Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Title says it all, i have been looking forward to this day for a long time, no more waiting for somebody to tow my big boat around for me, no more 2wd, no more squeezing people into the ranger. I now own the trip taking, fishing, boating and off roading truck i always wanted. I will not however disrespect my old ranger, for over 5 years all i did was oil changes and brakes, i can only hope this is as reliable. I dont trust the eco boost so i stuck with the v8, cant wait for my first fishing trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Pretty sure you'll be happy with that FX4 Gallie. I wouldn't go eco boost either. Kinda sad we're not Ranger buds anymore though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Nice same colour as mine, I've considered trading our 2010 super crew in on a new aluminum bodied one. I see you have a gravel driveway put some mudflaps on it if you enjoy the paint on your rockers also clean your drivers doorsill seal often or it will get rocks on it and take the paint off your door. I know because I had a crushed limestone driveway. Edited December 1, 2015 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 beauty truck, congrats...I stuck with the v8 myself a couple years back, I don't think you get actually better mileage with the ecoboost, but you certainly notice the difference in acceleration be interesting to hear what real world mileage you get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I know, ill always love the ranger that truck went through trails people wouldnt take a 4x4 and never got stuck, i can only hope this is half the truck it was lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats, I have a 2010 v8. It's been a good truck. You did well to stick with the coyote. We have gone through a few of the turbos on work vehicles now, all prior to 100k, and I know of at least one guy that had his give up on a personal truck just after the warranty expired. The v8's are solid. 5 of my buddies are driving F150's ranging in age from 2006 to 2014 with very few problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ive been letting it idle a bit more than usual showing it off to friends the past couple weeks lol That being said 2 weeks in im getting 13.8 l/100km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Also, im prob not the guy to trust with fuel mileage as ive been known to be a little aggressive behind the wheel lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Haha never noticed it didnt have flaps, good call ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatnFly Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Nice truck! love the 150s. shortbox? Also, consider changing out the tires, the wranglers are ok, but not great. mine lasted 5 years, about 60,000km switched them out to a commercial grade tire, firestone transforce. couldn't be happier for gas mileage, $25 ~38L to gets me around 115-130km at city speeds with the 5.4L triton V8 Edited December 1, 2015 by FloatnFly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Its a supercrew, the longest you can get is a 6 1/2' box so thats what i got, would have got the 8' if they put it on with the big cab. I weaseled a set of winter tires rims and sensors out of ford so the wranglers will only be on in the summer and when i kill them ill try find a decent set of tires. The motor is the 5.0l v8 so im not sure if its a big difference from the 5.4 triton Edited December 1, 2015 by Gallie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I bet the mileage is better than the Rangers..? My old Mazda truck was awesome in the trails but a turd otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsbylander Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Beautiful truck, congratulations. You'll love driving full size. You're not going to post your mileage every week are you?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Sweet ride!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Looks identical to mine ... But I love the Eco-boost engine. Same year, same model, and yes - same color !!! When I need the power it is right there. Pulls my boat up the PA mountains with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 You made the right choice picking the coyote over the 5.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Very nice truck the eco boost is not something to be afraid of though. I have the eco boost and it gets a full size Ranger boat and a weeks worth of gear from Virginia to Sudbury 14 hours straight doing 60-75 mph with no issues. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 First generation of Ford truck I can actually say I like the look of. I would also stick with the v8, especially now with the better performance numbers this gen of trucks have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ya im not gonna complain about 385 hp its more than i need, and no im not going week to week mpg lol, ive heard and seen the bad side of the eco boost and im too chicken to chance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice! My wife told me and I quote "I don't think you'll ever have a pick up truck in your lifetime...." Sigh lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice! My wife told me and I quote "I don't think you'll ever have a pick up truck in your lifetime...." Sigh lol Wuss !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Nice ride….nice colour too….enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing n autograph Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Wuss !! Yes yes I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Congrats bud! Sweet ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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