Do they just hate making money ?

I’m sure it’s been posted here before, but what are the best CarPlay’s for the last gen rangers? One where I don’t have to make any cuts or shave anything off? Volume knob would be nice too lol the buttons piss me off CRANK IT

Is this a thing? I am getting conflicting info from dealers throughout the country. A ford chat said yes - you can lock in special rates and incentives at time of order or take incentives/special financing at time of delivery if better. I have had two dealers say yes- Granger said no

I have a 1980 f250 ranger (with a custom flatbed winch and gooseneck hitch) but it tends to backfire when I step on the gas when starting it (something in the dash caught fire and the ignition doesn’t work right so I have to hold a screw driver on the solenoid)

Got a 2026 Ranger Lariat FX4 2.7TT and am loving it. Perfect blend of function and tech. Does anyone else experience any of the following:

I hear a rattle in the driver door/window or B pillar. I’m thinking it’s window related but not sure. Is this common?

I also feel like I hear constant “clicks”. Almost like switch relays. Around steering wheel. I also hear it every time, when going above 35 mph, when I depress and release the brake pedal.

Additionally, something in the back along the back window makes noise.

I’m OCD and struggle with noises that cause me to obsess over them.

Any other insights?

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I got this car through a auction sales in June.

The car got a solid check engine light and I took it to autozone to get scanned. Code p0303 came out and they recommended I change the spark plug (number 3) and engine coil. I changed all the spark plugs and noticed the 3rd one had corrosion.

The mechanic changed the engine coil and said he thought it was the vacuum compartment valve and that it would keep shaking. He was right it shakes when I turn it on for 10 seconds and then it stops. There's no problem when I'm driving it. He says he's going to look for the part and then call me.

I also noticed that the coolant keeps dropping from max to under minimum first it took 2 weeks to drop but now I notice it took less time. When I turn the car on I can notice a smell of coolant for a few seconds in the cabin. There's no sticky floors but there's also no visible leak on the drive way.

When I researched the car Ford Edge 2016 eco boost 2.0 it saw that there was a big issue with the long block of the engine. There's a big engine issue where the coolant leaks into the engine and it causes engine damage. I looked at the engine and there's a sticker that says the engine is from 2018. So they did change the engine but re-designed engine didn't come out until 2019. So there is a chance that it could be that issue. The car doesn't over heat and there is no white smoke and the engine oil looks normal.

I have read that it could be a normal leak in heat compartment of the car which would be stellar and I hope it really is something that simple but the fact that the check engine light used to come on and off but now stays on makes me worried.

I was reading a bit and chat gpt is sounding the alarm that the engine could crack if it take this trip leaving me with no car. I was hoping to buy some time as it's a trip for my kiddos bday but saftey first.

What do you think other than the obvious that I bought a problem car?

Thanks for reading.

So i just bought a brand new 5.0 off the lot about a month ago, completely stock right now except for the Corsa Extrem catback, the other thing i wanted to add was a dark horse spoiler.Im 21 so i am fairly new to all this car stuff my main question is their anything i can do to my car without voiding warranty like any tunes performance wise, i was looking at the ess g3 supercharger but again i dont want to void my warranty, so any tips would help if i should wait or just do it.

I've been looking at getting either of these trucks, I can find them for relatively the same price where I'm at. I'm looking to take this truck camping as well as just hauling stuff around town. I would be normally loading up camping gear, a dirt bike or 2 and then me and my gf but I would also want to maybe toss a light duty slide in bed camper in the back too.

From my understanding the f150 would be more reliable and haul more weight but slower and a bit less modern, while the ranger would be a bit more unreliable but faster, more comfortable, more nimble and maybe a tiny bit better gas mileage.

Which one should I get and what should I look out for that I'm possibly not thinking about? Would parts be more difficult to find for the f150 because it's older?

Seems to be coming from right tire area

Help PLEASE! My 2018 Ford EcoSport has only 18,000 miles. It began have issues in January. I took it in for the "Recall 23S64 – Engine Oil Pump Drive Belt and Tensioner Assembly Failure." They say they fixed it but it is still having the same issue. They now tell me that the Head Gasket is blown and that I have to pay $5300 to fix this. Isn't this head gasket issue caused by the failed recall? They have been giving me the run around for 2 months now and I'm still without a vehicle. I thought they have to provide me with a new Long Block engine. Doesn't this recall cause the head gasket issue! I NEED HELP! How do I force them to fix this issue!?

