2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Epic Roadtrip

Join Ryan for a 700 mile road trip from the Washington Peninsula to Montana in the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor.
#rangerraptor #fordranger #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Features and Plan
01:44 - Highway Driving (Q&A Replies)
11:29 - Mountain Test Course Visit
15:55 - Off-Road
26:33 - Beverly Dunes
29:16 - 0-60 Speed Test
33:20 - Day 2 (Idaho)
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[@Andy-lz6gb]

The Tacoma TRD pro is really just an ad for the Ranger Raptor

[@bryy2053]

Im buying a Ranger Raptor in August and I can't stop watching Ranger Raptor content. I'm choosing shelter green because I love how it pops in the sun. I was thinking it would clash with the interior until I looked up green and orange clothes to see from a fashion perspective and I was glad to see it's very commonly paired together and looks good

[@Charles96777]

I have a Shelter Green Raptor. About 5k miles on it now. Love it. Looks great.

[@bryy2053]

@@Charles96777 nice! I'm considering azure gray as well but I haven't seen it in person. My wife thinks that's the best color.

[@chrisdriner]

I have azure-gray and it is the best color and my wife loves it

[@bryy2053]

@@chrisdriner does it sort of change shades in day/night sun/clouds? Back in 98 I had a 96 grand cherokee that was a light gray color that had that effect. It was an awesome color and pretty rare

[@chrisdriner]

It has kind of metallic flake that really shines in the sun, but I wouldn’t say that it changes color in my opinion, but to me, it’s absolutely the best color. However, the shelter green color is the only technically raptor color as you can get this azure gray in other vehicles from FORD.

[@paulpeters5199]

Definitely the best show ever especially when you actually take it off road and explain all the details spot on can’t wait for more episodes on the ranger raptor

[@AWDfreak]

This is why Ryan is one of the best automotive journalists.

[@HoboWithAK]

Thumbs up to Grandma. Awesome you still have that experience of her being in your life later on in your years. Cheers

[@big-E-1891]

…”the hills are alive with the sounds of RAPTOR…” 🤘🤘🤘

[@apa7611]

I’ve been watching your videos for years and I gotta say this is the best one so far! Awesome job and bad ass Ford!

the new Ford Ranger just kills the new Toyota Tacoma

[@danconway660]

Ryan - with the Raptors and most Fords with "auto hold" features, when you brake boost the truck it actually limits power at launch as any brake pressure makes the truck limit the power when you simultaneously "boost" it - for the best time, engage the Auto Hold feature, don't boost it, and just hammer the gas in 4A / Sport Mode and you'll be fine. I've had a Gen 2 Raptor, Explorer ST and now a Gen3.5 (2024) Raptor and they're all quicker this way.

[@whocaresjustdoit]

I love my Raptor 37 but sometimes I want one of these. It's amazing what Ford has done to the Raptor vehicles. There's just nothing like them from other manufacturers. Once you own one of the Raptors, you just can never own another vehicle but a Raptor. Good stuff :) Edit: I wish I could drive my Raptor to see my grandma. She lives in another country so that's almost impossible. Maybe one day :)

[@williamjacobs514]

You easily have the best production quality of all the KZbinrs, it’s like watching top gear uk back in the day. A lot of raptor videos but I would kill to watch you review a standard 2024 Ranger Lariat… please??

[@kadimsilahtar]

As expected; exciting content, great videography and a wonderful, wonderful truck. Thank you Ryan 💥

[@yoopercharged6347]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks Ryan. Can’t wait to take delivery of my June build iconic silver Ranger Raptor!

[@MyZippy13]

I live in the UK & have now owned my Code Orange Raptor for a year. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned. This is the best review I’ve ever seen. Amazing watch thank you. Going to go & drive my Raptor now👍🏻

[@bradh6185]

That shot at 38:30 is gorgeous. Nice touch.

[@lukiw7044]

Great that you're enjoying driving this Raptor. Great episode. Greetings

[@TalismanPHX]

Stunning scenery 😮

[@jrod237]

Thanks for taking us through this beautiful scenery while reviewing an formidable truck👍😃

[@lawdog516]

Fun video, thanks Ryan

[@ultimatepu5h]

Love these long trips that you do!

