Just for Fun: If You Were the Ranger Designer, What Would You Change?

[1996-to-2025]

Get rid of or redesign those rock-magnet transmission cross braces.

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[GrossMan]

a lot of people seem to want the split but I honestly am not sure why.

I have a baby seat on one side. Not sure if you've dealt with those before, but they can be a pain the ass to take in and out. I'd still like to fold up the bench on the other 2 seats.

 

[Dave8311]

I utilized the split rear seat on my previous trucks nearly every time I drove them.

I miss it on my 2025 Ranger.

 

[purdyd]

I have a baby seat on one side. Not sure if you've dealt with those before, but they can be a pain the ass to take in and out. I'd still like to fold up the bench on the other 2 seats.

oh I have and the ranger anchor points are a pain to use. and I can completely understand why you would leave it in

But what are you putting in the other side that could not rest on the seat?

oh and don’t have another kid

I utilized the split rear seat on my previous trucks nearly every time I drove them.

I miss it on my 2025 Ranger.

so what was it that you did that you used a split rear seat every time you drove?

 

[TxArch]

oh I have and the ranger anchor points are a pain to use. and I can completely understand why you would leave it in

But what are you putting in the other side that could not rest on the seat?

oh and don’t have another kid




so what was it that you did that you used a split rear seat every time you drove?

Always nice to have options.
Last 4 F150s had split rear seat which was used regularly... but not for child's seat rather for packages & groceries especially when carrying 3 occupants (grands!).

 

[Dave8311]

I usually have a passenger in the back seat and they sit behind the front passenger, in the single seat. There is more legroom behind that front passenger, my seat is nearly all the way back. So, that portion of the rear seat is the 60% percent side and I keep many things either under or behind it.

Hitch parts, gloves, umbrella, reusable grocery bags, step stool for bed access, bungee cords, ratchet straps, fire extinguisher, 2 hoodies, flashlight, hand tools, etc.

It is an unnecessary hassle to ask the passenger to get out every time I want to get something from under or behind the rear seat.

Your situation might be different.

 

[purdyd]

I usually have a passenger in the back seat and they sit behind the front passenger, in the single seat. There is more legroom behind that front passenger, my seat is nearly all the way back. So, that portion of the rear seat is the 60% percent side and I keep many things either under or behind it.

Hitch parts, gloves, umbrella, reusable grocery bags, step stool for bed access, bungee cords, ratchet straps, fire extinguisher, 2 hoodies, flashlight, hand tools, etc.

It is an unnecessary hassle to ask the passenger to get out every time I want to get something from under or behind the rear seat.

Your situation might be different.

I am having a hard time thinking it would be such an inconvenience for the third passenger to get out when I go grocery shopping, load up the bed, or fight a fire on the truck.....

My flashlight is in the center console, grocery bags in the seat pockets.

@GrossMan

I can think of one scenario that would be frustrating and that is an anchored child seat and a flat tire. That would be a pain in the butt. I noticed that the IIHS safety ratings gave the Ford Ranger a bad grade for installing a child seat. I believe that.

Thanks for the discussion!

 

[got3fords]

Per item #4
63 industries makes

40% and 50% seat trays called Karga trays
Pictured are two 50% trays.

How stable are those? They look like they would teeter on the front edge of the seat. Like if I good size dog is walking around.

 

[GrossMan]

I am having a hard time thinking it would be such an inconvenience for the third passenger to get out when I go grocery shopping, load up the bed, or fight a fire on the truck.....

My flashlight is in the center console, grocery bags in the seat pockets.

@GrossMan

I can think of one scenario that would be frustrating and that is an anchored child seat and a flat tire. That would be a pain in the butt. I noticed that the IIHS safety ratings gave the Ford Ranger a bad grade for installing a child seat. I believe that.

Thanks for the discussion!

It has to be because of that rear anchor location. I can't help but think there was a better way to implement it.

 

[fordtrks4ever]

How stable are those? They look like they would teeter on the front edge of the seat. Like if I good size dog is walking around.

They snap on to the child seat connectors in the seat so they do not move.

 

[got3fords]

They snap on to the child seat connectors in the seat so they do not move.

Oh, that's pretty cool. They are kinda pricey though. Something to think about for sure.

 

[fordtrks4ever]

Oh, that's pretty cool. They are kinda pricey though. Something to think about for sure.

I used coupon code TalonSei and got $45.80 off
Yes, pricey but beats storage space with seat down
They are well made. I rarely have more than one passenger so they work for me

 

[DCRAB]

A reachable grab handle on passenger side for 4 wheeling stability. Could be removable for highway/in town driving. We had T Bars in the Rubicon and sidebyside

 

[Mikein the burg]

My 5th Ranger


Larger Fuel Tank
60/40 Back Seat
Heated/COOLED seats like the F150
Scroll button on radio. I know, Old School. The reach to the screen at 70MPH makes aim difficult

 

[burbansk]

Better colors, bring back the Hot Red Pepper, and a tinted yellow. I know people like these dull new colors but it all looks like primer to me.

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