What did you receive in the mail today for your Ranger?

[caprtaineddie]

In SoCal 91 octane is $4.70

I saw regular unleaded today for $1.49! Demand is very low.

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[AzScorpion]

I saw regular unleaded today for $1.49! Demand is very low.

Ironic huh...Gas is finally affordable and we can't go anywhere.

 

[Texas Scout]

On Saturday March 21 I received two tie-down hooks and four bolts from Varsity Ford Parts that I needed to install a passenger side Swing Case.

Attempted to order from my local Ford dealership, was told 6-8 week nationwide back order.
Ordered from the Ford dealership where I purchased my truck, same story as local dealer.
Decided to order online from Varsity Ford Parts, ordered March 17, shipped March 19, arrived March 21, Swing Case installed March 21, Saturday afternoon.

"Step 3" of my Swing Case installation states: Remove the four (4) T40 torx bolts and the existing tiedowns. They were indicating to remove the rear corner tie-down and the center tie-down on the passenger side, because the bolts used to install the striker bracket (and tie-downs) are the original center and corner tie-down bolts.

Problem: I did not have a center tie-down with bolts to remove, and since I had purchased my truck with the Ford Tough factory spray-in bed liner I did not want to remove a second tie-down hook from another corner. Of course I could have purchased two M8, 1.25 bolts to complete the install without the center tie-down original bolts, but the Swing Case installation allows for the use of the original tie-downs after the install.

Solution: Moved the original corner tie-down hook that had been sprayed to the center on the driver's side of the bed, used the two new hooks for the installation, so I now have my Swing Case and six tie-down hooks.

Just the facts: 4 Bolts -W505594-S450B, 2 Hook-Tie KB3Z-21550A74-A
Used a M8, 1.25 tap to clean the tie-down bolt threads, used M6, 1.0 tap to clean the holes for the truck bracket.

 

[Texas Scout]

Reading other threads on this forum some folks presumed they had four tie-downs because they had purchased an XL or an XLT. Based on the 2019 Ford Ranger marketing brochure that would be an incorrect assumption.

My 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat built in Sept 2019 and purchased mid Oct 2019 only had four corner tie-downs upon delivery. I came to the realization after reading multiple threads in this forum Ford "must have decided" in the May-June time frame of 2019 to only install the four tie-downs in the corners and not install the two center tie-downs.

Total speculation on my part, but IMHO Ford at the time was having supply issues with the tie-down hook manufacturer (states on the parts packages for the hooks and bolts they are manufactured in Taiwan, not that there's anything wrong with that at all), so a decision was made to keep the trucks rolling off the assembly line to only install four vs six.

Others in this forum have stated it was most likely an accounting cost reduction mandate. My issue with that position is the 2019 Ford Ranger marketing brochure is VERY specific regarding the number of tie-downs.

The 2019 Ford Ranger marketing brochure CLEARLY states on the STANDARD FEATURES page for XL, XLT, and Lariat models In the Exterior Section Pickup box tie-down hooks (6). In print, one "might" consider that "is" a contract since it is the defacto sales marketing material.

Check out the attached pdf of the STANDARD FEATURES page

 

[Texas Scout]

I decided to post my experience here in this forum because of the activity/visibility in this thread,
and I did get my Swing Case and tie-down hooks and bolts in the mail.

I read today in this thread or another a dealership told a 2019-20 Ford Ranger customer they "could" install the missing middle tie-down hooks for $130.

Seriously! $130. Total parts cost is $27, shipping if needed is $5-10, so I guess they added $100 labor cost to screw in 4 bolts.

Just might be time for that customer to find another dealership, or just buy the parts and do the install themselves.

The rest of the story: I decided to NOT fight city hall (in this case Ford or the dealership) to compensate me for the $27 in parts and $9 shipping for the two tie-down hooks and four bolts. I was very happy with my dealership and the "deal" for my Ranger, and I continue to enjoy and am very happy with my 2019 Ford Ranger. Life is Good, Enjoy the Ride!

 

[FULLSCALE]

Received my Rough Country tow hook to shackle conversion today.

 

[caprtaineddie]

Ironic huh...Gas is finally affordable and we can't go anywhere.

Yep. All dressed up and nowhere to go.

 

[Msfitoy]

Heater for my RTT...when it gets here
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z4X2G75/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Cape Cruiser]

Received my old fart wood dash kit for the Ranger. Will install this weekend with warmer weather. Bret

 

[jerrywin]

Bugflector II came today.

 

[ebFX4]

From a week ago- but Fox 2.0 (Ranger spec) front/rear suspension.
Installed - well worth the upgrade on the few miles I’ve been able to drive!

 

[Rick - Saber]

Today the Raptor grill, yesterday the lower grill insert.

@Cape Cruiser The wood trim looks great, clever idea. Pictures please when you have it done.

 

[futat2]

Today was a good day and got a few parts in. Got my Switch-Pro SP9100 and mounting parts, Baja Designs revers light set, Ford hood deflector, and the Ford Pass side swing out tool box (no pic already installed before I thought about it).

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Folks,

Received my chrome fob covers...Matches my Chrome package on my Ranger

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Doc]

Hi Folks,

Received my chrome fob covers...Matches my Chrome package on my Ranger

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

Geeeeezzz....you are really Hooked ...
LOL and Regards

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