2024 Ford Ranger Raptor | Higher Effort, Better Truck

[@nicksalimbene5262]

Very excited to see one of the Raptor variants driving on the hard shoulder in Chicago during rush hour.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

Funny, but I've never actually seen a Raptor ripping the shoulder. It's almost always ass sagging sedans with the rear shocks blown out or a CUV with a garbage bag for a window.

[@nicksalimbene5262]

@@anthonyantoine9232 I was sitting in traffic (obviously) on my way to O'hare a week ago at the 94/294 split and saw someone in a Durango SRT 392 doing about 95 on the right shoulder. He (or she. Don't want to be sexist) cut across all 50 lanes to continue on 94 towards the city with about 1,000 feet left to merge. This individual was followed by a 1999 CRV that had a trash bag for a passenger window and was louder than a Mazda 787b. I'm assuming it also had no oil in the engine.

[@uncalm]

@@nicksalimbene5262 That's some of the most authentic Chicago highway driving experience I've ever heard, I can absolutely vouch for the authenticity of this 😆

[@anthonyantoine9232]

@@nicksalimbene5262 Love it! I'm from a couple hours west, but I see it every time I visit the city. It has spread to Madison, too. I go up there to visit my grandma and see a chevy cruze with the rear shocks blown out and the spare on ripping the shoulder at 80mph.

[@jwltiger3357]

Coming from someone who commutes Chicago every day…try driving in Jersey just across from manhattan. I was getting passed in tunnels by semis while going over 80 myself. Chicago driving is like Wisconsin compared to Jersey lol

[@staylor0902]

A lot of engineering went into a truck that Kyle is going to use to run stop signs while vaping and drinking monsters.

[@NDEEZMiata]

😂 All the Kyle’s I know are super cool good humans. Somehow I’m friends with 4 Kyle’s lol Dunno how they got such a bad rap 🤣

[@jermss_]

@@NDEEZMiatayou’re not fooling anyone KYLE

[@Beer_Dad1975]

These things are EVERYWHERE where I live & definitely the vehicle of choice for the more cashed up farm hand yokels - they usually pass you on the straight doing 40 over the limit, then you get to the windy bits and you get stuck behind them, because they are still a body on frame truck and can't handle for shit no matter how much engineering is put into them. Drivers of them all still seem to think they are sports cars though.

[@faceup5]

It should come with a third key for Kyle's wife's boyfriend.

[@johnnoob]

@@NDEEZMiata bro must have numerous holes in his walls

[@chrxx4327]

Coming soon to a target parking lot near you.

[@zarbon700]

Many will also make frequent trips to the Ford service department lot.

[@brians.1357]

I might use some “dollar general” parking lots to test the suspension out. Can’t wait !!

[@Combatpzman]

@@zarbon700Yup, built Ford tough. 😂

[@marklihsu]

Hey hey Costco ok?

[@labradachig1976]

​@@marklihsuDifferent demographics at Costco.

[@anthonymagagnoli2491]

Thanks for coming out, Jack! It was good to hang out and spray some dirt together.

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

40K MSRP 100K dealership price

[@midnitestate]

And that's the issues with these vehicles. Even the base model will be overcharged to hell and back. And with dealer instead of starting to come back you can probably get a F-150 for around the same price. The ranger will probably drive better but you'll be paying a whole lot more for a whole lot less vehicle. It's really a shame because that goes directly against what these vehicles were made for.

[@serga7486]

Dealer markups need to be legally limited. These things are more absurd than airline fees and those were already limited In any event the thing starts at like 55K on fords website. They capitalizing on having the only v6 in a midsize pickup truck now 🙃

[@1224Peterson]

Can't even get the maverick for msrp yet either and it's a crap shoot if you get a good one, not even close to worth a markup, if the base Rangers come with the same crap 8 speed transmission no thanks it's garbage

[@RanchoTexano]

When dunces quit buying they will stop up charging

[@bryanbusch6419]

You’d have to be pretty delusional or a pure brand loyalist to pay over MSRP for one of these. The Colorado ZR2 can be had starting at $48k and its only real downside is lower HP but is pretty comparable in every other department. $55k is perfectly fair for what it is if dealers don’t think so simply buy a competitor.

[@Miggy2j]

These things are so incredibly loved in Australia, people go crazy for them.

