No more engine cover for the Lariat

[EJH]

Curious. Does the engine cover do much to reduce the lifter (I think it's lifters, tick tick tick tick tick) noise from the engine? It's not irritating but it is noticeable off the truck in the cab.

Yeah, it does reduce it some. I added the cover after about 3,000 miles.

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[Trigganometry]

better hurry, supply and demand...prices are going up

Lots of us got extra studs and nuts now too! ?

 

[THLONE]

It stops global warming too.

 

[jblc]

I remember reading somewhere on this thread, that the driver's side floor mat buttons/connectors were removed for 2020, and possibliy one of the USB console ports.

If that's true, then they're back again for 2021 (at least, my xlt has the floormat connector, and 2x USB ports)

 

[spartan0078]

@jblc it was the passenger side floor mat anchors that were removed in the 2021. They also took away 2 of our tie-down anchors in the box.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

the only reason a floor mat needs the connectors is to ensure the mat doesn't impede or limit the go fast and go slow pedals.
it honestly is pointless to have them for the passenger, especially when the majority of the time they are fitted and contoured. they wont go anywhere, nor cause any safety issue if they do.
if your passenger likes to get rough with the mats and continuously jars them loose and has to push them back in place then teach them to sit still. they aren't kids on a sugar rush.

Hard disagree.

My Mustang didn't have hooks on the passenger side floormats, but had the textured "spikes" on the bottom and were contoured and *never* stayed in place. If I didn't adjust them weekly they would be pushed way forward under the dash.

I appreciate the Ranger having them (even though with the seat RAM mount it's already pinched in place) so that they don't slide around like this, especially given the dirt they collect.

 

[Trigganometry]

@jblc it was the passenger side floor mat anchors that were removed in the 2021. They also took away 2 of our tie-down anchors in the box.

I lost the passenger floor posts in a late 2020 XLT build among other things noted

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Curious. Does the engine cover do much to reduce the lifter (I think it's lifters, tick tick tick tick tick) noise from the engine? It's not irritating but it is noticeable off the truck in the cab.

A significant amount quieter.

Even my wife noticed it and she's the exact opposite of a "car" person.

You'll still have the hurricane from the fan at first start though.

 

[Gizmokid2005]

dont confuse my terminology of contoured with cut to shape floor mats.
im talking weathertec and Fords version amongst others that have the high sides and fit rather tightly in the foot well. if you have a set like that which move, i'd be quite surprised. Throw them out and buy a newer more accurate sized version. you must have got the pre laser measured versions.
You can be rest assured that these type of floor trays are bought for the vehicles the majority of time. i tossed my carpet mats into the garage before they even got a set of dirty foot prints on them. To me and my situation and experience....the passenger clips are not required

Yes, I agree, but then that goes back to the original point is that the passenger's side factory floor mats no longer have the hooks to keep them in place, which is a huge miss given that's what *most* people have and use and winds up being an issue.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Yes, I agree, but then that goes back to the original point is that the passenger's side factory floor mats no longer have the hooks to keep them in place, which is a huge miss given that's what *most* people have and use and winds up being an issue.

HI Gizmo,

Amazing...this floor mat clip thing has come and gone in the 4G Ranger as well. We got complaints the deltar clip was a nuisance, so deleted...then complaints...so added back...complaints of it being a nuisance...deleted and the process continues... A real head scratcher. I think it has to do with aftermarket floor mat vendors.... Me...I want the clips on both sides... driver's and passenger's.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[FoD]

I just picked my engine cover up today. Install was super easy. Going to go for a drive and see if its quieter or not.

Hey! That's the rare 2nd option for the Bake Easy pizza warmer and engine cover...the Ford SVT bakelite black powdercoat with chamber pot pizza pan lid

 

[Gizmokid2005]

HI Gizmo,

Amazing...this floor mat clip thing has come and gone in the 4G Ranger as well. We got complaints the deltar clip was a nuisance, so deleted...then complaints...so added back...complaints of it being a nuisance...deleted and the process continues... A real head scratcher. I think it has to do with aftermarket floor mat vendors.... Me...I want the clips on both sides... driver's and passenger's.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

I agree entirely. And nearly every aftermarket floormat mfr I've seen includes holes or mounting for those clips as well. They're super handy and I would hate to not have them again.

 

[BoilerMike]

Had my Ranger for two weeks and today was the first day I really popped the hood (love the dampers) and noticed no plastic cover. Was gonna call the dealer and complain but stumbled upon this thread. Instead of complaining I just stole the cover off my wife’s 2020.

 

[grizzly]

Who said it was bad to buy a first year truck?

Engine Cover
Lighted Shifter Letters
Wiper Defrost

Two extra bed tie downs
Glove box damper

 

[Toytec]

I remember reading somewhere on this thread, that the driver's side floor mat buttons/connectors were removed for 2020, and possibliy one of the USB console ports.

If that's true, then they're back again for 2021 (at least, my xlt has the floormat connector, and 2x USB ports)

The retainer clips were there for the RHD Rangers. My guess is the carpet supplier made it for both countries, and now do it independently.

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