Blmpkn
Toilet enthusiast
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2020
- Messages
- 5,773
- Reaction score
- 6,857
- Location
- Southern maine
- Vehicle Year
- 2023
- Make / Model
- Ford Bronco
- Engine Type
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 2.5"
- Tire Size
- 285/75/18
- My credo
- Its probably better to be self deprecating than self defecating.
Dec 27, 2020
- #1
Hey guys, I hope everyone is having a good holiday season. Good to be back.
Like the title states... how do you like your new ranger? I'm considering taking the (rather large) plunge and buying one. I've sufficiently justified the purchase both to the fiance and myself.. id just like to know what the truck is like to live with long term.
I'm sure there's a million reviews out there from various websites/blogs/vlogs/clogs.. whatever.. i just value the opinions of you guys more I guess lol. All those people generally seem like morons or tryhards.
Thanks in advance.
Dirtman
Former Middleweight Moss Fighting Champion
- Joined
- May 28, 2018
- Messages
- 19,304
- Reaction score
- 13,333
- Location
- 41N 75W
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- It's up there.
- Total Drop
- It's down there.
- Tire Size
- Round.
- My credo
- I poop in the furnace.
Dec 27, 2020
- #2
I dunno about the 5G, but I get great reception on 4G...
85_Ranger4x4
Forum Staff Member
TRS Event Staff
TRS Forum Moderator
Article Contributor
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2007
- Messages
- 32,711
- Reaction score
- 18,840
- Location
- SW Iowa
- Vehicle Year
- 1985
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 5.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Dec 27, 2020
- #3
You mention fiance... I really wanted a new Ranger until I was introduced to the world of rear facing car seats.
If future kids are on your radar and you are kinda tall... You might check into that.
Blmpkn
Toilet enthusiast
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2020
- Messages
- 5,773
- Reaction score
- 6,857
- Location
- Southern maine
- Vehicle Year
- 2023
- Make / Model
- Ford Bronco
- Engine Type
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 2.5"
- Tire Size
- 285/75/18
- My credo
- Its probably better to be self deprecating than self defecating.
Dec 27, 2020
- #4
85_Ranger4x4 said:
You mention fiance... I really wanted a new Ranger until I was introduced to the world of rear facing car seats.
If future kids are on your radar and you are kinda tall... You might check into that.
Kids likely wouldn't be on the radar until the trucks paid off, if something were to happen though.. the fiance IS planning on purchasing herself a Subaru soon.. so we'd be covered.
sgtsandman
Aircraft Fuel Tank Diver
TRS Forum Moderator
U.S. Military - Active
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Ham Radio Operator
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2017
- Messages
- 13,424
- Reaction score
- 13,751
- Location
- Aliquippa, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2011/2019
- Make / Model
- Ranger XLT/FX4
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC/2.3 Ecoboost
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Pre-2008 lift/Stock
- Tire Size
- 31X10.5R15/265/65R17
Dec 27, 2020
- #5
I’m pretty sure the 2019+ Rangers are consider 6G.
Anyway, what specific trim and cab configuration are you looking at for us to nit pick?
For my Supercrew STX FX4, the nit picks I have off the top of my head is the soft dampening of the shocks (kinda floaty/bouncy), possibly a weak sway bar but that might be the shocks, and poor visibility out the back because of the tall bed sides.
In cabin storage is a bit wanting but I like having a bunch or road side equipment stuff just in case.
For now, that is about it. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the buy. It was a bit of a gamble buying a first year truck but the problems and recalls have a been minimal considering.
HenryMac
Well-Known Member
Article Contributor
V8 Engine Swap
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2019
- Messages
- 566
- Reaction score
- 382
- Location
- Central Colorado
- Vehicle Year
- 2019, '31, '27
- Make / Model
- Ranger, A & T
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 2.3 Turbo, 350, 5.0 HO
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Drop
- Stock, about a foot, about a foot
- Tire Size
- LT 265/65 R17, P285/70R15 & P195/65R15, 820-15 & 500-15
Dec 27, 2020
- #6
sgtsandman said:
I’m pretty sure the 2019+ Rangers are consider 6G.
Opinions seem to vary on that? Weird. Some folks say 2019 is 4th and some say 5th gen. and you're saying 6th 
4th Gen
5th Gen
6th Gen
Blmpkn said:
Hey guys, I hope everyone is having a good holiday season. Good to be back.
Like the title states... how do you like your new ranger? I'm considering taking the (rather large) plunge and buying one. I've sufficiently justified the purchase both to the fiance and myself.. id just like to know what the truck is like to live with long term.
I'm sure there's a million reviews out there from various websites/blogs/vlogs/clogs.. whatever.. i just value the opinions of you guys more I guess lol. All those people generally seem like morons or tryhards.
Thanks in advance.
We were reluctant about buying our 2019 Ford Ranger, having driven Tacoma's since 1997... over 200,000 trouble free miles. But I can report 12,600 trouble free miles on our Ranger. We bought it in Sep 2019.
At this point I would certainly recommend buying a 5th generation Ranger!
One thing to note: We bought an XL to avoid as much of the technology as possible. Less is more.
