Known Issues and Their Solutions for the 2019+ Ford Ranger

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I've tried to research this. I took my truck in for a water leak. I was told the underneath body seams weren't sealed properly and that was causing the water to enter the cab. My truck is now at the body shop. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
It seems more and more items keep popping up.
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And this form-fit issue carries over into the Lincoln line too!
Maybe but I'm shocked that my leased MKC has 11K miles, a year old and never has had a warranty or recall issue and the fit and finish is very good.
That gave me confidence that the Ranger would be great too but recall, fit and finish issues shows that wasn't the case.
 

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Maybe but I'm shocked that my leased MKC has 11K miles, a year old and never has had a warranty or recall issue and the fit and finish is very good.
That gave me confidence that the Ranger would be great too but recall, fit and finish issues shows that wasn't the case.
In my other thread that was closed, I went to a Ford dealer that sells Ford and Lincoln, and almost every Lincoln they had (8 of 12) has some very obvious cosmetic defect or alignment issue.

I wish makers would stop their 1,000 cars daily and slow down a bit to get back better quality.
 
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In my other thread that was closed, I went to a Ford dealer that sells Ford and Lincoln, and almost every Lincoln they had (8 of 12) has some very obvious cosmetic defect or alignment issue.

I wish makers would stop there 1,000 cars daily and slow down a bit to get back better quality.
The 20 Lincoln's, as well as the '20 Explorer, have had issues.
 


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I'm having issues with resetting my Fuel Eco screen. I can reset my trip screen but for some reason not the fuel. Do I have to do something different?
 

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Since the 2019 Ford Ranger is in the first model year of production, it was bound to have growing pains. To help new and prospective owners, lets assemble a list of problems and whether a solution currently exists.

This is a wiki-post that can be edited by any member.

