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Well, dropped off my truck for an unrelated issue (cam phaser replacement if you've been following my other thread) and got a Bronco Sport Outer Banks as a loaner vehicle. Did the same HVAC test, and it behaves exactly the same. So I guess Ford's just act like this lol. Very odd, and even odder...

So am I right in understanding that the "new" 3.0L Ecoboost in the F-150s is the same 3.0L that has been offered in the Ranger Raptor the last few years?

Wow, so all that tease for nothing?

Update: dealership got the parts in! Getting dropped off over the weekend and will hopefully be completed by next Fri... will report back then!

Well, got an update... Played around a bit after work. I explain this video I recorded, but what I realize is is that most vehicles, when in Defrost mode, automatically turn off the Recirculate Air mode in a car, and don't allow you to turn it back on. Well, when I have the Defrost Vent...

I'm having the opposite problem. Used the Front Windshield defrost for the first time today (foggy windshield) by turning on the Front Windshield vent location. Every other car I own would also automatically turn on the AC with that selected. Not this truck. I noticed my windshield was still...

Hey guys, I'm baffled here. These Rangers are the first vehicles I've had with such strange, fancy HVAC systems. This morning was the first morning I ever needed the front windshield to be defogged. Go into the Vent setting and turn on Front Defrost vent location. Drive for a few minutes, and...

Yes, it becomes very confusing. It's also more confusing when the interval can jump starkly. Normal operation? Change front diff fluid at 150k miles. "Severe" driving conditions? Change it at 30k! No in between!

Always hated the "Severe Conditions" terminology in car owners manuals. Subaru does the same, as I'm sure many others do. What does that even mean? That all sounds like normal driving to me for the average person!

That's awesome! A few years ago I would have totally jumped on doing this myself, but I've had some bad luck with vehicles lately and have gotten in over my head or caused more harm than good... Curious, when disconnecting the transmission lines, do you have to do any sort of bleeding of air...

Ugh, sorry brother! What's the defect? My truck was built right after The 4th of July and I always jokingly worried about the same thing... now at 2,000 miles my entire engine needs disassembled to replace the Cam Phasers. I've had other QC issues with the truck too. It's been a real bummer. I...

Thanks for the reassurance!

Glad you guys like the 2.3L! I test drove one and just really didn't like it at all. Our family had a 2.7L F-150 a while back and we loved that engine and the power in that bigger truck, so figured the 2.7L would be great in the Ranger too. Despite the 1 in a million Cam Phaser issue, I do love...

Gotta say, makes me a bit nervous. Just bought a 2026 2.7L and cam phasers failed at 2k miles... I have a 100k mile / 10 year powertrain warranty and now I'm wondering what happens if in, say, 9 years, my engine has some other catastrophic issue, and they don't make this engine anymore?

I think all the ideas are awesome! To be honest though, since the cubby spot is so small, I really would only be interested in the Storage Bin with a door - otherwise I think things would easily bump and fall out. I'd pay up to $35 shipped for one.

@RaptorBlue what was the update bud?

Dealership claims they may be able to do it all without any removal, but said if anything it will be a full cab removal, which is actually better than removing the engine..

Cam phaser rattle started right beyond the 2,000 mile mark (yes you read that right, 2,000 miles!). Only owned it 8 weeks. 3 week wait on parts and then itll be in the shop for at least 3 days. Fingers crossed.

Id buy this in a second! Any sort of storage insert