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Trying to figure out if this behavior is normal. On my 2025 2.3, I get a LOUD clunk from the engine bay about 1/4 of the time on start-up. It’s not the engine. It might be the transmission. It almost feels like there’s some part with some kind of clutch (trans?) that has 4 positions, and...

The F150 Lobo looks like a blast: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/first-drive-2026-ford-f-150-lobo A Ranger Lobo would be even more fun. The key here, methinks, is the fact that the F150 Lobo is based on the STX trim. Do the same with the Ranger. Give people a basic truck (STX trim) with...

I missed this change but noticed it on the road today. The 2026 XL now has LED taillights.

I know there are a lot of steelie fans here. And I’ll concede that the right set of steelies on the right rig can look sharp. But the new “standard” black steelies on the XL just look cheap. The silver six-spoke alloys were way better.

Once I realized that the spare-tire lowering mechanism on the Ranger is protected by plastic plug, I purchased the OEM spare tire lock. My dad had two spares stolen off his trucks over the course of his life. He eventually started using a chain and padlock wrapped around the spare and the...

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I must say: the 6-speaker base sound system in the XL really exceeds my expectations. I've owned dozens of vehicles, including some with very custom aftermarket sound systems. We currently have a Mazda with the Bose system and a Jeep with the Alpine. I've got a decent basis for comparison. The...

Curious how forum users break down. I’m guessing a lot of Raptors. What else? I’m an XL man myself.

It’s official, the XL/STX loses the silver alloy wheels for 2026 and gains black steelies. A shame. I really like the alloys. This was in the order guide, but I was interested to see it confirmed...

In an ocean of Mustang, F150, Bronco, and even Maverick merch, Ford offers one Ranger t-shirt. And it’s a doozy! If we can only have one, I’m so glad it’s this totally awesome, incredibly creative design. Ford clearly put their marketing A-team on this one! (No wonder it has been discontinued.)

These are Jeep filters, obviously, but I imagine this information is broadly useful to people deciding what oil filter to buy. I was heartened to see my personal choice -- Fram Endurance -- comes highly recommended. And praise the Lord, it's not a video...

Just "installed" my new WeatherTech HP Floor Liners. This is their updated material that is -- I believe -- intended to compete with TuxMat. These are very, very nice liners. They are much softer than the OG WeatherTech liners, with more "tack" to the rubber. Quite luxurious feeling IMO. I also...

This makes it seem like your vehicle doesn’t transmit your data to Ford if you don’t activate the modem. I’d be willing to part with $150 worth of points to opt out of tracking. Am I understanding this right?

What’s your favorite cheap accessory that you’ve bought for your Ranger? Let’s say under a hundred bucks. For me, it’s this non-slip mat for the area in front of the shifter, which was kind of a dead zone previously since my phone would just slide around — and out of — it...

My 2025 XL did not come with a printed owners manual. It came with a thin pamphlet that highlights a few things, but the dealer directed me to the Ford app for the owners manual. Is there a way to obtain a proper and complete paper copy? Jeep would send you one if you called and asked.

So I’m watching football this weekend and I keep seeing Ford ads and not a Ranger in sight. Plenty of Broncos and F150s, and a few Mustangs. But never, ever a Ranger. I wonder why? The current iteration of the Ranger is a terrific product. Even the XL gets a brawny Ecoboost from the Mustang...

I was browsing Ranger colors today and came across an XL in black and thought, “damn, that looks really sharp.” I can’t own black because I would make it would look really bad really quickly, but it’s such a good color on XL trim. Really dresses it up.