[@EJPinter]

Trying to ride my Gladiator out until it breaks down like my YJ did at 365k miles, but damn this thing is a beast.

[@Gvrpguy]

I love the road trips he does

[@Klemte]

I bought one. In Blue Lightning colour. Excellent truck!

[@Mursedave]

Great video sir!!

[@1_Moretime]

Amazing truck, for sure!

[@Mrjazzzery]

31:55 😂😂😂 so funny.. I LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS. I have 2002 long travel Tacoma 2wd and it’s never seen sand. I just purchased 24 onyx xt thinking I’d get into the crawling world I’m also babying it and don’t plan on let it seeing dirt for a while!

[@drewelliott9062]

Such a cool little truck.

[@mattewalker_]

Iconic Silver is SUCH a good color! I had that on my 2022 Bronco!

[@wyattplaz6345]

Excellent video! I'm sold, I want/need one!

[@EvO357]

📢The baby raptor ‼️

[@benlangley1763]

Great Video, thanks for the content. I have a silver one with colour coded front bar and arches and think it looks great. Agreed about the sound, before buying one I wasn't convinced about the sound but after driving one (especially a cold start in winter), it sounds great. We don't/didn't get the heated steering wheel in Australia which is a little disappointing seeing I live in the coldest part of the country but overall it is probably the best vehicles I've ever owned. In a world that is going EV (crazy), kudos to Ford! Also, new subscriber!

[@a04a27]

great content 🔥 please more videos on your rr

[@jdfleetguy28]

Great video! I have the same issues with my Ranger Raptor’s lane keep assist. I either gripe it firm and fight with it all the time or if I grip the wheel lightly and let it do its thing, then it thinks my hands are not on the wheel. After several 1-5 hour road trips I have given up on the lane keep and just turn it off. Cruise works great with keeping distances and such, so I use that and simply cancel lane keep. Hopefully Ford gets enough complaints like ours they update the lane keep software so it knows when our hands are on the wheel.

[@paulpeters5199]

Definitely the color combination is the best I’ve seen yet on a ranger raptor you were saying about utilizing the bed more you should look into moly panels instead of the rack system you had on your old truck

[@rondail5675]

Ford finally got my attention! I check a local dealership, marked up $10k over MSRP. It will look great at the dealership, maybe not so much this fall.

[@66racer]

The sales guy at my dealer told me they plan on a $10k markup but told me to try to negotiate down to $2k and they will probably go for it. I dunno, I have a Tremor and payments almost up and that seems more appealing. We'll see.

[@rondail5675]

@@66racer Best wishes. Economy is down, could get worse. In the end, if you can afford it and plan on keeping it, get it and enjoy it. For me, what I want isn't worth $$ over MSRP. I can easily wait.

[@66racer]

@@rondail5675 if the economy was good then I would be more inclined but for that reason I am likely going to keep the Tremor and pay it off. Enjoy no payments. No way would I go for a 6-8% rate either, not sure what they're at now.

[@bryankwong2175]

As much as I hate to admit it they aren’t sitting at dealers at all lol. I’m talking with in a few hours at least all the dealers within a 500mile radius where I am

[@66racer]

@@bryankwong2175 yeah, the salesman told me they can even mark up special ordered ones which I though those had to be sticker price. I just hope I see a Ranger Raptor in person and think it doesn't look as good as videos lol. I really like my '21 XLT front end better than the '24 XLT by miles, new rangers have a Nissan Frontier vibe to me. Raptor ditches that.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

This raptor model has a lot of value baked into it. 👊

[@alanrogeliogarciamichaus2569]

I actually like the silver colorway, I love the “skynet/cyber-esque” of it and it goes great with the black wheels. Silver ls a color we didn’t get in Mexico, but we got an orange that matches the highlights of the interior

[@gjohanl]

I love the Austin Powers comment. We also use it as a verb for multiple steers.

