Was Buying A Ford Raptor A Good Decision? | 18 Month Owner Review

We've had our 2018 Ford Raptor for 18 months and 17K miles, how has the owner experience been so far?
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[@chrispy454545]

Only Mike drives a Ferrari and a Raptor and sports Walmart brand gym shorts. Stay humble Mikey.

[@eightnine4793]

Money goes to the cars

[@FrankUAW862]

Came to say this. Got a pair myself 😎

[@mikenormandy9250]

Are we forgetting Stradman? who has 2 Lambos, a Gladiator with a Hellcat engine, a DD Focus RS, 2020 'yota Supra and soon a C8 Corvette and his $8 gap shorts?!?! lol - Stay Humble car guys! lol

[@JakeDrives1]

I've always said even if I had all the money in the world I'd still wear what I wear. I have nice things but i'm most comfortable in cheaper clothes that I don't care as much about.

[@mxerb5912]

You’re equating blowing money on car payments with being wealthy.

[@Thesketchmonkey]

My favorite design feature of the Raptor compared to the regular F150 are the chamfered edges around the head/tail lights. Wide body looks so good!

[@alexb510]

Best automotive channel on KZbin imo! I not only love your selection of cars to own but your honesty and humbleness is second to none. Keep up the amazing work.

[@PookieTUBE]

Yo bro watching these videos got me going to invest in a car to make content lmao. Been with you since the fusion and before I even started a channel! Never stop please ❤️

[@dhruvpahwa5724]

Mike I totally agree with you this is the most beastly looking vehicle on the market and with it holding value makes it that much better

[@brentvance3958]

We have a 2018 King Ranch and love it. 31k miles and zero problems. Had the same recalls you had and had them fixed when we got an oil change.

[@23ofSeptember]

I sometimes needed to drive down a gravel road with a few potholes to my son's soccer practice...so I bought a Raptor.

[@fish7103]

Get your bread up and stop being salty

[@darthbane2669]

You bought a very expensive truck just for that lol wish I had that kind of cash to burn.

[@MDKN22]

I just reviewed a Raptor this weekend for KZbin and I freaking loved it... I want one now. Thanks Mike 😅

[@20smgreen]

As a Gen1 owner, it's nice that you did an update. If you have any friends with a Gen1, I'd love to get your take between the 2 and a comparison.

[@robnanneman]

Sitting here in the Ford dealership now buying a ‘19 XLT FX4 V8 and this pops up...twas meant to be!

[@tylerhorton8537]

Rob Nanneman good choice because the v8 is awesome

[@jesseplata]

Rob Nanneman mind sharing what was your price and what state you’re in.

[@robnanneman]

I am getting it for $39,500 which includes extra 2 yrs bumper-to-bumper here in Indy.

[@mattX5]

Rob Nanneman sorry, I’m a Canadian. What state is INDY? Is that Indiana? Sorry if I sound stupid.

[@lgmisfit10]

2016 F15 N55 Yeah

[@rohanharitsap]

Your videos have been improving drastically man.... Keep it up bud

[@A_KSA110]

Nice, I liked the review after using this car for some time. It was a good idea. I think I’m gonna buy one finally. Thanks.

[@2elet4u]

Mike, Clear out all those leaves in the windshield cowl, before they start clogging up the drain holes, and you get water inside the cabin. Love the videos by the way.

[@scottfergusson8411]

We have a 2019 Rocky Ridge denim black paint raptor and freaking love it. Did find driving around and city has better performance in sport mode.

[@lucianciani8179]

Scott Fergusson just bought a Rocky Ridge white paint 3 days ago and i just love it.

[@SupercarsinGreece]

It's a monster!!! You've got it in an amazing spec too!!!

[@kylerlee1293]

Awesome vid can't wait to see the race

[@lovesautodetail]

Starting to love this channel again. Now that I know Mike has multiple streams of income I’m all for it!

[@TheShootersBay]

What does his income have to do with the channel? His content is good regardless of his income and why do you care about his income? Mind your fucking business and enjoy the content..

