Technical Service Bulletin
SSM 49875 2021 Ford Ranger – Lariat Trim Level – Engine Appearance Cover Deletion
2021 Ford Ranger vehicles with Lariat trim level are no longer equipped with an engine appearance cover. The vehicle is not misbuilt and a claim should not be submitted for this condition unless directed to do so by another service publication.
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Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station (TRS), one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and overlanding routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures. TRS has been heavily referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information.