2019 ford ranger review....

[ArlyA]

We can't afford to trade it in. We also love its operator comfort, utility, fuel mileage and towing ability. Why trade?

 

[sd455dan]

We can't afford to trade it in. We also love its operator comfort, utility, fuel mileage and towing ability. Why trade?

That is how my Nephew felt about his,
He said he could have waited and ordered/got the New model, but just liked the version of the older design Tremor Ranger.
We also thought Ford had the interior "just right" as well.
Front grille treatment on the new model is an improvement.? .

 

[txdon]

Ours has never came on. I asked the mechanic at our dealership who said "you should change it per mileage, I'd not trust that light"..

The owner's manual says every 7,500 miles to 10,000 miles if you are using synthetic oil.
What does your mechanic at the dealership recommend?

I went to a new oil change place and when I drove in I asked them where they change the oil filter for the Ranger. He Said passengers side front wheel well. Close enough, he got the job.

 

[ArlyA]

We use whatever oil Fords sells at 5000 mile intervals.

 

[Oaktree]

We can't afford to trade it in. We also love its operator comfort, utility, fuel mileage and towing ability. Why trade?

Never understood the mentality of trading in a perfectly good vehicle that you like just because it's a few years old. Any modern vehicle should easily go 150k or more with no serious issues if maintained properly.

Happened to be parked next to a fairly new Ranger the other day. Man, for a "mid sized" truck it was pretty big!! I liked the fact that the backup cam screen was well-integrated into the dash and not this huge gargoyle like so many have today.

 

[Milo]

Why trade?

Many improvements and updates? Of course there could be new model problems as well, although it's been out for a while now globally. Only you can justify if you should consider a new one or not but you like the one you have and it's working for you so unless you want the new features and a new truck probably not.

But for some looking at a new mid-size truck, and like Ford, they might be interested in the all new Ranger.
Some like to change every few years for the latest tech improvements, interior layout, suspension tweaks, whatever.
Some like to change with every generation and the current generation is essentially 10 years old now.

Others may not always like new, if it's working ok why change? I can be like this. For instance I traded a 2018 Ridgeline on a (same generation) 2023 model just because I was concerned that Honda may screw the next generation up more than improve it, in particular the transmission and 3.5 V6.
Anyway the thread is titled "New Ranger Review", the current version is about to cease production with the next generation Ranger starting production by early Summer.

 

[goeduck]

Never understood the mentality of trading in a perfectly good vehicle that you like just because it's a few years old. Any modern vehicle should easily go 150k or more with no serious issues if maintained properly.

Exactly. My wife's car is the "new" one here, 2015. Other vehicles here are 1999, 2003 and 2008. Too much money gets wasted by "keeping up with the Joneses".

 

[Oaktree]

Exactly. My wife's car is the "new" one here, 2015. Other vehicles here are 1999, 2003 and 2008. Too much money gets wasted by "keeping up with the Joneses".

I don't know if it's so much keeping up with the Joneses as it is clinging to the antiquated notion that once a vehicle is 4-5 years old it's going to suddenly start falling apart. Yeah, 40 years ago 100k was high mileage, but today it's hardly broken in. Even here in the northeast where rust is what kills vehicles, 15 year old ones are still common.

I suppose if gadgetry matters to you Milo's points might apply. To me most of that stuff is clutter and/or just one more thing to break.

 

[Milo]

Everyone has their idea how best to spend their own money. Some lease or purchase a new vehicle every 2 years, others maybe every 3-5 when (or not long after) the warranty expires. Many argue that it's foolish to ever buy a new car or truck. I don't consider that people are wasting their money when making any of those choices. If you have the money enjoy it as you choose, you can't take it with you.

 

[ArlyA]

Many improvements and updates? Of course there could be new model problems as well, although it's been out for a while now globally. Only you can justify if you should consider a new one or not but you like the one you have and it's working for you so unless you want the new features and a new truck probably not.

But for some looking at a new mid-size truck, and like Ford, they might be interested in the all new Ranger.
Some like to change every few years for the latest tech improvements, interior layout, suspension tweaks, whatever.
Some like to change with every generation and the current generation is essentially 10 years old now.

Others may not always like new, if it's working ok why change? I can be like this. For instance I traded a 2018 Ridgeline on a (same generation) 2023 model just because I was concerned that Honda may screw the next generation up more than improve it, in particular the transmission and 3.5 V6.
Anyway the thread is titled "New Ranger Review", the current version is about to cease production with the next generation Ranger starting production by early Summer.

I have not looked at whatever ford has updated on the rangers. Nonetheless, this 2019 version fills our needs and is dependable.

 

[Bearsixty7]

Ours has never came on. I asked the mechanic at our dealership who said "you should change it per mileage, I'd not trust that light"..

Most vehicles are just programmed to come on after so many miles since the last reset. Many are set for 7500 miles these days, newer may be set at 10K.
IF you take it to get the oil and filter changed, they reset the "mileage reminder" I do it every time I change the oil and filter myself through the dash menu.

 

[txdon]

I think the Ford Ranger's "Change Oil Soon" light is a bit more complicated:

Understanding Ford Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM) System and Lights | YourMechanic Advice

Car symbols, or dashboard lights, are a car service reminder. The Ford Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor indicates when and what service your car needs.

www.yourmechanic.com

 

[KennyG]

I'm not sure about the various cars, but some have pretty sophisticated oil life calculators. I had a Chevy Cobalt (very unsophisticated car) that I drove long distances, essentially all interstate. I always changed the oil before 10,000 miles but extrapolating from the calculator, it would have gone 15,000 to 17,000 between oil changes. Driving more locally, it would tend toward 10,000. My F-150 also seems to vary due to driving conditions but it seems to be aimed at 5,000 miles because of the turbo.

 

[bcp]

Why do the wider (F-series) trucks have extendable mirrors for towing and the narrower (Ranger) trucks not have them? I don't like having to strap on towing mirrors.



Bruce

 

[goeduck]

Why do the wider (F-series) trucks have extendable mirrors for towing and the narrower (Ranger) trucks not have them? I don't like having to strap on towing mirrors.



Bruce

I doubt Ford planned on Rangers doing big boy towing.

Not that Rangers are not capable trucks, I just don't think they were thought of as "tow trucks".

 

[ArlyA]

Most vehicles are just programmed to come on after so many miles since the last reset. Many are set for 7500 miles these days, newer may be set at 10K.
IF you take it to get the oil and filter changed, they reset the "mileage reminder" I do it every time I change the oil and filter myself through the dash menu.

On the latest, greatest ranger's they have some app in it that that suppose to tell you when to change while monitering the engines output, outside temp etc, etc.

 

[tradosaurus]

Why do the wider (F-series) trucks have extendable mirrors for towing and the narrower (Ranger) trucks not have them? I don't like having to strap on towing mirrors.



Bruce

I would guess because MFG's don't want you trying to tow something outside the capabilities of the vehicle?

 

[bcp]

I'm towing a little trailer around 1/3 of the tow capacity, but wide enough I need wider mirrors.

Bruce

 

[Alien]

I towed a trailer with a car on it a week or so ago and didn't need wider mirrors. Visibility was good.

new ranger review?

Quick right hand drive conversion. LOL

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[ArlyA]

Winter remains here. Those are snow tires on winter rims seen here.