Did I make a terrible mistake?

[StarLord]

This is legitimate real world testing. These trucks are designed for truck use, but built to be driven on the road with the occasional off-road excursion. Where they beefed up some things (frame, suspension) they, in turn, cheap out on others (like switches, electronics, fasteners etc). I've spent time in the bush (wild land fire) in some bigger trucks like 3500's, 5500's, and even they have stuff that falls apart. And they are more dedicated "work trucks".

Regardless, keep us posted! I know you will?

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[Justin says...]

OP dont know if you saw my post or not asking if you're in Robbinsville but the reason I was asking is I'm looking for some off road spots around here and I dont know of ANY other than forest roads which are just a little gravel that a corolla can handle.

 

[TOMDEE]

Thanks for having me on the forum folks. Hope to learn from it in the future.
I have a 2021 with 22k miles on it. I have an extensive Toyota pickup background as that’s all I’ve ever owned. Most of them got me several hundred thousand miles, but with the recent economy situation and the price of Toyotas these days I bit the bullet and bought a ranger.

All of my driving is off-road in the mountains where I live, except for the occasional trip into town or a road trip. So far the Ranger doesn’t seem to be holding up well to the abuse I put my vehicles through but I hope that I’m wrong and it’s just coincidental.

So far these are the problems I have:
Radio and touch screen have quit working completely.
Interior lights will no longer cut off by using the switch, I have to disconnect my battery of the evening.
I have a bad wheel bearing starting to roar.
The truck was stuck in 3rd gear for several hours one day while I was on a hunting trip. Finally it came out.
Now there is a loud electronic “whirring” noise somewhere under the truck while at a constant low speed.

All these problems are very concerning to me considering I have a $35k truck with low miles. I have an appointment with the closest Ford dealer in 5 weeks, they are all booked up I reckon.

Are these trucks made for urbanized city dwellers and hairless men? Or can they take a beating? I’m starting to have my doubts. Hope yaw have a good sense of humor.

I'M GUESSING YOU BOUGHT IT NEW, DID YOU GET A HISTORY PACKAGE/CARFAX BEFORE YOU BOUGHT IT.

 

[Vitis805]

Hello @NCHilbilly

My truck has had some rusty factory Motorcraft plugs and I have switched them out. The new ones don't look to have the same problem, but I also check them more often now. My driveline is also "lurchy" when cold, but many others have this symptom with many more miles than I do with no issues. AFAIK, the only known transmission failure on this site happened very soon after a self-service at ~100k miles.

Can you post a video of any of the things you are complaining about because I haven't come across what you have described in my years of ownership. Truck has been noise-free and solid. It's easier for people to help diagnose and compare with video evidence. If you could capture the noises you say the truck makes in the videos that would be really helpful.

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