dhdaniel
Member
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2009
- Messages
- 77
- Reaction score
- 17
- Points
- 8
- Age
- 61
- Location
- Baytown Texas- Gulf Coast
- Vehicle Year
- 2019
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Engine Size
- 4 cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Good morning, I thought I'd mention my initial findings on my new Ranger, Don't take these as complaints. Just my realizations
Understand that I am comparing this to my 2019 Ford Explorer Limited, with the same 2.3 Ecoboost
Negatives :
Engine is loud on startup. Obviously this is due to the Mechanical Fan and Clutch, versus Electric fans
No Engine cover, Engine bay is full of components, Ford chose to loose the plastic cover. Purely cosmetic, but really cleans it all up
No grab handle on the Driver side pillar. This would be very convenient,
Mirrors do not Auto fold on shutdown. There is a button on dash to retract the mirrors manually.
Back Sliding window manually opened only. Useless.
Positives:
Hood Support cylinders are a big plus, no Prop Rod to fidget with
Steering is good, has a really nice feel.
Brakes feel different, but in a good positive way.
Engine power is good, Sport mode is Very good. ( I had this on my 2.7 Ecoboost F150)
10 speed trans seems Great. I dont feel any clunkiness
Sync 3 is great. Sound system is just fine. I always use Sirius Xm. The Explorer and my F150 had the same setup, I really like Sync 3
Navigation is really cool. Not that I need it, This is my work truck, Same job and location for 30 years.
I like it because you can pull up live updates on Traffic congestion, and detours
Over all I am liking the truck just fine. I wish Ford had a factory available Tailgate damper.
Only a couple upgrades planned. I only need a bed mat, maybe a folding Tonneau, and Husky Exact Contour front mats
appreciate any comments
Dave
Understand that I am comparing this to my 2019 Ford Explorer Limited, with the same 2.3 Ecoboost
Negatives :
Engine is loud on startup. Obviously this is due to the Mechanical Fan and Clutch, versus Electric fans
No Engine cover, Engine bay is full of components, Ford chose to loose the plastic cover. Purely cosmetic, but really cleans it all up
No grab handle on the Driver side pillar. This would be very convenient,
Mirrors do not Auto fold on shutdown. There is a button on dash to retract the mirrors manually.
Back Sliding window manually opened only. Useless.
Positives:
Hood Support cylinders are a big plus, no Prop Rod to fidget with
Steering is good, has a really nice feel.
Brakes feel different, but in a good positive way.
Engine power is good, Sport mode is Very good. ( I had this on my 2.7 Ecoboost F150)
10 speed trans seems Great. I dont feel any clunkiness
Sync 3 is great. Sound system is just fine. I always use Sirius Xm. The Explorer and my F150 had the same setup, I really like Sync 3
Navigation is really cool. Not that I need it, This is my work truck, Same job and location for 30 years.
I like it because you can pull up live updates on Traffic congestion, and detours
Over all I am liking the truck just fine. I wish Ford had a factory available Tailgate damper.
Only a couple upgrades planned. I only need a bed mat, maybe a folding Tonneau, and Husky Exact Contour front mats
appreciate any comments
Dave