Recent content by Ron Quixote

Unpossible. I have been assured that Ford torture tests these trucks and that they are therefore extremely tough.

I should have used sarcasm font.

Why didn’t torture testing catch this? https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71483108/ford-bronco-sport-maverick-do-not-drive-warning/ Ford's latest recall involves two of its most popular models, the Bronco Sport and Maverick, which will need to be parked until they're inspected by an authorized...

I’m just busting your balls. I actually run some AAL stuff on my JL and it’s bomber.

MaxTrax would look pretty stupid mounted on the spare tire of a Ranger.

Indeed. I can believe that these trucks are specced to be bulletproof. But Ford apparently sucks at actually assembling customer vehicles. Maybe focus on that for a while?

The Ranger is a terrific truck. If it didn’t have a bazillion recalls it would be the best thing on the market. But make sure you understand what you’re getting into.

Toyota’s truck division is a basket case these days for sure. Some of that Tundra stuff is unbelievable.

I think I’m going to take that Carvana offer. I paid $32.5k for the Ranger; they’re offering $33.6k. I’m not willing to live like this. Something is being damaged or prematurely worn every time this happens. It’s clear from the F150 discussion that Ford simply doesn’t give a shit. This is a...

Wow, hundreds and hundreds of posts about F150s with the 10-speed and this issue back in 2018-19. How the hell can this not be resolved yet? “Normal operating characteristic” my ass. https://www.f150forum.com/f118/single-clunk-when-starting-engine-383628/index29/

This captures it well. Seems like it has been an issue on F150s for a while now.

Do you have a freakishly long torso? Otherwise you’ll be fine.

Brother, I pray it doesn’t start happening to you. Your points are all fair, except for saying “doesn’t seem that bad.” Trust me: it’s bad.

Gotta be honest, it sucks to wince every time you start the truck, waiting for the bang and clunk. Carvana will give me $1,600 more than I paid for the truck in December. It’s tempting.