Ford Ranger Raptor 1,000 mile review!!! 9.5/10 with a little room for improvement.

I have daily driven this truck for 1000 miles now and have found some things that i wish were different, things i'm not happy with and TONS of stuff i absolutely LOVE about it. It's a long video but there is so much to cover! Cheers.

[@TdawggLA]

One of the most thorough reviews I've ever seen. Would love to see more on those auxiliary switches

[@flaberdoopin]

thank you so much... i finished it last night kind of late and didn't realize i left so many huge gaps in the sound, sorry for that! I will be installing my little front amber lights as soon as they arrive and i will go in depth into it but i can put a quick video together with how many amps each one is and where the wiring can be found on the truck soooner. Cheers

[@TREVORJB101]

I'm a Chevy man and would take a ZR2, but Ranger Raptor is an amazing off-road truck. You can't go wrong with any of these new off-roaders, really. Congrats on your new ride!

[@flaberdoopin]

I am with you on this one. I love the Colorado ZR2, it is great and that 2.7 motor is great and will last 200K+ miles! it all comes down to what you like and what you are comfortable with... my dad is a GMC/Chevy guy and he was sad that I went with a ford hahaha.

[@OGtruthserum]

Get rid of turbo and the ZR2 is perfect! Now put Raptor performance into ZR2 and it will be a perfect mid-sizer.

[@OGtruthserum]

@@flaberdoopin 2.7 turbo can last 200K miles?

[@brentammons5736]

Got 120 miles on mine. Waited 8 months. Worth the wait.👍

[@flaberdoopin]

Hell yes it is! These trucks are so cool

[@thewatcher5726]

Your enthusiasm about the truck is what going to sustain the channel for quite a while keep going!!!

[@flaberdoopin]

thank you so much for that, I try to be positive about it, and I really do love it!

[@blazing2557]

Very thorough review and you definitely should have more subscribers!! Love the content!

[@flaberdoopin]

thank you so much for that. I appreciate it and I have a lot of ideas for the next few videos! Cheers.

[@Glide__]

Awesome video and review. I watched a ton of videos doing my research while I’m waiting on mine to be built and shipped, and you sir just blew all the other “reviews” out of the water. 90% of these videos with a ton of subs are trash . You nailed it and definitely got a sub your channel deserves to blow up. Keep up the good work man. Thanks for the amazing review.

[@flaberdoopin]

Wow, thank you so much! I have way more ideas for future videos so I appreciate your sub and support!

[@joeoconnor6622]

I have one on order. No build date yet but i didnt order until early August. I really enjoy your videos. So many questions i wanted answered by an actual owner are in you videos. I'm a little jealous now 😊. Thanks for putting out the videos. Good job.

[@joeoconnor6622]

Wow right after I commented here I got the email with a build date . Week of June 3 it says.

[@flaberdoopin]

That’s great that you have one allotted to you! Fingers crossed that you get it ahead of schedule! Cheers

[@escargotiskuhol]

Thank you so much for this review! Really helpful

[@flaberdoopin]

i'm glad you got something out of it... I have had a blast with this truck and there are SO many cool features and little bits of engineering that i have noticed and i wanted to share it! i just realized i left some seriously long gaps in the audio when i finished editing it last night, sorry about that part. Cheers!

[@escargotiskuhol]

@@flaberdoopin no worries! The audio gaps sounded like you were organizing your thoughts well 😁

[@flaberdoopin]

@@escargotiskuhol well thank you for the vote of confidence that i did it on purpose haha.

[@lynfordinverary9662]

Wow this is the best review I've seen! I just got my diesel one today and absolutely loving it. It's right hand drive and a Thailand spec. This is a great review, I've watched a ton of these and this is definitely the best one online. Love that you were driving while reviewing. Kept it very interesting. You've got a new subscriber all the way in Antigua (West Indies). Keep up the good work, boss.

[@flaberdoopin]

Wow, thank you so much for the comment. I wish they had a diesel option here in the US. Better torque and better mileage, sign me up. Cheers and thanks for the sub from around the other side of the globe! I really want to visit the West Indies at some point!

[@jdfleetguy28]

I paid the same 2k over for mine too. I didn't want to go through the whole years long waiting BS I went through with trying to order my Bronco. So about 3 weeks ago, I searched nationwide and had found one that was built and still available, but not yet shipped, as of now mine is still in transit, so I am enjoying mine vicariously through your great videos. Thanks for sharing your Raptor!

[@flaberdoopin]

Right on... some people will say we are crazy but then again, we know what we want and to us it is worth it. To each their own and I am 100% with you in not wanting to wait a year to get the truck I have been watching in the rest of the world for the last 3 years that is finally here. Cheers and good luck on a speedy delivery of your truck!

[@runawayframes9797]

Is it still in transit?

[@jdfleetguy28]

@@runawayframes9797 No , it came in and I got mine last Saturday

[@desertmike680]

Thats awesome! I would SO sell/trade in my Bronco for this.

