MAJOR issues in USED FORD RANGERS - when you should walk away + how to get a bargain!

[@kiwidiesel]

Had a 2016 PX2 4wd as a work vehicle, had it Chiped, did 250k kms on that with just servicing. Was loaded at 3.3ton the entire time and even had 3-5ton towed loads behind it regularly. Flawless service from that ute.

[@chrisgomez3078]

Same, I have a BT50 013, tune and intercooler upgrade, have had it for 5 years , 260,000km never missed a beat

[@Deatomizer]

So much hate in the comments. I know a few people who own Rangers and some family members as well. Non of them has had any complaints or issues. All makes have issues including the Hilux.

[@martintran7837]

We are mechanics service as well. Mechanics cost maybe go up but Ranger and Hillux are possible to fix and replace parts… what is about Amarok? They don’t want to say bad about it?

[@DJ70404]

Had my mn triton sine new and treated it rough. Used it 4 wheeling all the time. Used it on the property doing work it wasnt meant to do. Never ever had a problem with it. It carried a lot and pulled a lot. 170k on the clock and going strong. One of the best and most underated 4wds ever built. No flash tech and just a good simple reliable veh. Too much tech does not suit 4wd's and work utes.

[@1Longranger]

Certainly underrated. They'll outlast a Ranger in ever respect. No electrical dramas either.

[@Storm-Ezy]

​@@1Longranger XD youre so funny lmk when yours hits atleast 600k mate of mine has 600k on ranger and only replaced a trans cause he was towing withouot a cooler and is still going

[@Pavmanne]

My mn triton has overheating issues when towing . Poor machining of the engine from factory

[@Storm-Ezy]

@@Pavmanne tbh all later models of 4x4s are just not up to par imo for how much people are paying. all brands need to do better

[@Remgrantd]

The triton drives like shit

[@Vagengi1]

95% of rangers are still on the road! The other 5% made it home…

[@dennispenascoza1790]

😂😂😂

[@jamesmorgan6790]

I think I know what you drive..

[@bennuballbags2]

LOL!

[@casmotiyin2527]

😂gold

[@Deatomizer]

Let the haters hate.

[@ianvermaak1450]

Lol tell that to my ranger 3.2 with 600k and all original even the clutch . Perfect vehicle thx

[@sunjabibahladeen6394]

Why are you watching this video if you trust your rainder

[@nutsmith7718]

I drive a tow truck for roadside assist, do appox 8 tows a day, 2015 onwards ranger most common vehicle to pick up no other car do you get 1 a week, usually get 3 or 4 rangers a week, take them to dealership for a motor customer gets it back, 2 weeks later it's done a gearbox heard it many times, there's a awful lot of them on the road but don't recommend owning 1 if the warranty has run out

[@webmonkey44]

seen too many failed autos in these. seen 1 failed manaul, but way too may failed autos.

[@ajbro6428]

​@@webmonkey44people don't service the auto trans

[@devonbarr6783]

Most common Ute so would see it more

[@nutsmith7718]

@devonbarr6783 agree most common but I shouldn't be picking up as many as I do, can go months without picking up its competitors, the dealership is full of broken down ones under warranty

[@XsnipxrmainX]

Just picked up a kia cerato, he only had it for 2 days and the brake fluid was dripping like crazy. Any new car is just sh!t

[@dtester1974]

Caravan park Manager for over 5 years and the ranger is the most common vehicle we see come into our parks on the back of the flatbed.

[@stuartkcalvin]

Must be PXI or an over loaded Caravan. And no upgraded oil cooler and no catch can ... that's a start.

[@JustMeInMyPatrol]

3.2litre are the trash of trash so doesn't surprise me.

[@blackpearlpastoral]

You said it - common !!!

[@m1cxf]

@@stuartkcalvin I get very suspicious when an engine needs a catch can from new. Old Ford tractors used to breath heavily and the blocks were often porous. History repeating itself.

[@dtester1974]

​@stuartkcalvin 1 that came in off the Hume highway was a young couple towing a forward fold camper trailer on there way to Tassie and apparently they had blown the engine

[@Lindsaypainting]

Love the rangers. Had mine for 4 years with no problems. Love to see more on the show honestly

[@bennuballbags2]

Stay off my fucking arse...lol, yeh you know who you are.