[@PaulGibbons13]

Hi Mike great review Raptor looking good 😀😀👍👍

[@fireman2100]

I have a ‘18 FX4 F-150 with the 3.5 eco boost. I’m currently averaging 18mpg around town and have gotten 24mpg on the interstate

[@blaineangstadt2163]

Sweet videos man, keep it up !

[@poptheboss3022]

Have been following since you had you’re c63, and I didn’t even know you had a raptor. And since you’re Swedish you can probably read the next bit. Fede videoer man. Jeg er kæmpe fan 👍👍 fra Danmark

[@TheSouthpawSharpshooter]

“Would ya just look at it?”

[@speed_797]

Ugh would you look at that

[@Gonzo1968]

Unreal..

[@joelespejeljr3434]

Would you look at that. - ed bass master 😂

[@juliamariesheets]

Just look at it

[@jivkonikolov404]

After the intro i insta gave it THUMBS up ! Epic music,epic intro you really impress me man !

[@andrewmiller120]

Awesome video Mike!

[@zumezoom9593]

the looks of the raptor is amazing

[@velocitygamingretro9654]

It all depends on the muffler. My truck stock had single outlet behind the passenger rear tire. I removed the entire exhaust system. Kit hat 2.5 pipes when truck had 3. But still it made a better difference because of the rest of the kit. Deleted resonator. Installed 3 chamber muffler to baffle the sound and dual tip outlet behind the rear bumper. It growls deep. Even for a V6. 2.7.

[@DeterminedVeteran]

Yes the A10 is awesome in the ZL1 I have one for channel it is modified and we are about to start running it on the drag strip...

[@merrittstalker7934]

Beautiful truck! I want to see you do a off the line using the shifter paddles. See if you can do a faster pull using the paddle.

[@glenn7350]

Hi👋 New subscriber here:) I’m not that into cars but I use your success as inspiration for my own project:) Just wanna thank you for the content and the honesty about your journey. I’m so happy for you- that you made it and living your dream:)

[@vanmeter_]

I live in Kentucky and the Raptor is my Dream Truck.

[@mustafaebraheem8892]

Man you are my happiness I like your car's and your information ❤❤

[@VentiTimes]

Mustafa Ebraheem that’s just weird

[@TheMRZVlogs]

nice review bro.. all the best from MRZVlogs

[@michaelduran1527]

Love the raptor mike!! Looks awesome!!

[@stormshadow392_]

Love the truck keep the videos coming

[@dhibbitt1948]

That was a badass intro

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

I will admit, it does have the most badass looking front end of any pickup on the market. I sat in a 2020 at a dealership the other day, and was very impressed with the look and feel of the interior. However, that's as far as I got, since I wasn't there to purchase a $70K truck.

[@dustindevorkin8906]

Best video ever for including an affordable auto start stop that's not ghetto

[@ProjectFairmont]

My ‘19 just turned over 10k mi, now that has loosened up a bit and when combined with 93 octane, it is an impressive machine. I run a 305/45/22 summer tire and It’s been averaging 18 mpg mixed.

[@jaredchampagne2752]

S Schroeder just wait until its time for cam phasers!

[@ProjectFairmont]

@@jaredchampagne2752oh no! Inconclusive evidence this will ever happen sonny. In the meantime I have the best engine made for a lightduty truck. Hemi and 5.3 chevys can eat my dust and fuck off.

[@Az-hq3qt]

Keep going I love your videos from Saudi Arabia🇸🇦🇸🇦

[@MrRaErickson]

That’s the best colour Ford makes right now. I have the same colour on an fX4

[@lensofeli1762]

sweet ride man !!

[@jessecooper7572]

Love the truck Mike! I have a 18 platinum 3.5 and just to correct you on your comment lol the massage seats are only avail in platinum and king ranch and not lariat trim...

[@myopinion7236]

Correction Cooper! Nice comment, My 16 (had) and now 19 limited got massage seats. Not just the platinum and King Ranch

[@Blafard666]

Mike your editing skillz got boosted lately !

