High Mileage Ranger Report

[Msfitoy]

7- Replace owner

Most of here will be replaced within a few decades if we're lucky...

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[Cabose-1]

Still ha e original oil!!
If it it aint broke
Dont fix it

 

[underwhelmed]

...still waiting for that click click under the dash...

Stop. You’re killing’ me ?. Only 17.5 k left on my bumper to bumper extended warranty…

 

[JohnnyO]

2020 with 83k. No issues so far.
Has only been back to the dealer a few times for oil changes for warranty purposes.
Oil change with synthetic every 5k.
At 30k changed the lube in the axles and transfer case. Will do again at 100k.
At 75k changed the coolant and spark plugs.
Haven't touched the tranny and I may not. Changed the fluid three times in my old Sport Trac and the trans crapped out at 132k anyway.
New rear brakes two years ago because the caliper sliders stuck.
New rear shocks two years ago, front struts are still original.

 

[5thranger]

I have only done oil, plugs every 30k, and one transmission in 85k. Battery is still kicking. Now that I say that it will blow up and light the whole truck on fire. ?

Isn't it sad when the battery lasts longer than the transmission.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Battery replaced at 16k , transmission at 18K on my 2022

 

[Msfitoy]

Still ha e original oil!!
If it it aint broke
Dont fix it

Drive it till it seize!

 

[JohnnyO]

Isn't it sad when the battery lasts longer than the transmission.

I'm still on the OE battery although I expect it to crap out sometime this winter since it's 5 years old.
What's REALLY surprising is that I'm still on the OE front brakes and rotors at 83k, which is unheard of in Pennsylvania with all the hills we have.

 

[gtyates]

Higher fuel mileage means you spend less money on fuel and use less fuel, right? Using less fuel decreases demand, which also lowers the cost of, fuel, right? These transmissions can be built correctly for the price being charged, but decisions are made to NOT build them correctly and still collect premium money for it. CAFE regs have zero impact on the quality of what is sold and the lack of accountability the manufacturers choose to embrace.

We will have to agree to disagree. My '09 Sport Trac, with a 5 speed automatic, has 150k miles and zero transmission issues. None. Does it get less fuel mileage, yes. How CAFE impacts quality is that as they jam more parts in the same space to meet the standards they get made with thinner and thinner material. This causes wear issues faster. So yes, they are related. Toyota has learned this with their transmission issues in the Taco since the have made it a 10 speed. Theirs are grenading themselves, sometimes less than 1k miles. But honestly, is better fuel economy at the price of early failing parts that have to be re-manufactured, using more resources, energy, etc., really a net benefit. So, do I enjoy better fuel economy, sure. Did I enjoy premature failure of a major component of my vehicle that, without my warranty, is a $1500 repair, no.. Enjoy your Ranger. Overall I do enjoy mine. As well as my Trac.

 

[Dereku]

I'm still on the OE battery although I expect it to crap out sometime this winter since it's 5 years old.
What's REALLY surprising is that I'm still on the OE front brakes and rotors at 83k, which is unheard of in Pennsylvania with all the hills we have.

Same here and mine has been through at least 20 states. Need to check a map but im not that far off. Im at 85k on stock brakes.

 

[JJG]

We will have to agree to disagree. My '09 Sport Trac, with a 5 speed automatic, has 150k miles and zero transmission issues. None. Does it get less fuel mileage, yes. How CAFE impacts quality is that as they jam more parts in the same space to meet the standards they get made with thinner and thinner material. This causes wear issues faster. So yes, they are related. Toyota has learned this with their transmission issues in the Taco since the have made it a 10 speed. Theirs are grenading themselves, sometimes less than 1k miles. But honestly, is better fuel economy at the price of early failing parts that have to be re-manufactured, using more resources, energy, etc., really a net benefit. So, do I enjoy better fuel economy, sure. Did I enjoy premature failure of a major component of my vehicle that, without my warranty, is a $1500 repair, no.. Enjoy your Ranger. Overall I do enjoy mine. As well as my Trac.

All of this new technology is a clean slate design. CAFE does not dictate how the various systems are designed, just the end result that is expected. The engineers can use whatever resources necessary for whatever system is being designed. Can it be designed more bulletproof and still provide the results expected for the cost, yes. Is this happening, no. The CAFE standards are not to blame. Piss poor quality and engineering is the problem.
I’m in the cutting tool business and the major OEM’s are always asking for cost downs on our product and our competitors, every single year. Funny thing is I don't see the cost of vehicles coming down or quality going up for all of the handouts the OEM’s continually expect.

