ParadiseRaptor
Member
- First Name
- Hugo
- Joined
- Feb 6, 2020
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- 1
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- Location
- Littleton, Colorado
- Vehicle(s)
- 2019 Ford Ranger XLT
- Thread starter
- #1
Only 1 owner and 31K miles. Clean title. $1 billion OBO on my auction listing:
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KV6bpPoQ/2019-ford-ranger-xlt-4x4
I’ve absolutely loved owning this Ranger, and I’d keep her if I could. I’m relocating to the East Coast this fall, and commuting into NYC won't be enjoyable with a midsize, off-road capable pickup. She was built to follow the T6 Raptor aesthetic that Ford never brought to the US, but used primarily as a grocery queen. The only thing close to “off-roading” was Kebler Pass (a 2WD-rated scenic route in Colorado). Only one fender bender. She has a meticulous maintenance history with full synthetic oil, brand new 33-inch 3-Peak rated Mud + Snow A/T tires, and thoughtful upgrades like HD bumpers, lift, and a head-turning Raptor Liner paintjob. She is equipped with the largest tires possible with no rubbing while still maintaining untrimmed crash bars for safety. The biggest highlight of this Ranger is her model year. 2019 is especially desirable because it predates the pandemic-era cost cutting that affected later trucks.
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KV6bpPoQ/2019-ford-ranger-xlt-4x4
I’ve absolutely loved owning this Ranger, and I’d keep her if I could. I’m relocating to the East Coast this fall, and commuting into NYC won't be enjoyable with a midsize, off-road capable pickup. She was built to follow the T6 Raptor aesthetic that Ford never brought to the US, but used primarily as a grocery queen. The only thing close to “off-roading” was Kebler Pass (a 2WD-rated scenic route in Colorado). Only one fender bender. She has a meticulous maintenance history with full synthetic oil, brand new 33-inch 3-Peak rated Mud + Snow A/T tires, and thoughtful upgrades like HD bumpers, lift, and a head-turning Raptor Liner paintjob. She is equipped with the largest tires possible with no rubbing while still maintaining untrimmed crash bars for safety. The biggest highlight of this Ranger is her model year. 2019 is especially desirable because it predates the pandemic-era cost cutting that affected later trucks.
- Electronics & Features: 2019 models came with full-spec chips and stable software. By 2020, Ford substituted alternative chips that sometimes caused infotainment glitches, missing features, or quirks in electronic systems.
- Transmission: The original 10R80 10-speed automatic tuning in 2019 delivers smooth, linear shifts. Starting in 2020, recalibrations for stricter emissions and fuel economy often led to harsher shifts, gear hunting, and odd downshifts.
- Front-End Components: 2019 trucks use forged aluminum knuckles, which are lighter, more rust-resistant, and reduce unsprung weight for better handling. Later models quietly switched to cheaper cast iron.
- Interior Quality: Beginning in 2021, Ford reduced costs by downgrading interior plastics and trim fitment, making 2019’s cabin feel more solid and refined.
- Build Quality: In 2019, Ford’s plants were fully staffed and heavily focused on quality control for the Ranger’s US relaunch. Pandemic-era shortages in 2020+ led to reduced inspections, supplier substitutions, and more outsourcing.
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