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So after having an unfortunate run in with the state department of health and human services in regards to emmision testing my 2010 Fusion Hybrid I had to get a 'new' vehicle. I test drove a 2019 Tacoma (they want how much for something that drives like an 80s beater?) and a 2019 Canyon 4 cylinder (nice but what is up with those seats and haven't they ever heard of balance shafts?). I couldn't find a local Maverick to test under 2x MSRP. I had my eyes on a 2019 Fusion hybrid as a fill the gap car but decided to test drive a 2021 Ranger on the lot for 50% more than my agreed with the wife budget just to see if I liked it and if I should look for one closer to budget.

It was everything I wasn't looking for. Quad cab, I wanted extended at the most. Sparkly velocity blue when I wanted white or silver. XLT with tech package with FX4 and tow when I wanted an XL 4x4 at most. Tricked out with running boards, hard folding bed cover, and a pair of console vaults (minus lock codes...). It drove beautifully though, truckish yes, but that is likely due to the bouncy a/t tires and me coming from 10 years of car ownership since my last pickup (2004 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4). The seats were as I expected, comfortable but nothing to rave about. The engine was responsive, idled incredibly smooth. Cab was quite, even with the A/Ts, oh my gosh it had adaptive cruise.

The sales guy seeing my smile and smelling blood didn't take my lackluster refusal and talked me into a 24 hour test drive. The next day I was back to see if they had anything in the US closer to my in brain build that could be transferred and stay under the blue beasts price.

So now I own it.

I've still got a year and 16k miles on the base 3/36k to determine if I want the ford ESP warranty.

I wonder how strange it will be to see a FX4 on Conti Terrain Contact H/Ts....

If you don't want the FX4 package, you could look into getting the normal shocks for truck, I hear there are some Bilstein shocks that are really good for road use, and pull the extra bash guards off the bottom to save some weight. You may be able to sell some of those parts to someone wanting to get the "FX4" kit. You'll find the tonneau cover to be worth keeping, some of the nice ones are well over $1k. I think every Ranger should have included the tow package, or the tow package as an option should have included the electronic brake controller. Also, be aware that according to Ford you can only pull 1,650lb without using trailer brakes. Yeah, that XLT 301A with tech package is a really good entry point to a well equipped Ranger, I love the adaptive cruise and it's something I was not looking for when I bought mine.

Hard to go wrong with such a beautiful color though. I like the metallic blues from Ford a lot. But Cyber Orange Metallic was just a little more to my liking on the 2021 model.

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[Stevedbvik1]

So after having an unfortunate run in with the state department of health and human services in regards to emmision testing my 2010 Fusion Hybrid I had to get a 'new' vehicle. I test drove a 2019 Tacoma (they want how much for something that drives like an 80s beater?) and a 2019 Canyon 4 cylinder (nice but what is up with those seats and haven't they ever heard of balance shafts?). I couldn't find a local Maverick to test under 2x MSRP. I had my eyes on a 2019 Fusion hybrid as a fill the gap car but decided to test drive a 2021 Ranger on the lot for 50% more than my agreed with the wife budget just to see if I liked it and if I should look for one closer to budget.

It was everything I wasn't looking for. Quad cab, I wanted extended at the most. Sparkly velocity blue when I wanted white or silver. XLT with tech package with FX4 and tow when I wanted an XL 4x4 at most. Tricked out with running boards, hard folding bed cover, and a pair of console vaults (minus lock codes...). It drove beautifully though, truckish yes, but that is likely due to the bouncy a/t tires and me coming from 10 years of car ownership since my last pickup (2004 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4). The seats were as I expected, comfortable but nothing to rave about. The engine was responsive, idled incredibly smooth. Cab was quite, even with the A/Ts, oh my gosh it had adaptive cruise.

The sales guy seeing my smile and smelling blood didn't take my lackluster refusal and talked me into a 24 hour test drive. The next day I was back to see if they had anything in the US closer to my in brain build that could be transferred and stay under the blue beasts price.

So now I own it.

I've still got a year and 16k miles on the base 3/36k to determine if I want the ford ESP warranty.