[@4WD247]

More rangers coming up!

[@dankiwi01]

Definitely the best 4x4 at driving like a complete flog on the m1.

[@scottyChippie351]

Well I’ve gotta say I love the way my Ranger 2017 PX2 goes on and off road! Couple of little upgrades and she’s a beaut 😊

[@russellbanfield1704]

Bought my Ranger PX in 2015 with 37k on clock, now have 170k. Broke a CV joint in the VHC, where it has done many, many tracks, including Billy Goat Bluff. Thats the only issue I've had. Love it.

[@ryantua2458]

Same here mate, i purchased mine with 140kms on the clock, currently at about 216,000kms. EGR delete/catch can and service them they will look after you.

[@DocJags]

Always seems to be people who don’t own rangers are the ones complaining about them hey

[@beauely7438]

Bought mine with 17k on the clock now had 160k and only had to replace tailshaft dampener and uni joint.

[@tallboy49]

Usually the ones who have never owned one or are rusted on Hilux lovers who complain about something they know nothing about. How about they do a similar video on the Hilux.

[@positivepete4265]

​@@ryantua24584wds don't need catch cans and deletes. The 99% of people who buy them are non mechanical consumers who work their arse off to buy a vehicle for an adventure. Not to modify

[@mick20mpr]

I have had my px2 since new Done 200000km now Love it And don’t want to get rid of it As long as you keep up your services and look after them I can’t see any issues

[@jaydenroberts2891]

Coming from someone who works on these everyday you forgot to mention the fuel pumps going to bits, and putting metal through the whole fuel system 5k plus bill. Sooo common on the px1

[@davidfish5693]

Yep if dont service it

[@benjaminmaxwell8732]

My 2015 dmax was awesome for 205k until the transmission just went with no warning. The heaviest thing I ever towed with it was 1.5t and usually only to the local boat ramps, very rarely on long trips. I think all cars have their examples of failures, lemons and can be reliable. It's not a one size fits all, rangers get the most flack because so many are sold. Hiluxes have their issues too, but they have a very tight information control channel to keep negative information out of the public's eye. Food for thought.

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

@benjaminmaxwell8732 I worked with a bloke who bought a new hilux, it was an experience he wishes he never had. So many issues he couldn't even sell it. Toyota were c*nts about it apparently.

[@mitchell5064]

Also Toyotas warrenty is 10000% better than fords Minus 1kd and pistons lol They seem to be taking care of 1gd owners

[@sloth_e]

Bingo! Its cool to hate rangers but. So everyone is in on the hate train.

[@Storm-Ezy]

@@sloth_e literally because it started off in a 4wd community and ford awful support. hiluxs mainly only new ones are awful! none of them can make more than 300k kms anymore they barely make it to 200k. my pops company has bought fleets of hiluxs and none of them make it passed 200k so they are all flogged off asap

[@makhuvelelazarus2345]

Had mine for 7 years, did 210 000 k’s of towing and long distance driving with no issues.

[@tassiefreedivers4024]

my 4wd corolla has done 613,000km. almost certain any ranger from 2011 onwards can't even dream of that!

[@Storm-Ezy]

@@tassiefreedivers4024 my mats 2014 has 600k on the clock and only replaced the trans from towing with no cooler

[@tassiefreedivers4024]

@@Storm-Ezy mine is original trans. cars should be able to tow to their towing capacity without blowing the trans. if they need a cooler, ford are as dumb as a sack of bricks for not adding one. definitely the highest kms ranger i've heard of, you're lucky. most people's blow long before!

[@hotel2105]

​@@tassiefreedivers4024lost child, why you need to include your sedan here and worst of all it was a different brand 😂😂 no one care about that.

[@tassiefreedivers4024]

@@hotel2105 It's a wagon, not a sedan. 1300kg, locking diffs, mud tyres. My corolla goes everywhere your ranger can't.

[@ROC805]

Great!!!.... Toyota fan boys are out!!!!... i work in the mines and have seen so many brand new hiluxs and cruisers fail... they havent been reliable for a long time... we all like different fourbies and thats good ..