[@0x33f]

Dig the content so far especially being here in Washington and I will say I am enjoying my RR a lot more than my F150 R especially size wise. Sooo much more nimble and flickable!

[@selfgrowth4619]

Def wouldn’t choose a Ranger over the new F150 Raptors, especially the Raptor R. Those things are powerhouse trail beasts and the literal kings of off-roading. If you’re going to go Raptor, go all the way.

[@buttheadpinger]

I like the Iconic Silver metalic... great choice

[@JRs-guitars]

If us regular people could get this for $57k or less out the door...then it wouldn't be a bad deal. But dealer markups will be the reason why Ford won't sell many of these.

[@kenwolf2431]

You just have to look around I have three dealers locally that all will sell at MRSP.

[@bryankwong2175]

They are already sold out and selling out within hours here in Cali.

[@ALMX5DP]

Pretty awesome roadtrip! Does anyone know if this version of the Raptor has the Hi-Lock transfer case? I know F-150 and think Bronco Raptors have it, but wasnt sure about this one.

[@firebry23]

It's funny you don't like the Velocity Blue. I love it with the orange. That's why thiers options...I do agree with you on the fuel tank. It's WAY to SMALL. Getting only 325 miles to a tank SUCKS. If it were 25gal, it wouldn't have been so bad. I'm hoping someone will come out with a larger one.

[@mabelpup8502]

Silver is by far the best color on that truck.

[@briAction]

In the pnw, every route is the scenic route.

[@-zerocool-]

Man you chose the best colour for sure!

[@jimbrown7261]

How low can you air down without needing to get rims that are meant to hold the bead more securely? OEM rims aren't meant to be aired down very much, are they? Or is it not an issue unless you get closer to 10 psi or less?

[@Tony-hf9mv]

Keep in mind he is going up and down mountains. I have a bed cover and getting 18.7 mpg at sea level

[@officialyasir]

Is the exhaust as droney as it sounds in this video on the highway?

[@Tony-hf9mv]

@officialyasir you have 4 different exhaust settings. If you don't like a drone then put it in quite mode

[@officialyasir]

@@Tony-hf9mv great, thanks!

[@philiprogers1626]

Personally in my NG Everest I would prefer a horizontal central screen you can get much wider CarPlay maps, my partner has Kia Sportage with the twin 12.3” it’s amazing.

[@ShadowBend]

Awesome adventure video. The main thing that worries me about controls in the screen is if the screen has an issue. My parents have a Ford Edge and the screen has randomly gone all black - I could see that being an issue out on trails when you need to engage lockers.

[@daveallen7767]

Anything other than warranty that would keep a person from disconnecting factory power connection to diff locks then add a set of switches & wire directly to get it out of screen ?

[@ShadowBend]

@@daveallen7767 Thats a good question, seems possible but quite a bit of work.

[@bryy2053]

How is your drivers seat leather holding up? I've seen some people online saying it quickly stretches and gets wavy which would be kind of annoying

[@user-bs8ui9vs4c]

Speaking for myself I love the gray with the orange I think it looks great

[@michaelraposa1889]

I’m buying one

[@Deetroiter]

My Camry could make it through that! 😂 Where is that guy? He always shows up without fail! 😂

[@northerntoyota7584]

Really not liking the Canadian pricing on these halo midsize trucks. 80k for this and Tacoma trd pro. Zr2 seems like the bargain here.

[@mtbrdude]

Especially when you consider the discounts on the full sized trucks....

[@jstanexotictech]

Well then don't live in a dictatorship...

[@hege750]

In Finland, if you register the Ranger Raptor as a passenger car, it costs 137000€ without options and if you register it as a truck (includes a 90km/h speed limiter and a larger payload) it costs 85000€ without options. This is all due to taxation which is based on emissions (on passenger cars).

[@wingzerothree]

let me know next time you go off road, or out to the dunes, ill join in my RR as well. I live on the east side. probably get some good b-roll

[@robertyoung8289]

I got my fully loaded 2020 Tacoma TRD PRO every option plus dealer installed crap for 50k. Built in Texas.

