F150stxguy
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Or should I wait until the redesign? Some things I’m wondering......
Will Ford put auto 4X4 and a stick shift into the next redesign? Since both the Bronco and Ranger will share platforms, I’m wondering if they will? Will the 2.7 be coming to the higher trims?
I have the 2.7 in the F150 in 4x4 configuration and it’s a great engine. It’s just that the F150 is a little too much truck for what I need, and with the amount of mileage I have and will be putting on.
I will be doing some towing, but nothing over 5,000 lbs I rode on the inside of a Ranger when I got a courtesy ride home with my local Ford dealer while getting an oil change, and it was pretty spacious. A lot smaller than the F-150, but I think it would be plenty of room from long road hauls. I routinely drive 1500+ miles non stop, other than gas and bathroom breaks - and the F150 is a damn champion when it comes to leaving me feeling refreshed after 24+ driving - will the Ranger treat me as good? I know I’ll likely save some dollars on gas.
Another reason I’m considering the Ranger is the 2.3. One turbo instead of 2. I know it sounds silly, but for the long haul, if I have to replace turbos, I’ll like only having to replace one. My next purchase will be with me for 8 plus years so I am looking into the maintenance costs, gas mileage etc.
Really would love a Ranger, but I don’t know if it’s smart to wait out a couple of years for the redesign. Especially if I can snag auto 4x4 and a stick shift.
Sorry for the general ranting, any opinions, comments or answers would be awesome.
FYI, current vehicle is a 2019 F150 2.7, 52 thousand miles.
Will Ford put auto 4X4 and a stick shift into the next redesign? Since both the Bronco and Ranger will share platforms, I’m wondering if they will? Will the 2.7 be coming to the higher trims?
I have the 2.7 in the F150 in 4x4 configuration and it’s a great engine. It’s just that the F150 is a little too much truck for what I need, and with the amount of mileage I have and will be putting on.
I will be doing some towing, but nothing over 5,000 lbs I rode on the inside of a Ranger when I got a courtesy ride home with my local Ford dealer while getting an oil change, and it was pretty spacious. A lot smaller than the F-150, but I think it would be plenty of room from long road hauls. I routinely drive 1500+ miles non stop, other than gas and bathroom breaks - and the F150 is a damn champion when it comes to leaving me feeling refreshed after 24+ driving - will the Ranger treat me as good? I know I’ll likely save some dollars on gas.
Another reason I’m considering the Ranger is the 2.3. One turbo instead of 2. I know it sounds silly, but for the long haul, if I have to replace turbos, I’ll like only having to replace one. My next purchase will be with me for 8 plus years so I am looking into the maintenance costs, gas mileage etc.
Really would love a Ranger, but I don’t know if it’s smart to wait out a couple of years for the redesign. Especially if I can snag auto 4x4 and a stick shift.
Sorry for the general ranting, any opinions, comments or answers would be awesome.
FYI, current vehicle is a 2019 F150 2.7, 52 thousand miles.
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