2019 ford ranger review....

Bearsixty7 · Mar 15, 2023

ArlyA said:
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 · Mar 15, 2023

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 · Mar 15, 2023

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 · Mar 15, 2023

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 · Mar 16, 2023

bcp said:
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 · Mar 16, 2023

Bearsixty7 said:
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 · Mar 16, 2023

bcp said:
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?