[@Alaster-]

I'm sure there's some money flowing in the hallways of govt to keep the roads so poorly maintained, that these vehicles are practically a necessity...

[@drive-channel1834]

So the government got paid to NOT maintain the road? @Alaster- , that's a very convincing conspiracy theory 😱😬😄

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

​@@Alaster-lol or just the vast expanse of the backcountry in Australia that it doesn't make any sense to pave roads

[@Alaster-]

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 lol, there's plenty of that too, but I was more talking about ones that are currently tarred with relatively high traffic, but in such a crap state of disrepair that you'd confuse it with a 3rd world country road. The Buckets Way to Gloucester is 1st that comes to mind (that said, in the last 3 months they have started a small amount of work on it). There's enough pot holes and wheel rutted tar ridges that you'd take your bumper off a newer sports car, especially the euro models. That's assuming you didn't rip your rims a new one 1st...

[@derekbreschetti8407]

I like that the engineer is excited about their products and they love to talk about them. They take pride in stuff and it’s great.

[@will_mcfarland]

more like they take pride in getting paid.

[@derekbreschetti8407]

@@will_mcfarland well theres that too

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

​​@@will_mcfarlandIt can be both. It's not like they get paid to do nothing, which if wouldn't be something to be proud of at all.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

those “engineers” are just paid and sponsored marketing shills in patagonia and columbia jackets

[@TheHomeExpert5]

I just wish they had made the "FORD" letters across the grill twice as big.

[@LieutenantTickles]

I like when dudes buy the generic ones so it just says "OOOO"

[@zorankarabeleski392]

🤣🤣

[@pacadet]

@@LieutenantTickles the OOOO grilles are my favorite

[@thigbreezy]

12:40 "before Chris and I pound this thing around your dirt course" sounds like a sidebar in a Regular Car Reviews video

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Lol yeah

[@SilverScarletSpider]

it’s really just Mr Regular holding a dildo named “Chris” while at a dirt course charity mud race on a college campus

[@jlolment]

Love when the engineers just talk and don't feel pressure to hit marketing tracks. Ford team and SG team killed it

[@RatBürgerSk8]

Looks like a fun truck honestly, seems more manageable and versatile than the massive F-150 version. Do wish they did a standard cab for this generation.

[@skoolynugenator1802]

Why would anyone want a standard cab?

[@Zanithos]

2 door cab is more rigid. Less weight as well, so you can "haul" faster.

[@yuppystick]

I'd duck it

[@drive-channel1834]

Regular cab is lighter. And you'll never have a risk of having too many occupants. Further weight reduction: Remove the bed, install fiberglass bed wall to make it looks like it still has a bed --> Haul ass *more* faster 😁 especially if it's your ass alone, no passenger

[@joekavalauskas8767]

“Assault School” is wild

[@csmlouis]

Sound more PG than "earth violator".

[@joseeduardo4327]

Fitting for an American school I guess lmao

[@entertained...]

surprised they don't throw "tactical" in there a dozen times too...

[@mrkazman]

"Domestic assault school", more like. The only people that use unarmored vehicles for military combat know that Toyota is best 🎉

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@mrkazman- “🤓”

[@air-headedaviator1805]

This has been some of the most indef info dumps on a vehicle from an engineer ever. My guy is basically telling me how to make a Raptor

[@cokemachine62590]

Did you mean in-depth? 🤣

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@cokemachine62590mosdef

[@AMoistBum]

Bone apple tea

[@drive-channel1834]

@cokemachine62590 , indef = indefinitive that's when you hear someone speaks a lot and convey nothing

[@Beaphstake]

The badass transition using the handshake felt very 80's action movie. Great stuff

[@ScottyNorth]

I have one of these for the last 13 months. Put 25,000 miles on it. I have never had a more fun car on dirt roads. It is a blast. Had the Herrod performance upgrade done, so has 480hp and 590ft-lb It is such a fun car to have in our home. Everyone loves driving it. Highly recommend

[@JHONNYR98]

Can't wait to see these at the local shopping mall!!!

[@s4nder86]

They need all that rugged performance for the four snow days in the winter.

[@Tool0GT92]

Even if you went off-roading every weekend you would still be driving this all over the place so yes you will see them in parking lots.

[@chriscab8333]

Shopping malls are dead

[@journeyman291]

​@@chriscab8333 Costco entry

[@TML34]

Parked across 3 spots.