[@TheDogfather6]

Thanks for the legit and true review! None of the marketing overhype, a real world actual review and you're 100% spot on. It's easy to find things to complain about anything but the improvements RR needs is so bare minimum it feels like we're grasping at straws haha. I'd 100% buy one again. We need about 6-12 months for Ford and aftermarket manufacturers to get some parts going! In AUS, Ford even offers an air compressor that you can install to the truck... If people are into towing and hauling stuff, this is NOT the vehicle for you. NONE of the Raptors are. Raptors are NOT a hauling/towing machine. Need some quick store runs for yard work (soil/mulch etc) or wood projects? RR will definitely do that for you, I loaded up the bed from Lowe's just yesterday and it works just fine.

[@flaberdoopin]

wow, that would be cool to get a FOMOCO compressor that has a specific mounting solution for the truck here in the US... I am currently just rolling with my battery powered dewalt compressor in the back seat but will likely get an ARB onboard compressor soon and mount it either in the bed or under the hood. I agree that this truck is just about perfect, but like anything, there is always room for improvement, nothing that would turn me away, but things that would be nice to have. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the support! I can't compete with the big name reviewers with their comparison videos and access to trails and cameramen but I can give my opinion in as succinct a way as possible! As for using the ranger for towing, I agree, I don't not intend to do that. but I'm all about loading dirt, tree stumps and other household chore stuff in there!

[@fullhd1080]

I’m in Canada and my local dealership just got the RR on the lot. Just got back from test driving it out. Super nice truck just crazy expensive $81k plus 15 tax is disgusting. On the fence ATM.. the wife may kill me if I pull the trigger. Haha I’ve been binge watching your videos. Keep up the detailed reviews I very much appreciate them.

[@flaberdoopin]

Wow, that is a lot for a midsize truck, but I do love mine so who knows... it may be worth it. But just remember, happy wife happy life! my wife is a good sport fortunately so while she wasn't thrilled she wasn't too mad either... she did buy a horse for our daughters without telling me so this is just evening everything up! haha.

[@MestreKamedaLancha]

I'm from Brazil and this car is amazing. It's the right model for exploring all the mountains and beaches.

[@flaberdoopin]

Right on... I'll be it is great down in the jungle and the beaches there. Cheers

[@youknowitsmetheone]

You can adjust the speed limit over under variables. Can go from -20 through +20

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, I have found some of these extra settings in the past few weeks, but thanks for the info, I didn’t realize it went 20 in both directions

[@huey271]

Great vids, waiting on my Raptor. A few things have have nots asia vs usa #1 no handle on drivers side A post #2 no usb plug in on the passangers side of the mirror cluster for dash cam #3 no hood struts though I have seen some ausie vids where they have struts near the hood hindges. Keep the vids coming. Thanks Craig SLC

[@flaberdoopin]

interesting observations, thanks. I have a list of differences and I am adding this to that list. I think I will be buying some of the struts for the hood, they are super easy to install and they work great and look great. Cheers.

[@SupSimba]

What a thoughtful review... finally a truck/car enthuaiast not just someone doing the hot take... the backseat details and real world examples got me subscribed.. hope to see new updates and the journey.. i wish the audio of the raptor had more bass, a better subwoofer .. i know its not truck like" im just wishin on a star tho"😅

[@flaberdoopin]

Thanks so much. I ended up swapping out the factory subwoofer with a powered kicker 8 inch hideaway sub and it fit really well behind the back seat and is held in by the jack… it was meant to be and now the audio is just the way I like it!

[@davidpereira7235]

I recently got the Raptor v6 and absolutely loving it, the power is insane, there is no way any mid size truck will come close.

[@flaberdoopin]

I agree with you 100%! This truck is amazing and the power is fantastic

[@chaleowin7732]

It's refreshing seeing every day information instead nothing but drag races like other channels focus on.

[@flaberdoopin]

Thanks, that was what I was shooting for. I have been on the buying side (and was for this before I got it too) and I know what I wanted to know about so I am trying to focus on that. you can see drag races and off-road trail rides next to a ZR2 on the big channels so I am not trying to recreate that, nor could I! thanks again. Cheers.

[@jethrobodine4638]

great review! i have had mine almost a week, almost 300 miles on it. i am greatly enjoying it. i am with you, some small complaints, but it is still to early to tell. i did notice at least twice there was a delay for the tablet to come on, once it stayed black for a while yet i had sound, it has not done it again, will have to watch that closely. all these electronics you can expect some glitches here and there. i love i can maneuver it easier compared to my past F150's, Tremor and F250. i too paid approx. 2k over MSRP but i did not order this truck, i lucked out and found one 3 hours away from me.

[@flaberdoopin]

That is awesome and same story for me finding my truck without an order. Keep me posted on your tablet issues!

[@jamesrothwell8693]

5,000km+ into the ownership of mine, Middle East specs are slightly different to what you get but also quite pleased with it! Our get the grab handle at least!

