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Forum: Interior Tech 01-23-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,137
Posted By f100owner
Re: So how bout' that airbag recall? (Expanded 6/1/16)

My ranger became a fusion as a reaction to the recall. Just did not like no estimate of when parts would be available and having a one passenger...
Forum: Interior Tech 01-05-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,137
Posted By f100owner
Re: So how bout' that airbag recall? (Expanded 6/1/16)

Read my latest note on recall 16s26 today, again. Just noticed...do not allow anyone to sit in passenger side seat until the repair is made.

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Forum: Exterior Tech 05-22-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,519
Posted By f100owner
Re: Frame rivets, hardened?

Just finished a similar effort on my f100. I center punched, drilled with smallish bit and larger bit, going deep enough to get through frame. Then used a 4 inch angle grinder.

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Forum: Exterior Tech 04-16-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By f100owner
Re: I'm after some POR15 tips/advice.

In working on my old 71 f100, I used por 15 on all frame members and underneath body parts. I just brushed off the loose dirt, applied the por 15. Let it dry and painted.

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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-04-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 720
Posted By f100owner
Re: Headlights On All The Time

I would like to have that feature on my 2011.

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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-20-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing Capabilities

If it's the full width camper, about 8 feet, you will want some add-on trailer mirrors ad well. I searched around a lot and found some for my expedition from Wal-Mart on-line that work very well....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-19-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing Capabilities

Have you set up the seven way trailer plug and installed trailer brakes on the ranger because you will need them. I considered this path but with a 21 foot tt weighing about 4200 pounds. I backed...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-20-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

Even though I decided to forgo the travel trailer towing with the ranger, I am still going to rig up the trailer brakes and plug. We traded our Explorer in on a 2016 expedition limited El with HD...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-12-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

Which product was a Hopkins?

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Forum: Exterior Tech 02-12-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

Thanks for the details. My truck did come with a hitch.
One of the wiring challenges is room to work. Would love to have a lift for this effort.
Question. With this setup do I lose my four pole...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-12-2017, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By f100owner
Re: Options available on Rangers

In their marketing literature and brochures ford did touted the capacity to tow. They are a full on cab on frame truck. I think they have the ability, just not necessarily the best option.

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Forum: Exterior Tech 02-12-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

It does have transmission cooling using the radiator. Not a standalone cooler.
I did order a set of Fit System deluxe universal towing mirrors from Walmart. I liked the look of the ratchet...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-11-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

The ranger has the trailer package. Would that not be part of that offering?

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Forum: Exterior Tech 02-10-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

Well signed papers and a travel trailer today. Little heavier than my first choice...4,200 pounds with about 500 pounds at the hitch...but still within trucks stated range. Now I will begin my quest...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 02-05-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By f100owner
Options available on Rangers

Is there a source listing available options and packages for our vehicles? For instance my window sticker lists class III trailer and also hitch. Was there such a thing as a trailer towing package?...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-05-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Re: Towing small travel trailer

The hitch is supposed to be better than the old style load distribution hitches I have used in the past to include anti sway and levelling features.
As to mirrors, the slide overs will be my first...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-05-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,009
Posted By f100owner
Towing small travel trailer

I have a 2011 ranger sport supercab with 4.0 and automatic transmission. Rated at 5700 or thereabouts for maximum trailer weight. We are probably getting a a 19 foot Coachman travel trailer weighing...
Forum: Audio / Video 07-28-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,299
Posted By f100owner
trying out an inexpensive backup camera

Don't expect my wife to drive the Ranger much - she hates the ride (I am not fond of its Willys Jeepish demeanor either), but I know she would feel better with a backup camera.
So after some...
Forum: Exterior Tech 06-28-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,808
Posted By f100owner
Re: Truck tool box

The narrowest I have ran across is 58 and 60. I have been evaluating options myself, except for a regular bed. Walmart online provides access to some good brands. Whatever you do, definitely consider...
Forum: Audio / Video 06-28-2016, 04:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,335
Posted By f100owner
Re: Current backup camera options

Bob C, I am guessing one gives up their sirius, etc. with that type of head unit.
The license plate bracket approach seems the most common. I know for a while in Texas, they started enforcing rules...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-24-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By f100owner
Forum: Audio / Video 06-24-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,335
Posted By f100owner
Current backup camera options

While I don't necessarily need a backup camera, my wife's main gripe, so far, is no backup camera. I see lots of options out there and am curious what approach others have taken in this area.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-23-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By f100owner
Blue Oval fan's first Ranger

I have owned primarily Fords/Mercuries (never a Lincoln) over the years (Chevy or two has been spotted in my driveway once or twice). But, by and large I am Ford guy.
I have two Ford pickups - 69...
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