Anyone say, I should have purchased a different truck?

[DukeCanBuildit]

Probably some truth to that.

If it came with a dipstick, I would see the finger loop and go straight to the familiar procedure - turn on the truck, remove and clean the dipstick, put it back in, pull it back out, and act based on my findings. I would easily assume the procedure was the same as all my other vehicles and certainly wouldn’t have consulted the Owner’s Manual. Heck, I would likely even make sure I used Type F. ?‍

The steps for the Ranger are more than just that and the folks who are getting the aftermarket kit are very aware of the proper procedure. It’s great for them and makes things so much easier. They get some peace of mind and feel they’re staying on top of things. That’s cool - I get it. Heaven help any future owners.

I think Ford anticipated my scenario and chose to avoid it by not including a dipstick in the engine bay and burying the procedure for checking the fluid level in their Tech Manuals.

I’m certainly no Phil Schilke, so I’m going to stick with this…

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[Trustable]

Yup, hopefully will be in something different by summer or spring. This was my last straw with ford and I have no confidence In them anymore. Immediate family also turned in leases early due to issues. We are all switching non union built vehicles. No US based brands for sure. I would try not to think about it to much it will just make you miserable trust me. once the 3 or 5 year warranty is approaching, just sell it. Not leaving the forum though, lots of funny people on here.

 

[03svt]

Not a single issue *knocks on wood* with my 2019 Lariat after 4 years and over 60k. I was leery of buying an early build/ first year release back then, but in hindsight (Covid, new and used vehicle market, interest rates, dealer mark ups, lack of basic stock features on newer Rangers, etc. the whole current mess nowadays), I consider myself lucky and a blessing in disguise.

I have an extended warranty, I am 50 years old and between my '13 F150 and the Ranger, I will be driving the wheels off of both. Repairing/ replacing what need be, taking good care of them and I don't plan on ever having to buy another new vehicle for the rest of my life.

I really do feel for people here who got stuck with those few very problematic trucks.

As they "say", YMMV.

Good luck to All.

 

[P-38Ranger]

Are we not insyrnc with the modern media world? 90% is doom and gloom, but my 22 Ranger is perfect. Mentally filter the worries out.

 

[UnregistredHypercam2]

I had my Ranger for a bit over two years before selling and going the route of two vehicles. For me, I think it was the right truck at the wrong time.

I had a handful of gripes about the Ranger experience that pushed me in the direction I am going now:
1. My Ranger was fairly modified, but still under the 3/36k warranty, so I would try to get diagnosis and repairs done under warranty where possible.
2. The modifications I had done to the Ranger often voided warranty coverage on items you'd expect issues with in a modified and frequently offroaded vehicle (think CV's)
3. Aside from quicklane, Ford service by me is incredibly slow. A simple diagnosis was typically 5-7 calendar days with no rental car until they determined the work was under warranty or not.
4. The cost of the truck when combined with all of the above issues. My truck was a Lariat which I had financed at 1.9%, but the amount I would be paying was still incredibly high and I always had the thought in the back of my mind that I was one or two significant issues away from being upside down entirely.

I'm a relatively handy person, with a lot of help. I decided to go the route of owning two vehicles for a couple reasons:
1. I can work on things at my own pace, hunt for deals, and generally learn more about how cars tick.
2. I have the flexibility of being able to work with one vehicle being out of service for days or weeks without having to worry about how I am going to get to work.
3. The monthly total cost of owning two vehicles including payments and insurance is still less than what I was paying for the Ranger and insurance alone. I'd like to say this is saving me money, but it is really just freeing up money for me to modify my Land Cruiser how I want in a pretty quick timeframe.

If I did it all again, I would've gone the route I am going now. But that being said, I didn't know anything I know now about how I use trucks and I don't regret buying or owning my Ranger for the time that I did. I can see myself getting into another Ranger in the future as a lightly modified daily/tow rig, or maybe even the 6g PHEV whenever materializes.

 

[9zero1790]

so i rolled past 36k today on a dusty off road trail... 36200 by the time i got home. only had strange shifts all day.... two were the typical hang before taking 3rd gear. if the transmission holds together it will be a great truck again.

 

[ppfd]

Mine makes heat about half the time
Transmission grinds and groans like some of the others here.
I get decent mileage
Will I buy another ranger, doubtful

 

[Avanti]

2019. No issues. I love this truck. Would buy another for next vehicle, but I don't think I can make a 5 foot bed work for me.