[@chileshemubanga3594]

Put on a Borla Atak exhaust.🔥

[@87gunsnroses]

The new "forester" looks more like a Subaru Fordester.

[@mikefoehr235]

Tonneau cover will improve fuel economy. BAK FLIP makes hi quality Tonneau covers.

[@joshgonzalez2112]

But dang very thirsty v6 might as well drop a 5.0 in

[@Tony-hf9mv]

I wouldn't take it thru a car wash. I used a touch less and heard a very loud pop. Think ford will have to stiffen the roof like GM had to do with none sunroof models. You are lucky my truck rattles like crazy but so far that is the only complaint except a few weird shifts

[@belowme4927]

dear viewers 587 up votes 13 k views in 21 hours. how lazy can you be not to move your mouse and give a LIKE. you are giving a LIKE for how he creates his content not if you like the vehicle. give some appreciation for all the hard work they for getting the information and shots for the video.

[@bricks-mortar]

Nice. Unfortunately for me, where I am, I feel effects of 300 million vehicles being on U.S. roads. Driving ain't no fun.

[@4bu53r]

16:43 - Should this whole door panel and glass flex this much?

[@joelalvarado279]

What’s the stereo brand ? 😼🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mannyferreira5844]

Save a life ❤

[@seymorefact4333]

looks tiny! but, the design is best of all mid size.

[@billnorblat4047]

Anyone else irked that they created yet another tire category? (Between mild AT and Aggressive AT).. I get it but it gets tricky keeping track of them all.

[@knivesinedc]

Totally thought Ryan flipped off the TRX driver at first glance lol

[@kristoferfc6525]

I feel like the Bison ZR2 Colorado is a much better truck, but I'm probably biaseed, looking forward to this video :)

[@TryingYourLvck]

is it because of ventilated seats? lol because that's my reason haha

[@kristoferfc6525]

@@TryingYourLvck that and the truck was designed around running 35's, they've had lockers front and rear for almost 10 years now, not to mention the years of them on the Hummers, so I feel like they'll be more reliable, but I'll give the Raptor the upper hand on the V6 Twin turbo as much as I don't like Ecobust engines lol

[@Kiss__Kiss]

With everything you get? That's really not a bad price., for a new truck Remember this has 400hp and a warranty.

[@cleavon74]

Yes... I am looking at this because of fuel economy lol. Otherwise id just get the shelby or TRX.

[@timricks1149]

Like the truck but it looks a little low to the ground,doesn’t look as off-road worthy as the Colorado ZR2, a small lift of about 1.5 inches or so would be in the cards if I owned one of these. The engine and everything else is spot on

[@mlee6136]

Filling up that expensive gas tank gets old pretty fast. 15mpg is acceptable? Nice truck though.

[@belowme4927]

27:05 interesting the mufflers "off-road use only" which means you could get a ticket on public roads for it being too loud

[@7thStreetGardenStrangler]

Not in a decent and free state. Not here in Montana. A blue state sure but thats normal in those "places".

[@jonahkaiguam]

6:16 yea but you don't use the lockers on a day to day basis...it's a use case scenario so having that in the infotainment is not as bad as an everyday function like headlights. Besides, you're not gonna use the lockers every single time you go off the beaten path

[@hunter-tm3rf]

if you want eyes on your truck get a zr2 hd

[@moneyparhar]

$65k for Tacoma🤣

[@tonyimpala7584]

Small tanks must be a Ford thing. We had 2018 Explorer and the range was terrible because of the mileage/tank size. I think they do it to avoid shock at filling a large tank.

[@killstrees]

HD trucks have 36 gallon tanks

[@TexasStormChaser]

0-60 is very slow. The regular Ranger with a Ford Performance tune does 5.6 seconds all day long. Would have expected the Raptor to be in the 4s off the lot. Not a good selling point on the big V6 when someone with a base model 4cly and $800 warranty tune can be just as fast.

[@skunkiiee7333]

Whats the purpose of the wind flag?

[@drivingsports]

Required on the dunes so you can be seen over the ridges. (And nobody accidentally jumps over/onto you.)

