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Posted 2012-05-14 18:21:21
 NanLaew, on 2012-05-14 16:25:02, said:
stefan2519, on 2012-05-14 15:58:26, said:
Yeah, some great reading there!
I've only clocked up 1,100Ks in just under a week.
Yesterday, sad to report, first descent scratch (done by myself) I was moving a fridge and pushed it all the way back, forgetting about that stupid aero-wing.
I've used the cruise control and I think it's great! It's very responsive, no lag at all.
The people worrying about the lack of power in the 2.2 shouldn't, it's dam_n quick for a 2 tonne truck.
I'm still getting used to all the auto kit, it was supper confusing the first couple of days.
I have the bog standard XLT but it still took me until last night to suss out how to dim the displays for night driving!
I have downloaded the full British version of the owners manual so no more mysteries... although it details all the stuff that I DON'T have in great depth!
Ideal, what's the link?
Thanks!
Posted 2012-05-14 19:20:32
stefan2519, on 2012-05-14 18:21:21, said:
NanLaew, on 2012-05-14 16:25:02, said:
stefan2519, on 2012-05-14 15:58:26, said:
Yeah, some great reading there!
I've only clocked up 1,100Ks in just under a week.
Yesterday, sad to report, first descent scratch (done by myself) I was moving a fridge and pushed it all the way back, forgetting about that stupid aero-wing.
I've used the cruise control and I think it's great! It's very responsive, no lag at all.
The people worrying about the lack of power in the 2.2 shouldn't, it's dam_n quick for a 2 tonne truck.
I'm still getting used to all the auto kit, it was supper confusing the first couple of days.
I have the bog standard XLT but it still took me until last night to suss out how to dim the displays for night driving!
I have downloaded the full British version of the owners manual so no more mysteries... although it details all the stuff that I DON'T have in great depth!
Ideal, what's the link?
Thanks!
This might do
http://www.ford-rang...ners Manual.pdf
All I need now is a truck 
Posted 2012-05-14 20:54:34
MESmith, on 2012-05-14 19:20:32, said:
stefan2519, on 2012-05-14 18:21:21, said:
NanLaew, on 2012-05-14 16:25:02, said:
stefan2519, on 2012-05-14 15:58:26, said:
Yeah, some great reading there!
I've only clocked up 1,100Ks in just under a week.
Yesterday, sad to report, first descent scratch (done by myself) I was moving a fridge and pushed it all the way back, forgetting about that stupid aero-wing.
I've used the cruise control and I think it's great! It's very responsive, no lag at all.
The people worrying about the lack of power in the 2.2 shouldn't, it's dam_n quick for a 2 tonne truck.
I'm still getting used to all the auto kit, it was supper confusing the first couple of days.
I have the bog standard XLT but it still took me until last night to suss out how to dim the displays for night driving!
I have downloaded the full British version of the owners manual so no more mysteries... although it details all the stuff that I DON'T have in great depth!
Ideal, what's the link?
Thanks!
This might do
http://www.ford-rang...ners Manual.pdf
All I need now is a truck
Yup, that's the link. Don't print it though, it's huge!
Posted 2012-05-18 21:06:17
Saw this lovely Wildtrak 3.2 4x4 earlier at Ford Chiang Rai, they've had two now so rolling out slowly but surely.
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Posted 2012-05-19 13:19:42
Sent an email to Peter Fleet about the unavailability of the 2.2 2wd WT. He answered the email the next day, which is impressive in itself, and told me that Ford has instructed dealers to stop taking orders for the WT (2.2). He said they would most likely be opening it up again, but deliveries would not happen until January 2013........
What an enviable position for Ford.
Posted 2012-05-19 13:23:50
What a disaster for Ford, they had a chance to really break into the market here but they have completely blown it. I want the 3.2 WT but it doesn't look like I will be able to get one for a long time. If the release is close to the new Toyota model's release, then I will probably just wait for that.
