2019 Ford Ranger Taking Orders

[Wallygator]

I don't this one is going to have too many first year teething issues. There is not really anything "new" about it.

 

[DaveInDenver]

I don't this one is going to have too many first year teething issues. There is not really anything "new" about it.

That's the hope anyway.

 

[ultraclyde]

Well I wont be the first, we have around 15 special orders already. I cant belive I am stupid enough to buy a first model year.

Hey, you're the first guy I'VE heard of! I wouldn't worry too much. The basic engine tech is well established in the Mustang and the chassis is derivative of what they've been running overseas for years. It's new, but it's not really unproven.

 

[DaveInDenver]

What could go wrong? Ford has been making trucks for over 100 years, so you'd think they would know how. Just like Toyota solved that pesky rust issue they had in the 1970s, right?

 

[Todd780]

I have a '15 F150 which was the 1st year of the new body style. It's been good so far. Also had a '14 Cherokee which was the 1st year of that body style. It was fine as well.

I think for the most part manufacturers do a lot of testing before vehicles hit the market. Will they be 100% all the time and never miss something? Nope. But I don't think problems are indicative of first year models either. Issues can pop up anytime during a production run. Just my .02 / experience.

 

[DaveInDenver]

There's probably statistical difference but modern manufacturing is done with the benefit of analysis and modeling such that production *should* be met with fewer surprises.

However it's still not perfect. For example 2005 saw several significant issues with the first year of 2nd generation Tacoma. One being the need for gusseting around the motor mounts, which they found would fracture at the welds and collapse into the frame. The second is 1GR-FE production done in the U.S. had head gasket issues. Both were probably due to differences in domestic vs Japanese supplier processes.

Now Ford will have already been working with subs like Dana for decades so they should be better suited to adapt engineering to work with their capabilities, but I'd still feel more comfortable with a year of bugs being worked out on the Ranger. New product for UAW workers, a newly retooled factory. Just my $0.02, there's some parallels with Toyota bringing a global truck (the Ranger being designed originally for production in Thailand and South Africa) into production domestically, if that makes sense.

 

[Buliwyf]

Ford has had freakish weird and random warranty issues. Not really any major design flaws, or laziness lately with their trucks. I think you can relax.

If you have an issue, take a deep breath and be thankful your not a dodge HD owner with a catastrophic transfer case failure. When those grenade they destroy the xfer case entirely, the driveshaft, shred the brake lines, fuel lines, and the wiring harness. Now that's a rough bit of bad luck.

My 1st year '17 is fine. The '17 SD's had track bar, pitman arm, issues. Moon roof drain hose, chrome door latches, tanks that read empty too soon (at least too soon for old farts, seemed normal to me), and a few bodies bolted on off center.

Keep in mind, a 1% warranty rate is 1000 internet nightmare threads.

 

[FordGuy1]

Ford has had freakish weird and random warranty issues. Not really any major design flaws, or laziness lately with their trucks. I think you can relax.

If you have an issue, take a deep breath and be thankful your not a dodge HD owner with a catastrophic transfer case failure. When those grenade they destroy the xfer case entirely, the driveshaft, shred the brake lines, fuel lines, and the wiring harness. Now that's a rough bit of bad luck.

My 1st year '17 is fine. The '17 SD's had track bar, pitman arm, issues. Moon roof drain hose, chrome door latches, tanks that read empty too soon (at least too soon for old farts, seemed normal to me), and a few bodies bolted on off center.

Keep in mind, a 1% warranty rate is 1000 internet nightmare threads.[/QUOTE

The problem is I run a Ford Dealership!!! I see all of the issues.

 

[jadmt]

I just ordered one. Pretty much a loaded XLT, wife likes cloth better in cold weather. MSRP is $40,295.00, Invoice $38558.08. I work for Ford so it comes in at around $36900.00

running a dealership I am surprised you don't get a better deal. Look forward to hearing your reviews when you get it.

 

[Wallygator]

What could go wrong? Ford has been making trucks for over 100 years, so you'd think they would know how. Just like Toyota solved that pesky rust issue they had in the 1970s, right?

What could go wrong???? Uh, Ford

 

[Todd780]

Hopefully this isn't true. if it is, what a pain in the butt!

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/own...-wheel-then/ar-BBRNMRy?li=AAggFp0&ocid=HPCDHP

 

[Martinjmpr]

Hopefully this isn't true. if it is, what a pain in the butt!

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/own...-wheel-then/ar-BBRNMRy?li=AAggFp0&ocid=HPCDHP

Maybe not a big deal though.

In the days of 3 month/3000 mile oil changes, totally unacceptable but it seems like most modern vehicles need their oil changed maybe twice a year, at most. My wife's 2016 Honda CR-V, which we bought at the end of 2017, has had one oil change (albeit with expensive synthetic oil.)

WRT the removal of the wheels, assuming oil changes are happening around 6,000 - 10,000 miles (which seems to be the norm these days) aren't you rotating your tires about then anyway?

 

[Buliwyf]

Not cool. But ya'll wanted ecoboof torque. This is the price.

Oil change every 5000. Rotate tires every 5000. Not seeing the problem.

 

[tacollie]

Honestly no a big deal. Changing the oil on on a 3.4l Tacoma or 4Runner is way easier with a tire off. That is with my arms at least (I'm 5'9").

 

[Wallygator]

So it's like changing the oil on a Cummins right? Through the fender?

Also the article may not be accurate...I heard 3 fasteners and the wheel doesn't need to be removed. Time will tell