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Dusting issues are a thing

[@curtisthomas7915]

Fighting Toyota to fix the rust in the door sill still under warranty only 4 years old your spot on 👍

[@Kepple_kastaways]

I had a px2 before my raptor and had nothing but a good experience was a great car recommend if you can find a good one

[@evoemperor3776]

So you want a ranger? Get the first versions of t6 rangers those things comes with hydraulic powersteering rather than electric of the facelift that shits on you every time you go water driving.

[@nicklennox]

You could get an MR triton on a runout deal for that sort of money, with a 10 year warranty. Has super select, rear and centre diff all the other features you mentioned. Sure towing is down a bit but not when you factor in GCM.

[@tradie73]

Bought from new one of the last XLT PX2 models to be made during 2018, had a trans cooler professionally fitted, oil changes and serviced every 10k. Been super reliable thus far. Totally happy with it. Only issue I’m facing (after contacting Ford) is I can’t do any preventative maintenance on the EGR cooler other than bypassing (illegal) or swapping for new. Why someone doesn’t develop and sell a solid and better after market EGR cooler for these baffles me.

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

I didn't hear a single bad point that doesn't apply to all modern 4x4s. No problems with mine.

[@adarshmohun9107]

​@@harrywalker968 on the 3.2 not 2.2 and can be prevented if held on properly on its clips.

[@thenono7851]

The oil change is a shit.

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

@thenono7851 only a problem if you change the oil yourself and you don't know what you're doing.

[@beauely7438]

Love my 3.2l had it 8 years and only had to replace the tailshaft dampener and uni joint $1500 maintenance for 8 years

[@mitchell5064]

@@lewisjeffreys9175not really, oil pump is a bad design. All it comes down too Even shit the bed randomly replaced a few engines from a simple oil pump failure

[@johnwalters6025]

In one workshop I worked at, we did 3 head gasket replacements and rebuilt heads, and another 2 opted for a full engine replacement. 5 Rangers with blown head gaskets

[@nicholasbatshon8017]

I’ve got a 2017 ranger with 240k kms almost never been to the mechanics once unless it was a service

[@sebastianfinocchiaro870]

I’ve had my Ranger for 10 years and I have had no problems so far

[@crustyjusty7]

Good advice. My brothers Ranger 3.2 fell victim to the EGR cooler failing and caused a heap of secondary issues.. He bought the car second and got talked into the extra warrranty. I couldnt believe that they actually paid out. $8k in repairs!

[@Deacon_biscuits]

Bought mine new 2018, done 140,000km, engine oil every 10,000km autobox every 40,000km never had an issue, great tow vehicle, pretty good off road. No tune on the engine, cooler on the gearbox = reliable.

[@mmorgz6622]

my mum bought herself a 2014 3.2 manual ranger. was told about the 10min service window and keep that in mind when servicing it. besides that, its at about 320,000kms and still runs like new. it tows like nothing else which is needed in the hilly areas, does handle really well and feel very up to date inside. i just wish she would get a steel tray for it. the alloy tray is too light and it makes the rear feel super rough on bumpy roads.

[@laarland]

I had a Lux with a bit too stiff tail, lowered the airpressure in the tires and the car was much better to drive compared with "correct" air pressure.

[@conmihelis7692]

Many drive a ranger like a sports car without understanding what the vehicle was designed for. Toyota drivers understand and drive apptopriately.

[@Warrior6504]

I’ve got a 2011 Mitsubishi l200 from new and it’s only needed a clutch slave cylinder and a service every year and all it does is tow and it’s been a fantastic car. I’m going to change it next April to a Toyota hilux and hopefully it will be just as good. Looked at the fords but they have to many problems for me and I need reliability.

[@Storm-Ezy]

new hiluxs are terrible shoulda bought a dmax

[@Tassie1966]

Number 5 piston used to fail on some of the 3.2 engines and not to mention the manual gearboxes they are great ute to drive but I've been told by many mechanics not to buy one i will stick with my Dmax .

[@ashleyhouchen2440]

Lower ball joints are a very very common thing also, Done countless numbers of them.

[@motorsportfreak1]

On a serious note, if a Ranger had a fake non-functioning bonnet scoop and hideous black flares, does this improve performance and reliability?

