2024 Ford Ranger Raptor - Fuel Economy Test (Ford Performance Tune)

[@degajake485]

Love that you love this truck and post it so much, you helped me in my decision to get one as well. They’re amazing!

[@razvanatoma]

Camera looks and sounds great!

[@PacoRobbins]

The reason The Topher rocks is he gets over a lane when people are broken down. It's something so basic, but so many people don't do it. Kudos Topher. Also still incredibly jealous and want one.

[@bretthansen8166]

With that much HP and weight and still gets better MPG than my 2023 WRX lol 😂 🤦🏼‍♂️ Absolutely love this truck thanks for the update Topher 👍🏻 Lived in MI half my life, in CA now taking care of my bedridden mother but always love seeing the streets I know and miss!

[@OnTheRocks71]

Sweet 4-eyed fox body 'stang near the beginning.

[@jonnyspeed]

I live in Cleveland and I run Blizzak LTs on my '18 Colorado Z71. They are AMAZING. My truck is unstoppable in the snow and does very well on ice. It's one of the best winter vehicles that I've ever owned. Will be interested to see some winter videos of your truck.

[@deepakkarki6062]

i was questioning my new monitor but then u mentioned the new cam

[@Localtraveler2376]

Did it look a little grainy to you or was it me? I think his videos on the GoPro usually look better.

[@TheTopher]

I think the GoPro is better during the day. Just filmed a sunrise drive and the footage looked awesome, so each camera has its place 👍

[@shrubs8094]

​@@TheTopher idk, the quality seemed worse for me and I was at 1080p

[@autopiIo7]

this camera is SOOOOOO much better!!

[@ilovecats748]

Hey Topher long time watcher since the birth of Winding Road, the video looks noticeably better with the new camera. The color on these bigger sensors just looks better

[@swayying]

Haven’t been bot-early in a while!

[@TheTopher]

Haha “bot-early.” It’s a thing now

[@MrDsn112]

I’m driving in normal too, seems solid. My garage is very topher inspired. RR and DE5

[@sages7783]

Can you do a video on your forscan settings? Going over settings/diy changes? Can’t wait to get my r and love the tweaks you’re doing.

[@SergiuMarsavela]

I support this.

[@jeremy9071]

Gonna have the tune done to my 2023 F150 Tremor

[@ncself]

Increased MPG won’t make up the cost of premium. But it is still cool that Ford offers this option.

[@sages7783]

Looking forward to tire change/reviews as well! Experienced the tire vibration on a rr I test drive with 2000 miles on it.

[@preston7376]

Got it the first week it came out. The shifts are the biggest thing I noticed I agree

[@preston7376]

And I average 13mpg city driving around detroit in sport mode lol, I try not to pay attention to it

[@TheTopher]

👍yeah well see what realistic mpg is over the next few months. Probably in the teens

[@EndeavorsDnB]

Cam looks great so far

[@GATORBAITS99]

Amazing camera

[@markymark4338]

Sounds like a video game dlc for a car 🤑🤯

[@66racer]

Ironically I love my k03 285/70/17, I also had that size in k02 and the k03 were a big improvement. Maybe they need to do a road force balance to catch something wrong with them. Man, I am not gonna lie, as much as I love my 2021 Ranger Tremor (light mods), if one of these landed on my lap at MSRP I might be hard pressed to pass it up. I am hoping there is a black out interior option for 2025 though like the F150 Raptor. I wasn't a fan of the vertical screen but seeing it in use with nav pulled up, I think it is growing on me too.

[@aaronhoffman1972]

Im planning on getting one aswell. I saw in another video you talked about breaking it in. Is there something i should do when buying a completely brand new vehicle? Changing the oil, anything else?

[@Localtraveler2376]

Dude. You have to commit and strap a Sony zve1 on your head. Seriously though the action 5 looked a little grainy in my opinion in this video. I’m on my phone with 3 out of 4 bars though so that may be the issue.

[@002troywagner]

Have you thought about removing the top speed limit governor? Or if it’s possible? I tested mine and it stopped me around 107mph. Is it not worth it cause these tires can’t handle above that?

[@mattwilcox8134]

I know you’ve mentioned you got this to have more room for your kids. As someone who has two under two, I’m real curious how well a rear facing car seat fits in the ranger?

[@BrianChase-s7k]

Do you not have to use that little screen that comes with the package? I’ve watched multiple videos and you are the only one who doesn’t have a screen mounted from your windshield

[@Jobrofosho]

Which dealer in the Metro Detroit area did you use to install the tune? Those local to me in Ann Arbor won’t do it, and said most others in the area won’t. So I was curious who you used.

[@TheTopher]

Demmer Ford. Had to drop it off, it took most of the day, but it may go faster now that they've done a few. Give them a call and see what they say.

[@Jobrofosho]

@@TheTopher Will do. Thanks for the reply!

[@TKO593]

@@JobrofoshoDid you go to the ford performance website and reference their list of authorized dealers?

[@Jobrofosho]

@@TKO593 The dealer directory? I don’t see any Ford dealers on that list. At least not near me.

[@TKO593]

@@Jobrofosho It doesn’t have to be a ford dealership that installs the tune. All the shops on that list are authorized ford performance dealers; and as long as an ASE certified mechanic in the shop installs the tune with an invoice to be sent to ford for records you’re good. Sorry about your luck if none of those shops are close to you. I probably had the most lucky experience. I had first batch delivery of the tune and the shop that installed my tune was 2 miles down the road from my work.

