Well, I called the dealer that I bought the truck from, and explained that I expected there was grease in the heating element, and they seemed much more willing to investigate than the one by my house. That's promising at least.
Hopefully they correct these bugs in the Ranger. I just bought a Colorado but I’m hoping that Ford comes around with a Ranger in 2-3 years with 6ft bed and more driver side leg room. The Colorado is nice but not as comfortable and stylish as a Ranger, nor as well equipped with options. However I don’t have to worry about harmful fumes coming into the cab. I should have listened to that little voice inside my head about buying a first year model.
From what I remember under Va and NC lemon law you are eligible to file if you have been deprived of your vehicle for a set number of days—like 20 or so total. I don’t remember anything about three dealerships. Some people may not live within 2 hours of three different dealerships. I went to two. Out of first 3 months they collectively had it for well in excess of 20. You should expect down payment, TTL, reimbursement for any add one at dealership like cargo cover, bed liner etc. I even got money back for after market tonneau cover I ordered online. Plus you get back everything monthly payment made after problem was first brought to dealer attention. They just take off a slight bit for the mileage you did use. It was generous settlement. The FORD customer service people where I initiated the buy back and processed were generally excellent to deal with. It takes 2-3 months.
I Will have to say, I am glad I found this thread, because it helped me at the first dealership I took it too, because they hadn’t even seen any complaints about this issue. Other than the smell, I absolutely love the truck! It ride and drives like a dream! I know right now the Rangers are flying off the lots.
I am going to try what you do and see if this helps. It’s such a shame to pay such good money for a truck and it just stink, like literally stinks! Lol
But I will have to say that rides like a dream and has an abundance of power. My only other wish is for the drivers seat and/or pedals adjust further to give you more leg room. And then to make crew cab in 6ft bed.
Good to hear. But my guess is that ithe AC is running all the time to keep the cab cool and the heating element has not had to come on to keep it from getting too cool. I Just hope you Are lucky enough to have a cured truck.
