Shotokan1509
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I read that they can tow 7500 pounds. Bullshit! My camper is about 5500 pound and you could not pay me to tow it with a Ranger. My 2000 5.4 F150 struggles sometimes in the hills and with wind.
And if you are buying a $45K+ truck and you buy a Ranger over a F150, PT Barnum was right.
There's a sucker born every minute.
While I'm not disagreeing an F150 better choice for towing if comparing new, you'd probably be surprised everythings grown. The new ranger is 85.8" wide excluding mirrors, thats wider than your F150 and my 2013 f150 at around 79", sounds like weighs mid 4k lbs what's your's around 5k? Power wise your 5.4 is 260hp/350tq vs Ranger's 270/310 and if it's like the 3.5 eco it pulls from low and across rpm's. It's a body on frame truck and some newer tech probably helps along the way. You might end up embarassed by it in a tow off
I know Ford & Ford lovers rebutted the oil change snafu (e.g. stating tire/fender well must be removed), but even tearing into the wheel well is a bitch. Back in '89, I owned a Pontiac Sunbird and hated every oil/filter change b/c you still had to "" the front wheels and rip out 1/2 the inner well to gain filter access. Then, you end up spilling oil everywhere as well. Either way, hate to say it, love my 2018 Chevy Colorado...filter's where it should be (accessible). I know that's a swear word here (Chevy), but engineers/designers should put more thought into shade-tree mechanics (IMO).
Sure not as bad, but the setup on 13 eco f150's is pretty annoying. Built in funnels to catch the oil from the filter. Actually 2, one if it's flat (on lift) and one if it's on ramps/stands (tilted back). Works ok except it's guaranteed to continue dripping. Here's a great idea, let's build in a feature to make oil drips in driveways/garages!
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