[@paulmoffitt2366]

Great color, beautiful truck!

[@AdventureswiththeSmiths]

Oh my god that intro is fire I am super sorry to say this but thank you for the amazing ideas rt❤️❤️❤️

[@x-ray5300]

Tune the Raptor and wait and see if the wife notices anything different?

[@RSRS-ws3px]

Roy Zepeda I installed the MPT 93 PRX tune on my Raptor a year ago and didn’t tell the wife! The first time she drove it she almost hit someone because of how touchy the throttle response is compared to stock! Almost 17,000 miles on my 2018 with the MPT tune since 1500 miles, no problems at all so far.

[@roymooner1]

@@RSRS-ws3px Ive got the 2014 ford tremor and ive got the 91prx tune with some other stuff done and didnt tell my gf the gas mileage went down tremendously needless to say that day

[@RSRS-ws3px]

Ryan B I jinxed myself! I wrote no issues and the past couple days it seemed to be running roughly! Then last night it would start and idle for 5 seconds then shut off!! It started after the fifth try and got me home. I called MPT and they said try changing the plugs first, which seemed weird with only 17,000 miles on it. I changed them today and the truck feels like a rocket again! I heard these ecoboost engines need to have the plugs changed way more often than the manual says but didn’t expect this! Something else to add to the yearly check list!

[@roymooner1]

@@RSRS-ws3px yep, i keep an extra pair of gaped plugs from mpt on stand by. Typical with the ecoboost.

[@RSRS-ws3px]

Ryan B so it’s a real thing? I wonder why? I had a 2014 stage 3 Roush Mustang that had an 82mm pulley and tuned by Performance Evolution in Smyrna, Delaware. I had 23K miles on it when I traded for the Raptor, it still had the same plugs and was running strong. Only about 10 pounds of boost though, does that make the difference?

[@invasion1824]

The Raptor is the MOST amazing looking truck ever! 😍😍😍

[@invasion1824]

havax ownz yup, and it’s the coolest and baddest mall crawler in the world!

[@08mario08]

And it costs an arm and a leg

[@dodo19923]

@@the-real-super-genius Only a mall crawler because city slickers buy them thinking they're cool. Although, it's their choice if they want a truck like a raptor. And wouldn't said mall crawlers just buy another truck and do the same thing anyway?

[@dan4500]

@@dodo19923 lol, I have a 2019 and take it offroad weekly. Sure it's my daily driver, but I like how I can drive it to work with a go-bag, then take off after work and hit the remote campsites

[@raptorsofinsta]

Amen!

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

I really like your raptor. The only thing that I would hate about owning one is having 2 turbos, if they went out, they would be expensive and a pain to replace. Other than that, it’s pretty sweet

[@jaredchampagne2752]

Emory Bragg yea and they break frequently, mines needed both turbos replaced and cam phasers, all under warranty but still a POS

[@ProjectZGarage]

I really like the wau the Raport looks and I agree that the sound is not there but the performace is. Also i like the added lights that you did and im looking for a kit to put on my FX$ f150.

[@TannerBiggan]

Truck goals right here!

[@PineknotterJim]

Great and entertaining video !

[@carlcampbell6827]

This color reminds me of the trucks at the Moffit Field Naval Air Base that were there years ago.

[@CanadianCruisin]

Of course it's worth every penny. The raptor is the best truck there is right now. I'm waiting to see what the new hellcat ram is like in a few months.

[@othmanelkhadri8321]

That music in the intro got me like WTF

[@othmanelkhadri8321]

@Brian Gonzalez Yeah

[@MorningCoffeeDaily]

very Peter Mckinnon intro song ahahh

[@m118lr]

Yeah...annoying.

[@projekt679]

I was thinking of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

[@willie9397]

scared my wife and shes was upstairs

[@tcreed1143]

Those are nice trucks👍 I would love to get one , just a super cab be gd enough for me ,.same colour of yours ..