[@texasknight5175]

Jack's laughter is all the endorsement I need.

[@sil80d]

Dealer markups will kill this.

[@upshifter5316]

Hope ford understands that whether or not this will be successful lies squarely on the shoulders of the dealers.

[@cargueone1971]

Tacoma Trail Hunter will have similar mark ups, except their MSRPs will be close to $70k

[@Xyler94]

So buy from a dealer that doesn't do markup. My parent's dealership has never sold a vehicle over MSRP.

[@BuckBreaker]

@@Xyler94 Send location.

[@bradava1]

Ford killed it by making it extremely limited in production. Most dealers near me are only allocated 1 this year. So yes, the markups will absolutely exist. The dealer closest to me sold the only one they’re getting for 10k over. The customer at least got to spec it how he wants it. It hasn’t arrived yet. I suspect most will be sold this way.

[@rmp5s]

405hp in a smaller truck like this ain't too shabby.

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

"Small"

[@rmp5s]

@@EssenceofPureFlavor No. "Smaller."

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

​@@EssenceofPureFlavoryou understand what a Ford ranger is right....?

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 Yes, do you? This isn't a 2012 model...

[@taker610]

Starting at 20K less than the F-150 Raptor and 30K less than the Bronco Raptor this is the absolute bargain in the Raptor family. I'd have no real use for one but I'd love to have one.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

that’s how they get you, don’t do it, don’t let them get you, and buy a made in America 🇺🇸 Chevorlet truck instead!

[@wolfgang_h3t]

​@@SilverScarletSpider Imagine giving a shit where somethings made

[@2003evodave]

@@SilverScarletSpider LOL,,,GM made in American?,,,,yea you actually meant to say “hencho en Mexico”.

[@ProjectFairmont]

The engineer had some corporate lingo, but explaining suspension dynamics and physics in practical terms is a gift.

[@minnybiker4505]

Great color! I'm excited for the 8 people who need this vehicle application that they can finally get one!

[@devinjackson1298]

You hardly ever see newer 2018 and up rangers compared to the f150. But the older rangers are a beast and still so many casually driving somewhere.

[@Gt350_]

So your telling me it's possible to make a raptor for 50k that has the same drive train as a 90k Bronco... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I absolutely loath today's vehicle prices

[@brucesuitt993]

Don’t worry, these will likely be marked up to $90k by dealers.

[@Gt350_]

@@brucesuitt993 I was thinking the same.

[@DaTruthHeals]

​@@brucesuitt993I got mine for msrp from the dealer

[@air-headedaviator1805]

I think less about the powertain is what makes a Raptor vs all the chassis equipment and tuning

[@PeakDecline]

Yes. Because its missing a ton of the suspension components. The Bronco Raptor has beefier axles, they're also much wider (basically a Dana 60 vs a 44). It has much larger and wider control arms. It has more suspension travel because of this. It has beefier shocks 3.0 vs 2.5 inch bodies. And it runs a 37" tire versus a 33" tire here. In the end this means its far more capable off-road despite them having the same engine. The Bronco Raptor is literally the F-150 Raptor parts shoved under the Bronco. The Ranger Raptor is a great engine but with much more milder suspension changes.

[@biggeststeppa1]

Everyone thinks Carl is quiet and reserved... until you start talking engineering with him

[@mederic999]

I like Chief Engineer Carl Widmann's explanations since he introduced the 2018 Mustang GT which convinced me to buy one.

[@RealBearFace]

Accessories from the dealership should include Punisher stickers and/or Salt Life stickers

[@deanchur]

Hey Jack, did the engineer tell you that Australians call these things wanker chariots? Props to him for going to Alice Springs though; I'd rather take my chances with the local wildlife than go there.

[@rm0234]

only jealous Aussies call them that

[@scar1874]

@@rm0234ahh yes, love to see some good old Ranger Danger road rage on my way to work

[@deanchur]

@@rm0234 What is there to be jealous of? It's not even the biggest thing on the road now the RAM, Silverado and F-150 are officially imported into Australia.

[@RCXDerp]

@@scar1874 How do you guys have road rage arent you cucked with speed cameras

[@maxbls16]

I’ve only been waiting for this truck in America since 2021

[@Mr-ed5ep]

[@calebwany8422]

@@Mr-ed5epTrucks are now luxury ego vehicles, what a time to be alive

[@Mr-ed5ep]

@@calebwany8422 I remember working for companies that had a fleet of trucks (and vans). People would love it when all the trucks were out if they needed one so they could drive a sedan instead. But hey, no more column shift, rear window on your shoulders, freezing cold or lack of AC... etc. Good times.

