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Groo here 2020 ranger 4d 4x4 tow and off road, 87 gas only country driving. truck likes hotter weather ,looses mpg in winter . Make a trip [170miles] every 2 weeks or so ,empty up,500lb to 1000 lb steel parts back.[in bed with cover. Life average 24.6mpg, usually 26 to 27 mpg never seen...

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I had a Bronco 2 with Locking rear and LS front also. Almost could not stop the thing... My ranger is much like the Bronco except where the Bronco is mechanical ,, The ranger is computer controled. With the locking rear and computer traction system, I see no need for the older system....

Groo here Compaired to the boost pressure the engine runs at, the difference is a pittents. My cobra would boost 10psi above local pressure regardless. The wast gate limits the pressure,, As long as the turbo outputs enough to open the gate it will adj for higher or lower local pressure...

Groo here My friends.... This is a boosted engine and does not care if it is at sea level or Denver. The turbo makes up for the pressure change. If the engine needs at least 87 ,, that is it. I hauled gas and testing is minimum 87. Drive easy till you can put a gal or 2 in the tank then...

Groo here How many of you drivers getting lower mileage are running in sport ????? Run "D" in town to get the start stop workinfg.[you will not believe what that does to the mileage] When running rural [under 50/55] use sport or tow haul.. This will keep the engine from lugging down.[good...

Groo here I have a 2020 XL 4x4 STX off road trailer package ... I have also loaded the truck to max GVW with steel .. Also towed Horse trailers 1/4 horse , goose necks up to 32 ft , [with 1/2 3/4 and one ton trucks matched to weight] AND 80,000 fuel tankers [aka bombs] With the Ranger...

Groo here Take off the bars, if possible ,lose the wdh all together.. Set the hitch to level or slightly hitch down , loaded. Then "TRY IT",,, Ford says 7500 lb trailer, 750lb hitch weight. No WDH... You are way under.. To many mod or add stuff before trying a setup...

Groo here Those of you who get low milage,,, are you using "Sport"? Sport and tow/haul lock out the top two overdrive gears [ 9/10] I know you want the "Fun" facter but if you want mileage ,,, Use "D" intown [for the start /stop] and on the freeway. [for the overdrive] You may use "sport"...

Groo here I make the same run about 170 miles to get parts for 6 months. Tried it every witch way. The engine seems to lug down in "D" at 55 or under [rural roads max speed 55] In sport the engine is "sporter " In Tow the engine seems to run in the sweet spot [ 1500 to 2000] I believe the...

Groo here My 2020 STX 4dr With FX4 Tow package And stock all around. [and 87] Last trip to get parts for BIL . Temp 55, empty up , 1000lb in bed, back [about 100lb under max]] cruse at 55 when possible air on [to keep glass clear] trans in "D" Ohio state route in country [rolling hills]...

Groo here 2020 Ranger 4dr, stx, 4x4 , tow and offroad package,bed cover ,, 5500 miles, 87gas always stock tune... since passing 3000miles , mileage has gone up greatly. Started at 21mpg now at 24+. Driving in Ohio , country roads, max 55 mph[standard cruse] trips[100+mile] can get you 2+ more. I...

Groo here Do you have trailer tow package ,, if so use 4 hi and tow / haul....

Groo here Just picked up 900 lb of steel parts for BIL. Load was in back between tailgate and wheel tubs... The drop was about 2 1/2 inch. 2020 Ranger 4dr XL/stx 4x4 with off road kit, and trailer tow package. On country roads [ohio] got a solid 25mpg at 55.mph 150mile round trip

Groo here You have Trailer package? If so go to Tow/Haul,,, If not,,, S.

Groo here Made another trip for BIL to get parts. 170+ miles , 85F, 4dr, bed cover,FX4 with Tow package, 87gas, country roads [Ohio] cruse at 55 when possible, tow/haul, air on high AND 700+lb of steel in the back... Mileage [0 at start] 25 mpg [ have seen as high as 27] Weight does not...

Groo here I use D in town so the engine stop works at lights.[you will not believe what this does to the average. For most driving [country below 60mph] I use tow / haul [keeps the engine from lugging down to much. Then D on the freeway [to get the upper over drive gears] Doing this , I...

Groo here Is it just you? Have a friend [ or "other"] drive the Ranger and rent the smallest truck you can... A bus,train,or airline ticket is cheeper than the hitch [and other stuff]. Or take the u- hal out and see about taking the the u hall back. So many are leaving the "Sun Don't...

Groo here I must be old-old school. We never worried about tung weight unless the front of the truck got loose... Rather towed flat[ multi axle trailer] so as to put as much weight on the trailer axles[to high or low effects the trailer brake performance] . With a hitch receiver that is...

True ,, BUT,, the sway control is looking for a specific movement . The anti sway "CAN"cause that movement to be different or delayed if there is no setting to account for it... It is a stupid computer after, it can't think like you or me. Only do what it is told[programed] I worked on them...