Ordered new 2011 Ranger
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Yes, there is a button on the dashboard to turn the traction control off. As for winter driving, we don`t get that much snow around Vancouver BC, I have 4 extra rims with snow tires and didn`t have any problem last winter. Like I said, though, we don`t get much snow, plus I live on a main road, and my commute is also on main roads. Not sure how good it would do in deep snow, or on steep hills.
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Sioux Falls SD
What cab, model, engine etc did you get? Hope you are liking it.
Dealer called, mine came in last night. They are going to install the keyless entry pad and do pre delivery inspection today. I plan on picking it up this weekend.
Dealer called, mine came in last night. They are going to install the keyless entry pad and do pre delivery inspection today. I plan on picking it up this weekend.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Picked up the Ranger today. Not sure what is going on but it had 60 miles on it!!!
Anyways it is sweet, I should have ordered two, they added another 2K in rebates!!
I will try to get pictures soon.
Also I ordered the payload package2 and the ride is smooth, so that was $75 well spent.
Anyways it is sweet, I should have ordered two, they added another 2K in rebates!!
I will try to get pictures soon.
Also I ordered the payload package2 and the ride is smooth, so that was $75 well spent.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Been driving around Minneapolis since Saturday to put some breakin miles on it before the 230 milw trip home at steady speeds.
Either thease 4.0V6's are really tight when new or it is a dog compared to the 2.3L DOCH Duratech four's I have driven (including the one in my 2005 Escape).
I am at 200 miles as of this morning and hope to get 50-75 more in the city before I leave today.
I will say though the 4.0V6 is smooth and silient.
Either thease 4.0V6's are really tight when new or it is a dog compared to the 2.3L DOCH Duratech four's I have driven (including the one in my 2005 Escape).
I am at 200 miles as of this morning and hope to get 50-75 more in the city before I leave today.
I will say though the 4.0V6 is smooth and silient.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
thanks. I was pleasently surprised at my MPG coming home. Granted I drove easy at around 62mph but I got 24.4 mpg.
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The best I have got with my '07 4.0 is 21 all highway. I typically get around 18-19. The 4.10 gears and Line-X might help bring down my MPG's.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Mine with 2 wheel drive and the 3.55 rear gear is still a little low for the torque curve. I think it could pull 3.08 easy, but this will work good for my camper.
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I just bought a 2011 ranger today . I think that I got a great price on a 2x4 extended cab sport with the 4.0l auto has limited slip option tilt ,cruise and air. I have never owned a ranger . 
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Second full tank and again 24.4mpg. has me
I would like to post some pictures but can't get them to display from my MSN skyDrive?
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Been driving around Minneapolis since Saturday to put some breakin miles on it before the 230 milw trip home at steady speeds.
Either thease 4.0V6's are really tight when new or it is a dog compared to the 2.3L DOCH Duratech four's I have driven (including the one in my 2005 Escape).
I am at 200 miles as of this morning and hope to get 50-75 more in the city before I leave today.
I will say though the 4.0V6 is smooth and silient.
Either thease 4.0V6's are really tight when new or it is a dog compared to the 2.3L DOCH Duratech four's I have driven (including the one in my 2005 Escape).
I am at 200 miles as of this morning and hope to get 50-75 more in the city before I leave today.
I will say though the 4.0V6 is smooth and silient.
I previously had a 2005 Tacoma 4X4 double cab TRD Sport and it was much more powerful than the Ranger. Given that the Taco only had 40hp more, I thought most of the hp difference would be offset by the Tacoma's additional wieght. I knew the Ranger would feel slower, but I'm shocked how strained the 4.0 in the Ranger feels.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Sioux Falls SD
Update. I am up to 1800 miles and I can feel it loosening up some. Cooler temps have dropped the MPG some, but still getting better than EPA on window sticker.
I also bought a Truxedo Deuce tonaeu cover that folds open from front or rolls up from back.
Still loven the truck.
I also bought a Truxedo Deuce tonaeu cover that folds open from front or rolls up from back.
Still loven the truck.