 

[Garrabrant19]

Has anyone replaced the battery themselves? Where did you have it done?

my 2019 with 99k miles has been giving me a message on the infotainment screen about going into battery save mode to due low voltage in the mornings. Figured I’d get the battery replaced tonight before I go up north for Christmas and the cold completely kills it. Oriely auto parts tells me that you need a special code reader to reset the computer system so it can learn the new battery. They can’t do it in there store and a standard OBD reader can’t do it. First car I’ve owned that I can’t replace the battery myself!

To add to this thread, I am a very happy Ranger owner. Only issue is an erg sensor crapped out at 65k miles, other than that I’ve had no issues. Tow a 21ft ranger and box trailer semi regularly. Hauled over 1600lbs worth of batteries in the bed for a couple hours for hurricane relief (sketchy). My screen shows 22mpg but it’s off by about 10%. I have an excel sheet tracking every drop of gas I’ve burned in it and it shows 19.9 over the life of the truck - again I’ve used it as a truck more than average but I’m just a desk jockey. Most I’ve gotten on a tank is 24.2mpg on a road trip but I live in the mountains.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Has anyone replaced the battery themselves? Where did you have it done?

my 2019 with 99k miles has been giving me a message on the infotainment screen about going into battery save mode to due low voltage in the mornings. Figured I’d get the battery replaced tonight before I go up north for Christmas and the cold completely kills it. Oriely auto parts tells me that you need a special code reader to reset the computer system so it can learn the new battery. They can’t do it in there store and a standard OBD reader can’t do it. First car I’ve owned that I can’t replace the battery myself!

To add to this thread, I am a very happy Ranger owner. Only issue is an erg sensor crapped out at 65k miles, other than that I’ve had no issues. Tow a 21ft ranger and box trailer semi regularly. Hauled over 1600lbs worth of batteries in the bed for a couple hours for hurricane relief (sketchy). My screen shows 22mpg but it’s off by about 10%. I have an excel sheet tracking every drop of gas I’ve burned in it and it shows 19.9 over the life of the truck - again I’ve used it as a truck more than average but I’m just a desk jockey. Most I’ve gotten on a tank is 24.2mpg on a road trip but I live in the mountains.

You can replace the battery yourself. The part of "resetting the computer" is basically just resetting the date the battery was installed so that the BMS uses that as data for how it manages the battery. It is not 100% required - it is recommended - and helpful- but your truck will still function fine without it.

With that said, the easiest way to do it yourself is to get an OBD II cable and FORScan - it has an option to reset the value. I replaced my original battery a few months ago and used it to reset the BMS.

 

[RangerBill]

Has anyone replaced the battery themselves? Where did you have it done?

my 2019 with 99k miles has been giving me a message on the infotainment screen about going into battery save mode to due low voltage in the mornings. Figured I’d get the battery replaced tonight before I go up north for Christmas and the cold completely kills it. Oriely auto parts tells me that you need a special code reader to reset the computer system so it can learn the new battery. They can’t do it in there store and a standard OBD reader can’t do it. First car I’ve owned that I can’t replace the battery myself!

To add to this thread, I am a very happy Ranger owner. Only issue is an erg sensor crapped out at 65k miles, other than that I’ve had no issues. Tow a 21ft ranger and box trailer semi regularly. Hauled over 1600lbs worth of batteries in the bed for a couple hours for hurricane relief (sketchy). My screen shows 22mpg but it’s off by about 10%. I have an excel sheet tracking every drop of gas I’ve burned in it and it shows 19.9 over the life of the truck - again I’ve used it as a truck more than average but I’m just a desk jockey. Most I’ve gotten on a tank is 24.2mpg on a road trip but I live in the mountains.

Try this procedure to reset the battery monitoring system after putting in a new battery.

Ranger Reset Battery Monitoring System (BMS) After Replacing the Battery​

To reset the BMS on a 2019+ Ranger turn the Key On then operate the high beams 5 times, then press the Brake pedal 3 times and confirm BMS reset by flashing battery light on the dash.

 

[RangerVA]

I’m at 62,200 and still loving mine. No complaints from me.

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