Transmission Issues:
  1. SOLVED: Dead Transmission, Fixed Under Warranty - @khyros 7/23/2019
Engine Issues:
  1. SOLVED: Coolant Leak from the Heater Core, Replaced Under Warranty - @uthunter 1/26/2019
  2. SOLVED: Auto Start Stop On - Vehicle Charging - @t4thfavor 2/7/2019
  3. SOLVED: Ranger Went Into Limp Mode, Engine is Only Running on 3 Cylinders - @kep 2/16/2019
  4. SOLVED: Twin-Scroll Turbo Missing O-Ring from Factory, Replaced Under Warranty - @Lloyd C 3/13/2019
Suspension Issues:
  1. SOLVED: Steering Wheel Not Straight, Needed Alignment - @Krzydmnd 2/25/2019
  2. SOLVED: Driver Side Frame 1/2 Lower, Shim Added to Rear Leaf Spring - @Gavin stevens 4/9/2019
  3. Truck doing some wacky things... - @Stic-o 4/25/2019
Electronic Issues:
  1. SOLVED: Rear Console USB Ports Not Working - @toddiscdn 1/15/2019
  2. SOLVED: Android Auto Disconnects Multiple Times During Drive - @rangerdrive 1/23/2109
  3. SOLVED: Front Far Left Parking Sensor Going Off Constantly - @SlinkyFriend 1/29/2019
  4. Blown Passenger Speaker - @HoosierT 2/1/2019
  5. Productivity Screen Froze - @DaPyrate 3/7/2019
  6. CarPlay microphone volume level - 3/22/2019
  7. Factory Keypad Failure - @Monty 4/8/2019
  8. Lane keep assist not working. - @Jason Shaffer 4/23/2019
  9. SOLVED: FordPass will not connect or function as a remote - @DHare 04/23/3019
  10. SOLVED: Towed to dealer today - Battery died, Replaced Under Warranty - @UncleBob 5/21/2019
  11. SOLVED: Turn signal sounds like door ajar alert - @Recoil1 7/21/2019
Interior Issues:
  1. CONFIRMED: XL/XLT Trims Missing Plastic Cover for Ignition Cluster - @rangerdanger 2/1/2019
  2. SOLVED: Excessive Wind Noise Above 50 MPH, Window Gasket Replaced - @C.moore01 2/13/2019
  3. SOLVED: Seat Belt Receiver Won't Buckle, Seat Belt Buckle Replaced - @WxNerd2015 3/22/2019
  4. SOLVED: SuperCab Rear Seat Broken Floor Latch, Replaced Under Warranty - @MagneticRanger 6/16/2019
Exterior Body Issues:
  1. Water Leaks into Door Which Causes Ice to Form on Internal Plastic Door Rod - @t4thfavor 2/10/2019
  2. Windshield wipers not always working - @ewaltrob 2/18/2019
  3. Front door locks not working on 2019 Ranger - @Tarawadet 3/17/2019
  4. Water in Lariat mirror turn signal - @RedlandRanger 6/29/2019
  5. Tail Lights not working - @ISUACE 7/4/2019
  6. Windshield defect-Streak in glass - @Tommy Oberon 7/15/2019
Wheels & Tires/Brakes:
  1. SOLVED: Shimmer / slight lugging in rear when accelerating at low speed? - @JDCinVA 1/24/2019
  2. Hissing noise: any idea what is wrong? - @jjmanzano 5/14/2019
  3. Wheel Scratching Noise In Motion - @MagneticRanger 6/28/2019
  4. Smooth Braking/Brake modulation - @mike 7/10/2019
  5. What the #$%^ is wrong with my Ranger? - @Cerwin D. Vega 7/10/2019
Fit/Finish Issues:
  1. Concern Regarding Front Bumper Alignment - @SRAces 11/26/2018
  2. SOLVED: Can't get the back of the rear seat to lock upright - @JDCinVA 1/26/2019
  3. SOLVED: Missing Transfer Case Skid Plate from the Factory - @Daedalus9042 1/28/2019
  4. Rear Driver's Side Door Doesn't Close Flush - @PatrickM 1/28/2019
  5. Bed Alignment Issues from Factory - @joshua lawson 1/29/2019
  6. Rear Seat Bottom Doesn't Latch Securely, Rubber Feet Missing - @LewisLegacy 2/6/2019
  7. Sun visor loose? - @Stic-o 2/7/2019
  8. Discolored Driver Door Interior - @j0shm1lls 3/14/2019
  9. Rust in door jamb - @Roofhopper 3/15/2019
  10. Contaminated Paint Job! & Stick On Surface Between Windows? - @Robert Jay 3/16/2019
  11. Fuel Door Misaligned - @WxNerd2015 3/22/2019
  12. Door panel noise - @RangerKody 4/11/2019
  13. Driver and passenger mirrors have gap - @MHRanger 5/1/2019
  14. Loose Headrest - @dmeyer302 5/25/2019
  15. Creaking noise between bed & cab - @tivct 5/28/2019
  16. Hood alignment - @Craig 6/27/2019
Let's not forget about the missing page from the manual...
 

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My 2021 Ranger leaking water into cab. According to dealer nothing found. They are bringing in a “special” tech to look at it next week. I looked much more closely as it is supposed to rain heavily this afternoon into tomorrow where I live. I discovered the passenger side rear cab bent is installed backwards and is missing a piece of foam that is supposed to cover it also. It had active water on the vent flaps. Just FYI for anyone having this issue. It’s not an AC issue in my case.
 

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Thanks, I will check it out as I have a 21 also.
 

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Thanks, I will check it out as I have a 21 also.
If you look down between the bed and cab you will see a tiny shelf near the vent location, IF you see the shelf, then it appears the vent is in backwards. The shelf acts as a catch and moves water through the vent to the interior. The passenger side is flush and you can’t really see the vent at all.
 

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If you look down between the bed and cab you will see a tiny shelf near the vent location, IF you see the shelf, then it appears the vent is in backwards. The shelf acts as a catch and moves water through the vent to the interior. The passenger side is flush and you can’t really see the vent at all.
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I had a weird one the other day, we had an ice storm up here, snow slush, ice and fog everywhere. It was so moist that some got into the 4 pin trailer harness and the dash was telling me there was issues with right side trailer lights and trailer connected messages. I checked the cover and it seemed to be closed, so I dried off the pins that I could with a paper towel and it went away.

Drove in the same crap the rest of the day and it never came back, maybe a fluke.

Cheers, Todd
Yes that happened to my 2019 as all sensors going while driving in deep snow
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