Running a 255/75/17 Mud Terrain (M/T) tire like the BFGoodrich KM3 or Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 on a completely stock Ranger will very likely cause rubbing issues.
Ford is replacing the 2.7L EcoBoost with a 3.0L V6 in the F-150 by 2027, but the Ranger is likely to retain the 2.7L for now due to recent investments. Should the 2.7L be phased out of the Ranger, Ford is expected to shift to a 2.3L/3.0L engine lineup rather than adding a middle-tier engine..
39 PSI is too high for unpaved dirt roads and causes that sliding feeling because the tires have less grip. Stick to the factory 39 PSI on the door sticker for the best fuel economy and handling, though you can drop to around 36 PSI if you want a slightly softer daily ride.
Livernois offers a MyCalibrator Touch Tuner for the newer 2024–2025 Ranger EcoBoost platforms that delivers the same type of aggressive gains and transmission refinement you loved on your 2019
Drilling the 2026 Ranger roof works, but the cab does feature a double-layer roof (an outer skin with a structural inner skeleton). The back headliner pulls down easily, allowing you to sneak your Unibits between the inner bracing layers to drop the coax and avoid shelling out for a third brake...