[@aprtur]

​​​@@Mr-ed5ep when I was growing up, my brother in law had a 4x2 Dakota Sport with the Magnum V8 that he used for exactly what you said, work as an electrician. It wasn't the fanciest thing by a long shot, but it being an honest truck with a 5 speed and a V8 made it cool. These trucks now are so far removed from what used to make trucks good at their purpose, it isn't even funny - like Caleb said above me, it's a poseur contest now for when they show up to Costco.

[@mohnjayer]

Congrats to the one person who will buy this and actually take it off road

[@fortheloveofnoise]

If someone bought me one I would. I take my daily 1998 5 speed manual Nissan Sentra off roading and it handles it! Never broke down. Took it through logging country with dirt gravel roads, some of them had a 75 degree incline and had huge ruts....made it through it all....bone stock.

[@mangoshake]

If you move out of North America, basically any other country that gets the Ranger Raptor has owners that take this truck Baja blasting on the weekends all the time.

[@Deane-O-Mite]

@@fortheloveofnoise cool story Brotendo

[@richiecolon3774]

I think you hit the nail on the head "if it brings a smile ear to ear" -- that is what it's all about at the end of the day. Great vid!

[@Papolucho702]

I’d love to take my 4Runner there and rip around this course. Looks fun!

[@cwqrpportable]

Hahaha 4Runner zzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZ

[@meanman6992]

Who would have predicted in 1995, by 2024, trucks will be for the upper middle class and those willing to go into massive debit.

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

That's what happens when people keep giving them money regardless of what they do.

[@xrmerkur]

these adventure truck are really dominating the pick-up market. its the departure from the family SUV.

[@KeithSchwerin]

What other truck is there? its ALL Ford sells.

[@DragonKnightX12]

More like it's the departure from sports cars.

[@nicos1097]

My god that handshake was so sick and badass.

[@hugoalmanza273]

Can’t wait for mine to arrive in a few weeks! Have been looking forward to this review.

[@John__Doe__]

So Ranger Raptor is 57K. Bronco Raptor is 90K?

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Bronco is far more prosed as a premium vehicle based of the tech, equipment, and size. The Ranger is basically the new midsize car for Ford

[@gluedmynuts]

The exterior body with everything removable takes a lot more engineering T&D

[@jaydoh9439]

Yes

[@trp2413]

Same frame, same assembly line, same engine family 😀

[@TimPaddy]

Highway turn in. That's what I need.

[@TML34]

If you've driven the Bronco, this statement actually makes some sense. 😅

[@TimPaddy]

@@TML34 lol

[@mediocreman2]

You're confusing highway with interstate. An interstate is a highway but highways are not always interstates. I've got a canyon highway near me where having good turn in is a nice thing.

[@bmog2244]

I remember when my 07 F150 XLT 4wd tow package cost 30k. Now the most basic ranger starts at 32k 🤯. Truck prices have become criminal

[@bmog2244]

Or even the first gen raptors started mid to high 40’s now the ranger raptor starts at 57 🤯

[@robbamford4134]

What will the production volume be and will there be crazy dealership markups? Im a little skeptical…

[@midnitestate]

This is what I'm wondering as well. Even though the bronco was sold during the pandemic, it was still outrageous some of the markups you were seeing on some of the lower end models. If we see the same markups and the only people that are going to be buying these are enthusiasts and kind of goes against The point of a small, affordable truck.

[@dcarts5616]

1) Too few 2) Too high 3) You should be

[@uncalm]

Exactly. The Maverick has been produced for a few years now and most dealers are *still* selling them with stupid markups. Ford either can't or won't do anything. Not sure which is worse.

[@VishnuKamath]

Very few channels talk about engineering. You are one of them.

[@nitemareglitch]

I have been considering a truck for a couple of years now, I think the Ranger Raptor has finally done it for me. I am convinced.

[@zarbon700]

Enjoy the poor reliability and build quality.

[@senseicorey9979]

RIP

[@aaron___6014]

​@@zarbon700 maybe.

[@TermlessHGW]

​@@aaron___6014 Oh it will be, for sure.

