2 annoying things i noticed after 1st week with new Ranger

[Jms81661]

Having had my new Ranger one week , 2 things that annoy me
1 shutting off the damn shut off switch every time i drive
2 going from gas pedal to brake pedal top of shoe gets kinda hung up on lower dash plastic
Anyone else notice these? Thanks

As long as you don't "fully" depress the brake pedal, it won't shut off. Once you stop, just ease off the pedal a bit and it will keep running.

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[grizzly]

As long as you don't "fully" depress the brake pedal, it won't shut off. Once you stop, just ease off the pedal a bit and it will keep running.

Yup, it's that difficult.

 

[Ramage]

I drive with both feet. Never have this problem.

 

[stringbreaker]

I don't really have a problem with the auto stop start I just hit the switch to turn it off. It's second nature now but took a while to remember to do it. The heater controls on the dash are a pain in the ass the buttons are too small and close together. I guess those two items are my biggest issue with the truck.

 

[Blmpkn]

I have size 14 feet and have no trouble, are you trying to press the pedals with your heel? Lol.

My only real complaint is that the window controls are too far back on the doors armrest. I DO have long monkey arms but damn.. they could of been moved forward a touch.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I have size 14 feet and have no trouble, are you trying to press the pedals with your heel? Lol.

My only real complaint is that the window controls are too far back on the doors armrest. I DO have long monkey arms but damn.. they could of been moved forward a touch.

Hi B,

I agree. When I take my Ranger through the Secondary Boarder Patrol check point, I roll down the windows in the rear too so the agents can see into the cab entirely. Saves being stopped for long. Usually the Doggie clears us before we approach the agent, but this ensures we are on the up and up...

I always fumble for the darn switches to get both front and rear down....Sigh!

best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Jms81661]

I don't really have a problem with the auto stop start I just hit the switch to turn it off. It's second nature now but took a while to remember to do it. The heater controls on the dash are a pain in the ass the buttons are too small and close together. I guess those two items are my biggest issue with the truck.

Yes, definitely. The heater/A/C controls are way to low. I gotta unplug my phone and use the touchscreen.

 

[CHS]

Having had my new Ranger one week , 2 things that annoy me
1 shutting off the damn shut off switch every time i drive
2 going from gas pedal to brake pedal top of shoe gets kinda hung up on lower dash plastic
Anyone else notice these? Thanks

I have the 2021. If you look in front of your battery there is a small horizontal plug. If you pull it apart it stops the auto stop feature. I was told that it also senses voltage drops if you leave something on, or you don't fully close your door and keeps the overhead lights on by accident. it will not sense it and turn off and will in turn kill your battery.

 

[Tom_C]

I have the 2021. If you look in front of your battery there is a small horizontal plug. If you pull it apart it stops the auto stop feature. I was told that it also senses voltage drops if you leave something on, or you don't fully close your door and keeps the overhead lights on by accident. it will not sense it and turn off and will in turn kill your battery.

Some people speculate that unplugging that will cause the battery to be continually charged. New batteries don't like that and it *may* effect battery life in time. YMMV

 

[Bob902]

For me the biggest annoyance is not having heated outside mirrors. I have the XLT with the top 302 package. It is loaded with all kinds of things. But not heated mirrors ??‍

 

[Craig]

Having had my new Ranger one week , 2 things that annoy me
1 shutting off the damn shut off switch every time i drive
2 going from gas pedal to brake pedal top of shoe gets kinda hung up on lower dash plastic
Anyone else notice these? Thanks

To all on this site, Do a search before stating repetitive subjects, many of us have included helpful info on many subjects. Do the search

 

[Craig]

For me the biggest annoyance is not having heated outside mirrors. I have the XLT with the top 302 package. It is loaded with all kinds of things. But not heated mirrors ??‍

If you had done the research you would have known you have to buy the Lariat model for that feature

 

[Bob902]

If you had done the research you would have known you have to buy the Lariat model for that feature

Thanks for chiming in. And I did research it. The Ranger brochure from Ford shows the XLT with heated mirrors as a package option with the power folding mirrors. And since mine has that, I figured heat was included

 

[KNI]

It's few lines above..

Standard - "Mirrors - Manual-folding sideview with power glass"

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

I used the switch in town on my last two trucks, but the brake pedal control is so good in my Ranger, I haven't found the need yet. It's very easy to keep it running most of the time, and the few occasions I don't ind it stalling, that's easy too.

-Soften up brake pressure before stop and it doesn't stall. Most people do this naturally for more comfortable stops anyway. if you play with the pressure a few times, you'll find the sweet spot, your subconscious will incorporate it into your new normal.

-If it is stalled at a stop, lighten up slightly and it will start up, while you still have lots of brakes to hold you stopped.

Before long you'll find you have complete control, and won't even think about it anymore.

Drive-through speaker, or explaining to the officer why you were doing what ever you were doing, it's great having instant control to press a little harder and shut it down without reaching or fumbling.

YMMV, not saying don't do your mods, or they are wrong, just that it's very user friendly in the Ranger.

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