[@mikec3454]

The Raptor is without question the nicest truck on the road - it's the benchmark everything gets compared to. I drive a Silverado, I'd burn my truck down if it meant getting a Raptor lol ... Brand loyalty means nothing when it comes to acknowledging the greatness of the Raptor.

[@raptorsofinsta]

Amen!

[@richardfiedler2201]

Good review !!!!!

[@JRBORIQUA7]

Great decision! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@daybydiaz3859]

my next truck 👍 thanks for the video

[@rayzin4]

Sickkkkkkkkk intro!!!!!....🔥🔥🔥👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@CanadianCruisin]

Going to have that stuck in my head all day now lol

[@geralddaniel045]

What is the tittle?

[@jasonrios664]

Any issues with the Raptor? People tell me about the cam phasers issues but I don’t know if it’s only certain years or all? Love the Lead Foot color too!

[@IvoPoblete]

CarWow's video about the drag race with the Raptor opened my eyes about how slow that truck is. And how bad those brakes are!

[@jaredchampagne2752]

How slow the truck is? Dude the raptor is faster than a lot of sports cars were 10 years ago, in the right conditions it goes 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, that’s EXTREMELY fast for a 6,000lb pickup truck, are you crazy? What do you think its going to be as fast as a ferrari? Cmon now, that’s the very fastest truck you can buy on the market, it puts you back in your seat like crazy! You clearly haven’t driven one.

[@IvoPoblete]

@@jaredchampagne2752 I'm not saying the Ranger Raptor is slow (or has that particular braking performance). I'm just saying what I saw in CarWow's drag race (and a brake test, also) in which that truck competed with an Amarok, an F-150 Raptor, and an X-Class. Search on YT for "CarWow Raptor", if you want.

[@jaredchampagne2752]

Ivo Poblete well this video is about an f150 raptor...sooo, the ranger raptor is slow, because its not made in America, but the f150 raptor is extremely fast

[@jerryevans6424]

The Ford Raptor is the Baddest truck out there Period. You have a great Truck.

[@emericaman16]

That intro was sickkkkkkk!!!!!!

[@altamvm]

it’s funny seeing this video cuz i know exactly what park you’re at lol

[@AtomicFallout757]

Where's the F-150 been lately, Mike? Would love to hear it again!

[@bennyhillmedia8520]

+ I love the color and I’m a fan of your Channel keep up the good work.

[@msalazar89]

I rock the dot dash shades too 😎

[@johnazhderian5734]

With EcoBoost, you can have either eco or boost but not both! When EcoBoost engines are tested by the EPA on a dynamometer the turbo does not kink in giving an artificial boost to gas mileage.

[@connorw4390]

You know you can drive the Ecoboost without actually making boost right? I have a 2013 EB with a Roush boost gauge and it's really easy to stay under 0 PSI of boost, even on the highway.

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Yeah I have the 502A package on my 2016 Lariat. I don't have the the adaptive cruise control though.

[@markg.2501]

What...What? Hold Up!..... 4:20........EMBROIDMENT? As in......"That Is Some DOPE Embroidment You got there Mike".

[@NordicNevs]

It’s that trap muzic Snow White edition whistle while you work it

[@cubsoxs87]

Love the intro

[@richardmerritt1726]

I have a 2017 Raptor, and if you run it in sport, it's absolutely insane as fast and as quick it changes gears, love it

[@charlybrown7997]

have you had any problems with the raptor?

[@richardmerritt1726]

@@charlybrown7997 not at all, it's been a great truck

[@charlybrown7997]

@@richardmerritt1726 How much do you fill the tank with and what type of gasoline is recommended?

[@richardmerritt1726]

@@charlybrown7997 if I fill the truck up it's about 140.00 and I only use 87 octane seems fine to me,

[@jonasdelossantos627]

That 3 lights in the grill tells a warning that your car exceeds to size allowed according to car type. You could Modified it at Autobot it will be amazing after thats a great Shop.

