I'm over this truck

[GordoJay]

Just going to call out, the generalization made about El Camino owners is a racist comment and shouldn't be tolerated here.

Last I checked, Mexico was a country, and Mexicans are not a race. That said, it did sound a little off. I think we should apply Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by stupidity.

 

[RDR2019]

Meanwhile back to the thread...

I recommend caution when considering the Ranger. I was in the showroom of my local Ford dealership a month or so ago and had the opportunity to look the new Ranger over very thoroughly. Aside from the EB-type power plant, I noticed something that took even a salesman by surprise. I had the hood up and actually crawled under the truck, and of course the salesman was interested in helping me. I asked him where the oil filter was, because after a rather comprehensive search for the thing I couldn't find it. He looked under the hood himself, couldn't find it either, and then took out his phone. I don't know what kind of ap he used, but in a few minutes he said, "It's in here," and stooped down to look past the driver-side front tire into the wheel well. We looked and looked, and finally we were able to barely see a hint of an oil filter. No way to get a hand or a tool on it without pulling the front left tire and pulling the plastic pins that secure the rubber wheel well liner. If you think that jacking up a 4x4 truck and pulling a front tire to change the motor oil is indicative of a good design, the Ranger is just the truck for you!

That is a horrible design!

 

[Mike O]

The hating started back in 2016 when it was announced the Gen 2 was going to have a V6.

Hahahaha! I am sure that is true. I wish I was on this forum then to see the shock and disgust.

 

[GordoJay]

That is a horrible design!

No, no, it's brilliant. You're supposed to rotate the tires every time you change oil. This gets you partway there for free. You'll be thanking Ford every time you change the oil ... well, you would if "thank you" started with an "F".

 

[Ruger]

That is a horrible design!

Yeah, the salesman found himself unable to explain or even comment.
I guess it was kinda embarrassing for him, but it was an honest question.

 

[NHDude4]

If I didn't have a Raptor I'd have a Colorado ZR2 Bison. But all options other than the Raptor are stupid and lame so I don't.

 

[Ruger]

If I didn't have a Raptor I'd have a Colorado ZR2 Bison. But all options other than the Raptor are stupid and lame so I don't.

I had one of the early GMC Canyon models with the 5-cylindar 3.5L engine before I got my Raptor. Drove it over 100,000 miles with no issues whatsoever. The only recall during my ownership had to do with the safety belts.

 

[desertfox73]

year 2020 - When the FRF members start hating on each other! cheers!!!

Oh yeah? Well screw you pal - come on over from Knoxville and prove it, I'm just in Nashville!

Just kidding. This thread is a mess.

 

[desertfox73]

Why? The Mojave is getting very positive reviews for its high speed off road capabilities; they are equipped with Fox 2.5” shocks.

Agree. And I'll say, since I own both, that my Gladiator sucketh no ass. And if it does, perhaps I like my ass sucked. Who knew?

 

[Smokyray]

Tundras doth not sucketh posterior...
I'd never sell my Raptor however comma, If I was...
Both of my previous Tacoma's and Tundra were dang near bulletproof and definitely not a Prius...

Yes there are other options for a 5' (or 6') bed crew cab great off road truck:

Tundra TRD Pro

Did I mention they were built in Texas...?


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