My ‘19 didn’t have one. Just changed my spark plugs today and two had bad rust and I just hit 100k on my Ranger, all on the same set. That’s my bad. It explained why it threw a code and had a super rough idle.
The engine cover is like $150. Pretty ridiculous for cheap plastic but it’s cheaper than fixing a blown engine I guess.
Ive had a 2020(totalled in a car crash) and a 2021 I have had since then. I do oil changes at 3k-5k depending on what kind of stuff I have been doing (offroad/dirt road travel). No serious issues. Truck still runs like the day I bought it.
Fast and powerful. No specific complaints from me.
There is some concern over the 10R80 transmission, but it seems like it is just the unlucky lottery and does not effect the vast majority of these trucks.
I only have 25k miles on my 2020 and I’m still not 100% confident on the transmission. Hard shifts occasionally at low speeds when feathering the accelerator. Like it’s going to change gear but then doesn’t.
Yours should have smoothed out by now. The feathering the pedal could be part of the cause. It wants decisive input. Feathering would be constantly changing, therefore the truck isn't sure what you're wanting.
Ask the dealership for a transmission check. Putting the transmission into the learning mode might help after it relearns how to shift. It might not have ever got that step. Also replacing the EGR valve has been a fix for many owners.
Thanks for the advice, I think resetting the transmission would be a good idea because I bought it used with 18k miles so who knows how the original owner drove it.
Ah that could a reason. These transmissions normally smooth out at about 4K-5K miles. Do you drive in sport or tow/haul mode? Both of those change the shift mapping and feel of the truck.
Check on the 5G forum for the steps for transmission relearning.
edit for typo
I’ve only put it in Sport mode a couple times and the shifting is much more aggressive which is nice when needed. I’ll check out the transmission relearning on the forum thank you.
Sport mode is the most aggressive shit pattern. The mode remaps to hold gears longer to get the most power from each gear. But when it shifts, it shifts but should be smooth. Tow/haul mode is milder than sport. It doesn't hold the shifts as long as sport but longer than normal drive. It also helps on hilly roads and with engine braking and downshifts. The 1st to 3rd shift jump is normal but should be smooth. Both sport and tow/haul will shift into 2nd gear unlike normal drive.
I have found at lower speeds it doesn’t want to downshift. If I come off a road at 35-45 and into a neighborhood where I am doing between 20-25, I have found it stays in 7th gear and should really be downshifting to be smooth. Still does this after replacement (see below)
That said I had a hard shift between 4-5. I brought it into the dealership to have them look at it. They initially thought it was just the CDF and a Valve cleaning. Once they opened it up they smelled burnt oil and found a bunch of metal. Turned out a bearing broke and two planetary heads were rubbing together. Ended up with a remanufactured transmission with the modified CDF. Other wise drove fine. I just brought it in because the dealership wasn’t going to charge a diagnostic fee to look at it. 2020 Lariat with 42k miles for reference
I have '21 XLT Tremor. The 2.3L engine (pre-2024 late model) is good and has plenty of power. The transmission is the 10R80. Hard shifts are common up to around 4K-5K miles. I rarely notice my transmission even shifting anymore.
The only new engines are in the 6G 2024+ Rangers. Later this year the 2.7L is to be released but is is in other vehicles already. The Ranger Raptor has the 3.0L engine. The 6G Rangers also use the 10R60 transmission. It is the newest in the 10R transmission series.
I’ve got a 19 XL bought it used with 17k miles in early 21. It has just shy of 75k miles and it’s been a great truck. No serious issues just a sensor that was easy to replace this last service a couple weeks ago. I’ve done oil changes every 5k miles and did a service on the transmission at 60k.
Plenty quick and plenty of power for what 99% of people do. I definitely think they are the better option than the other mid size trucks although I personally haven’t driven the new gen Colorado/Canyon or Tacoma.
I will say they lack a bit in technology in the vehicle compared to current gen midsize trucks but I personally don’t care.
