3.2 ranger wildtrak auto.
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Johnnyboxer
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- Yorkshire
On my 2nd. There first was a pre facelift and was a bit temperamental
the one I have now is excellent, lifetime mpg is 24.8 but it’s hilly round here and is used for towing a fair bit, will do 30mpg plus on a run.
it’s comfy pulls well and faster than fast enough. Did 500 miles in mine the other day and everyone was a pleasure. Interior is nicely appointed for a pickup as well although I do find the facelift version dash controls a bit fiddly and the touch screen distracting.
towing it’s rock solid stable and effortless even with 3.5 ton on the back.
would buy another in a heartbeat.
anything pre facelift wants the engine oil pump replacing as a matter of urgency as there failure is a well known thing. Don’t expect any help from Ford once warranty has expired. Later models have an up rated spec pump but part no. Is the same.
the one I have now is excellent, lifetime mpg is 24.8 but it’s hilly round here and is used for towing a fair bit, will do 30mpg plus on a run.
it’s comfy pulls well and faster than fast enough. Did 500 miles in mine the other day and everyone was a pleasure. Interior is nicely appointed for a pickup as well although I do find the facelift version dash controls a bit fiddly and the touch screen distracting.
towing it’s rock solid stable and effortless even with 3.5 ton on the back.
would buy another in a heartbeat.
anything pre facelift wants the engine oil pump replacing as a matter of urgency as there failure is a well known thing. Don’t expect any help from Ford once warranty has expired. Later models have an up rated spec pump but part no. Is the same.
Cheers for the quick reply! Looking at a new one, had a drive in one the other day and was impressed!
Know of 2 of the 2.2 engines that did the oil pump does the 3.2 use the same one?
Hilly round here too and often have tri axle ifor fully loaded on the back.
- Location
- mid devon somewhere
A chap I know got through 3 engines and two auto boxes in his whilst still in warranty. He would be a hard driver and tows a mini digger behind quite a bit. Last time I spoke he had just taken delivery of a new 4 pot version , haven't heard if he has broken that yet!
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
I have a 2017 that’s done 30000 miles. Been great so far. Fuel economy is terrible at 24-26 mpg. The manual ones are quite a bit better for fuel use. Other than that it’s really nice and comfy to drive. Just thirsty.
A friend has a 18 plate and doesn’t like it. Says it’s sluggish and only averages low 20’s miles per gallon.
Timbo
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- Gods County
This ^^^^^^ and when changing the oil do not leave the sump empty for more than afew mins- even the new pumps struggle to prime and you can kiss the bottom end good bye soon after. The Dealers have a memo to always suck the oil out, not to use the sump bung.
If it’s a facelift version theoretically it should have the updated spec pump. However I have heard there was maybe a crossover of bits used up and Ford aren’t exactly helpful on the subject. dealers I asked a couple years back pretty much denied there is a problem
If it were me once out of warranty I would have the pump replaced for peace of mind on anything pre 2017 just to be on the safe side.
edit- I’m maybe been over cautious but a few hundred quid for an oil pump is a lot less than several grand for an engine!
Yes 3.2 engines suffer the same issue. I know of 2 locally that let go and had to have new engines.
ILovebaling
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- Location
- Co Durham
Mate of mine has 1 and says its dreadful on fuel but says the manual he had was OK. Ive the new 2.0 engined 1 and its averaging 30, it hilly country roads round here and done some rowing also. Was almost 40 on motorway travel.
COWCARE SYSTEMS
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- Ballymoney. Co. Antrim
we have one, no issues at all. a bit thirsty but like all it depends how you drive it.
- Location
- Warwickshire
I have one too best truck I have had love driving it bit heavy on fuel on short journeys or towing on a long run it better than the 2.5 I had before will never go back to a manual
I had a 2015 wildtrak auto for 4 years. Was a great thing to drive with fuel in mid 20smpg at the worst. In the last couple of months I had it the engine kept on going into limp home mode for no reason. Traded it in for another make of vehical as the Ford dealers did not have any interest in looking at it far less sorting it.
A friend bought a brand new face-lift ranger wildtrak 3.2 auto around the same time as I changed mine. It didn't even make 40 miles before the engine blew up.
A friend bought a brand new face-lift ranger wildtrak 3.2 auto around the same time as I changed mine. It didn't even make 40 miles before the engine blew up.
Limp home mode be probably the EGR valve been blocked up. I had that with my 2015 spec wildtrak.
Edit- Ultimately the biggest issue with the Ranger is the dealers. None of them are up to much and the one at York that starts with “stone “ and finishes with a popular measurement of field size deserve a special mention as they are the biggest bunch of merchant bankers I’ve ever had the displeasure to attempt to do business with!
Revised ones are fine apparently as long as oil changing is done as per the description laid out earlier. It’s a well known fault and easily sorted by replacing the pump with the new version. Quote I had was for about £450 from ford main dealer although they didn’t seem to know why I wanted it done.
I never bothered in the end as replaced the 2015 vehicle for a new at the time 2018 model. As they made me an offer I found difficult to refuse.
Northeastfarmer
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- Cleveland
How bloody hard can it be to make an engine to last 200k miles in this day and age with the technology available...it’s absolutely diabolical