What car/truck are you replacing with the new Ranger?

[Motorpsychology]

I had a 2018 Escape SEL 4WD (really an AWD, but that's what it said on the chrome). Soon after I bought it, I joined the escape.org forum and got that vibe you get when you go on a blind date and really hope it will go ok now that you've met each other, but you're getting a sinking feeling. It seems like starting with the 3G (2013-19) the car has been plagued with problems, the worst being coolant intrusion into #2 or #3 cylinders, mostly on the 1.5L Ecoboost I-4, but now more people reporting the same thing with the 2.0. I never had a problem with mine, but tik-tok...
I ordered a 2021 Ranger XL 4X4 SuperCab, sold the Escape to Carvana. and got more for it than the dealer offered, even if I had traded it in on the spot. No surprises, simple procedure and they came out and picked up the Escape at no extra charge. Good experience, I would deal with them again.

Mrs Motorpsychology & I will be celebrating our 42nd year (in a row!) anniversary later this year. To celebrate, we are remodeling our 1/2 bath. Well ok, and the Ranger. So now, we are getting by with one full size bath and our '09 Mariner for awhile. When we were first married, we had a one bedroom, one bath apartment and a 12 year-old '67 Chrysler Newport. What goes around comes around, I guess.

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[BoilerMike]

Bye bye Daisy

 

[greypilgrim76]

Finalizing my Ranger purchase right now, but when it finally comes in, it'll be replacing a 2011 Kia Soul +, so I feel like it'll seem like an upgrade.

 

[AllenT]

I replaced a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with a 2020 Ford Ranger. The Tacoma was a 4x4 with the 4 cylinder engine. The truck was reliable, but absurdly under powered. I can now keep up with traffic on hills, which is really nice.

 

[Tracy Bowman]

We're not replacing anything- we just needed an inexpensive hoopty to bridge the gap between my wife's custom-ordered European Delivery BMW Track Pack car, and our 62,200 pound GVWR ex-USMC special forces armored gun truck MTVR motorhome...

Alright, Sheepdog...you've done it now! The Ranger AIN'T no "Hoopty"!!!

 

[Racket]

(Ford Marketing furiously taking notes...)

 

[gfitzge2]

Alright, Sheepdog...you've done it now! The Ranger AIN'T no "Hoopty"!!!

So I didn't even know what a hoopty is. Had to look it up in the Urban dictionary. See... you are never too old to learn new things.

Tracy is right "The Ranger AIN'T no "Hoopty"!!!"

 

[Sheepdog]

My definition of hoopty is just a humble vehicle...

 

[Real_texan]

Replaced my 2020 Tacoma. It was just so slow. It probably run for 400,000 miles.

 

[forestale]

Replaced my 2009 Ranger XL. I could've driven it a few more years, but the 2.3l was slow, I was tired of the stress of 4x2 on the highway in snowy conditions, and our family was growing and a 2 seater just wasn't cutting it anymore (I do miss the 5speed manual though). Weirdly my neighbour two doors down bought it at auction about a month later so now I get to drive by my old truck in my new truck everyday. It's weird. Sometimes I feel sad for it, it has to carry my dumb neighbour around now haha.

 

[AzScorpion]

So I didn't even know what a hoopty is. Had to look it up in the Urban dictionary. See... you are never too old to learn new things.

Tracy is right "The Ranger AIN'T no "Hoopty"!!!"

Don't feel bad Greg I just looked it up too.

Now this is is the definition of Hoopty! ?

 

[ProtonDecay]

2002 F-150 Harley Davidson - 535rwhp,590rwtq - 10mpg....
Great truck, but my needs changed....

 

[Biker Scout]

My Ranger is already a month old, but it replaced a 2010 Honda Element. I miss my Element, but like the Ranger a whole lot more.

 

[Danager]

I’m replacing a 2019 Ford Edge SEL. Purchased it October 2019. Traded a 2018 F150 for that while I waited on a 2021 Bronco. Day 2 reservation holder. Just decided it wasn’t what would work best for me (I still WANT it). A pick up slightly smaller than the F150 should be just right.

 

[jhowell9618]

I’m replacing my 2005 Focus ZX4 ST. I love that little car, but I wanted an upgrade and at 178000 miles, I’m not sure I want to spend the money for the things that will surely be breaking in the future. The good news is I’m giving it to my dad, so I know it will be well cared for.

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