New to the Ranger, now what?

[DukeCanBuildit]

Is that sort of the same thing as having stayed at a Holiday Inn Express?

Pretty much. It’s the same way with my Realtor’s license.

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[giuseppe_81]

Ciao, Giuseppe. Scusa, il mio italiano è al limite, e a dire il vero non sono sicuro di usarlo correttamente. So che noi anglofoni tendiamo a pensare a "Ciao" come a "Arrivederci", ma se ho capito bene, può essere usato anche come "Benvenuto"? Correggimi se sbaglio.

Comunque, il primo passo per te e OP (dopo aver calibrato i livelli di sarcasmo e ironia, ovviamente) è decidere cosa volete FARE con il camion. È per lavoro o per svago? Un mezzo da usare tutti i giorni o un guerriero del fine settimana? Se per lavoro, sarà una postazione di lavoro mobile o un mezzo per il trasporto di rifornimenti? Se per svago, fuoristrada, campeggio, un bestione da rimorchio, ecc.?

Una volta capito questo, faccelo sapere, apri il portafoglio e guarda la sfilata di camion delle consegne che arrivano a casa tua.

A proposito, OP, se ho capito bene e sei un (futuro) neo-papà, il portellone posteriore è un ottimo fasciatoio per l'autostrada. Chiedimi come lo so.
[/CITAZIONE]

Facciamo un po di chiarezza il termine "Ciao" può essere usato sia come benvenuto e sia come un arrivederci, detto questo il mio ford lo uso tutti i giorni sia per andare a lavoro che nel tempo libero.

 

[OGMix376]

Welcome to the forum.
I’d say suspension, rear differential (cover and gears), and a tom one piece drive shaft .
Turbosmart wastegate/bov, intercooler pipes and intercooler, exhaust, and intake…..
And most importantly (if you don’t have it yet) the tailgate dampener …
Also post pics of your Ranger.

 

[TheGreenPowerRanger]

As an update, I did do quick inspection of all my rubber items. The belt looks surprisingly good and all tubes and hoses look good. Well except a small tube that is broken that seems just hold two brackets together on the back of the radiator fan.

For purpose, I want to stay functional for sure. I can’t afford more expensive hobbies but that ship has sailed. It will mostly be a daily driver but needs to be capable in winter (already has AT tires), house work, packing kiddos and doggos, and some off-roading since I never know what the road to the range or my grandma’s is like.

After my visit this weekend I’ll get some pics to better show off the running boards and bed-liner.

 

[veedubtuner]

Welcome

 

[RedlandRanger]

As an update, I did do quick inspection of all my rubber items. The belt looks surprisingly good and all tubes and hoses look good. Well except a small tube that is broken that seems just hold two brackets together on the back of the radiator fan.

That tube you reference sounds a lot like the fan clutch wire sensor loom. Take a look at this thread to see if that is what it is:

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/tube-on-fan-clutch-sensor-wire-problem.20549/

If it is, you'll want to fix that for sure, ASAP.

 

[TheGreenPowerRanger]

That tube you reference sounds a lot like the fan clutch wire sensor loom. Take a look at this thread to see if that is what it is:

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/tube-on-fan-clutch-sensor-wire-problem.20549/

If it is, you'll want to fix that for sure, ASAP.

Yep, that’s the one. Nice catch!

 

[RedlandRanger]

Yep, that’s the one. Nice catch!

The good news is that it is an easy fix. Mine is still OK but I should check it again here soon.

 

[TheGreenPowerRanger]

I saw Ford doesn’t sell it by itself but I found a link to some tubing that’ll do the job. Also saw that the roaring sound from a cold start is a feature good to have that confirmed

 

[Msfitoy]

Hello all, and thank you admins for the quick turn around. It’s my first time owning a truck or really modifying a vehicle. 2019 Ranger, XLT 4x4 creeping up on 100k.

Had it almost a year and been making fixes and modifications here and there. New main and cabin filter. New battery. New EGR DPFE (P139C code fix) Topped off the coolant. Stubby Jr. antenna to fit in the garage. Just got a spray in bed liner and running boards (mostly parents and expecting wife) Tires are still good thankfully.

As the OD gets closer to 100k what should I be looking out for? What else should I expect to change out? Or what are some must haves to change or add beyond maintenance? Thank you all in advance!

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How much have you saved up for a new tranny so far? You're 5k past the expiration point...

 

[RedlandRanger]

I saw Ford doesn’t sell it by itself but I found a link to some tubing that’ll do the job. Also saw that the roaring sound from a cold start is a feature good to have that confirmed

The tubing fix is almost assuredly better than the stock part.

And yes, the roaring on cold start is definitely a feature....

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