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

[Red dirt raptor!]

Would like a locking fuel door. Also a altimeter reading when offloading in the mountain's. And a more robust A/C inverter.

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[ColeTrainsRR]

cooled seats and sunroof in the Raptor. As much as these things are, for $8K less you can get a ZR2 with those options

 

[superj]

But its a chevy

 

[ShadowDragon24]

Placement of the rear sliding window switch could be in a different location every time I use it the driver behind me thinks I'm giving him the finger. The USB port should be illuminated so the operator of the vehicle does not have to feel and search for it being that's its tucked under the center console. Have an option to disable the auto down for the windows. If there is one I would like to know from somebody on this forum how to disable it. Some individuals like that option but it's annoying to me and very distracting while I'm driving trying to get the right opening that I want. Maybe it would be a good idea to have a sensitivity adjustment for the touch screen. And having and option for more of a level stance for individuals who are not interested in towing. Ford might sell a lot more trucks. Just look at all the lift kits that are sold. And there's more!

can't remember if theres an option outside of forscan to turn off(if there is even an option inside forscan) but don't push the button all the way. press it a little bit before the click and it only goes down slightly as long as you hold. same with raising the window

 

[NM Mike]

Would like a locking fuel door. Also a altimeter reading when offloading in the mountain's. And a more robust A/C inverter.

Do you have the ford navigation? It displays altitude when using it.

 

[ColeTrainsRR]

But its a chevy

True but im not a brand loyalist. Had i gotten a better trade offer from the local chevy dealership i may have gone with a ZR2 just based on price, color options(red) and options available. Ford dealer offered me too good of trade value on my Bronco Badlands

 

[Red dirt raptor!]

Do you have the ford navigation? It displays altitude when using it.

Wow, I've been using Google maps all along thanks for the heads up!

 

[TxArch]

Having an R variant would be nice...

35" OEM Config. "R variant" includes HOSS 3.0 rack and slightly up spec suspension bits to accommodate.

30 Gallon Fuel Cell (even a 25 gallon tank would be an upgrade!)

Improved braking feedback.

Silent/dark mode as a standard menu option

40/60 folding rear jump seats - more like the f150 variant or make them with a full removable, Quick Release removal system.

Make a spot specific for chase radio installation -w12v tap - coax route. We all install radios ... why not make it easy?

Vented / Cooled seats & Rear center vents (if you've ever lifted your center console - there's a lotta room in there... it shouldn't be too difficult. )

Thing's I did that I shouldn't have had to do : swap out for last years 12v+110v rear panel and folding rear seat head rests. Make the rear exhaust tips removable or swappable so you don't drag them off ledges.... ask how I know.

Increased fuel tank capacity would be great!

 

[TSY]

It would be great of Ford could strike a licensing deal to offer offline - topo trail maps for the destination country in the center dash map app.

For a vehicle sold as off-road oriented, the lack of any trail references is a miss. (even our 'elder' 17' Gen2 Raptor offers some trail data... verses absolutely nothing on the new RR)

Even if we could just plug in a card and access the option would be nice (similar to buying marine maps for plotters).

 

[yelnoc2]

A V-8, 4.70 gears, 35” tires and a user adjustable menu of items u can change w/o forscan.

A V-8 would be nice, but I'd like to see all engine options available in all models....love my RR but would think for a moderate price many XL, XLT, and Lariat owners would love more power plant options

 

[D.J. Swanson]

The drive mode knob between the front seats is a problem. I have bumped it several times and put the truck into four-wheel-drive mode. Those controls should be on the dashboard someplace and not between the seats where they are easily bumped.

I also have a problem with the rear license plate location. The license plate is mounted in flimsy plastic. When you lower the tailgate, the bottom edge of the tailgate hits the license plate. I now have a scrape mark horizontally across the license plate where the tailgate repeatedly hits it.

 

[some_guy]

Having an R variant would be nice...

35" OEM Config. "R variant" includes HOSS 3.0 rack and slightly up spec suspension bits to accommodate.

30 Gallon Fuel Cell (even a 25 gallon tank would be an upgrade!)

Improved braking feedback.

Silent/dark mode as a standard menu option

40/60 folding rear jump seats - more like the f150 variant or make them with a full removable, Quick Release removal system.

Make a spot specific for chase radio installation -w12v tap - coax route. We all install radios ... why not make it easy?

Vented / Cooled seats & Rear center vents (if you've ever lifted your center console - there's a lotta room in there... it shouldn't be too difficult. )

Thing's I did that I shouldn't have had to do : swap out for last years 12v+110v rear panel and folding rear seat head rests. Make the rear exhaust tips removable or swappable so you don't drag them off ledges.... ask how I know.

R variant with the Coyote/Predator engine would work for me, and my base gripe of rear center hvac vents, vented seats, folding/low profile rear headrests.....

 

[snowman3]

I also have a problem with the rear license plate location. The license plate is mounted in flimsy plastic. When you lower the tailgate, the bottom edge of the tailgate hits the license plate. I now have a scrape mark horizontally across the license plate where the tailgate repeatedly hits it.

?? How thick is your license plate or bracket? I have 1/4" clearance between bottom edge of tailgate and the lic plate screws when the tail is down. I noticed it when brushing out the gap after hauling dirt leaves etc. Had to fiddle a bit to unclog the gap, but there was (thankfully) a bit of space between the tailgate sheet metal and those lic plate hex screws. The sheet metal did line up perfectly w/ the screws so gotta make sure to screw them all the way in. Otherwise, yeah, tail gate metal hitting screw head. :-(

 

[fueler]

Some have mentioned the 18 gal Tacoma tank, I know! I had one of those. The Raptor is 20 but so fun to drive, worse mileage anyway, so that's pretty much a wash on the 2 gal advantage.

I'd like a few things but bigger tank, and to have it stay in transmission gear lockout when requested. My F150 raptor I could use left paddle to downshift and it would not allow it to ever shift higher than say 7th gear if that's what I dropped it down to. RR I can left paddle downshift and it only holds that gear for about 15 seconds then goes back into drive. I know I should just go into manual mode but older trucks had that lockout option that isn't on the new one.

And I hate the electronic screen for seat and steering wheel heating.

 

[stemplar]

Split rear seat (upper AND lower sections)

rear hvac vents

voltage meter at least optional on the dash (I think this is available in the raptor only which makes no sense at all)

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