[@marcusarmstrong678]

😂

[@burtoburto4418]

Haha must do cause it’s every second one 😂

[@sloth_e]

I dOnT lIkE hIs StYLe. He MuSt Be dUmB.

[@kingkire1556]

Only if it's with the standard tyre size 👌

[@alantaylor2718]

I love my PX2 XLT. 150K and I have done an EGR cooler. This is normal. Expect 80-130 Ks for EGR failure. ECU tune. Transmission port valve upgrade and cooler. Remove bypass valve in transmission. Tows a treat our 2600 kg caravan. Sooo! Stable on the road with Old Man Emu suspension. I plan to keep it for as long as possible. Beautiful car to drive and tow with.

[@googleuser2170]

I love Toyota quality, but I have to say the PX2 Rangers interior is so much better looking, more comfortable, and more functional than the Toyotas of the same year. Heck, I think it looks better than the new Hilux interior.

[@DabDabGoose]

Toyota interiors in general are always a step behind the competition because the money is spent on the higher quality mechanicals.

[@jedbennett7397]

You learn a lot about being a mechanic when you own a Ranger but I don’t mind that one bit - Know my bus inside out now and have done the work to avoid the common issues + have the knowledge to fix anything else. “It’s not that hard, I’ve seen the blokes that are good at it” 😂

[@Gogga7]

3years ago I bought a 2017 PX2 with 90k on the clock. The only thing I had to replace was the battery and a front lower control arm. Its now got 160k on the clock and I have no plans of getting rid of it. I liked the Hilux, but it was almost $15k more for what I got with the Ranger, and I found the Ranger more comfortable for daily use.

[@TerryCole-rg4wu]

@TerryCole-rg4wu 0 seconds ago It’s around 150000 k we’re u are going to get the major problems happening don’t be to cocky to early. Just because the problems haven’t happened yet doesn’t mean that they never will. U are at the danger zone now that is why so many people get rid of their ranger once they do 150,000 km on them. Don’t say I didn’t warn u about the upcoming problems.

[@Gogga7]

@TerryCole-rg4wu Oh, look, someone who probably hasn't even driven a Ranger trying to tell a Ranger owner about what might never go wrong with his vehicle. Please stop being cocky thinking you know anything, kiddo. Leave this chat to the real men with real cars bud.....

[@alantaylor2718]

You will be ready for the EGR cooler. Keep an eye on your coolant reservoir level. That is the first sign. Miss it and the result can be disastrous. That was my first clue. Saved me an engine replacement. PX2 2017. Great car with 150K towing on it.

[@TerryCole-rg4wu]

@@alantaylor2718 hi Alan how much was the Egr cooler to get fitted. I have 200k on my 2020 3.2 never missed a service but I still wanted to get this done before the known trouble awaiting me.

[@Storm-Ezy]

@@TerryCole-rg4wu most cars have things that need to be replaced by 200k even on a hilux

[@bradspeed69]

'What are the common problems with the Ranger?' - 'Yes'

[@americian]

Didn't even list 1/4.of their failures and shit designs

[@twistedthrottle8513]

motors are shit and blow up anytime any were

[@ajbro6428]

​@@twistedthrottle8513better than driving a gay motorbike

[@mixalis6168]

@@twistedthrottle8513 Liar !

[@twistedthrottle8513]

@@ajbro6428 have my Dmax any day over a ford heap of shit 5 cylinder , 4JJ1 most reliable of them all

[@jaspreetbains2776]

The belt tensioners go and they shred the serpentine belt which then damages the front seal and timing cover.

[@Sh4dow682]

the main issue being does the previous owner hand over the Wanker certificate to the new owner.

[@jakelong7976]

I think he stuck it on my tailgate as a joke and the new owner is just trying to get close enough to reach out and grab it back

[@AMJB100000000]

Love my ranger, it’s a lot nicer inside then any other dual cab Ute.. it’s a lot nicer outside in my opinion too.. I’ve done more than 120,000kms in my old px1 and px3 combined..

[@impactodelsurenterprise2440]

When they split from mazda that's when the quality went downhill. The ford ranger wl or mazda fighter bravo series was a strong little pickup.

