Engine cover

[FoD]

Why are people replying to posts and NOT replying to the post. Is this some new way of making a statement that I'm not getting?

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[mlarma]

I’ve heard some mixed feelings on the tailgate damper.

I ended up buying the engine cover on my XLT as I liked the look and don’t regret it.

 

[FoD]

What about the tailgate damper? That should come with all packages.
Its cheaper than a hooker in Alabama

So should 100 days of free govt required face masks but you don't see that happening either

 

[danotech]

I’ve heard some mixed feelings on the tailgate damper.

I ended up buying the engine cover on my XLT as I liked the look and don’t regret it.

Lol, I put a damper on tonight! Just stood back and let it down again and again!

 

[outdoorphotog]

I put the engine cover on, I always forget its there until I do an oil change.

 

[mlarma]

Lol, I put a damper on tonight! Just stood back and let it down again and again!

I saw a couple of posts saying it was incredibly slow. I’m guessing that was an exaggeration? I was going to get one until I saw it listed in the “things I regretted doing to the truck“ thread.

 

[Jim C]

Until one fails and you have to cough up the cash.
I have headlight and taillight bulbs in stock for my vehicles.
I'm "older" as well, so corrective lenses and eye exams for such things as cataracts are important, but the stock headlights are more than adequate, especially on modern roadways.

you talking about these modern roadways?

 

[GTGallop]

Jesus Christ. I wish you could see the trucks we drove back in the 70's, 80's & 90's. This thing is a F'ing Rolls Royce compared to the hollow metal bucket that a 1975 Ford F100 was. Brand new they had so many gaps in the body that you had to drive slower than 50 when it was cold outside or you would suck all of the heat out. And we were just happy the damn thing had a quasi functional working heater in it.

The Step Side came in a color called "Duct Tape Grey" so you could repair your fenders with....... DUCT TAPE and no one would notice.

It only had a vinyl bench seat and seat belts were optional. Dad would lube it up with armorall and we'd go sliding around when he took corners like a Newtons Cradle made out of three kids.

We only had two choices for wheel pattern - white and black.

#FirstWorldProblems

I'm sure a nice latte with unicorn sprinkles will make it all better.

 

[SymChris]

The lack of of a cover could be a blessing in disguise.

Pros: Less engine noise inside the cab
Cons: Mice/Rats love nesting there, and I’ve seen here at least one instance of mice eating at it.

Chris

 

[dtech]

This puts Ford to shame with respect to elegant design, look at how it extends forward to cover up those unsightly radiator stacks and the tight fit suggests it may be an impediment to hungry rodents. I think Ford needs to step up it's game in the engine cover category, do it right or not at all......

 

[THLONE]

That is what I want in my trucks "Elegent design". If the actual engine scares you then dont open the hood. ?

 

[geophb]

Check it out!! I found a sneek peek under the hood of the all new, revolutionary "XXXX"
Awd, Twin Turbo v8, direct injection, twin variable overhead cam, 700 hp, and designed for 87.
with 100 octane program to capable of 900 wheel HP

? An Engine Bay nowadays ?

 

[THLONE]

Form over function. ?

 

[danotech]

I saw a couple of posts saying it was incredibly slow. I’m guessing that was an exaggeration? I was going to get one until I saw it listed in the “things I regretted doing to the truck“ thread.

Mine worked very well. Thought it was an appropriate speed.

 

[dtech]

That is what I want in my trucks "Elegent design". If the actual engine scares you then dont open the hood. ?

I have to admit I didn't open the hood when shopping for a Ranger- wonder how many do. Didn't know whether or not the Ranger had an engine cover or LEDs , was looking for an XLT with FX4 but came upon a great deal on a Lariat and happy with the way it's equipped.

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