Options to make the perfect next gen Ranger

[SubVet]

The only thing I wish my Ranger had that it doesn't is a locking gas door.

I guess you haven't been reading about the people stealing gas just puncturing the plastic tanks now if your talking vandalism I'm not sure that they could get deep enough into the tank. All that said I kind of like the locking fuel cover as well. POM

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[Tracy Bowman]

I guess you haven't been reading about the people stealing gas just puncturing the plastic tanks now if your talking vandalism I'm not sure that they could get deep enough into the tank. All that said I kind of like the locking fuel cover as well. POM

No, haven’t heard of that, but not surprised, sorry to say. I wasn’t really worried about the stealing gas part, but was worried about someone possibly pouring something in my tank for the heck of it. Good to know it might not get into the tank. But, it would give me a peace of mind to have it. Definitely.

 

[Anthony]

I honestly can’t think of much anything that is a “must have” for me. I’m super happy with what I have and I know the things I would want are already on the current Ranger...I just didn’t get those options.

Now some things that would make it more competitive (not necessarily things I want) could be:

• Longer bed option on the SCrew.
• Raptor
• The aforementioned rear seat options (60/40 & fold flat)
• A bit larger rear seat legroom
• 360 degree camera (top down)
• More towing options (like F-150 reverse tow steering knob)
• Better interior parts quality (softer touch points, less hard plastic)
• Better ingress / egress from bed (built in steps)
• Some roof options (sunroof, pano roof)
• Larger center console storage

 

[the1mrb]

It doesn't have to make economic sense to you at all,or anyone for that matter. I have owned diesels in the past,and it's my preferred engine option. NO, I have no need for a f150/250/350.

Agreed. I'm more than willing to pay extra to get better mileage (i.e. use less fuel and create less emissions, thereby not polluting as much and trying to save the planet even just a little bit). Same goes for a hybrid version.

 

[VAMike]

Agreed. I'm more than willing to pay extra to get better mileage (i.e. use less fuel and create less emissions, thereby not polluting as much and trying to save the planet even just a little bit). Same goes for a hybrid version.

The problem with diesel is that particulates have turned out to be a bigger and more intractable problem than people thought 30 years ago. Dealing with the particulates eats into any potential fuel economy or reliability advantage. Maybe enough R&D could eventually overcome that, but it's hard to make a business case for that when it's pretty clear that internal combustion engines are a shrinking market. If things had gone differently with biodiesel a couple of decades ago the equation might look different, but the corn lobby got ethanol instead and the water is too far under the bridge to change that now.

 

[Rene Michaels]

One more thing ...the instrument cluster on the right side should display the entertainment info. My 2016 Explorer displayed the SiriusXM song info there, but the Ranger doesn't. Nice to have when the Sync screen is displaying something else.

 

[HenryMac]

Options... Make all these creature comforts exactly that, options.

These trucks are already bloated with creature comforts and technology. Less is more.

 

[VAMike]

One more thing ...the instrument cluster on the right side should display the entertainment info. My 2016 Explorer displayed the SiriusXM song info there, but the Ranger doesn't. Nice to have when the Sync screen is displaying something else.

It's a known bug in the version of sync currently in the ranger. The fix supposedly exists, but carmakers suck at consumer electronics and they haven't pushed the updated software to us.

 

[Onlyone]

I would say,

Why the hell do we still use a key? Push button start standard.
Rear camera and sync? Horrible low def camera. Crappy picture. Sync sucks.
Sport mode is nice and I like the peddle feel but it holds the gears on deceleration way too long. I can understand that happening with tow haul mode.
With 10 speeds, you would think they could have done a better job of tuning it to keep the engine more in sync with the power needs during city driving.

That's about it. It’s a great truck for my wife. We really like it.

 

[ZCoker]

I see a lot on here about wanting the locking fuel door, which we don't have...but isn't the cap-less filler neck sealed? It requires either a pump nozzle or correct sized diameter nozzle to open it, like the Ford filler funnel. Just bringing this point up because looks like one cannot just pour stuff in there without going through a lot of trouble.

 

[Floyd]

DIESEL,I want a diesel option.Also,I need both the crew cab AND a 6+ ft bed. Work on it please. Center console armrest that isn't almost usable from the back seats,(sarc). More color choices,PLEASE. Not only do I love my truck,my wife loves it too,so kudos to Ford for making that part of my life easier ;}> Did I mention I want a DIESEL Ranger....

Hint,hint... You want a fullsized truck.

 

[Floyd]

There really isn't to much it doesn't have that I would want/need but a few would be:

Cooled seats
a larger engine option
Auto start/stop with a longer delay
A console tray you can actually use,not the pencil holder they give you now
Tailgate damper
Better leather in the Lariat
Power rear window,it's useless without one

Eight Bucks....

 

[AzScorpion]

Eight Bucks....

I have the same one,$8.50 on eBay. Just stating it should be standard on all Rangers.

 

[VAMike]

I see a lot on here about wanting the locking fuel door, which we don't have...but isn't the cap-less filler neck sealed? It requires either a pump nozzle or correct sized diameter nozzle to open it, like the Ford filler funnel. Just bringing this point up because looks like one cannot just pour stuff in there without going through a lot of trouble.

You're trying to rationalize an irrational fear

 

[jeb134]

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