[@FioraOnDestiny]

I've got a 2015 PX2 XLS, purchased second hand (110,000 on the clock) in 2020 before prices shot through the roof, got a good deal on my one with what was on it. Been a great car personally, no issues outside of the turbo hose splitting last week but that's been fixed already. Pushing 186000ks now so it's going well, this video is good though boys so keep it up

[@WeekendWanderers4x4]

Another tip would be to install an aftermarket coolant level check to alarm you if coolant is low, lost an engine from a hose leak so it is cheap insurance!

[@WeekendWanderers4x4]

@@harrywalker968 you have a heat gauge which only picks up that it has overheated after all the coolant has gone :/

[@jaggerdfletcher1618]

What a bucket. I still can’t believe they stopped selling falcons and gave us these lemons…

[@jonathanmagic5633]

And the price doubled overnight.

[@jaggerdfletcher1618]

@@jonathanmagic5633 yep

[@curtisthomas7915]

@@jaggerdfletcher1618yep your right they did give us the sensation Barra engine haha

[@ablet85]

@@curtisthomas7915to be fair I had a BA XR6. The engine was solid. But every electrical fault that could happen did. I went through 5 door actuators. My wife had one as well when we first met. Same issues. Engine solid. The rest… not so much. 😊

[@glennboy66]

The oil change thing is a big No for me and a design fault that should have be rectified. Not interested in Tech as it is just something else not necessary to go wrong. Like most brands if it is well maintained it will go for many many km and years of travel. Good review

[@marcusarmstrong678]

Solid if you do the maintenance properly, have seen the fair share of Toyota and nissan in the shed

[@philliproe8137]

3.2l known for dust If u been on dusty road and u can't get over 80km check air filter

[@alantaylor2718]

I fitted a K&N to mine. Have a spare filter ready to swap over all the time. 2017 PX2 150K

[@acevr4]

Support your local tow company and buy a Ranger, how can he say its the best platform available with a straight face it might be if you ignore reliability, build quality, ive never seen any other make get a ride on a tow truck so often. so many quality issues, they used crap metal in the auto valve bodys and thwy warp, shitty quality interior, a local ford dealer kept atleast two engines in stock at all times, rode past a fairly late model one parked on the side of the road a couple weeks ago, jokingly said to my mate ittl be fkd, on the way home it passed us on a tow truck😂.

[@audoinxr6372]

Towie here. Hilux is just as common. Don't fall for the hate bandwagon

[@sloth_e]

I'm a towie aswell. You tow what is most sold in your area mostly. Alit if cockies have Mitsubishi as they're a good deal fir a farm truck. Guess what i tow alot of? Mitsubishi and holidaying/touring Toyota's and fords. Because everyone has one.

[@audoinxr6372]

@@sloth_e 100% accuracy. I towed mostly Toyotas. Since they have the market is country SA. Simple numbers.

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Pre dpf px2 is the pick of the litter

[@Rockingwithjc]

Loved my Ford Ranger bakkie! I now drive the Amarok 2.0 btdi but I will definitely buy a Ranger again

[@holdenbrougham1056]

Px1 was the 1st of fords good rangers , yep had issues they all did, Toyota's fords and Isuzu and nissan, only ford and Toyota have sorted

[@lachlantaylor9888]

What about the engine oil coolers the injector pumps piezo injectors timing cover leaks drive belt tensioners sagging and the list goes on im a diesel mechanic and the rangers are the most common car we see for major repairs including engine replacement

[@TheMezzy712]

My PX1 had the EGR delete and serviced it every 5k - 7k intervals along with every tank getting diesel additive. The 3.2 has done 230,000km and still drives like new.

[@ShaunKavanagh-pk3te]

Should do a video on the RG Colorado even if they don't make them anymore there still a popular rig.

[@sassall4284]

We had a fleet of 15 at work. 14 of them either blew a trans or an engine all within being 10years old or 300,000k

[@mixalis6168]

Bullhshit !

[@steveb5382]

Why would you keep a work vehicle for that long, really bad business practice. Absolutely no tax advantage what so ever. I call bullshite..

[@sassall4284]

@@steveb5382 lmao

[@furedi8067]

fleet vehicles get flogged.