I wonder how strange it will be to see a FX4 on Conti Terrain Contact H/Ts....

So what becomes of the “ unworthy” Fusion?

 

[taralon]

So what becomes of the “ unworthy” Fusion?

Since I let the registration lapse I couldn't trade it or I would have. Instead of is going to a member of the family that doesn't live in a emission testing county and needs a reliable car for a little less than trade value.

 

[taralon]

If you don't want the FX4 package, you could look into getting the normal shocks for truck, I hear there are some Bilstein shocks that are really good for road use, and pull the extra bash guards off the bottom to save some weight. You may be able to sell some of those parts to someone wanting to get the "FX4" kit. You'll find the tonneau cover to be worth keeping, some of the nice ones are well over $1k. I think every Ranger should have included the tow package, or the tow package as an option should have included the electronic brake controller. Also, be aware that according to Ford you can only pull 1,650lb without using trailer brakes. Yeah, that XLT 301A with tech package is a really good entry point to a well equipped Ranger, I love the adaptive cruise and it's something I was not looking for when I bought mine.

Hard to go wrong with such a beautiful color though. I like the metallic blues from Ford a lot. But Cyber Orange Metallic was just a little more to my liking on the 2021 model.

I am going to leave everything on it as is except tires, and maybe the nerf bars (Westin Hdx which don't work for me but which the wife likes) and he center console vault (10 minutes to get open without the code). The extras outside the rear locker are things I wouldn't have spent the money on new. Used they were just gravy as it was priced without them. The color is great, the metallic flake is really nice in the sun, just not a color I expected to buy. I think with some stiffer sidewall tires it won't be so truckish/bouncy. The tech package for just adaptive cruise is worth it in my opinion, lane assist is just annoying.

All said I really like it. When I move to NH in a couple years it might even see some real use off pavement.

 

[Big Blue]

Welcome, from the one picture it looks like might have a level and also a window tint. As far as the bouncy ride. First, check your tire pressures. Depending what they are at you may want to drop them down. Second, if it still has the FX4 shocks, get rid of them. Bilstien or Eibach are some good aftermarket shocks that will be a big improvement. Even if you just do the backs. The OEMs do not have enough damping for the street.

 

[taralon]

Welcome, from the one picture it looks like might have a level and also a window tint. As far as the bouncy ride. First, check your tire pressures. Depending what they are at you may want to drop them down. Second, if it still has the FX4 shocks, get rid of them. Bilstien or Eibach are some good aftermarket shocks that will be a big improvement. Even if you just do the backs. The OEMs do not have enough damping for the street.

Thank you. I'll look into the shock replacements, at least for the rear axle since that has come up a few times as the fix.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

So after having an unfortunate run in with the state department of health and human services in regards to emmision testing my 2010 Fusion Hybrid I had to get a 'new' vehicle. I test drove a 2019 Tacoma (they want how much for something that drives like an 80s beater?) and a 2019 Canyon 4 cylinder (nice but what is up with those seats and haven't they ever heard of balance shafts?). I couldn't find a local Maverick to test under 2x MSRP. I had my eyes on a 2019 Fusion hybrid as a fill the gap car but decided to test drive a 2021 Ranger on the lot for 50% more than my agreed with the wife budget just to see if I liked it and if I should look for one closer to budget.

It was everything I wasn't looking for. Quad cab, I wanted extended at the most. Sparkly velocity blue when I wanted white or silver. XLT with tech package with FX4 and tow when I wanted an XL 4x4 at most. Tricked out with running boards, hard folding bed cover, and a pair of console vaults (minus lock codes...). It drove beautifully though, truckish yes, but that is likely due to the bouncy a/t tires and me coming from 10 years of car ownership since my last pickup (2004 Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4). The seats were as I expected, comfortable but nothing to rave about. The engine was responsive, idled incredibly smooth. Cab was quite, even with the A/Ts, oh my gosh it had adaptive cruise.

The sales guy seeing my smile and smelling blood didn't take my lackluster refusal and talked me into a 24 hour test drive. The next day I was back to see if they had anything in the US closer to my in brain build that could be transferred and stay under the blue beasts price.