Last edited:
Uncle Gump
Boomers gotta Boom
TRS Event Staff
TRS Forum Moderator
Supporting Member
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
TRS 25th Anniversary
- Joined
- Sep 17, 2018
- Messages
- 14,437
- Reaction score
- 14,392
- Location
- Ottawa IL
- Vehicle Year
- 2006/1986
- Make / Model
- Ranger/BroncoII
- Engine Size
- 4.0L SOHC/2.9L
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- My credo
- Lead follow or get out of my way
Dec 27, 2020
- #7
The Generation changes always seem to come into question...
This is Jim's word on it...
Ford Ranger Generations 1983-Present | The Ranger Station
racsan
Well-Known Member
Supporting Member
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
- Joined
- Aug 17, 2007
- Messages
- 5,107
- Reaction score
- 4,908
- Location
- central ohio
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Make / Model
- ford/escape
- Engine Type
- 2.5 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.5/151 I-4
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 235/70/16
- My credo
- the grey-t escape
Dec 27, 2020
- #8
I really thought from the thread title that this was a phone thread. lol
Im looking to upgrade but will most likely be in the 2010/2011 model year. Current generation trucks (whatever that number is) are just too much right now for me, but if I was in the market Id get a base model supercab. I dont need a crew cab & would rather have the bed space, Im not big on tech, If I could find a mint ‘77 F150 Id consider it, even though I dont really need a fullsize.
sheep herder
Well-Known Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2019
- Messages
- 1,403
- Reaction score
- 1,024
- Location
- sheep pen
- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- My credo
- If it ain't broke, break it.
Dec 27, 2020
- #9
racsan said:
I really thought from the thread title that this was a phone thread. lol
Im looking to upgrade but will most likely be in the 2010/2011 model year. Current generation trucks (whatever that number is) are just too much right now for me, but if I was in the market Id get a base model supercab. I dont need a crew cab & would rather have the bed space, Im not big on tech, If I could find a mint ‘77 F150 Id consider it, even though I dont really need a fullsize.
A mint '77 F150 would probably cost more than a '19/'20 Ranger.
sgtsandman
Aircraft Fuel Tank Diver
TRS Forum Moderator
U.S. Military - Active
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Ham Radio Operator
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2017
- Messages
- 13,424
- Reaction score
- 13,751
- Location
- Aliquippa, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2011/2019
- Make / Model
- Ranger XLT/FX4
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC/2.3 Ecoboost
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Pre-2008 lift/Stock
- Tire Size
- 31X10.5R15/265/65R17
Dec 27, 2020
- #10
sheep herder said:
A mint '77 F150 would probably cost more than a '19/'20 Ranger.
For what I've seen with restored old vehicles like that. You are not wrong. Depending on the model, they demand top dollar.
ericbphoto
Overlander in development
TRS Event Staff
TRS Forum Moderator
Supporting Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2016
- Messages
- 15,894
- Reaction score
- 17,708
- Age
- 60
- Location
- Wellford, SC
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 6"
- Tire Size
- 35"
- My credo
- In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are different.
Dec 27, 2020
- #11
sgtsandman said:
I’m pretty sure the 2019+ Rangers are consider 6G.
Does Verizon support that? Or would I need Sprint or T Mobile?
sgtsandman
Aircraft Fuel Tank Diver
TRS Forum Moderator
U.S. Military - Active
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Ham Radio Operator
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2017
- Messages
- 13,424
- Reaction score
- 13,751
- Location
- Aliquippa, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2011/2019
- Make / Model
- Ranger XLT/FX4
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC/2.3 Ecoboost
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Pre-2008 lift/Stock
- Tire Size
- 31X10.5R15/265/65R17
Dec 27, 2020
- #12
ericbphoto said:
Does Verizon support that? Or would I need Sprint or T Mobile?
It's a secret. If I tell you, then I have to kill you. We don't want that now do we?
Dirtman
Former Middleweight Moss Fighting Champion
- Joined
- May 28, 2018
- Messages
- 19,304
- Reaction score
- 13,333
- Location
- 41N 75W
- Vehicle Year
- 2009
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Total Lift
- It's up there.
- Total Drop
- It's down there.
- Tire Size
- Round.
- My credo
- I poop in the furnace.
Dec 27, 2020
- #13
ericbphoto said:
Does Verizon support that? Or would I need Sprint or T Mobile?
Quit stealing my schtick!
85_Ranger4x4
Forum Staff Member
TRS Event Staff
TRS Forum Moderator
Article Contributor
V8 Engine Swap
OTOTM Winner
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2007
- Messages
- 32,711
- Reaction score
- 18,840
- Location
- SW Iowa
- Vehicle Year
- 1985
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 5.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Dec 27, 2020
- #14
sgtsandman said:
It's a secret. If I tell you, then I have to kill you. We don't want that now do we?
Is this a thing we get to vote on?
sgtsandman
Aircraft Fuel Tank Diver
TRS Forum Moderator
U.S. Military - Active
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Ham Radio Operator
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2017
- Messages
- 13,424
- Reaction score
- 13,751
- Location
- Aliquippa, PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2011/2019
- Make / Model
- Ranger XLT/FX4
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC/2.3 Ecoboost
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Pre-2008 lift/Stock
- Tire Size
- 31X10.5R15/265/65R17
Dec 27, 2020
- #15
85_Ranger4x4 said:
Is this a thing we get to vote on?
No. Do you really think that hammer the government paid for was REALLY $500. Or that toilet seat? Secret Squirrel stuff.
You must log in or register to reply here.