[@sassall4284]

@@furedi8067 you aren’t wrong. But still.

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Jesse.

[@confuzsays7196]

Finally, some useful information.

[@jaydengood6530]

What about checking the drive belt tensioner ? There common an can cause alot of damage when the belt go's behind the crank pully and chew out the timing cover or the scrappy tin covered wheel nuts that are always mauled or the gearbox pump dying in the autos or when the battery is weak or disconnected the car immobilises itself and need to reset the computer with a scan tool? Or they take special 3 prong fuses that most parts shop have never heard of or checking the clutch pully on the alternator 4yrs alot of things missed in this video

[@nickpelentsov9229]

Used, recent vehicles..break down, made cheap...called LEMONS, ...buy older vehicle, proven...fix it up.... cheaper mate..and no evs....its a scam

[@TheAussieLearner]

I have GLS MQ 6 speed and does not miss a beat. Great car to buy

[@rickybrockenbrow975]

Not sure on the ranger but the Bt50 platform has an issue with diff lock wiring shrinking and snapping

[@alberttresslevic914]

I have a Ranger and I can guarantee without a shadow of a doubt it is the most reliable car for tailgating small cars in 80 km/h zones I have ever owned.

[@sunmarty]

My mate got the brand new ranger, loving it till later on the rear differential had some kind of noise, take it back to the dealer to check, all good no problem but as soon as drive out the yard same noise again, took it to a local workshop to check, at last found the rear differential was low on oil from the factory and need to be replace lol😅

[@dn059]

Yeah my mates got one, egr went, two starters and one clutch replaced but besides that been pretty good for 330k kms

[@bradspeed69]

As someone who regularly works on these, they are an absolute dogshit car, in ways you cant even imagine. Sure there's the transmissions blowing left right and centre, plethora of tennis ball sized holes blown in blocks, but then theres the 'ford-isms' they've deliberately built into the car to punish ford owners. Once such of these caught me out a coupke months ago on a customers car, which ran out of fuel and even after being filled would not start. Come to find out after some mucking around, if you run out of fuel in a Ranger or Everest, you have to do an OBD code scan and clear before the car will start again. This is one of mamy examples too... Why anyone would buy a Ford is beyond me.

[@ajbro6428]

they are a electrical nightmare. u have to have a expensive scan tool just to read faults. Will often thro codes which when cleared operates fine

[@devonbarr6783]

I work on them all day and I think they are better then most Utes

[@RogerM88]

I think the decay in Ford's quality, is more related to issues with suppliers mixed with reducing production costs. They had plenty of issues with quality control from their suppliers.

[@aussiekid2.063]

I’ve got a ford ranger and it is great however it is an earlier generation a pk ranger

[@bradspeed69]

@@RogerM88 I disagree, the parts generally in my experience aren't what let's them down. It's the poor design, which they make next to no effort to correct year after year..

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Ford shytebox. Nothing changes. I've owned 6 Ford's. I only buy Japanese now.

[@LTLT900]

You are right when you say nothing changes .

[@aaronkameric1419]

I’ll stick to my 09 UN BT50 thanks. They have their issues but so far so good.

[@JustanormalguyinZA]

I have a 2011 Hilux 3.0 D4D with 2600000 kms on Ive had mates telling me to upgrade to a ranger,most of them have had isssues with their ramgers intercoolers turbos etc I have had NO issues with my Hilux whatsoever. I service on time every 10000 kms and use low Sulphur diesel

[@chandamusonda6883]

Where I'm from the Ranger is the best pickup money can get you. Powerful on and off-road and has an excellent ride quality. For us in the African market Adblue and DPFs are excluded on our diesel pickups and SUVs. So you'll never hear about DPF, Adblue or EGR issues here. My daily drive is the PX3 2021 Wildtrak. It's done 110,000km no issues whatsoever. My dads 2014 Ranger XLT has 230,000km never had a single issue. All services have only been done by Ford. They're really good cars, as long as they're maintained religiously.

[@ryantua2458]

I bought a second hand px2 at 140,000ish kms and its been fine, currently sitting at 216,000 ish kms. When i got it done a catch can/egr delete and have had no issues. Service at every 10k kms and gear box fluid service at 160kms. Nicest utes on the market to drive and easily the best creature comforts in the cabin from the dealer. Same as every ifs ute very capable with lift/tires/ecu remap. Honestly cant fault it in my experience.