[@BoneStack117]

Don't get a truck. If you have been considering one for years, you don't need it. You'll waste money and space on it. Get literally anything but a truck.

[@cwqrpportable]

Love it! I've never heard Jack laugh or have as much fun when he's driving a Toyota

[@blakesmith5198]

Coming soon to a dealership lot with a +$7500 market adjustment.

[@nathanwiens108]

$7,500? $17,500 more likely.

[@rjwintl]

in Virginia that “market adjustment” just became Illegal !!!

[@georgelin8498]

@@rjwintlthey will just add a $7k paint protection package instead.

[@nathanwiens108]

@@georgelin8498 Or "sell" all of them to some family member who then immediately sells them back to the dealership so that they're now "Pre-owned" and not subject to pricing laws.

[@ryane6719]

@@rjwintl and they get around it by putting a couple hundred miles on it and then selling it is used which exempts them on the dealer markup.

[@Luztinn]

I’ve been waiting forever for the Ranger Raptor. I’ve enjoyed every ford product I have, never had problems that I couldn’t reasonably remedy myself, so as someone who wants their first truck, this ticks all my boxes. Of course I won’t off-road it to the extent it’s been engineered, but if you have the means to just buy things only for one purpose, then a Ranger probably wasn’t on your radar. And I think the price is legitimately reasonable, why, because I’m looking at it as a RAPTOR, not necessarily just a Ranger. But like always, insane dealer mark-ups could be what shoots this in the foot. If I can get it for MSRP, or even close to that, I WILL GET THIS.

[@Luztinn]

UPDATE: I BOUGHT ONE! at 60K after taxes in Florida, so “technically” under MSRP out the door, and it’s better than I could imagine, SO AMAZING, best all around vehicle Ford has made in a long time

[@TCinSoCal]

If we didn’t need all the space for kids, dogs, gear, etc I’d seriously consider the Ranger Raptor instead of my Raptor 37. My truck is so wide there’s many places it just won’t fit off and on road… most parking decks are out of the question. They are amazing trucks.

[@PANTALLIDETH94]

I saw a chevy s10 xtreme yesterday, nice reminder of how cool true mini trucks were. These things are in a size category that can't be explained. I see no point of getting a mid size over a full size when the mpg are comparable, not to mention the full size has real towing and payload capabilities.

[@jeedwards1981]

Smart man, there is no benefit other than slightly easier parking in tight lots etc

[@nertervern]

V8

[@NewUser0998]

As a kid I always thought the “Splash” Ford Rangers were cool with their wild colors and graphics package. They were peak 90s

[@billiam247]

I was hoping this would be an HDR video. No matter, I always enjoy whatever the hell you post.

[@dcarts5616]

It was definitely a huge dick review. What are you even talking about?

[@ak2112]

I usually don't give a shit about the engineer segments but Carl was GREAT here.

[@valpanig]

when silver back meets silver fox, the presentation is on another level

[@MyFearEatsMe]

In Australia, there are quite a few rear diff failures I've been hearing about. Also a lot of people complaining about the rear diff overheating after 5-10 mins of spirited driving.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

This was a problem in some of the initial vehicles, it's been rectified, Ford replaced the diffs, this is old news.

[@cwqrpportable]

Where have you been mate? That’s yesterday’s news.

[@pherron7471]

LOL Why is everyone so pissed off at this truck? Ford sells regular ass trucks. Get one of those and get to know your local off-road performance shop or online vendor. What the fuck do you think people did before manufacturers starting offering these things from the factory? I remember watching those truck shows on tv back in the day where they buillt up trucks from stock.

[@blammers]

You can fit a lot of groceries in the back, just not when it rains.

[@AK_Catholic_Traditional]

That’s why I never understood (as a European) the concept of trucks. Usually people buy Vans when they need to get the work done. Are you using your bed every day for dirt, pallets & bricks?

[@davidryder3374]

@@AK_Catholic_Traditional Americans are stupid about their trucks. Here, the more emotionally castrated men feel due to everything going on around us in our society, the more they turn to these giant shiny obnoxious pieces of driveway jewelry to feel more like a man. To understand us, realize that Americans don't buy these trucks for their utility and usefulness...we buy them because of how they make us feel. Incidentally, my wife and I spent 10 days in Spain in December, a country that's almost entirely farmland. We saw a grand total of two pickups the entire time we were there.

