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So far I love this truck, It's my first truck although I have driven several in the past. I have the Lariat Chili Pepper Red FX4 with tan leather interior and chrome package. My last vehicle was a compact car so it took a bit of get used to "floating" above the road but I think it's great and have fully adjusted. I love the look both inside and out as well as the feel. I put a bed rug in the back with a swing box, couldn't be happier.
Only mods were switching out the puddle lights and license plate lights for LED's and did the vinyl inlays in the "Ranger" on the grill and the one on the dash.
I do have a couple issues, that I consider minor, but could turn into something more.
Small items:
Any comments, particularly on the "possibly bigger issues" would be much appreciated. So far this has been the best vehicle I have owned and love all the features. If I can solve a few kinks I could see this being a 10+ year keeper for sure.
(I found it's older brother in the wild)
Only mods were switching out the puddle lights and license plate lights for LED's and did the vinyl inlays in the "Ranger" on the grill and the one on the dash.
I do have a couple issues, that I consider minor, but could turn into something more.
Small items:
- I have door rattle on both driver and passenger side front doors. It occurs more often on the passenger side. It's noticeable at certain bass levels even at low volumes. I plan to have the dealer fix it because I'm leery I'll break some tabs. Then again, I'm hoping the dealer doesn't mess it up or scratch the front face when doing it.
- I had to remove part of the plastic on the front bumper to adjust the rubber cover behind the front tow hook. There was a gap forming because the rubber piece wasn't pushed up high enough so it wasn't being pinched between the bumper and the plastic fascia. Not a huge deal.
- I have the chrome side steps and near the back on the drivers side the black plastic portion on top of the chrome wasn't glued properly and it's starting to pull away. This causes water to pool under it and of course doesn't look good. Hopefully the dealer can fix that.
- I found a small dent right in the middle of the hood near the front. There is no scuff in the paint, and I found it pretty early so it was likely like that before I bought it, but who knows. Went to a repair shop to see how much it would cost to fix and it was $125 due to being aluminum. Ugh. I'm going to see if the dealer will cut me a deal on fixing it. Can't place blame on anyone cause who know, but still bummed.
- I notice almost every time I come to a stop there a small clunk that I can feel in my hands and feet. It usually happens after I stop and then let off the gas to start going again. It's almost like a stutter, but the RPM's don't move. When I googled it, it sounds like what one would get with "floating calipers" but I'm not sure that applies here. I didn't notice it until a couple weeks ago, but it's just enough to be irritating.
- Engine buzz. I've accepted this is one of those "is what it is" sounds from a turbo charged engine. With the fuel injectors shooting around 1500 psi and with 4 of them going I imagine it would sound like buzzing, just wish it could be dampened somehow.
- About once a week, I'll start accelerating and I don't get any response. It's like it's bogging out. Then turbo kicks in and I rapidly accelerate. I've recognized this most when heading around a round about. It could just be more noticeable then because it's startling to be in a turn, press the peddle and nothing happens, and then all of a sudden a burst of acceleration.
Any comments, particularly on the "possibly bigger issues" would be much appreciated. So far this has been the best vehicle I have owned and love all the features. If I can solve a few kinks I could see this being a 10+ year keeper for sure.
(I found it's older brother in the wild)
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