[@DFRAdventures]

Second hand cruisers, Hilux’s and tritons are usually great if they haven’t been in the mines. Everything else usually fukkeddd

[@AdmissionGaming]

Tritons are shit mate, the new ones crack the head like no ones business and leak coolant like crazy. I wouldn't touch one, I'm a Nissan guy but the Hilux is the pick of the bunch IMO.

[@DFRAdventures]

@@AdmissionGaming coolant is usually from split lines factory hoses are dog shit. Easy replacement.. decent Ute for what there worth

[@landrover1155]

​@AdmissionGaming mate IMO Triton is still the reliability leader. A position it has since the MQ. That 2.4 unlike the 2.5 before it is a gem. Bulletproof drive train with huge diffs, axles, CV's and same auto as Toyota (Aisin). I have heard of only a handful of head issues. Do you know for sure if the head issues are manufacturing faults or could they be related to servicing issues - overtorquing bolts etc. Cheers

[@embo666]

Owned px1 and 2 only had afew minor issues but fixed under warranty otherwise great ute I would have gone the next gen but the price was to expensive and end up with a current dmax

[@calebstechthings5742]

As someone who works in the car industry and deals with allot of used cars. Almost everyone I have seen is on its second engine or on its way out. My step dad is a mechanic and had one in today with a blown engine which is pretty common for him apparently. Not saying all will do this but from my personal experience the majority will

[@DedekindU]

People trashing the Ranger as if they owned and experienced all of this. Fact of the matter is any any and I can't stress this enough. Any Ute can break. The Ranger is a solid platform. Yeah there are some problems (obviously like with any ute out there) but a solid ute non the less. Stop being a dick! Move on. Ps there is a reasons generations of families drive hillux or Rangers. Cause they are solid.

[@junval6910]

Discrediting other peoples bad experience only means you cannot live with the fact you own an unreliable dumb@ss vehicle. You chose it, you own it so live with it. Stop being a cry baby, its your decision, not ours.

[@jezzbagu_45]

PX2 and PX3 the stud plate on the torque converter like to shear off from ford using less rivets in the later years

[@paulthompson1654]

Earlier models had the same design caliper twin piston . Because they all are made from iron they rust and cause uneven pad wear . Rear suspension is virtually same design . Front suspension is different

[@johnb5410]

You didn't mention that the 2 litre diesel employs a wet belt design... future catastrophe.

[@timbo365]

Ford now say change belt every 6 years…a mate changes his Land Cruiser chain every 100 000 km.. part of owning some vehicles.

[@Arphealy]

you bloody legend this is the episode i needed!

[@task82]

Recently picked up a 2019 2.2 XL Ranger. Mechanic looked over it and gave it the all clear, but just to be sure, getting the bypass valve for the auto, egr and secondary filter sorted in the coming weeks. From everything I've read, the 2.2l is pretty economical and reliable, just not great at towing. Fingers crossed I can get many happy years out of the tractor 🤞

[@peterbartley7183]

I bought the exact same as yours at 50k. I have had it 6 months and by driving carefully and nearly always Highway I get aboard 8 litres per km. It’s been. Just got serviced and all ok so far

[@task82]

@@peterbartley7183 that's awesome mate!! Fingers crossed we have many years of happy wheeling ahead of us 😂🍻

[@Natures_Doctor]

This reminds me of me 2015 Ford Fusion SE I had for 5 years, even has the same digital tachometer... It was such a clunker couldn't wait to get rid of it only had 90k miles

[@usspec57]

I've had really good luck with Mazdas. Until I bought a 2016 BT50. That's because it's a ford. The 3.2 has had 2 rebuilds in 160k kms. That's with a full Mazda service history.

[@alienfromarea5115]

The last place I’d get a car serviced is a dealership 😂

[@jamberoobigsplah924]

If they are such a good car, why don’t u get one and show us

[@silkyfox7603]

Have a look at the old Maverick camper tow rig nearly every time he brought it on there it broke, but to be fair nearly every car he brings on brakes

[@sloth_e]

They did. Remember when everything broke down except Jessie's raptor that ended up towing everything in 2wd? Only in 2wd because he had to swap wheels. It was that place on remote WA.

