I went from a 2017 f150 raptor to the 24 ranger raptor. Yes, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I love the Ranger raptor. It is so much fun to drive and the transmission is infinitely better than my 17. It could use a larger gas tank and a rear AC unit but those issues I’m willing to overlook...
My key was very stiff as well. I learned on the forum how to fix it. Take pliers and turn the key till it works. Then cycle a few times. I was worried about breaking key in lock but it didn’t happen.