I have a 2013 Ford Edge Limited with the 2.0 Turbo. The vehicle needs a transmission due to a broken case. My 2013 came with a 6f35 DT4P-7000NA and 3.21 final drive. The replacement transmission I purchased is a DE9P-7000LA with a 3.36 final drive. Does anyone know what must swapped to make this work?

When the Maverick was announced I wasn't sure how much demand there would be for a compact pickup. A few years later it seems like Ford identified a gap in the market that a lot of people didn't realize existed. Do you think the Maverick has lived up to expectations or is there another recent Ford that deserves that title?

When I activate Google voice assistant with my phone connected to the car, after it's finished it will resume playing the most recently played music from my phone even when the stereo was off.

Hiiiii guys,

I found a 2018 Ford Fusion Sport 2.7L EcoBoost TT with 91k miles.
they're super rare in Canada, i've only seen one in the past 4 years

The seller says it has no accidents (I’ll verify with Carfax), it’s a single-owner vehicle, and it has a full service history, all done at the dealership. They also purchased an extended warranty for it.

And surprisingly, the price is $4,900 USD. Yes, it’s real, and no, it doesn’t seem to be a scam.

My mom wants to be able to watch Netflix and stuff (not while driving obviously) in her car but finds using her phone annoying since it’s small, any aftermarket screens that run android yall would recommend?

I wanted this video to feel like stepping back into the ’90s.

PlayStation memories, VHS tapes, old magazines, iconic brands… and then one of the greatest homologation cars ever built: the Ford Escort Cosworth.

No talking. Just pure turbo sound, winding roads, and a drive that feels like a childhood dream brought back to life.

Hope you enjoy it.

Have a question on the 2 year service and parts warranty. I have a 2017 Ford escape that I have had Tons of issues with. In June of 2025, I took it to a ford dealership and had an oil leak diagnosed—turns out it was coming from the Turbo charger, which had to be replaced on top of hoses and the crank case breather and I spent 4300.00 (this came after I was right out of the 3 year warranty window after having my entire engine replaced in 2022).

Well now I have an oil leak again. Took it to the Ford dealer closer to my home where I paid to have it diagnosed and they said that the leak is coming from the throttle body, vacuum pump and turbo/CAC tube. The dealership said they would acknowledge the warranty from the other place if I had already paid for it to be replaced last year. But it seems that all of these parts are different than the ones replaced last year.

I’m livid. Should I go to the dealer I went to last year and ask them to fix it and will any of this be covered under their 2 year warranty since it’s different parts? I almost done trust them. Is this even worth my time? Or should I take it to the place closer to home and just pay full price for labor and parts.

I have a 2015 Ford Ka Zetec and the 12V cigarette lighter socket has never worked since I bought the car about a month ago.

I only discovered this because I bought a portable CarPlay screen that powers from the 12V socket. The screen wouldn’t turn on, so I started troubleshooting.

Here’s what I’ve tested:

• The portable CarPlay screen works perfectly in another car.
• The 12V adapter/cigarette lighter plug supplied with it also works in another car.
• I’ve tried multiple different cigarette lighter devices in my Ka and none of them work, but they all work in another car.
• The socket physically accepts plugs fully and they stop firmly, although everything feels slightly looser than in another car.
• I checked the engine bay fuse for the cigarette lighter (F85, 15A according to the handbook) and it appears intact with no visible break in the fuse element.
• The contacts inside the socket look clean with no corrosion or obvious damage.
• The engine was running during testing.

At this point I’m wondering what the next most likely fault is.

Could it be:

• a failed 12V socket,
• a disconnected wire behind the socket,
• the wrong fuse,
• or something else?

Is there anything else I can check before removing the centre console to inspect the wiring?

I purchased a 2025 Expedition in Jan of 2026. Four weeks ago I walked out to a cracked windshield that has spread from top to bottom. I have been referred by my ford dealer to their preferred glass company. I have talked to three national glass replacement companies all if which say Ford has ZERO in stock on a nationwide basis!! I have written Ford and copied the GM of my dealer along with my states consumer protection department and the National traffic and safety department in Washington D.C. i bought this car and have a rather large monthly payment and cant use really use the car as it is unsafe. Any thoughts? Help!!

New to ford and eco boost. Does this sound normal?

Hello everyone! My father is trying to repair a 2.9l EFI motor to put it in an old Ford Capri MK2. But we don't have that kind of revue in french and my search in English doesn't give us the good result. He particularly needs a schema from the electrical system of the car. Can anybody help me with that ? I would appreciate it a lot !

Thanks again for reading, and sorry if my spelling is wrong I am trying my best