Getting close to a Lemon

[jorgeaguilera]

On day 3 of owning my 25, I got the “drive control fault service required” pop up. I’ve taken my truck back 3 times for repair and I haven’t even made the second payment yet. It’s been in repair for a total of 26 days. First they said it was the battery due to low voltage. The second time it was the pasanger drive height sensor. The third time it was the same sensor and the vdm module. Lasted a day and the same pop up message came back. Called the dealer and waiting to hear back tomorrow. Ugh. So, what happens when I’m driving? It kicks me out of whatever drive mode and settings I’m in. Won’t let me choose the settings again. At least that’s what I’ve noticed so far. Has anyone heard of or went through a lemon law in the ranger raptor out there yet? If I do end up with a lemon I want another RR. But do I pick one off the lot or someone else’s or do I have to wait for corporate to send one?

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[superj]

dang. i have no idea but thats terrible to have that many problems

 

[Awirez]

Check the sensor plug at your rear axle. I ran into these videos not too long ago... It would explain why your problem keeps returning.

 

[TurboRanger]

Call Ford customer support Not the dealer

 

[MeBEEF]

Hey man I am so sorry this is happening to you. If that was my case I'd be .... well let's say I'd be a mess.

id say get a lawyer and start taking notes on theme with dates and times.

I'd stick with the truck your case seems to be quite rare. I'm an engineer and many times when you have problems the symptoms can stem from multiple issues and point to many things. Example: 2 issues cause 4 problems, etc.

stick with it, the truck is incredible man.

keep us updated and keep the faith.

 

[jorgeaguilera]

Hey man I am so sorry this is happening to you. If that was my case I'd be .... well let's say I'd be a mess.

id say get a lawyer and start taking notes on theme with dates and times.

I'd stick with the truck your case seems to be quite rare. I'm an engineer and many times when you have problems the symptoms can stem from multiple issues and point to many things. Example: 2 issues cause 4 problems, etc.

stick with it, the truck is incredible man.

keep us updated and keep the faith.

They had a ford engineer come out and “fix” it but it didn’t take.

 

[wapta]

What are the actual dtcs?

 

[ranger11048]

On day 3 of owning my 25, I got the “drive control fault service required” pop up. I’ve taken my truck back 3 times for repair and I haven’t even made the second payment yet. It’s been in repair for a total of 26 days. First they said it was the battery due to low voltage. The second time it was the pasanger drive height sensor. The third time it was the same sensor and the vdm module. Lasted a day and the same pop up message came back. Called the dealer and waiting to hear back tomorrow. Ugh. So, what happens when I’m driving? It kicks me out of whatever drive mode and settings I’m in. Won’t let me choose the settings again. At least that’s what I’ve noticed so far. Has anyone heard of or went through a lemon law in the ranger raptor out there yet? If I do end up with a lemon I want another RR. But do I pick one off the lot or someone else’s or do I have to wait for corporate to send one?

Mine had a engine replaced with 3000 miles (for a knocking ) new engine has same problem Ford gave me a a Ford ESP warranty 5 years 75,000 MiLes ,,they do have a customer loyalty program were they buy it back VS lemon law

 

[Massman]

I'm not sure what the lemon laws are in CA., but in MA, if the vehicle is seen by the dealer three different times for the same problem and it is not repaired, the dealer must take it back. Now what most dealers will do is offer you a new vehicle and take yours as a trade in. You will get what you paid for your truck minus mileage. The reason they do this is because in MA a car returned under the lemon law can't be sold.
Wishing you good luck and hope the problems are solved to you satisfaction.

 

[outdoor_tyler]

Not that this helps your situation, but I have 24 ranger raptor with now 21k miles and have had zero issues.

hopefully if the dealer figures this out for you, it will be problem free here on out!

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