[@sammyjammy6647]

There’s something called a tonneau cover that’s used on the beds for trucks for inclement weather

[@2aminitials]

@@sammyjammy6647 In my opinion if you need a tonneau cover (or topper) you should've just bought a van. The hard ones even when opened limit the bed usage, and the roll up covers are a pain to roll up, especially in winter when covered in ice and snow. And around here with gravel roads the dead air space under the cover is a good place for a lot of gravel dust to settle in the bed.

[@_zigger_]

​@@AK_Catholic_Traditional the main purpose of the truck is to look cool

[@MistaGeezy90]

How is $60k affordable? That's wild

[@KeithSchwerin]

Its less than the 75k for the F150 Raptor or 90k for the Bronco Raptor.

[@MistaGeezy90]

@@KeithSchwerin majority of the population can't afford any of these vehicles even if they have one just saying. It will never be me.

[@StevenLastname]

@@KeithSchwerin Costing less than either the F150 Raptor or Bronco Raptor doesn't suddenly make $60k "affordable" for most folks.

[@dcarts5616]

You mean, you can’t afford to pay $1200-$1400 a month for this American schitbox? Yeah, me neither.

[@JollyGiant19]

60k in 2024 is the same as 37k in 2004. If 37k sounds affordable but 60k doesn’t, leave your 2004 job for a 2024 job!!

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

4:13 close your eyes, Kronk from the emperor's new groove is explaining the technical details of the ranger raptor.

[@stanggang4610]

So 50k for a midsized truck isn’t expensive ?!?! WTF

[@JollyGiant19]

Midsized are the same physical size as a full size from the 90s and tow more. The full sizes are the same physical size as a heavy duty from the 90s and tow more. Heavy duties might as well be pulling 18 wheelers with the numbers of a 90s heavy duty.

[@misternordberg3675]

It is expensive. Car reviewers have become delusional. 50K is nearly the average income for a family of 4.

[@misternordberg3675]

@@JollyGiant19 all irrelevant, thanks.

[@John-ki7zn]

The F150 raptor is much much more expensive.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

50K for a loaded Ranger, 30K starting.

[@Rockybalboa541]

If you think this is overpriced wait till you see the price of the Tacoma trd pro 😂

[@Vtethers1314]

What’s crazy is you can get a ranger raptor for 57k (without markup) and a optioned 2024 Tacoma is 53k…. Raptor every time.

[@leeboo2521]

I love my 3rd gen Tacoma but I'm with you on this

[@Vtethers1314]

Hahahah, and I TOO love my 3rd gen

[@mapwheel00]

A dirt course that a Subaru Crosstrek could easily do. A true show of excellence, Ford.

[@Parker53151]

Here’s the thing: I have utterly no need for a truck like the Ranger Raptor. The basic 2.3 liter Ranger would be an ideal truck for me, if I was in need of a truck. But I’m not. Having said that, if I had budget space and room in the barn for a Ranger Raptor I’d buy one, just for the pleasure of having one to drive once in a while. I don’t live near a desert, or in the mountains. But this truck is one of the last of “fun” vehicles I can buy. And sometimes a bit of IDGAF fun is just what I need in order to keep my happiness level calibrated. The Raptor is one of the few remaining vehicles I can fool around with, not unlike owning a Harley Davidson and being able to tinker with engine, suspension, paint and chrome, etc. We used to be able to enjoy all the vehicles we own, but more and more our hands are prohibited from doing anything interesting to our vehicles. So Ford has baked the shade-tree tinkering into the Raptor so a car/truck guy can at least enjoy owning it and occasionally using the power, brakes, and suspension. Even if that’s just a quick run to the store, or out of town or up north to deer camp. Good on ya, Ford.

[@TheOne2Know]

That's an interesting take on things, being "able to" tinker with a Harley Davidson. More like being forced at gunpoint on the side of the road for the umpteenth time into tinkering with those always leaking from day 1 broken down pieces of excrement.

[@Parker53151]

@@TheOne2Know Not exactly true. The HDs Ive owned have been dead reliable and have never left me stranded or broken down. And that includes several rides across the lower 48 and into Alaska and back. And they never leaked oil or coolant.

[@sodathief]

side note on the ranger, it has the largest back seat which means I can use it as a family vehicle better than all the other options of midsized trucks

[@deranged731]

That rebound in the rear after the jump looks freaking DIALED!

