New Ranger has arrived!

[PeteB]

Well, there she goes! The old bus did 186k miles and has been replaced! We had a few issues along the way and those were mainly dealership issues. New engine at 100k, new DPF shortly after, new intercooler just lately too. Anyone want to make a bid? Her sister is up too with 146k? Any bids or offers?

[monkeybusiness]

I'll give you a goldfish and 4 cans of beer Pete!

 

[Steve Bullman]

That’s a lot of issues Pete.  Didn’t put you off getting another then?

[billpierce]

Pics?

[monkeybusiness]

What year/engines/gearboxes? When/have the clutches been replaced? Which spec?

[PeteB]

Okay! Pics loaded before I go to the AA. 

Both 2013, both 2.2 XLT, both with full history, both motorway mile towtugs, straight and honest with no vices. Both on the original clutch (how far is it from Newcastle to Nottinghamshire without changing gear!, or Glasgow to south of Preston?). Mine gathered a few scars but they wear them well. Well shod, longish MOT, 13 pin electrics and hard tops!

 

We decided that, on balance, Ford where as decent as the rest and were Western hemisphere. There were horror stories about 60mph top speeds, lower tow weights, busted chassis, poor gearboxes etc about every make going but mine had issues whereas the other hadn't had much bother and these were in stock! New orders were a few months away!!!!

[Alycidon]

17 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:

That’s a lot of issues Pete.  Didn’t put you off getting another then?

Your should see the Disco 4 and 5 facebook pages,  cranks snapping,  auto boxes failing,   if someone does 300 miles in one without a breakdown they post about it !!.   

[dig-dug-dan]

Am i reading correct, despite the catalogue of usual ford cockups, your getting another?

[PeteB]

If you consider the miles that they cover, then it starts to level out. Ford paid for the engine and the DPF, an intercooler was sub £125. Yes, I had grief with the one dealer and unhelpful service from another. AA trips too were infuriating, but,  the decision to stay Western hemisphere limited our options. Availability took a part in the decision making process as these were in a localish spot but ordering two would take four months (according to one place)

 

I'll load the pictures shortly.

 

[dig-dug-dan]

Is there an emoji for someone banging their head against the wall?