Posted 2012-05-19 14:39:22
I agree it does not give a good impression of Ford, my point was that it doesn't seem to matter. They are selling all they can make anyway. Sort of like Apple, they have supply problems as well, but doesn't stop people from beating the doors down to get an Iphone/Ipad.
If Toyota does a totally new truck then I would consider that as well.
Posted 2012-05-19 14:57:27
CDNinKS, on 2012-05-19 13:19:42, said:
Sent an email to Peter Fleet about the unavailability of the 2.2 2wd WT. He answered the email the next day, which is impressive in itself, and told me that Ford has instructed dealers to stop taking orders for the WT (2.2). He said they would most likely be opening it up again, but deliveries would not happen until January 2013........
What an enviable position for Ford.
There was a Chili Orange 2.2 WT in the showroom at Ford Chiang Rai yesterday, could be for sale as the ones ordered already are usually kept out the back, if you the manager's number let me know.
Posted 2012-05-19 15:05:42
Thanks for the heads up on that.....I don't want a chili orange though. But that is a thought, maybe a call around to some of the dealers might just turn up one that someone ordered and then didn't take.
Posted 2012-05-19 17:45:28
Some people on a Thai webboard think that it has to do with problems supplying the the wind deflector attached under the front grill. Hard to believe it could be a piece of plastic causing all this hoopla so i doubt it. It's odd that a supply chain problem would cause this kind of delay and this kind of loss of revenue and negative pr. Unless...perhaps there isn't such a loss in revenue if they are getting a bigger margin sellling to another market?
Posted 2012-05-19 18:08:22
export market #1 domestic market #2 that is why the delays
Posted 2012-05-19 20:46:06
I think we can safely select this thread as the longest most depressing thread in the history of the motoring forum  Well not for the few lucky sods who already got their rangers:)
Posted 2012-05-19 21:23:40
I guess the disappointed ones are those that ordered the 3.2 and then the 2.2 WT and other variants? I will admit coming to the rodeo a bit late when I ordered my 2.2 XLT and that was only after seeing one on the apron at the Udon dealer in late January. So getting one just after Songkran sort of fits with the 2-3 months that I was told... although I did miss out on a red one that came up for grabs in February when someone couldn't come up with a down payment or was declined financing.
May be good to have show of hands who amongst these 66 pages of posts have actually got their wheels. I now have about 2200 km on the clock and over the past couple of days in Udon, I have seen a red XLT (twice on different days... same one?) and two other Gunmetal Blue XLT's today so they are getting common as muck in these parts! I just wish I had at least the red plates so I can have a less stressful trip when I head back south next week.
Posted 2012-05-20 06:58:47
NanLaew, on 2012-05-19 21:23:40, said:
I guess the disappointed ones are those that ordered the 3.2 and then the 2.2 WT and other variants? I will admit coming to the rodeo a bit late when I ordered my 2.2 XLT and that was only after seeing one on the apron at the Udon dealer in late January. So getting one just after Songkran sort of fits with the 2-3 months that I was told... although I did miss out on a red one that came up for grabs in February when someone couldn't come up with a down payment or was declined financing.
May be good to have show of hands who amongst these 66 pages of posts have actually got their wheels. I now have about 2200 km on the clock and over the past couple of days in Udon, I have seen a red XLT (twice on different days... same one?) and two other Gunmetal Blue XLT's today so they are getting common as muck in these parts! I just wish I had at least the red plates so I can have a less stressful trip when I head back south next week.
Got my Black 2.2 XLT 4dr in early January, done almost 7000kms. Seen quite a few around up here in Chiang Rai and more and more being delivered, there were at least 10 awaiting collection when I was in the Ford dealer on Friday. The 4x4 3.2 WT I posted a pic of on Friday was in the local mall's car park yesterday, was getting a fair bit of attention too!
