2024 Ranger Raptor First Impressions (North American Model)

A quick initial impression video of the Ranger Raptor. I am coming out of a Gen 2 F150 Raptor and wanted to share some initial thoughts comparing the trucks.

[@ROC805]

In Australia there are full skid plate options from the aftermarket... and those trailing arm sensors there are steel covers you can get for them... the Raptor here has a really large aftermarket range..I have a steel front bumper with a winch, full bash plates, sensor protection and much more and it's incredible... towed a 2 ton offroad camper across Australia and back and never missed a beat...engine and gearbox temps never got high across the Nullarbor plain...

[@RichieGarage]

I’m sure the aftermarket here in the States will have products available soon. RCI off-road is a local company to me that makes a fantastic range of skid plates so i’m waiting for them to release something soon. What company makes the bumper you are running?

[@ROC805]

@@RichieGarage my bumper is from Offroad Animal... but there's many companies making them now.

[@ROC805]

@@RichieGarage my Offroad animal bumper is the Preditor model... they are on youtube fitting 1 to a Ranger Raptor

[@mikepfeifer1753]

When you do an order, do the dealers still do BS markups? I’m in CO too, it sure what dealer you went with. Truck is a beaut. Congrats!

[@RichieGarage]

Thanks, boss. I had to order from an out-of-state dealer as every dealer I called in CO wanted at least 10k over MSRP. I ended up getting a rebate and paying 1k under MSRP all said and done. You can find them at cost, you may have to spend a long time on the phone and be willing to travel. The other issue at the moment is dealers are limited on allocations of Ranger Raptors. Dealers will be getting more so I would just keep calling around if you want one.

[@darrenwilliams6183]

I'm waiting on mine yet...supposed to be here start of May...I found the f150 just to big and didn't want a full size that I'm not gonna use...congrats on the beauty!! Enjoy!

[@RichieGarage]

Thank you! I think where you live plays a big role as well. I loved my F150 Raptor when I lived in Virginia. Colorado has tighter trail systems and I the parking situation around the Front Range was always tight with the F150. This truck is so much fun to drive. You will love it.

[@ericd1632]

Beautiful truck! I have one on order, same color but I got the beadlock capable wheels. The only thing that concerns me is built quality issues I'm hearing about. Interior rattles, misaligned body panels/panels gaps, and or course the leather on the driver's seat stretching out immediately. Have you noticed any of that?

[@RichieGarage]

I think you will be very happy with it. The only qc issue I've noticed is the drivers door has to be closed harder than the other doors to create a proper seal. Not sure why but I'm hoping it breaks in and goes away. not a major issue but it's noticible. The leather did seem loose when it was brand new but seems to be breaking in and not noticeable anymore. Panel gaps are pretty standard Ford. Nothing to the point where it' 's noticible naked eye but it is not even close to as tight as the wifes BMW.

[@ericd1632]

@@RichieGarage Thanks man that's reassuring. And yeah I'm excited. I just ordered it about a month ago so I'm figuring it will be early next year before it comes in. And I ordered it from a small family owned dealership so no greedy dealer markups! Paying MSRP 👍🏻

[@Littlealex49th]

Awesome truck, and thanks so much for the HDR too!

[@RichieGarage]

Thank you! Glad you got something from this video.

[@toyota420xp]

That windshield and front windows tint would Be illegal in vermont

[@antonyocares9912]

Que hermosa camioneta, disfrutala bro.

[@smittysmitty481]

Nice truck!

[@RichieGarage]

Thanks, bud!

[@rjejames28]

Looks like you took the ugly raptpr decals off the side on the bed.

[@RichieGarage]

I took them off within an hour of owning the truck haha. I am not a fan of graphics.

[@rjejames28]

@RichieGarage Was it easy? I was thinking of doing the same when mine arrives.

[@RichieGarage]

@@rjejames28 Very easy to do. I made another quick video on my channel taking them off.

[@rjejames28]

@@RichieGarage thanks

[@tomgee4235]

Raptor is not a rock crawler.

[@RichieGarage]

I would consider anything with a front and rear locker capable of rock crawling. For a stock vehicle, this will go further than most.