[@maxheadroom224]

My wife's girlfriend loves this thing. I'd much rather make the payments on this to keep her happy than alimony. My son loves to see his moms get hot and heavy when they pick him up from 3rd grade. He says his teachers call them so brave and valid.

[@tatertotsandbattlebots]

If they figured out the engine/trans then im all for it. Im tired of frequent warranty repairs on new vehicles.

[@shawlaqua5282]

I love when the silverback gets turned loose.

[@buzztrucker]

Drive modes are Normal, Tow/Haul, Sport, Slippery, Off-Road, Rock Crawl, and Baja on the Ranger Raptor but engineers missed their target market and forgot to include *Mall Crawl mode*

[@micgalovic]

America, fuck yeah! Comin' again to save the motherfuckin' day, yeah America, fuck Yeah! Freedom is the only way, yeah

[@colin-nekritz]

Americans maul crawling, fuck yeah!

[@jonathanrabbitt]

Enjoy your Australian ute, mate.

[@swampgumpharpy7977]

I can't unsee it in rainbow colors.

[@backdoorbutcher]

That black & white slow-mo handshake 😁😆

[@ianlerma8110]

For about 60k, this truck is a steal especially in today’s market. 60k is how much most base model f150s go for! And pretty much the new silverados and rams too. For how much truck you get, I’d gladly get one of these

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

This looks very cool. Serious upgrades. And that price should make Toyota nervous; from what I've seen so far i don't know why anyone would buy a TRD Pro over this. Can't wait to see some real comparisons with the Chevy and Toyota. Hopefully people can find a dealer that's isn't super greedy.

[@dcarts5616]

Why would anyone buy the Toyota over this? One word; RELIABILITY.

[@TwoDollarGararge]

People will buy the toyota because it's a Toyota

[@JollyGiant19]

@@dcarts5616is that the case so far? TFL had a front diff grenade on them in 4WD

[@sagesolache]

@@dcarts5616talk to tfd. Also how reliable have the new tundras been? Lol

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

@@dcarts5616 I tend to agree, but if you listen to the Tacoma fanboys they're all hysterical that the new turbo drivetrain is a time bomb. 😄

[@351tgv]

My AU Falcon sedan has basically the same suspension barring the live valve fox dampers, but front double wishbone IFS and rear live axle with watts link. Seriously though the Ranger Raptor Gen 1 (which were sequential turbo diesel) and now Gen 2 (what is in this video) are way better than the Bronco Raptor in LWB 4 door spec.

[@Toutvids]

Rangers used to be a great cheap small truck, they ruined the model completely. Typical car industry to over design everything and inflate the price ridiculously. In another 5 years no one will be able to afford a new car/truck except only the rich or stupid people with mortgages for their cars.

[@misternordberg3675]

It's that way now.

[@nberkel]

Not really a fan of trucks but I can dig this!

[@Rudenbehr]

I don't need a pickup truck but I love them and won't drive anything else. Free choice is a beautiful thing

[@daveousley1201]

Excellent interview for a new owner

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

The slower rock-crawly offroading looks like it's happening around 5-mile pass, Utah, near Rattlesnake Canyon trail. That would've been a fun one to take this truck up. If Jack's gonna keep ending up in Utah, he should hop in a sports-inspired car and hit some of our fabulous canyon roads, some of which are deserted and can function as personal racetracks.

[@nicholasfrisch244]

Been looking forward to this

[@UESide]

Love this ford guy!

[@daylatedrift]

Can you lock the rear diff in 2wd and turn off tc, abs, and stability control?

[@keepitdirty14]

Can’t believe they keep those Mazda 3 antennas on the top of all these trucks.

[@jaredscott4829]

Also need to note, that dude in the video is not the chief engineer of the Ranger Raptor, you would have had to come to Australia to talk to that guy (well lady).

[@hetzapark]

maintenance gon be hell

[@THATMOFODIRT]

Yup. If I can’t afford a new one with a warranty then I definitely can’t afford a used one without warranty coverage.

[@grilodan]

Great video, Jack! Looks like a ton of fun for a lot cheaper than a BRaptor or Raptor R!

[@Affalterbach1967]

The full-size trucks are now oversized, especially up front with hood a foot taller wrt the tires. As if they were made to have both a frunk and a W-24 hybrid engine. A normal-sized Ranger looks like a good option if suspension and drivetrain are not shortchanged.

