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Everytime I fuel the truck, unless it's just been washed, I can hear the dirt grinding into the paint as I push the door to open it.
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me too... I'm thinking of spraying the fuel door with black plasti dip.Everytime I fuel the truck, unless it's just been washed, I can hear the dirt grinding into the paint as I push the door to open it.
If you’re driving an XLT the fob is not going to act like a Lariat one with push button start! So in your case you can just get a flat key made and you’re done. Don’t need a Ford dealer to do it ether. Any locksmith with the proper key cutter can make spares for you with a fob deleteI'm gonna continue with the "couple of nothing" idea for a few more ranger owner questions. maybe I should begin a new topic, but this is in the same ballpark as the first question about the gas cap stuff.
I don't adapt to change very well. Later, if I learn to get used to it, I'll say it's great.
I like to do this...
I'm not a fan of key fobs. I understand I'm a grumpy old man. But I would rather have a slim key in my pocket.
As I understand it from reading the paperback book...I have the basic key fob. I got two of them. It doesn't do the remote start thing, and whatever else you lariat guys get. However, I can lock/unlock and start the truck with fordpass on my phone.
But I don't see much use in that yet, unless I lock myself out by losing the key fob. And I think I have to have a key in the ignition to actually drive the truck after I start it (using fordpass). So that means I need a spare key inside the truck.
I'll pause here a second to ask you...am I on the right track about this?
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I did not get what I call a valet key. Did you guys get one?
For the sake of discussion...
if I had no battery in the key fob, would the key in the ignition still crank the truck?
If it does, can I get a flat key made, without the bulk of the buttons?
I did not get the "save for records" key tag shown in the book above. I didn't know to ask the dealer (in Valdosta) about it. Did you guys get these?
I did ask about replacement keys, and was told they are made at ford dealers, and cost about $200.
I did ask if they made an old fashion flat key, but it was implied they don't...and I left it at that for the time being.
So...if I was king...I'd like a flat key made without the electronics. Am I SOL?
thanks, Steve
thank you Chris for the attachment from the manual. I have the same in paperback.My '97 Escort and/or '99 Cougar had the pop-out fuel door. Just push on the dimple and it should spring open.
Were you a member of LOST KJ? I was around that time as well (I had a lifted 2003 KJ)! Still have my LOST KJ hat!
Here is a link for the 2021 manual:thank you Chris for the attachment from the manual. I have the same in paperback.
Is it easy for me to get the whole book in pdf? No...I haven't searched yet. your pages are clearer and color highlighted.
hey man! thank you. just downloaded it.Here is a link for the 2021 manual:
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_10_2020.pdf
Search.ok...so a google search for factory service manual brings up hits.
here's one...
https://www.factory-manuals.com/expand-2021-ford-ranger-repair-manual-3267.html
$90 plus $40 more if I want the electrical manual. pdf format,
I don't mind paying for it. But before I do. Do they still make them in printed book format? Easier for me to use when my hands are greasy.
yes, I doAnd you prefer an old school key?
I run long distance...florida...95 degrees...98% humidity.Sounds like somebody has never known the joys of putting a key in your pocket in the morning and not touching it again all day.
10-4 boss...I'll dial it backSeriously, 99% of your questions have been covered here already.
A few months ago, I went to get gas as I usually do...and the gas door would not open! No matter where & how I pressed. What the heck??? Anyway, I left without getting gas. I was embarrassed...felt like people thought that crazy woman doesn’t even know how to put gas in her truck! Got home & my husband opened it right up with a slight push. It has not happened again & only happened that one time in almost two years. Wasn’t holding my mouth right, I guess. Still hasn’t dampened my love for my Ranger! (See what I did there @AzScorpion?)I just joined up and said hey on the introduction forum. Got some friendly replies.
This is gonna be pretty lame stuff, but I need to wade in and get some practice here.
I just got a 2021 XL FX4/STX crew cab. Read the paperback book over a couple nights. Put some floormats in it that were recommended by some on this forum. Really haven't had it long enough to discover much to talk about. And not at all disappointed about anything, so keep that in mind if I sound like I'm critical.
there's no effective way to open the fuel door except to get your fingernail under the lip. not difficult, but seems like an incomplete thought.
I don't have a release button in the cab. and there's no latch or spring to overcome when I open the flap. the indentation doesn't do anything. I tried pressing on it in several locations so see if I was stupid. there's no gas cap on the filler neck. that's supposed to be a good thing?
is this an XL model thing? the same on the lariats?
fuel tank seems vulnerable to vandalism...angry ex girlfriend...loser in the bowl game betting.
what was the engineering logic involved? thinking about adding a thin rubber flag/tab, with weatherstrip adhesive, on the back side of the flap.
Now Tracey has definitely stumbled onto something here! We’re going to need a mini damper for the gas cap! One push and open says-a-me!A few months ago, I went to get gas as I usually do...and the gas door would not open! No matter where & how I pressed. What the heck??? Anyway, I left without getting gas. I was embarrassed...felt like people thought that crazy woman doesn’t even know how to put gas in her truck! Got home & my husband opened it right up with a slight push. It has not happened again & only happened that one time in almost two years. Wasn’t holding my mouth right, I guess. Still hasn’t dampened my love for my Ranger! (See what I did there @AzScorpion?)