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Nice work on the hitch :like: Good information. So, if it was me and faced with unknown ability to fully upgrade to OEM tow package, while only really needing lights for now, I would break up the big project into stages. Stage 1 would be a basic 4 pin harness patched into existing wiring. I've...

it might be useful if you explained more details about what exactly you are hoping to accomplish. 1st post says you have a Ranger that did not come with any towing package or even a hitch, correct? Is your end goal to be able to source all exact same components as factory installs and simply...

I lifted these towing specs from drive.com.au article. Mentions towing "braked capacities": All models benefit from 3500kg braked towing capacities, bar the Ranger Raptor that's only capable of 2500kg. you can do the conversion from KG to LBs yourself. Are you sure you can pull an 18" ft...

So you are after trailer brake controller too? I'm not a Raptor guy, but I seem to recall towing capacity is really low compared to standard truck? For basic towing (check that rating!) you may only need a 4 pin flat harness that splices into taillight wiring: L, R, Brake, running/tail. Would...

Should be basic schematics or wiring diagrams all over internet. I'd expect the company selling harness to provide?

agreed. I'm trying to leave out the overtly political aspects of this stuff since we've all seen what happens to our forums when people open that can of worms :punch:

At my local dealer during Maverick process I learned allocations are awarded monthly (assuming it's not a zero month). Logistically it's really not possible to award or even announce annual in advance since they don't how many they can realistically build with vendor parts delivery fulfilled or...

one can dream :) there's currently a $750.00 incentive and a red-carpet lease deal going on 2023. check with your local dealer for details... Ordering shuts real soon, making way for 2024 model.

changing administrations and ideologies on display there unfortunately :frown:

you're welcome. I made a fix to original post where I mistakenly said Tim B did weekly podcast- it's actually his youtube channel and as Slyder noted, it is parsed so you can really home in on exact topics of interest without viewing the whole broadcast. I don't know if you have a Ford dealer...

Agreed. So what conclusion do you draw from that- and extrapolated to % of expected 2024 Ranger sales? IIRC, USA Ranger sales from 2019-2022 were roughly 100k annual? None were diesel powered. Suppose the same 2 turbo diesel engine offered in ROW were options in USA for 6G. My un-educated SWAG...

I understand what you are saying. However, I think you are misreading what you are seeing and forming conclusions on. Especially with F-150s. Ford built and parked ~100k F-150s lacking chips and subassemblies in multiple states during supply chain freeze. There was a business site article maybe...

the big manufacturers have already made it clear they are not going back to building inventory to fill lots as their business model. Inventory is going to be limited simply due to supply chains still not able to build as many as they possibly could, and they can always slow production and focus...

Absolutely! With the understanding I'm not a Ford employee or expert on this process. Just sharing what I learned (some the hard way!) and experienced buying my Maverick through Customer Special Order process. NOTE: there is 1 guy I DO consider an expert named Tim Bartz at Long-McArthur Ford in...

Definitely going to wait until I at least see if they have configuration I want and pricing. If they do I continue the process. My situation may be easier to tolerate since I'm retired and have a couple good driving options + workarounds and only average 3-5k miles annually no matter how hard I...

I'm hopeful the wait won't be as bad as feared. Just "help" your dealer make sure they properly submit your order and complete any ROVP/COVP process ASAP and get confirmation immediately they did it right or stay on them until you do get it. Lots of people learned this the hard way on Mavericks...

Amen to that! My dealer doesn't know squat either lol. My gut instinct says it will be approximately 4 weeks ahead of scheduled production start. I experienced the Maverick process, and it was always rushed and lacking details and timelines- they even had a "reservation" period at the reveal but...

not trying to be rude here, but you are really mistaken about the 6G being mainly about the interior. I reposted that 6G teardown to the frame video by the Tech Shop in AUS that shows MAJOR changes to the frame 2x already. Do you want me to post it again? Ford addressed some very common...

Seriously? 2018 F-150 is a great truck and only 5 years old. I have 1 and we just put an extended warranty on it and have 2 road trips with camping trailer lined up. If it isn't costing a ton of $ to operate and/or if it's paid for, I don't see any advantage to doing deal for that Ranger that...

Don't know where you got your information on Mavericks, but you might want to cross reference a couple other sources. Used Mavericks are selling for an average $5k over new pricing - and you can't get new (unless a customer rejected order on arrival) because orders closed in 4 days and the build...