[@afordnissan2]

Ford vehicles has the quickest remote start system in the game👍🏾

[@johannesgrusland4659]

Hej Michael! Är det tillåtet att byta ut motorn i en Ford Raptor till en V8? Medtanke på att Hennesey eller shelby använder standard F-150 modeller. (Are u allowed to shift engine in Ford raptor to a V8?)

[@priteshnalawade1902]

King of cinematic shot😀

[@Rettilos]

For anyone wondering the intro music is Ga$ Money by Xavy Rusan

[@markbrown2296]

Nope didn't wonder at all but thanks.

[@lisalafayette]

That was nice of you. Thank you.

[@paul_bunyan]

Nice review! Did you paint the stock wheels gloss black? If you did, was it paint or powder coat?

[@Drew1701D]

Do you use any leather conditioner on your vehicles to help preserve the leather with the wear and tear?

[@mikenormandy9250]

I would love to see a visit to Rausch creek park since you're in PA! (you're only 3 hours away, I looked it up!) But, I think you made the best choice with the TT V6 too, Since it's mainly a DD for your wife, the Ecoboost engine is better on gas (slighty better) lol - let's get some raptor off-roading vids please!!

[@tony37068]

The leather hoods up VERY well in the year and half! -He sounded like 15 years in stead of 1.5yr. I would be mad if my $70K+ truck's leather beak down in 5 yrs.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, amazing review! Sorry I’m late!😸😸

[@arlaetxa]

Just got my 2019 Raptor thanks to your reviews. Ford needs to write you commission check for my purchase. You should get your own show on TV!!!

[@damoncolbert6697]

The Raptor is chill, but I'm wondering about the pothole issue. I saw one of WillMotivation's reviews of the raptor and he said that they don't do too well driving over potholes.

[@heros2110]

Please continue making Trucks like this. It takes me a couple more years to get one new. Our 2006 F-150 is sold now here in Europe. Thanks Ford. :D Or Dodge or whoever. :)

[@Big_Mans_BBQ]

Hey Mike I’m thinking about starting my own KZbin page about cars.What video app you use and do you make your own music or how do you get your music for your videos.

[@mattearhart6506]

I have a regular f150 had about the same time with 62k miles also lead foot

[@reytinoco5019]

Where did you purchase the fog lights and how much were they. They look very good. Thanks! Oh and by the way, BEAUTIFUL TRUCK!!!

[@kevinconder6602]

Mike, you need to get a Corsa Xtreme exhaust. I put one on my Raptor and man oh man, does it sound AMAZING, like a Raptor should. Keep up the good work, love the content!

[@svtgrizzwall1997]

7:50 you can really hear fords V8 technology sound with the speakers totally doesn’t sound like a v6 when inside the cab

[@jizzyjake6783]

Sounds like a Honda Civic

[@Jbroehl]

The best Man Sedan money can buy! All the offroad capability but all it does is go from suburban homes to office parks and strip malls and back home. Super ready for any potholes!

[@TheSlugger76]

And the tires fit under the truck.. and looks great

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

Just about to hit 18k miles and the truck is perfect! And I have BEATEN her up quite a bit. Best truck / all around vehicle I have ever owned!

[@cz1always608]

Sweet . Last year we bought a left over Southern comfort Ford F-150 its a XLT 6 inch lift , Wheels rims , leather heated seats , duel moon roof , auto start , gibbons exhaust , tuned 5.0 V8 Ride is unreal got it for 53k Price with extras 71k No regrets thanks

[@TheCEOXPerience]

+AutoVlog did you use gopros on suction cups for the exterior shots at the 7min mark? Or how did you mount the camera?

[@17genc]

INTRO MUSIC NAME IS : Xavy Rusan - Ga$ Money (Instrumental Version)

[@BigGuyBiggerTruck]

I had a similar experience with my steering wheel on mine. the red in the center actually cracked for some reason. i dont even touch it but its got a crease thats turned into a crack. the paddle shifters are completely stupid.I've also had a leak in the rear window control switch show up this weekend. that was interesting.

[@willie9397]

what a sweet bad ass ride, not you Mike the truck lol, what a gorgeous machine.