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.
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?
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.
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 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
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
@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
@@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.
@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
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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
@@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!
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.
@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.
@@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
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 ..
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😅
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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..
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 .
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
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 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.
@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.....
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.
@@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.
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.
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” 😂
@@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. 😊
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.
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.
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
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!
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
I own 2013 6 speed manual ford ranger T6 malaysia spec until now it is still in good condition..depends on how the owner take care off it..spare part is easy to purchase..
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
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
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.
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.
@@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..
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
This channel has had a ranger on like two episodes and one of them I remember this exact quote "well the good news is, it's not a CV" just a blown trans. Lol
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
@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
@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
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.
No mention of aircon actuators hey. Any ranger owner, or any one whos looked on a Ranger forum the thing thats asked the most is whats fhis clicking noise behind the dash... 3.2 ltr manaul has to be the best combination in the Rangers for power, towing & economy.
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.
My 2018 xlt just done the intake manifold and glow plugs, which they think may have cause EGR valve to stick open, under warranty and getting fixed now, mine is a space cab and tows our camper trailer (1850kgs dry ) like its not even hooked on, had its 18 months and other than servicing ive done nothing too it.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Same, I have a BT50 013, tune and intercooler upgrade, have had it for 5 years , 260,000km never missed a beat
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.
Certainly underrated. They'll outlast a Ranger in ever respect. No electrical dramas either.
@@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
My mn triton has overheating issues when towing . Poor machining of the engine from factory
@@Pvmanne 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
The triton drives like shit
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
seen too many failed autos in these. seen 1 failed manaul, but way too may failed autos.
@@webmonkey44people don't service the auto trans
Most common Ute so would see it more
@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
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
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.
Must be PXI or an over loaded Caravan. And no upgraded oil cooler and no catch can ... that's a start.
3.2litre are the trash of trash so doesn't surprise me.
You said it - common !!!
@@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.
@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
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
Love the rangers. Had mine for 4 years with no problems. Love to see more on the show honestly
Stay off my fucking arse...lol, yeh you know who you are.
More rangers coming up!
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.
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.
Always seems to be people who don’t own rangers are the ones complaining about them hey
Bought mine with 17k on the clock now had 160k and only had to replace tailshaft dampener and uni joint.
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.
@@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
95% of rangers are still on the road! The other 5% made it home…
😂😂😂
I think I know what you drive..
LOL!
😂gold
Let the haters hate.
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 😊
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
Yep if dont service it
What about timing chain codes? Are they common for chain stretches?
Definitely the best 4x4 at driving like a complete flog on the m1.
Had mine for 7 years, did 210 000 k’s of towing and long distance driving with no issues.
my 4wd corolla has done 613,000km. almost certain any ranger from 2011 onwards can't even dream of that!
@@tassiefreedivers4024 my mats 2014 has 600k on the clock and only replaced the trans from towing with no cooler
@@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!
@@tassiefreedivers4024lost child, why you need to include your sedan here and worst of all it was a different brand 😂😂 no one care about that.
@@hotel2105 It's a wagon, not a sedan. 1300kg, locking diffs, mud tyres. My corolla goes everywhere your ranger can't.
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.
@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.
Also Toyotas warrenty is 10000% better than fords
Minus 1kd and pistons lol
They seem to be taking care of 1gd owners
Bingo! Its cool to hate rangers but. So everyone is in on the hate train.
@@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
Hi, can I ask you what a replacement transmission is worth. Looking at a dmax and just doing some research. Cheers.
On a serious note, if a Ranger had a fake non-functioning bonnet scoop and hideous black flares, does this improve performance and reliability?
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Haha must do cause it’s every second one 😂
I dOnT lIkE hIs StYLe. He MuSt Be dUmB.
Only if it's with the standard tyre size 👌
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 ..
Dusting issues are a thing
Fighting Toyota to fix the rust in the door sill still under warranty only 4 years old your spot on 👍
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
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😅
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.
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!
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.
I’ve got a 2017 ranger with 240k kms almost never been to the mechanics once unless it was a service
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.
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.
Many drive a ranger like a sports car without understanding what the vehicle was designed for. Toyota drivers understand and drive apptopriately.
I didn't hear a single bad point that doesn't apply to all modern 4x4s. No problems with mine.
@@harrywalker968 on the 3.2 not 2.2 and can be prevented if held on properly on its clips.
The oil change is a shit.
@thenono7851 only a problem if you change the oil yourself and you don't know what you're doing.
Love my 3.2l had it 8 years and only had to replace the tailshaft dampener and uni joint $1500 maintenance for 8 years
@@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
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.
new hiluxs are terrible shoulda bought a dmax
I’ve had my Ranger for 10 years and I have had no problems so far
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.
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.
The belt tensioners go and they shred the serpentine belt which then damages the front seal and timing cover.
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..
Lower ball joints are a very very common thing also, Done countless numbers of them.
Solid if you do the maintenance properly, have seen the fair share of Toyota and nissan in the shed
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 .
Lol tell that to my ranger 3.2 with 600k and all original even the clutch . Perfect vehicle thx
Why are you watching this video if you trust your rainder
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.
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
Wish I watched this before I bought my px2 it’s been in the shop more then I’ve had it
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.
