly justifiable reasons for doing it, but you need to have that conversation with yourself.
Iāve developed a plan, Duke. I think I can get the bolts off by myself. Turn them counterclockwise, right? Then Iām going to carry it out to my fire pit (with rubber gloves on) and incinerate it. Then I will have my lawyer go after Gemini for false information and pursue lemon law with Ford.
I accepted delivery of my 2026 Ranger XLT on 4/20/2026. I did my due diligence and Gemini told me it would not have that tailgate thingy (canāt bring myself to even say the word).
And look what was attached to my otherwise beautiful Ranger. Duke (@DukeCanBuildit), what the heck should I do? The...
If Ford does not put the same hybrid system in the Ranger that the Bronco will be getting, then I think that is a tell that the NA Ranger is going to be dropped and replaced with a Bronco pickup.
The Row Ranger PHEV is not going to be brought to NA. Ford has stated that emphatically.
But, I have not given up on the possibility of a Ranger hybrid like the F-150 Powerboost. A Ranger Powerboost would be great. It is a given that the Bronco is going to be getting a hybrid and it would make...