I was going to ask: does Ford typically fix known problems relatively quickly and effectively?In terms ECOBOOST engines, my Edge had the 2.0, my 5G Ranger Lariat had the 2.3, and my 6G Ranger Lariat has the 2.7. I haven’t had any issues with the 2.0 or 2.3 and I like that the 2.7 has about a 9yr history of ‘refinement’.
I actually was working for a Ford dealership at the time; the word from our regional management was Ranger sales were declining plus it was taking sales from F series trucks (on the Rangers that did sell). Ford is proud of their #1 position for F series and will make sure they remain that. The fuel mileage on the 2011 Ranger was the same as a half ton, so it was a easy switch. With incentives I could sell a 2011 F-150 Supercab for about $2,000 more than a Ranger, also an easy switch.Why did Ranger leave the US for several years? Did Ford ever comment about that? Thanks.
It's funny you mention the F-series. The fact that Ford owns both the consumer and the commercial full-size market tells me that the reliability of their trucks simply can't be bad. Is it as good as Toyota? Likely not. But there's no way it's unworkably bad.I actually was working for a Ford dealership at the time; the word from our regional management was Ranger sales were declining plus it was taking sales from F series trucks (on the Rangers that did sell). Ford is proud of their #1 position for F series and will make sure they remain that. The fuel mileage on the 2011 Ranger was the same as a half ton, so it was a easy switch. With incentives I could sell a 2011 F-150 Supercab for about $2,000 more than a Ranger, also an easy switch.
Exactly, large companies/fleets, & goverments buy off of cost to own. They aren't going to invest in 25 F series trucks if they spend $25,000 every year on maintenance on 1 truck.It's funny you mention the F-series. The fact that Ford owns both the consumer and the commercial full-size market tells me that the reliability of their trucks simply can't be bad. Is it as good as Toyota? Likely not. But there's no way it's unworkably bad.
The 2.7 was introduced in 2015, the 3 0 in 2017.If you're concerned with reliability I think the 2.7L is a safer bet than the 3.0L. It's been around longer.
X2If you're getting 10mpg, you probably have a hole in your gas tank.