[@skunkiiee7333]

@@drivingsports ahh copy. Thank you!

[@rivaled]

I wish the styling was more Raptor , not wide enough on the fender flares imo.

[@DavefromCA2023]

I hope more videos of made of the normal fx4 ranger. All of the literature seems to be of the raptor.

[@drivingsports]

We have one video with the Sport XLT in edit already.

[@2151abell]

Id rather have to go into the touch screen to hit a Locker that I'll HAVE to use 3 times a year over the touch sreen for the headlights that I'll use every day or so.... so no touche to Chevy on that one.

[@billnorblat4047]

Any off road truck that you can't get a moonroof in is a no sale for my wife and I... Throw in the no rear air vents and it's not even close... AT4X for us.

[@stephenr115]

You missed shelter green

[@drivingsports]

When I placed the order, Shelter Green wasn't an option.

[@g.donuts3551]

MPG of this truck is really disappointing. Full size trucks with V8s or with larger turbo V6s, all with similar power get better mpgs. Just seems like this thing should be seeing at least low 20s on highway. Low gearing perhaps?

[@abkush15]

Champ! How about adding an overlander camping camper to back of raptor ranger truck? Will that affect Raptor ability to deliver power? Overlanding gear adds a ton of weight to a truck!

[@chrismarbrey9678]

Ford doesn't offer a sunroof on the ranger period regardless of trim.

[@66racer]

Can we get more thoughts of your old Tremor vs the Raptor? On paper the Raptor is leagues above the Tremor but is it WORTH upgrading to is the tough question, real world off-road trails like you do not baja and such. Obvious answer the Raptor is better all around, but not sure it is worth getting into payments for. That is why I do not think I will get it. Will be payment free soon.

[@drivingsports]

The Raptor is so much better than the Tremor it's not even close. Should you get into payments? Obviously only you can answer that. But if you CAN afford either, I wouldn't even look twice at the Tremor. (Still like the Tremor, but it's a nice Ranger. The Raptor is something totally different.)

[@66racer]

@@drivingsports ah man giving me too much to think about haha. The mpg almost sounds better with the raptor too

[@Xposthmous]

Why would you buy this? It's so small. Just get the full size. As far as the sunroof is concerned, that's just silly to mention the weight. The Raptor R has the option.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

For going dow nasty dirt roads off-roading /4x4ing full-size trucks are too big to be getting around on the trails. Actually this thing is probably too big to be getting down tight trails? And if you want your truck for hauling plywood, construction supplies. Farm equipment... a work truck... why the hell would you be wasting the money on a raptor?😅

[@bubbaj6929]

lol slick..this lil Raptor can go places the Full size trucks can’t. Easier to get around in the cities. Better gas mileage. More maneuverable and almost, half the price.

[@imakeithappenX2]

If you used onX off-road you would’ve known if those roads were closed

[@drivingsports]

Actually, I was using OnX and it didn't have any reports on those particular roads.

[@joelalvarado279]

I don’t get the orange 🍊 black with yellow is way better

[@JM-nz8gw]

The Taco TRD Pro and Trailhunter are cooked. Yeah you lose reliability, but for the lower price, yeah reliability won't matter to most buyers.

[@UnopaRapuleng07]

The orange/ red truly is a bit much 😪.

[@tylerdurden9391]

Be careful my cam phasers are toast at 1200 miles on my Ranger raptor.

[@ALMX5DP]

Ouch, hopefully just a quick warranty repair to get you back on the road.

[@youknowitsmetheone]

Anyone else have to do a double take when the TRX passed 😂😂, totally thought he flipped him off lol.

[@Yoyomanmanholla]

That bed is utterly useless eh? Much more enjoyed the 4R Death Valley video where you loaded it up with gear and room to sleep in.

[@septuzwillz5936]

The silver ah nope the orange hell yah looks bad ass.yall need to just go get a Nissan. Raptor is bad ass supposed to be standing out that whole perpus. Elvis didn't wear overalls on stage ur a the top look like it.....