Posted 2012-05-20 15:19:30
NanLaew, on 2012-05-19 21:23:40, said:
I guess the disappointed ones are those that ordered the 3.2 and then the 2.2 WT and other variants? I will admit coming to the rodeo a bit late when I ordered my 2.2 XLT and that was only after seeing one on the apron at the Udon dealer in late January. So getting one just after Songkran sort of fits with the 2-3 months that I was told... although I did miss out on a red one that came up for grabs in February when someone couldn't come up with a down payment or was declined financing.
May be good to have show of hands who amongst these 66 pages of posts have actually got their wheels. I now have about 2200 km on the clock and over the past couple of days in Udon, I have seen a red XLT (twice on different days... same one?) and two other Gunmetal Blue XLT's today so they are getting common as muck in these parts! I just wish I had at least the red plates so I can have a less stressful trip when I head back south next week.
Yes it just unbelievable, got the price list from Ford Pattaya with all the Ranger models and you can't even order some of them?? We want to order a 2.2 Wildtrack if we like the ride but we can't even test ride an auto XLT model? They must have lost hundreds if not thousand of customers here in Thailand. Its very likely easier to order & buy a bloody Ferrari, lol.
I am still considering if we wait or we gonna buy a MPJ 2.5.
Posted 2012-05-20 16:56:04
It's been awhile since I owned a diesel.
I checked the oil level with the dip-stick, and was surprised to see how black the oil had gone in just 2 weeks.
Is it supposed to go that black, that quick?
Posted 2012-05-20 17:54:33
stefan2519, on 2012-05-20 16:56:04, said:
It's been awhile since I owned a diesel.
I checked the oil level with the dip-stick, and was surprised to see how black the oil had gone in just 2 weeks.
Is it supposed to go that black, that quick?
Yes that is quite normal on all combustion engines.
Posted 2012-05-21 11:26:39
guzzi850m2, on 2012-05-20 17:54:33, said:
stefan2519, on 2012-05-20 16:56:04, said:
It's been awhile since I owned a diesel.
I checked the oil level with the dip-stick, and was surprised to see how black the oil had gone in just 2 weeks.
Is it supposed to go that black, that quick?
Yes that is quite normal on all combustion engines.
Just checked my oil and at 2500 km in 2 weeks, it's not black at all. Mind you, that mileage includes an Isaan/Rayong round-trip via Krungthep so that may have "unclogged the pores" so to speak. Maybe if the runs have all been short ones around town, she may have more 'coke in her bunker'? My experience is with old-fangled diesel plants and there were always issues with sticking rings and glazed cylinders when these engines weren't properly exercised. Not sure if that applies at all to new-fangled diesel motors.
Popped in past the dealer and now have red plates so that should save some daylight agro from the Bangkok MiB... but I won't hold my breath. Road trip!
Edited by NanLaew, 2012-05-21 11:27:28.
Posted 2012-05-21 12:02:14
culicine, on 2012-05-19 20:46:06, said:
I think we can safely select this thread as the longest most depressing thread in the history of the motoring forum Well not for the few lucky sods who already got their rangers:)
Piss on the Barby mate. "I'm alright Jack" I got mine in Jan. The colour I wanted and only within 2 weeks of ordering it.....not that I am gloating !
Posted 2012-05-23 23:16:05
Kabinretiree, on 2012-05-21 12:02:14, said:
culicine, on 2012-05-19 20:46:06, said:
I think we can safely select this thread as the longest most depressing thread in the history of the motoring forum Well not for the few lucky sods who already got their rangers:)
Piss on the Barby mate. "I'm alright Jack" I got mine in Jan. The colour I wanted and only within 2 weeks of ordering it.....not that I am gloating !
LOL. You should have gone and bought a lottery ticket at the time as well!
Read an article in the 'other paper' about the official opening of the new expansion at Ford Rayong. It said that 80% of ALL cars assembled there are for export so quick and dirty math on their production numbers indicates that the total of ALL models available on the local market is only about 59,000 units per year. Maybe they didn't count on the uplift in local demand for the new Ranger although the orders placed at the motor show a couple of years should have rung some bells.
Edited by NanLaew, 2012-05-23 23:19:15.
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