Would you trade for the new Ford Ranger

Isn't the water pump driven by a chain in the ecoboosts with a replacement cost of $2000 (major engine disassembly) ?

 

HECK NO...

 

Bingo

 

This

 

Seen too many friends with fords that had to see this view so no

 

I would have at least driven it to give it a fair shake.

 

You do realize they are going to use forged parts, bigger journals and all that. They don't just slap a turbo on a 120hp motor, push out 300hp and call it a day.

 

Or how about the spark plugs that blow out? Jeez, it's not that tough to make spark plug threads. It's not like spark plugs are any recent invention.

 

For a base ranger no. For a raptor ranger yes

 

This. Looks like a ridgeline.

 

Maybe even up for a loaded one.

 

This^^ and Toyota reliability

 

My buddy bought an ecoboost F150. It needed a new transmission and a valve job within the first year of owning it. Complete lemon. At least it was covered under warranty, but what a headache...

 

Heat, heat, and more heat

 

we have two rangers and one f250 at my work and two Econoline vans. I would NOT buy any ford with my own money. !!they aren't even close to the Toyota (go buy a Nissan) if you must switch.sad to say but true

 

Many lucky Tacoma owners saw the same service, except the frame was being thrown away and replaced. The unlucky ones ended up with a parts truck

 

plus I bet diablosports or sct performance could make a dirty tune for it. 400+ hp mid size yes please

 

What are you thinking about specifically? There is literally an engineering solution for everything.

 

6MT? No i would not.