Ford Pass App

[VoodooBoss]

I just purchased a new Ford and I downloaded the updated Ford Pass app and it’s pretty slick. Lots of features and it automatically located the other three new Ford vehicles I’ve purchased since 2013. If you have a new Ford and haven’t yet downloaded the app I’d check it out.

The Ranger Raptor is a no-show for 2021 so I got tired of waiting and purchased a new 2020 Ranger Lariat FX4 Sport. Now that I’m back riding dirt bikes I wanted something to haul them around. This will be my ski mobile as well. Next Wed I’m having a Rhino liner sprayed in and a leveling kit installed up front.

That’s about it on the mod list with maybe the Ford Performance tune which adds 45 hp and maintains the warranty. Has anyone installed the tune on their Ranger?

 

[TymeSlayer]

Rick,

Love the Ranger. Did you get a towing package and do they offer any Max Towing Package like they did on a 3.5L eco boost -150?

Haven't tried the APP but I do have the Boss, an Edge and the F-150 and may check it out.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Thanks. Yes it’s has the towing package but there’s no option for a max tow package. It’s rated to tow 7,500 lbs which is enough for any towing I’ll do.

 

[Ludachris]

Nice truck Rick! I'm so glad they brought back the midsize pickup. Such a great segment. Those Lariats are pretty luxurious.

Now that we're moving out to the "countryside" I need to start looking at trucks at some point. Was thinking of getting an old 68-72 "bump side" F100/F150 and making it a long term project/work truck for dump runs and home projects. They're not easy to find in decent shape, and when you do find one the asking price is usually higher than you'd expect. Would love a short bed but they're a lot more pricey than the long beds.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Those are classic looking Ford trucks. Maybe a rat truck?

 

[blacksheep-1]

you'll like that app, it's simple enough even an old fart like me can use it.. if I can ever get the ranger away from my wife

 

[Ludachris]

Those are classic looking Ford trucks. Maybe a rat truck?

Would definitely love to find something with a nice patina and just update the drivetrain/interior - something in between rat truck and pro touring. A little surface rust would give it some character

 

[Silver LS]

Google the 2021 Radical S10. 2.3 Ecoboost with 425 hp. This would be cool. I need to win the lottery.

 

[PatrickStapler]

Does the Pass App only work with SYNC3? Or will it also work with SYNC2?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Does the Pass App only work with SYNC3? Or will it also work with SYNC2?

I don’t think the App is specific to Sync. My understanding is my car has WiFi built in as you can access the car info from a long distance. Similar to my Tesla. Late last year I got rear ended in my Tesla. I could track it’s whereabouts on the Tesla app and received notifications every time it was moved while it was being repaired. I don’t think Tesla’s get stolen a lot.

 

[Ludachris]

Google the 2021 Radical S10. 2.3 Ecoboost with 425 hp. This would be cool. I need to win the lottery.

The Radical SR10 Is the 425-HP Track Weapon You Buy When You’ve Outgrown Your Caterham

Between Corvettes and Miatas, there are a lot of street cars you can use on a track. But the Radical SR10 is a true track car, through and through.

www.roadandtrack.com

Yes, the SR10 would be a crazy fun track toy.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Would definitely love to find something with a nice patina and just update the drivetrain/interior - something in between rat truck and pro touring. A little surface rust would give it some character

You should've called me, the wife's trade in was a 97 ranger (standard cab) stepside with a v6, it was begging to be hot rodded, it was totally ratted and really needed a frame off, and a crate motor.

 

[Ludachris]

You should've called me, the wife's trade in was a 97 ranger (standard cab) stepside with a v6, it was begging to be hot rodded, it was totally ratted and really needed a frame off, and a crate motor.

That could be a fun platform. I've been focused on something '75 or older to avoid having to deal with emissions testing here in CA. Not that I plan to go crazy on performance or anything, I'm just not really interested in dealing with it. Maybe I should expand my options though.

 

[blacksheep-1]

That could be a fun platform. I've been focused on something '75 or older to avoid having to deal with emissions testing here in CA. Not that I plan to go crazy on performance or anything, I'm just not really interested in dealing with it. Maybe I should expand my options though.

Ohh.. the People's Republik of Kalifornia

I still live in the free state of Florida.

 

[TorqueAholic]

Nice truck, great color!

It's a pretty cool app. You get free oil changes and stuff using the points they give you when you sign-up and do stuff with it. You can even schedule your appointments at the dealer for your free oil changes using the app.

I always get paranoid thinking I didn't lock the doors when we go places, now I can do it remote just to be double sure. My Wife's Edge ST has more functionality than the app on the Shelby, she can remote start the car to warm it up in the am.

It's pretty neat