So absolutely true across the board for all products and services....especially services as it seems very few people take the time to thank businesses for good service. The challenge is that it is often hard to put problems/complaints in a perspective as a part of the whole...that is why I like Yelp for restaurants...still get the butt hurt and impossible to please but there is perspective and owners can and often do respond.Paul, don't let those things worry you. You'll never be able to enjoy the truck that way. Remember, forums are the place for folks to go, and ask about problems, Very seldom do you see a thread titled, "I love my (insert vehicle type/name here)". Don't look back, just enjoy the ride.
Hi BB,My brother's a Ford dealer tech for decades. He wasn't "too familiar" with the Rangers because few of them have come in with problems. The service writer has one and my brother is planning to get one. So, I'd say they aren't exactly "ramp tramps". What he told me about the 2.3 ecoboost is that the Mustang guys pull 500 hp out of them. He said the high pressure pump is a bit noisy, and because there isn't the second FI system as with the 2.7, just DI, they can be a bit noisy at times. He hates that they have an EGR cooler. Otherwise it was a hearty recommend.
I've noticed a bit of engine noise. Not much, it's pretty quiet. But then I ride a Harley so I grade on a curve. There's an annoying buzz on the dash top sometimes. Overall I'd say the Ranger is pretty refined. Forums tend to concentrate problems. Do you come here to say, "gee, I had a trouble free month with the Ranger"? I don't because I'd worry about jinxing myself.