Traded the Ranger :-(

[Rhino]

I won't tolerate a vehicle that leaves me stranded. I expect solid reliability when maintenance is diligently performed.

I am still on the fence with my 2020 Ranger, trying to mitigate/resolve the issues before they reach critical. I have sunk more preventative measure $$ in my 2020 Ranger in 3 years / 19K miles than in my 2005 Ranger in its first 16 years / 155K miles of ownership.

I think I am closing in on reaching the desired reliability threshold that Ford should have delivered in the first place. This will be my last Ford product unless quality dramatically increases before my next purchase.

The 2020 initial cost was double the cost of my 2005.

I trust the 2005 Ranger more than the 2020.

And 2005 parts are dirt cheap.

• I replaced both headlight assemblies for $40. And the 2005 headlights out perform the 2020 headlights (I have a 2020 XLT).
• The 2005 transmission pan with drain plug cost me $35.
• A replacement all aluminum thermostat housing with thermostat, sensors, and gaskets cost me $35 (the plastic one started to leak at the seals after 19 years).

All of the above has been done to the 2005 since I refurbished it top to bottom 3 years ago. Prior to that I replaced the alternator at the 15 year / 150K mile mark.

ya... had to ride my supermoto into work a few times because of it in bad weather or colder weather that i normally stay away from...
ya i feel that hopefully your new one keeps going for as long as the old one with as little issues as possible.. my truck before the ranger was a 13 tacoma that was heavily built for wheeling and camping and it was a great truck that always worked until i bent the frame and it was never the same after that lol so it had to go sadly

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[Rhino]

Cool Maverick!! Buddy of mine got a Tremor version and totally loves it.

On the transmission front, I drove a Toyota 4Runner today with the thought of trading. I didn't trade, but if I could swap that 5speed automatic transmission from the 4runner into the Ranger, it would be the ultimate setup. That 5 speed is smooth as butter, but the 4Runner it was wrapped in didn't do it for me.

im the same with the runners.. i like the exterior but the inside i just dont.. so ive never been able to buy one haha

 

[TORQUERULES]

Tunes on their way... Lol.

You didn’t happen to be driving through the mid Michigan area yesterday did you? I saw a maverick exactly like that and I remembered it as I’ve never seen one like that before!

Nope, in WV. But yes, you do notice it. Yellow usually doesn't sell well, not sure why, so the dealer was stressed that it had been on their lot for 4 days and not sold. Lol.

 

[TORQUERULES]

Eye-catching indeed! Good job! Not sure about the transmission selector knob thingy, though. I like knobs and all, but just not for that. I'm sure it'll grow on ya, though.

"But did you die?"

Hahahahahahaha

I have had that key fob for ages. I love it.

 

[TORQUERULES]

I will miss my Ranger, but it was becoming more and more frustrating to drive. I could feel the transmission eating itself alive.

 

[Trustable]

Tunes on their way... Lol.

Nope, in WV. But yes, you do notice it. Yellow usually doesn't sell well, not sure why, so the dealer was stressed that it had been on their lot for 4 days and not sold. Lol.

ah okay, was just wondering as I love the cyber orange color (yellow) but that was the first time seeing it on a maverick. That was my color choice if I would have kept my bronco reservation. In a sea of white and grey cars it’s nice to see people choosing colors like that! It’s a sweet ride though, congrats!

 

[Rocketeer61]

Looks like you traded up-well done! I may have to do the same. My wife has mobility issues and having the seat closer to the ground would be a plus.

 

[TORQUERULES]

Looks like you traded up-well done! I may have to do the same. My wife has mobility issues and having the seat closer to the ground would be a plus.

It helps with that as well as children.

 

[Tiger02595]

Sorry to hear of your bad experience. The transmission was one of the strong points for me. Buttery smooth so far. Wish you better luck with the Maverick.

 

[ppfd]

Guy I work with has a first gen maverick, no serious issues he says.
Definitely less than I’ve had with my truck ?
So if I call unleashed tuning, I think it was. Can I or should I still ask for the torque rules tune? That is the next I’ll probably do with the truck.

 

[TORQUERULES]

Guy I work with has a first gen maverick, so no serious issues he says.
Definitely less than I’ve had with my truck ?
So if I call unleashed tuning, I think it was. Can I or should I still ask for the torque rules tune? That is the next I’ll probably do with the truck.

Yes.

 

[MXGOLF]

Guy I work with has a first gen maverick, no serious issues he says.
Definitely less than I’ve had with my truck ?
So if I call unleashed tuning, I think it was. Can I or should I still ask for the torque rules tune? That is the next I’ll probably do with the truck.

I have the unleashed tune and love it. super smooth and hauls butt. They are great to work with too.

 

[TORQUERULES]

I have the unleashed tune and love it. super smooth and hauls butt. They are great to work with too.

The best.

 

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I will also be posting a new in the box black package Lariat Ranger Grill as well as a new in the box Ford Racing Ranger Grille (I bought a backup in case of deer). I am going to take pics and list these this weekend if all goes to plan.

 

[MaxE731]

had a ranger and got rid of the turd for trans issues im back in a tacoma (2nd gen best gen lol) much happier with it.

I've been having noticable transmission issues for a while. Only 36,000 on my 2019 XLT. I've been eyeing the 2024 Tacoma pretty hard in case the dealer can't get this straightened out. I love my truck otherwise.

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