What did you do to your Ranger today?

[NeilP]

Installed the Morimoto rear LED brake light / bed light with the 4 flash then on solid brake module .

https://www.morimotohid.com/Ford-Ranger-19-22-Morimoto-X3B-LED-Brake-Light?quantity=1

Yeah, I know. Truck needs to be washed ?

I think I want one of those lights with the flasher.

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[03svt]

Installed my expensive new motorcraft wiper blades today. OEM don’t come cheap

 

[Msfitoy]

Installed my expensive new motorcraft wiper blades today. OEM don’t come cheap

OEM wipers are the only part that I wouldn't use IMO...it was the first thing I complained about and replaced them with aftermarket...this is what I use now and it rocks! $35...

 

[RedDakooter05]

Got a new dedicated USB stick for Soupie's updates. I swear when I don't need a drive they're laying all over the place ... Maybe I'll add it to my key chain with a quick connect.

Anyway, mine's the little Sync 3 non-touch screen with no apps or maps, so the upload is always pretty fast. This one was about 10 minutes and was the 3.4.22251 to 3.4.23188 update.

$9.79 from Amazon and 64 GB - couldn't find a decent brand one in red

without AzScorpion, Soupie's simply filthy ...

seemed to take a bit longer to start (like about 3 minutes)

once it started, it took about 4 or 5 more minutes

a minute later - Life! and yuck, look at that dust! where's Dave!?!

normal display back ... or is is?

as I went into settings, this popped up?!?

Phew, completed again! a 2-fer I guess!

guess it actually completed. but I didn't do that "turn off ignition and open door step". only the turn off and remove stick, so I didn't have that XML file for proof it did the update (not that I was ever able to upload that file on the Ford.com site anyway)

What does this update do? I have thumb drives around but it is it worth it to delete their contents for a sync 3 upsate for our Gameboy screens?

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Got a new dedicated USB stick for Soupie's updates. I swear when I don't need a drive they're laying all over the place ... Maybe I'll add it to my key chain with a quick connect.

What does this update do? I have thumb drives around but it is it worth it to delete their contents for a sync 3 upsate for our Gameboy screens?

I have the same non-touch infotainment screen in my 2019 XLT and I’ve never uploaded a new version of Sync3. Am I missing out on anything important?

My truck’s connected to my phone and FordPass app - would that automatically provide updates?

 

[Muscleford]

OEM wipers are the only part that I wouldn't use IMO...it was the first thing I complained about and replaced them with aftermarket...this is what I use now and it rocks! $35...

Aren't the blades different lengths, longer on drivers side than passenger side, mine were from the factory.

 

[Kendi’s Ranger MRST]

Had my Ford Ranger MSRT rear shocks changed out with a pair of Ironman Foamcell Pro (comfort option) today. Wasnt too expensive to have fitted by the Ford Dealership and the ride back home was slightly better Than that of stock fitted.
I hope to notice the difference more in due course!

the image shows one rear shock fitted behind the Drivers side. We are Right Hand Drive over here in the UK.

 

[subquark]

I have the same non-touch infotainment screen in my 2019 XLT and I’ve never uploaded a new version of Sync3. Am I missing out on anything important?

My truck’s connected to my phone and FordPass app - would that automatically provide updates?

Mine is also connected to my home router but it has never done the update on its own. I'm not sure what is in their updates but figure it must be bug fixes and not any new functions.

To check your version, go into settings in the radio display and see what's listed.

If it is an older version, the USB stick method works well and relatively quick (others with their fancy-pants-don't-get-me-dirty Rangers can take much longer like 30 minutes to an hour to update and include map/navigation updates).

Just follow the directions, which are only a handful of steps, and don't skip the turn-off-key-and-open-the-door step like I did. And in my year and a half of Ranger pride, the confirmation file has never upload and others here say that part of the Ford website never worked.

Good luck!

LOL, here's a real Reddit group!

Are pick up trucks made to get dirty? : r/TooAfraidToAsk

 

[subquark]

What does this update do? I have thumb drives around but it is it worth it to delete their contents for a sync 3 upsate for our Gameboy screens?

I think plenty, on this forum, don't ever do updates. And I imagine many, many Rangers out there never even know of an update. I only know because of here and I log into to Ford.com from time to time. But Ford never sends me an email or makes any notification about updates.

So it must not be anything too major, otherwise I suppose it could be a recall.

I mean if Ford's sent new payload stickers to some folks but never anything about updates, they must not be that important (probably updating their MyJourney tracking info so they can sell our info to more people).

 

[subquark]

Had my Ford Ranger MSRT rear shocks changed out with a pair of Ironman Foamcell Pro (comfort option) today. Wasnt too expensive to have fitted by the Ford Dealership and the ride back home was slightly better Than that of stock fitted.
I hope to notice the difference more in due course!

the image shows one rear shock fitted behind the Drivers side. We are Right Hand Drive over here in the UK.

When I changed my rear shocks, for comfort too, I did notice a slight difference. It wasn't as harsh with the head bobbing (especially the side-to-side thrashing!).

It's hard for me to quantify but it's a little gentler with that bounciness, kind of like someone tossed a giant heavy blanket over the bed.

Your exhaust is very diff than on the US models!

 

[Rubix]

Not on the truck yet and definitely Not the best picture I’ve taken but I got a XLT/sport grille off of eBay in metallic grey and sent it off to a local shop to have it color matched ( Oxford white ) and got it back today can’t wait to get the blackout emblems I ordered so I can get this thing on the truck

 

[JeffAntonucci]

Replaced the very gacked-up chrome door sill covers. The two-sided tape underneath is horrible to get off...but have a new favorite specialty tool. This 3M adhesive removal wheel is magic.

which sill plates are those?

 

[JeffAntonucci]

Painted my calipers red and the rotor hats black to prevent the wheels rusting on. Nice contrast between red calipers and black wheels.

 

[dmeyers8]

which sill plates are those?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09WJY3K25?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[RedDakooter05]

Used simple green on my wheels, works great actually.

I didn't get a before pic cause I have nothing to prove simple green about. Wheels were getting little blackish..

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