Correct. Or a 12 inch if you go up to the lariat or raptor trim. Fully digital gauge cluster on all trims, but again it’s a bit bigger on the lariat and raptor. Power rear Sliding window, power passenger seat, great audio, auto turning headlights all included on lariat trim
I have a ‘21 Tremor and would highly recommend. I have had zero issue so far at 48K. Great little truck. Listen to the oil change and maintenance advice. Make sure the carfax shows oils changes every 5K. Also make sure it got its break in oil change at 2,500 miles. Good luck
P.S. The Tremor suspension is so great!
Bought a 2019 brand new. 87k miles now. Only issue I’ve had is the windshield is cracked from getting hit with stones from the road.
Had to factory reset the radio once but did that all on my own didn’t go to the dealer.
Still on the original brakes. 8mm last checked 2 oil changes ago.
The high pressure pump makes it a little tough getting to #4 spark plug. Oil filter location is only a problem for people that don’t know how to run a floor Jack and screwdriver.
Confident and competent truck for towing.
Fuel Econ drops over 65mph
Most of the issues have been found and nothing is too expensive to fix.
I just crossed 70k from new on my ‘19 this last week.
Only issue was that hvac actuator that caused the drivers side to be stuck on HOT.
Other thing I’ve heard mentioned is replacing the EGR DPFE sensor assembly.
Oh god, I just replaced the DPFE because my 19 threw a “P0035” code yesterday and started rough idling BAD.
Paid $100 for that little damn black box at the dealer without new hoses because it was out of stock everywhere and the places that did have them for $20 wouldn’t ship until a week after July 4.
I guess it worked? I also changed the spark plugs and that alone improved everything. I’m at 100k and my truck still shifts rough sometimes. Dealership couldn’t figure it out after having it for a few days. Any idea?
How hard was it to do that replacement? I’m planning ahead on it since I feel like it’s going to be coming up on me.
I’ve seen people mention the rough shifting, I only get it turning out of my neighborhood about once/week otherwise it’s fine. I have heard of some dealers running something through the computer that fixes rough shifting, but I’ve also heard that doesn’t work for some
Really? I have a 2019 (100k miles) and it shifts rough at the low speeds sometimes. Local dealer couldn’t figure it out and were going to get ahold of a Ford engineer at their HQ because they were stumped. I needed it back asap to get to work so they never contacted them.
Got a early early build 2019 XLT last year with 11k on it, up to 26k now and I wouldn’t say it’s been a seamless, but Ford’s extended service plan has already paid for itself.
I had the common-er issues of early builds such as the HVAC unit needing replaced due to the blend doors stopping, the Sync 3 system had to be replaced, and I did have an AC o-ring leaking.
Other than those things, been a damn good truck. Got 24 mpg going west on I-80 in Wyoming. I currently have the Ford Performance tune and suspension on it, 100% worth it. A decent set of tires helps the ride too as the stock Bridgestones suck.
Back in 2022 I bought a rebuilt/reconstructed 2022 with 3000 miles on it for $28,000. (The original owner turned off all safety features, and T-boned an elk.) I now have 30,000 miles on it i’ve had zero issues with it and I’ve done plentyof off-roading. I have also fairly regularly towed a camper trailer that weighs just shy of 7000 pounds with zero issues. I would definitely recommend this truck and will buy another one when/if this one dies.
I have a 2020 ranger and love it the crank seal started to leak at like 30k-37k can’t remember and I had to replace it out of pocket. Love it other than that. I don’t have a warranty long story. I take the truck all over game lands hunting and to the beach get 20-26 mpg depending on speed and the grade. Now at 57k but the trans dose funky stuff sometimes unlike my folks dodge trucks
The 2.3 isn't really very new and it's solid. Change the oil every 5k with a good synthetic and it should be reliable for you.