 

[Morgangwc]

My 2020 good as gold, best truck i've ever owned until the trans went at 100k miles (did have trans problems before starting at the 30-40k range).
My 2023 unbelievably bad- oil leak 1k miles then the rear end failure at 5k miles 30 days in shop, steering failures, not able to communicate with app remote start lock etc. Stack failure sound but no controls, sometimes no display on and on.
But on both trucks I love the look, the ride, the interior, the controls spot on. I'm happy as hell Ford stepped up and bought it back. I would never buy another.

 

[Magnetetic]

No issues for me. Bought new in September, 2020. Only replaced the windshield wipers.

 

[Cabose-1]

Yeah. I should have gotten a different truck. Totally.

An f250 with the godzilla engine.

 

[awd.nv]

My wife, but only because she says it's too small inside. She agreed to marry me though so her decisions and opinions are a bit questionable.

Same issue here lol, could have copy and pasted. I love the truck, no issues but since we use it for towing our small 19" travel trailer, my wife HATES how small it is for the longer drives. Our other vehicle is a Honda Pilot that we use for normal road trips so she compares against that.

Other than my wife complaining, I love the thing. I tell her unless I get a Raptor F150 I am not getting rid of it but honestly, I would not want to do city living in the F150. I used to drive some large work vans as a mechanic. I drive large vehicles fine but I also do not mind parking far either. She would not like that with a larger truck.

 

[9zero1790]

my 5g truck is everything i wanted and could ask for with the exceptions of transmission always feeling like its gonna go poof and dealers not wanting to honor warranty. something i really like is having enough room to be comfy inside but still small enough to go off road in tighter spots. i hear the new rangers are bigger?

 

[kendive]

If it came with a dipstick, I would see the finger loop and go straight to the familiar procedure - turn on the truck, remove and clean the dipstick, put it back in, pull it back out, and act based on my findings. I would easily assume the procedure was the same as all my other vehicles and certainly wouldn’t have consulted the Owner’s Manual. Heck, I would likely even make sure I used Type F. ?‍

The steps for the Ranger are more than just that and the folks who are getting the aftermarket kit are very aware of the proper procedure. It’s great for them and makes things so much easier. They get some peace of mind and feel they’re staying on top of things. That’s cool - I get it. Heaven help any future owners.

I think Ford anticipated my scenario and chose to avoid it by not including a dipstick in the engine bay and burying the procedure for checking the fluid level in their Tech Manuals.

I’m certainly no Phil Schilke, so I’m going to stick with this…

What cracks me up is the Auth Ford Dealer, That's the issue good luck with that. Ford Dealers Sux!

 

[GhostStrykre]

i'm at approx 63k miles and my 2019 has been largely great. my issues: bucking/surging epidemic -- solved via this forum; heater HVAC blend gate assembly -- diagnosed via this forum, confirmed at dealer, Ford covered 75% of the cost despite me being out of warranty.

as others have noted, there's some fit and finish items, but all are exceptionally minor.

my transmission does have some hard shifts periodically, but usually i am thinking to myself how smooth it is. lately it's been running great.

i bought my ranger in 2020 with the intention of it being the extra vehicle. my wife's 2018 4Runner was gonna be the workhorse. we ended up liking the ranger so much that we ride in it for long trips, and most everywhere. our dog likes being right up behind us in the rear seat/dog sling bed. the 4Runner is getting fewer than 10k miles per year while my Ranger racks up the miles.

i like how the truck looks too. i don't need a full size truck, and really my only desire is a crew cab+long bed option (6ft+?). i have motorcycles, and live in a suburban area where i don't have space for a trailer. i'd love the ability to toss my bike into my truck bed and close the tailgate.

people hop on this forum and scream into the internet ether about how shameful it is the Ford did [insert topic]. reality is they're upset about the way the automotive industry operates as a whole. ain't no one evading the peculiarities of how vehicles are designed, tested, built, and covered by warranties (the lifecycle). toyota has the perception of being the best (sales reflect this), and they are good, but they still aren't entirely immune to this.

i'm one of the mad men out of warranty who still owns this truck. no real plans to get a warranty. so long as it isn't winter, i'll ride my motorcycle to work if need be (waterproof gear) while i wait for anything to get fixed.

i will say this: if you're not someone who likes to attempt small maintenance items yourself and you run to the dealer with every quirk and issue, then i can see the frustration. i think this forum has been invaluable because i check it and avoid the dealership. very few visits in my 3.5 years of ownership. i said to someone the other day that Ford's seem to have a lot of tiny issues, but the vehicles manage to keep running (this is my limited observation). i'd rather be here whining about the paint peeling on my roof rails than owning a stellantis/chrysler product that seems to be known for having their transmissions explode at unacceptably low miles.

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