2019 vs 2021 XLT

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So I spent most of the afternoon getting all my accessories removed from my 201 and installing on my 2021. Things I noticed that were different:

1) The wheel arches are no longer painted but textured black plastic (not sure if this is model wide for the Sport or due to the FX2 package). I switched them as well )sorry to who buys my old truck from Carvana).

2) There is no owners manual compartment in the glovebox, I may see how difficult it is to switch the whole glove box as well.

3) There are no floor mat posts on the passenger side, must have have saved for a whole $1 for that change.

4) there are no front parking sensors, my 2019 301A XLT had them, so not sure if they moved them to the Technology package or what the deal on this change is, that is pretty significant downgrade. I did not want the tech package as I don't need Navigation, but I would have liked the Adaptive Cruise, but not for $995.

5) Most obviously the base price went up $750, so cost cutting and a price increase. Usually manufacturers add features to keep the model fresh without a redesign, but Ford not so much.

EDIT 6) I noticed in the picture they also removed the EcoBoost badge from the tailgate, that must saved them, what twenty-five cents?

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I noticed Ford did some money making moves from my '20 STX, and the same build for '21. Little things like the reverse sensing was taking out of the "Ford 360" option, and priced separate at $110. Sneaky bastards them bean counters. :) Congrats on the new Ranger.
 
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I noticed Ford did some money making moves from my '20 STX, and the same build for '21. Little things like the reverse sensing was taking out of the "Ford 360" option, and priced separate at $110. Sneaky bastards them bean counters. :) Congrats on the new Ranger.
Thanks, sold my 2019 for $32,250 (87.26% of MSRP), bought the 2021 Out the Door for $33,681 (90.93% of MSRP). Net cost me $1,463, but it has more options. So I gained 2 years, reset 17,000 miles, and gained the 302A, running boards, FX2, and spray in bedliner. Could not be happier with the deal, and probably will be the last "deal" for awhile.
 

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To clarify. Were both the exact same Trim and option packages?
 
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To clarify. Were both the exact same Trim and option packages?
2019 - XLT, 301A, Sport
2021 - XLT, 302A, Sport, FX2, Bedliner, Running Boards, Splash Guards, Tow Package
 


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Copy. So, it's not apples to apples. Good information though. They've definitely made a lot of cost 'saving' moves.

Someone else said that if you pay for a certain package, then changing the options year to year is crap. I tend to agree with that.
 

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It might not be direct cost, or an instance of ford cheaping out intentionally, a ton of the parts for the 2021 have different manufacturers than their 2020 counterparts. , since a couple of OEM supply companies filed bankruptcy overseas.
 

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It might not be direct cost, or an instance of ford cheaping out intentionally, a ton of the parts for the 2021 have different manufacturers than their 2020 counterparts. , since a couple of OEM supply companies filed bankruptcy overseas.





This all day long. Covid has affected all levels of manufacturing.
 

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I have a 2020. No posts in passenger floor, no manual holder in glove box, no eco boost tag on tailgate, and no engine cover. Check under your hood they stopped giving those out too.
 

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...and no engine cover. Check under your hood they stopped giving those out too.
The engine cover was only stock on the Lariat trim, though Ford has stopped putting it on the Lariats now.
 

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It might not be direct cost, or an instance of ford cheaping out intentionally, a ton of the parts for the 2021 have different manufacturers than their 2020 counterparts. , since a couple of OEM supply companies filed bankruptcy overseas.
This all day long. Covid has affected all levels of manufacturing.
Yep.

You guys get it.
 
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It might not be direct cost, or an instance of ford cheaping out intentionally, a ton of the parts for the 2021 have different manufacturers than their 2020 counterparts. , since a couple of OEM supply companies filed bankruptcy overseas.
Not sure that would change not having floor mat posts, or a holder for the owners manual in the glove box, just seems
xlt had them in 19 but not 20
My 2019 XLT did not have one, or 6 bed tie downs.
 

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