[@TRMN8R03]

I've had no issues with my tires on my RR 7500 miles in. I have had really bad experience with my firestones on my focus rs. Twice. Horrible vibrations

[@mdjo]

I really haven't had any issues with vibrations with the K03s. Rides really nice TBH.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Really great video covering the new tune. Been checking out all the post about your Ranger Raptor and it looks sick. How are you liking the DJI Action 5 Pro? I might switch over to it as I feel it has better features than my Hero 9. Also did you get a new hat clip mount due to the DJI?

[@TheTopher]

Thanks! I think the DJI Action 5 really shines in low light, but the hero 12/13 still look better during the day 👍

[@soflojoshautoreview]

@@TheTopher Thanks for the reply! I also really like the audio that the camera gives that’s built in. Almost makes seem like you don’t need an extra mic to use which is something the GoPro I feel lacks.

[@MrCobra2627]

Nice tudor

[@joshvisconti8639]

How did you get the speedometer in the middle of the screen that's in the beginning of your video?

[@US_Romm]

I second that . . . how did you get your settings to set that up???

[@nateisright]

It sounds good at highway speeds. Does it have a laminated “SoundScreen” windshield?

[@Autoaurum888]

Look Cool Ranger Raptor

[@mikeashley3282]

would love for you to test more tires for the RR. Not looking forward to CO winter in the KO3's

[@TheTopher]

That's the plan!

[@marklansan8656]

Check out BFG Trail Terrain TA great terrain tires, looks aggressive enough and smooth on highway.

[@bennyhauna7293]

Im sorry, but im WAAAY too distracted by the convertible fox body that passed you.

[@BrianChase-s7k]

Where do you keep your tune screen mounted at?

[@bananarobotoverlord]

Maybe the tune changed the AFE bias.

[@peteeberhardt3769]

How are the tires? KO3's decent? Would you recommend something else, like maybe the Falken 4's? Also, turning radius, yea/nay?

[@TheTopher]

Honestly the only A/T I can recommend is the Firestone Destination X/T. Amazing winter traction, good ride and tread wear, and lightweight. Need to test some other options here soon. These KO3s ride pretty rough, noise is good, traction is fine in all scenarios, but not blown away by any aspect of the tire. It looks amazing, and is a good jack of all trades. But nothing revolutionary over the other options imo.

[@aceforcejointcombatgameout7731]

Your tires might be out of round. That dose happen with new tires. I would buy a new set of KO3 tires where the store would take them back if they were out of round. And allow you to get another set of tires or a different make of tires.

[@RJLETZPLAY]

Is this your primary car?

[@TheTopher]

It is!

[@RJLETZPLAY]

@@TheTopheroh nice!

[@BywhoevergivesaF]

Kinda sad the v6 petrol wasn't released in our country. 1 engine option only which is the 2.0 twin turbo diesel for all the ranger line up and including the raptor, which is essentially the same engine from the previous range raptor.

[@RayfulM5]

Where do you get the forscan tool? I would like the tire temp added under psi.

[@TheTopher]

forscan.org/download.html

[@kishanfichadiya1759]

Would you also consider a gx550 overtrail vs a Ranger raptor?

[@Jay-me7gw]

The MPG's are gunna be the same unless you use the extra power. The engine operates exactly the same as it did before at part throttle.

The computer is likely putting in more timing advance with the higher octane fuel, that increases the efficiency.

[@Jay-me7gw]

Yeah sure but the RR is meant to run premium fuel on the stock tune too. You could run 87 but you are not making the advertised power numbers. This tune won’t make any mpg gains vs the stock tune on premium

[@GabeVeasey]

It sounds not-so-rough anymore like it was previously.

[@sokratzmmf]

Car manufacturers put a slightly lower quality tire on new vehicles. A retail purchased identical tire would be better quality.

[@-zerocool-]

Wow, wants to put Firestone DXT on and chuck out the all new KO3! lol cmon bro, give them a try first.

[@kielherman3237]

My mpg on the dash consistently reads almost exactly .5 mpg higher than I'm actually getting at the pump. Is that something forscan can remedy?

[@Paco_Gaepedores]

Very Interesting video woohoo ❤

[@ericconrad2383]

Do a little research on those tires before you bash them. K03s are 3 peak rated for snow and ice.

[@TheTopher]

We’ll see how they do in the winter. So far not impressed with their performance.

[@tomjohnson8737]

21mpg lies

[@booker9816]

I’ve got a new bronco sport that I very frugally eek out 30 mpg in. I can just barely get to 500 miles on a tank!

[@Sticks1680]

And yet this is about a Ranger Raptor. No comparison

[@Nick-oi7ri]

yo bro

[@Addison0526]

Dji seems washed out and grainy in the day.

[@t-banan]

All terrain and ALL off road tires are terrible for snow and ice… Nokian Hakkapeliitta studded is the best winter tire there is period.

[@jamesjannell8706]

Dji nice products but we should all try to support anything but a Chinese produced product.

[@SpeedySpartan]

I would agree, but GoPro pulled the typical American company move by becoming big and name brand then abandoning their product. GoPro had YEARS to fix their glitchy software, overheating issues, battery life, and horrible UI and they haven't. Literally 2 competitors (DJI, insta360), who have started _way_ later than GoPro, have both caught up and even surpassed them in all categories mentioned above in a short time cause they listen to their consumers. IDC where it's made or if it's a name brand. You snooze, you lose.

[@Sticks1680]

Lmfao. Tell us you dont know how to do a mpg test. Because this isnt the way.

[@BrianChase-s7k]

Do you not have to use that little screen that comes with the package? I’ve watched multiple videos and you are the only one who doesn’t have a screen mounted from your windshield

[@BrianChase-s7k]

Do you not have to use that little screen that comes with the package? I’ve watched multiple videos and you are the only one who doesn’t have a screen mounted from your windshield