alrashid2
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Hey yall! A bit overdue but I finally picked up my 2026 Ford Ranger XLT 2.7L in Marsh Grey two days ago. Been loving it so far! Let me get the bad out of the way though...
1. Passenger headlamp did not work. Took it back to dealer and they found a bent pin from the factory and fixed. Shocked that wasn't checked at the plant!
2. Tailgate misalignment causing tailgate to not latch or open properly. Fixed it myself by adjusting the latch stud.
3. Headlamps misaligned from factory. Fixed myself by following steps in manual and using vertical adjuster.
Shocked to have so many issues but hoping that is it! Luckily my dealership has been so awesome to work with and very accommodating.
Anyway, I took off work for the rest of the week and got to work on installing some accessories:
Lots of fun with these! I attached a few photos. Word of caution on the Ranch Road cargo box though: they list it as having a width of 48", and the Ranger has a width between wheel wells of 48.2" My plan was to have it running left to right at the back of the bed toward the bulkhead, but it doesn't fit! Found the box is actually 48.5" wide... Contacted Ranch Road but they didn't really have much to say about it. Hopefully they update their specs.
The Bakflip is really nice and wasn't hard to install. Took me 1 hour 15 minutes just taking my time and having fun doing it. Did do a rain test with a hose and got water in the back along both sides of the bed, but I assume that is inevitable.
I'll also be installing the Rival 4x4 Radiator and Engine skid plates tomorrow! Will post back with photos on that.
Loving having a truck! This thing is amazing. My first commute to work I got 22 MPG which was exciting. Unfortunately, since then I have been driving it more spirited and how I normally drive, and it's dropped to a whopping 16 MPG... ouch. Is what it is!
1. Passenger headlamp did not work. Took it back to dealer and they found a bent pin from the factory and fixed. Shocked that wasn't checked at the plant!
2. Tailgate misalignment causing tailgate to not latch or open properly. Fixed it myself by adjusting the latch stud.
3. Headlamps misaligned from factory. Fixed myself by following steps in manual and using vertical adjuster.
Shocked to have so many issues but hoping that is it! Luckily my dealership has been so awesome to work with and very accommodating.
Anyway, I took off work for the rest of the week and got to work on installing some accessories:
- Realtruck Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover
- Weathertech floor mats
- Ranger black tailgate letters from Tuffskinz
- 4Dtech auto stop eliminator
- Stubby antenna from Cravenspeed
- Ranch Road cargo box
- Infotainment screen protector from OCD Plug
- Boomba BOV
Lots of fun with these! I attached a few photos. Word of caution on the Ranch Road cargo box though: they list it as having a width of 48", and the Ranger has a width between wheel wells of 48.2" My plan was to have it running left to right at the back of the bed toward the bulkhead, but it doesn't fit! Found the box is actually 48.5" wide... Contacted Ranch Road but they didn't really have much to say about it. Hopefully they update their specs.
The Bakflip is really nice and wasn't hard to install. Took me 1 hour 15 minutes just taking my time and having fun doing it. Did do a rain test with a hose and got water in the back along both sides of the bed, but I assume that is inevitable.
I'll also be installing the Rival 4x4 Radiator and Engine skid plates tomorrow! Will post back with photos on that.
Loving having a truck! This thing is amazing. My first commute to work I got 22 MPG which was exciting. Unfortunately, since then I have been driving it more spirited and how I normally drive, and it's dropped to a whopping 16 MPG... ouch. Is what it is!
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