[@JC-zg4xe]

@@sloth_e Wasnt that the goodyear raptor? The thing was basically stock. Pretty impressive what it did if you ask me.

[@sloth_e]

@@JC-zg4xe that's the one. It got absolutely flogged!

[@silkyfox7603]

Not to mention they were one of the first four drives to come out with that rear differential lock

[@antiwoke884]

Crank angle and also crank position sensor I had issues with before 80,000km I bought new and never towed anything with the Ute I had a PX2 Wildtrak with 2 inch lift and 31s

[@jbm8444]

You forgot to mention that the wiring loom on top of the timing cover can wear through if doesn't have extra protection around it.

[@fromjarrod]

Pumping up a ranger how do you sleep at night lol

[@Gogga7]

@@fromjarrod From a Ranger owner, I sleep like a baby.

[@chrisgomez3078]

260, 000km on mine , Jarrod maybe tell your mate with the FKed Ranger to service it more regulary

[@Gogga7]

@chrisgomez3078 Exactly, I service mine ever 10k including diesel filter. If you do that and bypass the EGR cooler, you got a reliable vehicle. People need to stop complaining and look after their utes, and they'll look after you.

[@fromjarrod]

@@Gogga7 lol

[@dieterleimann1171]

Treat the car right and the car will treat u right my Px1 has 207000 km on it has been all over Australia including the cape kimberly Gunbarrel simpson with Zero issues and no mods done to the motor except a 2nd fuel filter. ALL 4wds that tow should have a Transcooler as they cause issues. The description of the heading is misleading

[@simonhjc]

Excellent advice. The 3.2 also suffered vibration problems due to cranksharft journals not being machined properly, it also caused rear main oil leaks, also in the BT50. Mazda at one point was replaceing the blocks as part of a service program. I spent 37 years in the auction industry and saw many unsorted rangers including gearbox issues

[@JohnDyason-z1n]

My Ranger, best car I have ever owned.

[@michaelwebb540]

140000 km no problems.But now the shit starts.Clutch etc making noices

[@fourocker]

Lol, this is why I'll hang onto my 94 FZJ80R landcruiser, 570,000 km, 30 years old and still smashing it out, yes it's had things done over the years but just normal stuff, I think the only thing I'd replace it with would be a Toyota Fortuner 2021 and on 2.8, excellent value they are.

[@hotel2105]

Everything can last forever if you take a good care., but nobody care if you want another new toyota

[@79series]

3 gear boxs later. Well done ford.

[@Im-mv6bf]

buying my 2013 px was the biggest financial mistake i made. engine mounts were gone unbeknownst to me (i was a novice and naive). Then maybe 5km later after buying it (190k) the clutch has gone and everything has been replaced and issue still persists. absolute lemon.

[@mothy7]

Whats the issue with your clutch ?

[@ryanf2709]

Custom Machine Works Barra/ZF Kit. BOOM done

[@da20082003]

I dont have one or want one but surely we have to consider the sheer volume.sold

[@nathankelly1708]

People may say that about the 35 million VW Beetles sold between 1948 and 1980. Volume and popularity is one thing, reliability is another.

[@Dutchy695]

A work mates Ford Ranger has gone through two gearboxes at $9000 each. Crazy!

[@KobusMostert-hz4gr]

All good with my ranger that I got second hand, the thing that I seen is the ricing of the px2 and 3 are declining due to the shape change, I am very happy with mine,

[@KPcustoms]

EGR let go on my 2016 px2 at 450,000ks. Apart from that, it's somehow still running strong

[@BCBtrucks64]

Get rid of the time bombs within the vehicle and they might prove reliable which I have done at 92.500ks nearly at 100k now 2016 model only have a couple of things to be concerned about now which is the plastic intercooler , torque converter adapter transmission thermal bypass . When I start towing I’ll take care of those ‘ thermal bypass is another time bomb asap

[@justinbrown2093]

And this month with the sale of a Ford ranger comes a tilt tray . Hired 1 for 6 weeks couldn't return it quickly enough