Front bumper crooked.

[Refiner]

Has any one else noticed their front bumper being crooked? Its lower on the drivers side. Is this a easy fix or should one let the dealer deal with it?

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[9zero1790]

i have not noticed that on mine. but, if it was me id call the dealer and expect them to fix it. that sort of thing should be made right. post a picture if you can, that way we can all see and be on the look out for ours.

 

[D Fresh]

Is the bumper crooked? Or is it the classic Ranger lean?

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Has any one else noticed their front bumper being crooked? Its lower on the drivers side. Is this a easy fix or should one let the dealer deal with it?

Mine had a bigger gap on the passenger side. Took it to dealer to adjust under warranty . They said about 4-5 hour job. They made it better but not exactly the same gap on both sides. They said Ford will allow plus or minus 3mm before adjusting.

 

[Refiner]

Mine had a bigger gap on the passenger side. Took it to dealer to adjust under warranty . They said about 4-5 hour job. They made it better but not exactly the same gap on both sides. They said Ford will allow plus or minus 3mm before adjusting.

Much bigger job than I thought. Off to the dealer it goes.

 

[pisdauf]

Mine had a bigger gap on the passenger side. Took it to dealer to adjust under warranty . They said about 4-5 hour job. They made it better but not exactly the same gap on both sides. They said Ford will allow plus or minus 3mm before adjusting.

4-5 hrs?? I took the entire bumper off when adding my grille guard. Took maybe 20 minutes.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

4-5 hrs?? I took the entire bumper off when adding my grille guard. Took maybe 20 minutes.

It’s on their dime. Don’t matter if it takes 10 minutes or 10 hours. That’s just the time they said they needed the truck for.

 

[pisdauf]

It’s on their dime. Don’t matter if it takes 10 minutes or 10 hours. That’s just the time they said they needed the truck for.

I guess, but if it was between not having my truck for an entire day, and realigning it myself in 30 minutes I would choose the latter. There are plenty of detailed instructions online.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I guess, but if it was between not having my truck for an entire day, and realigning it myself in 30 minutes I would choose the latter. There are plenty of detailed instructions online.

It had to be there several other issues. I’m retired and have an extra vehicle so no harm for me. Spent good money on this Tremor and shouldn’t have to waste my time to make it right. It’s actually back there today and maybe tomorrow to fix drivers seat cover( from defective heating element) and to get dealer installed trailer brake controller to work properly. Their courtesy driver and I have become good buddies ?

 

[pisdauf]

It had to be there several other issues. I’m retired and have an extra vehicle so no harm for me. Spent good money on this Tremor and shouldn’t have to waste my time to make it right. It’s actually back there today and maybe tomorrow to fix drivers seat cover( from defective heating element) and to get dealer installed trailer brake controller to work properly. Their courtesy driver and I have become good buddies ?

What a PITA. I agree, these trucks aren't cheap. Luckily, my 2021 Tremor has been trouble free for the 14k I've put on it so far. Knock on wood.

 

[TremorPNW]

After 12 months bumper is still a little crooked. It bothered me for a few minutes after the first time I read about it in the forum. Now not so much.

 

[EJH]

Mine is well more than 3mm off on the driver's side. I plan to fix this myself at some point. No way this is a 4-5 hour job. From what little research I did (see the below posts) the process is to remove the brush guard, then the lower trim, then loosen the 6x bolts holding the bumper. Position the bumper correctly. Then tighten down the 6x bolts and reinstall the other stuff.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/adjusting-uneven-gap-in-front-fascia.6540/
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/2019-ford-ranger-bumper-removal.3489/

 

[Randall E Meredith]

Has any one else noticed their front bumper being crooked? Its lower on the drivers side. Is this a easy fix or should one let the dealer deal with it?

Yes indeed. Didn’t notice until later on. It’s driving me nuts. Didn’t bother telling service center feeling it be a waste of time.

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