Also make sure it has or get an engine cover to avoid water in the spark plugs from what I’ve read
My ‘19 didn’t have one. Just changed my spark plugs today and two had bad rust and I just hit 100k on my Ranger, all on the same set. That’s my bad. It explained why it threw a code and had a super rough idle. The engine cover is like $150. Pretty ridiculous for cheap plastic but it’s cheaper than fixing a blown engine I guess.
Ive had a 2020(totalled in a car crash) and a 2021 I have had since then. I do oil changes at 3k-5k depending on what kind of stuff I have been doing (offroad/dirt road travel). No serious issues. Truck still runs like the day I bought it. Fast and powerful. No specific complaints from me. There is some concern over the 10R80 transmission, but it seems like it is just the unlucky lottery and does not effect the vast majority of these trucks.
I only have 25k miles on my 2020 and I’m still not 100% confident on the transmission. Hard shifts occasionally at low speeds when feathering the accelerator. Like it’s going to change gear but then doesn’t.
Yours should have smoothed out by now. The feathering the pedal could be part of the cause. It wants decisive input. Feathering would be constantly changing, therefore the truck isn't sure what you're wanting. Ask the dealership for a transmission check. Putting the transmission into the learning mode might help after it relearns how to shift. It might not have ever got that step. Also replacing the EGR valve has been a fix for many owners.
Thanks for the advice, I think resetting the transmission would be a good idea because I bought it used with 18k miles so who knows how the original owner drove it.
Ah that could a reason. These transmissions normally smooth out at about 4K-5K miles. Do you drive in sport or tow/haul mode? Both of those change the shift mapping and feel of the truck. Check on the 5G forum for the steps for transmission relearning. edit for typo
I’ve only put it in Sport mode a couple times and the shifting is much more aggressive which is nice when needed. I’ll check out the transmission relearning on the forum thank you.
Sport mode is the most aggressive shit pattern. The mode remaps to hold gears longer to get the most power from each gear. But when it shifts, it shifts but should be smooth. Tow/haul mode is milder than sport. It doesn't hold the shifts as long as sport but longer than normal drive. It also helps on hilly roads and with engine braking and downshifts. The 1st to 3rd shift jump is normal but should be smooth. Both sport and tow/haul will shift into 2nd gear unlike normal drive.
I have found at lower speeds it doesn’t want to downshift. If I come off a road at 35-45 and into a neighborhood where I am doing between 20-25, I have found it stays in 7th gear and should really be downshifting to be smooth. Still does this after replacement (see below) That said I had a hard shift between 4-5. I brought it into the dealership to have them look at it. They initially thought it was just the CDF and a Valve cleaning. Once they opened it up they smelled burnt oil and found a bunch of metal. Turned out a bearing broke and two planetary heads were rubbing together. Ended up with a remanufactured transmission with the modified CDF. Other wise drove fine. I just brought it in because the dealership wasn’t going to charge a diagnostic fee to look at it. 2020 Lariat with 42k miles for reference
Interesting thanks for the heads up. Really hope that’s not the case for me.
I have a well/regular maintained 21 Ranger that had to get a new head put on at 30k miles. Im hearing it was a fluke/freak occurrence.
Had a crank seal go bad about that time with those miles 2020 ranger
I have '21 XLT Tremor. The 2.3L engine (pre-2024 late model) is good and has plenty of power. The transmission is the 10R80. Hard shifts are common up to around 4K-5K miles. I rarely notice my transmission even shifting anymore. The only new engines are in the 6G 2024+ Rangers. Later this year the 2.7L is to be released but is is in other vehicles already. The Ranger Raptor has the 3.0L engine. The 6G Rangers also use the 10R60 transmission. It is the newest in the 10R transmission series.
I’ve got a 19 XL bought it used with 17k miles in early 21. It has just shy of 75k miles and it’s been a great truck. No serious issues just a sensor that was easy to replace this last service a couple weeks ago. I’ve done oil changes every 5k miles and did a service on the transmission at 60k. Plenty quick and plenty of power for what 99% of people do. I definitely think they are the better option than the other mid size trucks although I personally haven’t driven the new gen Colorado/Canyon or Tacoma. I will say they lack a bit in technology in the vehicle compared to current gen midsize trucks but I personally don’t care.
