Technical gremlins sometimes strike even in new cars, and we’ve had a couple that recently afflicted our long-term Ford Ranger Wildtrak X double cab.

The first was when the optionally-fitted electric load bay roller shutter (R25,200) would no longer open with the key remote, and it was not possible to do it manually. We called Ford HQ and they referred us to a YouTube video showing how to reprogramme the shutter. Clearly the issue is not uncommon if it warrants a YouTube tutorial, but it was a quick and simple fix by clicking and holding down buttons on the key fob...

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