slm
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Hi Everyone,
I’m not currently a Ranger owner, but have been shopping mid-size trucks since forever. I like to do a very in-depth research when shopping, and besides, looking at trucks is always fun! I currently own a 2010 Jeep Patriot, and regardless of the bad reviews it has gotten, it hasn’t been too bad. The AWD system it has does great in the snow, it has been pretty reliable, never been stranded or anything like that, but I did have to do some suspension work at around 75000km, which was too early in my opinion (it currently has 157000km and my kids are sharing it now) and changed the computer more recently (ouch, was expensive!)
After many many many (a whole lot !) of spec comparisons, spreadsheet cost analysis, trips to various dealers (Toyota, GM, Ford), the Ranger (supercab, fx4, maybe with 302A pkg) is at the top of the list. My needs are very modest, pulling an aluminum fishing boat and getting out there in the outdoors, the Ranger should be more than capable enough! My plan is to keep this truck as long as possible, so long term reliability is my priority.
Having followed several threads here on ranger5g, I currently only have 2 concerns: the "Fuel in oil" issue (I went through every page/post in the thread) and the recent "Holes in the rocker panel" issue seen on 2021 models. I visited 2 different Ford dealers yesterday, one had three 2020 models (demo vehicles) and the other had four 2021 models (supercrew and supercab) - the 2021 all had the holes in the rocker panels, 2020 models were plugged. I can’t see how this isn’t something other than an issue on the production line. Those holes in the rocker panels will for sure getting filled up with snow/ice/road salt in the winter.
For the fuel in oil issue, well I don’t think it’s every single Ranger out there but with everything that has been tried to fix the problem on trucks that do have it, it’s a bit worrying that no one has pin-pointed the issue and determined a proper fix. I really hope Ford will find a solution.
Having said that, I have emailed Ford Canada with my concerns with these two issues specifically and I’m waiting to hear back from them. I also brought up the removal of certain features that were part of the 2019 model year (wiper de-icer, 6 vs 4 tie-downs, etc.) in the form of “feedback”, and how (in my opinion) it’s not a good strategy if they’re looking to increase market share in the mid size truck market.
Hopefully everything will work out and I’ll order a Ranger in the near future.
I’m not currently a Ranger owner, but have been shopping mid-size trucks since forever. I like to do a very in-depth research when shopping, and besides, looking at trucks is always fun! I currently own a 2010 Jeep Patriot, and regardless of the bad reviews it has gotten, it hasn’t been too bad. The AWD system it has does great in the snow, it has been pretty reliable, never been stranded or anything like that, but I did have to do some suspension work at around 75000km, which was too early in my opinion (it currently has 157000km and my kids are sharing it now) and changed the computer more recently (ouch, was expensive!)
After many many many (a whole lot !) of spec comparisons, spreadsheet cost analysis, trips to various dealers (Toyota, GM, Ford), the Ranger (supercab, fx4, maybe with 302A pkg) is at the top of the list. My needs are very modest, pulling an aluminum fishing boat and getting out there in the outdoors, the Ranger should be more than capable enough! My plan is to keep this truck as long as possible, so long term reliability is my priority.
Having followed several threads here on ranger5g, I currently only have 2 concerns: the "Fuel in oil" issue (I went through every page/post in the thread) and the recent "Holes in the rocker panel" issue seen on 2021 models. I visited 2 different Ford dealers yesterday, one had three 2020 models (demo vehicles) and the other had four 2021 models (supercrew and supercab) - the 2021 all had the holes in the rocker panels, 2020 models were plugged. I can’t see how this isn’t something other than an issue on the production line. Those holes in the rocker panels will for sure getting filled up with snow/ice/road salt in the winter.
For the fuel in oil issue, well I don’t think it’s every single Ranger out there but with everything that has been tried to fix the problem on trucks that do have it, it’s a bit worrying that no one has pin-pointed the issue and determined a proper fix. I really hope Ford will find a solution.
Having said that, I have emailed Ford Canada with my concerns with these two issues specifically and I’m waiting to hear back from them. I also brought up the removal of certain features that were part of the 2019 model year (wiper de-icer, 6 vs 4 tie-downs, etc.) in the form of “feedback”, and how (in my opinion) it’s not a good strategy if they’re looking to increase market share in the mid size truck market.
Hopefully everything will work out and I’ll order a Ranger in the near future.
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