2024s have much improved in the tech department is my understanding and are on par or ahead of their peers
That’s right, they have like a 10 1/2 inch screen in the new gens yeah?
Correct. Or a 12 inch if you go up to the lariat or raptor trim. Fully digital gauge cluster on all trims, but again it’s a bit bigger on the lariat and raptor. Power rear Sliding window, power passenger seat, great audio, auto turning headlights all included on lariat trim
I have a ‘21 Tremor and would highly recommend. I have had zero issue so far at 48K. Great little truck. Listen to the oil change and maintenance advice. Make sure the carfax shows oils changes every 5K. Also make sure it got its break in oil change at 2,500 miles. Good luck P.S. The Tremor suspension is so great!
Bought a 2019 brand new. 87k miles now. Only issue I’ve had is the windshield is cracked from getting hit with stones from the road. Had to factory reset the radio once but did that all on my own didn’t go to the dealer. Still on the original brakes. 8mm last checked 2 oil changes ago. The high pressure pump makes it a little tough getting to #4 spark plug. Oil filter location is only a problem for people that don’t know how to run a floor Jack and screwdriver. Confident and competent truck for towing. Fuel Econ drops over 65mph
Most of the issues have been found and nothing is too expensive to fix. I just crossed 70k from new on my ‘19 this last week. Only issue was that hvac actuator that caused the drivers side to be stuck on HOT. Other thing I’ve heard mentioned is replacing the EGR DPFE sensor assembly.
Oh god, I just replaced the DPFE because my 19 threw a “P0035” code yesterday and started rough idling BAD. Paid $100 for that little damn black box at the dealer without new hoses because it was out of stock everywhere and the places that did have them for $20 wouldn’t ship until a week after July 4. I guess it worked? I also changed the spark plugs and that alone improved everything. I’m at 100k and my truck still shifts rough sometimes. Dealership couldn’t figure it out after having it for a few days. Any idea?
How hard was it to do that replacement? I’m planning ahead on it since I feel like it’s going to be coming up on me. I’ve seen people mention the rough shifting, I only get it turning out of my neighborhood about once/week otherwise it’s fine. I have heard of some dealers running something through the computer that fixes rough shifting, but I’ve also heard that doesn’t work for some
There were transmission issues from 2019-2022 I believe but the motors are stout
Really? I have a 2019 (100k miles) and it shifts rough at the low speeds sometimes. Local dealer couldn’t figure it out and were going to get ahold of a Ford engineer at their HQ because they were stumped. I needed it back asap to get to work so they never contacted them.
Got a early early build 2019 XLT last year with 11k on it, up to 26k now and I wouldn’t say it’s been a seamless, but Ford’s extended service plan has already paid for itself. I had the common-er issues of early builds such as the HVAC unit needing replaced due to the blend doors stopping, the Sync 3 system had to be replaced, and I did have an AC o-ring leaking. Other than those things, been a damn good truck. Got 24 mpg going west on I-80 in Wyoming. I currently have the Ford Performance tune and suspension on it, 100% worth it. A decent set of tires helps the ride too as the stock Bridgestones suck.
Back in 2022 I bought a rebuilt/reconstructed 2022 with 3000 miles on it for $28,000. (The original owner turned off all safety features, and T-boned an elk.) I now have 30,000 miles on it i’ve had zero issues with it and I’ve done plentyof off-roading. I have also fairly regularly towed a camper trailer that weighs just shy of 7000 pounds with zero issues. I would definitely recommend this truck and will buy another one when/if this one dies.
I have a 2020 ranger and love it the crank seal started to leak at like 30k-37k can’t remember and I had to replace it out of pocket. Love it other than that. I don’t have a warranty long story. I take the truck all over game lands hunting and to the beach get 20-26 mpg depending on speed and the grade. Now at 57k but the trans dose funky stuff sometimes unlike my folks dodge trucks