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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.
@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.....
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.
@@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.
@@TerryCole-rg4wu most cars have things that need to be replaced by 200k even on a hilux
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.
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” 😂
the main issue being does the previous owner hand over the Wanker certificate to the new owner.
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
What a bucket. I still can’t believe they stopped selling falcons and gave us these lemons…
And the price doubled overnight.
@@jonathanmagic5633 yep
@@jaggerdfletcher1618yep your right they did give us the sensation Barra engine haha
@@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. 😊
Should do a video on the RG Colorado even if they don't make them anymore there still a popular rig.
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.
Toyota interiors in general are always a step behind the competition because the money is spent on the higher quality mechanicals.
Awesome video mate, absolutely love mine and had zero issues 💪🏼
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
Not sure on the ranger but the Bt50 platform has an issue with diff lock wiring shrinking and snapping
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.
Finally, some useful information.
3.2l known for dust
If u been on dusty road and u can't get over 80km check air filter
I fitted a K&N to mine. Have a spare filter ready to swap over all the time. 2017 PX2 150K
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
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!
@@harrywalker968 you have a heat gauge which only picks up that it has overheated after all the coolant has gone :/
Awesome video as always Jesse.
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
I own 2013 6 speed manual ford ranger T6 malaysia spec until now it is still in good condition..depends on how the owner take care off it..spare part is easy to purchase..
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
Loved my Ford Ranger bakkie! I now drive the Amarok 2.0 btdi but I will definitely buy a Ranger again
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
A work mates Ford Ranger has gone through two gearboxes at $9000 each. Crazy!
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.
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
I work on them all day and I think they are better then most Utes
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.
I’ve got a ford ranger and it is great however it is an earlier generation a pk ranger
@@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..
I have GLS MQ 6 speed and does not miss a beat. Great car to buy
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
This channel has had a ranger on like two episodes and one of them I remember this exact quote "well the good news is, it's not a CV" just a blown trans. Lol
Pre dpf px2 is the pick of the litter
I’ll stick to my 09 UN BT50 thanks. They have their issues but so far so good.
Yeah my mates got one, egr went, two starters and one clutch replaced but besides that been pretty good for 330k kms
You didn't mention that the 2 litre diesel employs a wet belt design... future catastrophe.
Ford now say change belt every 6 years…a mate changes his Land Cruiser chain every 100 000 km.. part of owning some vehicles.
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
Pumping up a ranger how do you sleep at night lol
@@fromjarrod From a Ranger owner, I sleep like a baby.
260, 000km on mine , Jarrod maybe tell your mate with the FKed Ranger to service it more regulary
@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.
@@Gogga7 lol
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.
Whats the issue with your clutch ?
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
Just brought my first xlt manual 4x4, mint vehicle 👌 needs more power though
i have a 2018 ford ranger px2 fx4 special edition. ive never had any issues
you bloody legend this is the episode i needed!
PX2 and PX3 the stud plate on the torque converter like to shear off from ford using less rivets in the later years
Not to mention they were one of the first four drives to come out with that rear differential lock
My Ranger, best car I have ever owned.
If they are such a good car, why don’t u get one and show us
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
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.
@@sloth_e Wasnt that the goodyear raptor? The thing was basically stock. Pretty impressive what it did if you ask me.
@@JC-zg4xe that's the one. It got absolutely flogged!
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.
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.
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
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
Custom Machine Works Barra/ZF Kit. BOOM done
My son has a hilux 4 years old still under warranty now fighting toyota to fix the rust on the door sill
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
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
Bullhshit !
Why would you keep a work vehicle for that long, really bad business practice. Absolutely no tax advantage what so ever. I call bullshite..
@@steveb5382 lmao
fleet vehicles get flogged.
@@furedi8067 you aren’t wrong. But still.
We put a new 3.2 in one of ours you got to put a gear oil pump in them a deleat EGR
140000 km no problems.But now the shit starts.Clutch etc making noices
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
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
Mine snapped the drive plate clean off the torque converter at 105 thousand km. Only a 6k fix.
Second hand cruisers, Hilux’s and tritons are usually great if they haven’t been in the mines. Everything else usually fukkeddd
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.
@@AdmissionGaming coolant is usually from split lines factory hoses are dog shit. Easy replacement.. decent Ute for what there worth
@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
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.
Pretty sure if you have EGR failure that causes motor damage ford will replace the motor and EGR under warranty for like 250,000kms/10yrs
Hahahaha. BS.😂
No mention of aircon actuators hey. Any ranger owner, or any one whos looked on a Ranger forum the thing thats asked the most is whats fhis clicking noise behind the dash... 3.2 ltr manaul has to be the best combination in the Rangers for power, towing & economy.
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.
My 2018 xlt just done the intake manifold and glow plugs, which they think may have cause EGR valve to stick open, under warranty and getting fixed now, mine is a space cab and tows our camper trailer (1850kgs dry ) like its not even hooked on, had its 18 months and other than servicing ive done nothing too it.
Ford shytebox. Nothing changes. I've owned 6 Ford's. I only buy Japanese now.
You are right when you say nothing changes .
Good work Jesse this was Awsome
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.
The last place I’d get a car serviced is a dealership 😂