[@gouldnj]

I tried to buy one of these a few months ago (order) and 3 different dealerships here in Phoenix wanted a minimum of $15k over sticker. Ridiculous!

[@voytron1]

2025 Ford Ranger F-175 Powerstroke 3.6

[@Mr-ed5ep]

"LX at a little over $30k" might not sound good, but a side by side spec comparison to a F150 (size, performance, ect) would help put things in perspective...hopefully.

[@JollyGiant19]

30k in 2024 is the same as 18k in 2004. If 18k sounds affordable but 30k doesn’t sound good, you need to leave your 2004 job and get a 2024 job!!

[@Mr-ed5ep]

@JollyGiant19 not sure if you're agreeing or disagreeing due to the personal gobbledygook spewing along your brainfart, but I doubt you're the pillar of the business and finance community you obviously think you are, son. Looks like from your post history, you just have an obsessive need to share the time value of money with people in youtube comments. Thank you, captain obvious!

[@Vie29992]

@@JollyGiant19 The base Ranger in 2004 was $14,350, which is $24,045 today. The 2024 Base Ranger is $32,650. The new base trim is 25% more expensive and the top trim level is nearly 100% more expensive than the old top trim level. Vehicles are undeniably more expensive today and are becoming out of reach for average buyers

[@TheOne2Know]

@@JollyGiant19man inflation was brutal in the states. didn't realize how bad it was. im in canada and comparing 2004 to 2014 18000 was worth 21000. But compare 2004 to 2024

[@JollyGiant19]

@@TheOne2KnowInflation was low in the states, over all we grew. Canada barely grew (but thankfully still grew some). Countries like Germany shrunk, things are worse monetarily there!

[@Motorheaddoc]

MSRP means nothing these days. Wish we would adopt the European regulations

[@akilh340]

YES

[@NuclearT3acup]

lol @ some of the comments. Might as well throw what people choose to drive onto the list of things to hate on each other for. I've never understood this compulsion.

[@jaynuck]

I’m over here in the cheap seats wanting a Maverick Raptor.

[@davidhamilton5171]

Me too, partner. I'd love a small truck-car thing that can bash around off-road!

[@DoubleHelixStrand]

these things are going to absolutely HANDLE the decorative boulders at strip malls

[@austinfrazier7325]

57K midsize truck 😂

[@drn13355]

A Honda Ridgeline trailsport is 50K. Has like 7.5 inches of ground clearance. If spending 50K plus I guess at least this truck can actually do something. However I am against financial suicide so I am good with my paid for vehicle.

[@miguelsaninocencio8591]

Don't forget dealer mark up instead of 57k it will be 75k 😂, the sad part is before the pandemic you could buy a f150 raptor for 65k I almost got into one for 55k as a lease.

[@ultrahd3388]

The whole idea of $💵$ instead of gold is to be constantly losing money to government.

[@bionicwolf3342]

@@drn13355trailsport is 46k.

[@JollyGiant19]

Tows more than full size from the 90s

[@miniaddict4534]

I really wish Ford offered a super cab version of their Raptor trucks. The only Raptor I’d buy is the first gen super cab. It’s lighter and must be more fun than a heavier super crew.

[@Raksh95]

nice to see they took the honda fit rear seet fold up and put it in there

[@jsmaes11]

I still do not see anyone asking the most important question. How come this is the only Raptor that is not offered in the Code Orange color.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

A brand new truck from Ford? These have been available for a couple of years in Australia. Yes, this updated form. Possibly due to us not getting the Bronco.

[@mdharrisuiuc]

Please tell us more about the Australian Dirt Track Course with the trees rather than cones.

[@NormandyFoye]

I’d just like to thank Mark for ordering a toddlers helmet for Jack again.

[@nevv8581]

Cool vid and looked like a blast to drive. Realistically the price will kill it, unless of course it includes the mandatory helmets as stock equipment. Sorry, really hard to take the dessert storm blasting portion while you guys are wearing helmets.

[@TheOne2Know]

Company sponsored PR event. Its all press there, meaning they have an audience. No way Ford will take the chance someone gets injured that day and, for the views and clicks of course, writes about the "dangerous new truck Ford's making that hurts its occupants." It's probably not even the guy's there whose idea it was, probably Legal required them to do it, or there insurer.