So now I own it.

I've still got a year and 16k miles on the base 3/36k to determine if I want the ford ESP warranty.

I wonder how strange it will be to see a FX4 on Conti Terrain Contact H/Ts....

Welcome, Jeb! It’s a beauty!

 

[DonovanJM]

Hello! Just picked up a new to me '21 Lariat Tremor! I say to me but the truck is practically new with only 600 miles! It was purchased new by an older gentleman who sadly got terminal cancer shortly after the purchase and so it sat until recently when he started to liquidate his assets. :⁠-⁠(

He pretty much got all the bells and whistles on it. Lariat 501A pack, spray in bed liner, fold up tonneau cover, rubber floor mats, even added a cat back exhaust. I love it! It's pretty much exactly how I would have ordered it myself!

Haven't had it long so not much has been done to it. Removed the front license plate bracket, got a wireless android auto dongle, and did a bunch of Forscan changes. Have a couple of other plans in mind but those may be a bit down the road.

Take a look!

 

[Radioman]

Hello! Just picked up a new to me '21 Lariat Tremor! I say to me but the truck is practically new with only 600 miles! It was purchased new by an older gentleman who sadly got terminal cancer shortly after the purchase and so it sat until recently when he started to liquidate his assets. :⁠-⁠(

He pretty much got all the bells and whistles on it. Lariat 501A pack, spray in bed liner, fold up tonneau cover, rubber floor mats, even added a cat back exhaust. I love it! It's pretty much exactly how I would have ordered it myself!

Haven't had it long so not much has been done to it. Removed the front license plate bracket, got a wireless android auto dongle, and did a bunch of Forscan changes. Have a couple of other plans in mind but those may be a bit down the road.

Take a look!

Welcome Donovan. Nice looking truck.

 

[AzScorpion]

Hello! Just picked up a new to me '21 Lariat Tremor! I say to me but the truck is practically new with only 600 miles! It was purchased new by an older gentleman who sadly got terminal cancer shortly after the purchase and so it sat until recently when he started to liquidate his assets. :⁠-⁠(

He pretty much got all the bells and whistles on it. Lariat 501A pack, spray in bed liner, fold up tonneau cover, rubber floor mats, even added a cat back exhaust. I love it! It's pretty much exactly how I would have ordered it myself!

Haven't had it long so not much has been done to it. Removed the front license plate bracket, got a wireless android auto dongle, and did a bunch of Forscan changes. Have a couple of other plans in mind but those may be a bit down the road.

Take a look!

Welcome! Nice looking Tremor and it's nice to have some of those things already down for you.

Have a couple of other plans in mind but those may be a bit down the road.

lol Not if we can help it we're really good at spending others people money on here! ?

 

[IdahoRanger]

Welcome Donavan. This forum will make sure you get those projects done earlier than you think.

 

[BS67]

Welcome Donovan! Enjoy your Ranger!

 

[Big Bri]

Hello everyone. My first post ever!

I bought a 2022 Ford Ranger XL Subercab new from the dealership back in October. I had ordered it in January 2022 and it took 10 months to get built.

It was a long wait but I have been definitely enjoying it. I went with only four options to keep costs down... 4 wheel drive, rear locking differential, tow package, and mud flaps because Colorado is still using magnesium chloride on the roads here.

The dealership gave me a $400 credit on the stock tires so I upgraded to the BFG KO2 all terrains. I live in a small mountain town in Colorado and got 170 inches of snow this winter. The truck did great.

I still have some snow in my yard but looking forward to getting up into the trails this summer. For now, making lots of trips to Home Depot to get my yard back in shape.

I think what I like most about my Ranger is that it is good at everything...daily driver, work, winter snow, summer trails, and hopefully some camping and fishing trips too.

 

[DonovanJM]

Noooo! I don't need help spending ?! Just ask my wife. I actually already have a few things on the way. Coming from Australia so it may take a bit to get here.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Welcome Brian. Glad to hear you are happy with the truck in all that snow. Post some pics when you get a chance.

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