[@flaberdoopin]

that's good to know... i didn't realize that the grab handle was something on the other spec vehicles... i would have loved to have that. Have you had any issues with yours over 5,000km?

[@uchinanchu37]

Great videos! Im in the market right now, so you're content is really helping me know what I'll be getting into. Does this truck have auto brake hold? I find that option is great during stop and go traffic. Thanks!

[@flaberdoopin]

the option for auto brake hold is there in the settings but i haven't played with it yet. I just use the adaptive cruise control and that does it for me. And i am used to letting off the brake and having the truck roll a bit so the auto brake hold throws me off a bit (i had it in my 2020 explorer)

[@jimmycline4778]

My Colorado Trail Boss with 310hp and calibrated to 430# torque in 4 wheel auto does it in 6.8 not as quick as Raptor Ranger but still quick for a big midsize truck, I’m waiting for a cold air intake!

[@joshpittman6021]

6.8 to 60 would feel like a rocket ship compared to my 21 Tacoma 😂

[@flaberdoopin]

that 2.7L engine in the Colorado is no joke... i love chevy trucks. The colorado looks amazing and it is super capable off road on the technical trails, i think that is where it excels past the ranger for sure.

[@flaberdoopin]

@@joshpittman6021 haha, i do remember that about my old 2008 Tacomas, they were both dogs from a stop but super smooth and comfortable and they could keep up with a lot of the jeeps on the trails when the going got tough... and they are built like tanks... completely over-engineered drivetrain in a good way. I'm surprised i dont see more bolt on supercharger kits on tacomas because they have potential to make good power from what i understand.

[@manuelgarcia9790]

Nice video! I’m enjoying my Raptor too and I’m definitely going to look into the assault school in Utah.

[@flaberdoopin]

Heck yeah... if you can get out there on July 9-10 i'll see you there!

[@OGtruthserum]

@@flaberdoopin O.o does it include full size trucks?

[@patricktrier4503]

Do a video about the bed cover you choose and why. Doing videos about the accessories you choose would be really useful

[@flaberdoopin]

That's a great idea, thank you. I am looking at a few different options and I will absolutely put something out with all the different thing I looked at and why I pick the one that I do... right now it is looking like either trax or lock-n-roll with rail system but we shall see. Cheers.

[@mikesuahtla9826]

We have most of what you say is missing in Australia. As far as the speed limit function. All I have to do to negate that auto slow down when it reads a lower speed limit is put my foot back on the gas. That disengages the cruise control and puts it back to normal mode.

[@flaberdoopin]

That is interesting about the LIM function on your vehicle… in cruise control we can always put foot on gas to go faster but the LIM disengages the cruise control all together and makes it so even with your gas pedal all the way to the floor it won’t go any faster than what the LIM feature is set to and using the brake doesn’t disengage it either.

[@MikeCostanzo12]

This video makes me wish I ordered one when the banks first opened lol. Now I have to find a dealer with an allocation that will allow MSRP, and then wait who knows how long. Enjoy yours!

[@flaberdoopin]

Hopefully you are able to get one at MSRP! If you are patient you should be able to find one, especially if you are willing to travel to get it! Cheers

[@OGtruthserum]

Good luck to you. Raptor is a sweet truck!

[@gravitygabri3l]

15.2 smiles per gallon isnt bad during the break in period. Should go up for the next thousand miles. The only thing that the truck is missing are rear AC vents, and cooled seats. Besides that its such a beast of a truck! Exhaust note is do addicting that even in quiet mode it makes you want to mash on the pedal. Transmission shifts sounds like a F1 car lol I test drove the zr2 and it felt dull and cheap with a lift and bigger tires. Def buying my Raptor. 😊

[@flaberdoopin]

Awesome, thanks for the comment and I didn’t test the ZR2 but good to know, kind of what I expected.

[@jdfleetguy28]

Oh something I thought I would ask about since mine is not here yet. Is there anything behind the bumper / license tag area that would prevent moving that trailer plug setup from under the bumper to up inside the bumper next to the tag where most of them are typically located to protect them. I am guessing Ford put it on the bottom since it is a global truck and some countries have extra wide plates that take up that whole space in the bumper. I am thinking of relocating mine if it is possible.

[@flaberdoopin]

that is a great question. I am in NY right now without my truck until Friday, but when I get home Friday morning I will take a look and see what it looks like... I will also look through some of my footage this evening to see if I got a glancing shot from under the truck towards the rear end to see if it's visible. Cheers.

[@MrHopper990]

Great vid. Why a spray-in rather than a drop-in? I had a spray -in before and it was hard to clean.

[@flaberdoopin]

when i had a drop in bed liner in one of my old S-10s it ended up completely wearing down the paint on the bed rails and in the corners of the bed when i took it out, maybe that isn't a problem anymore but i have had the spray in as well on my old gladiator and it was good looking and i just pressure washed it to clean it.

[@errez45]

Fuel door locks and rear air vent are available in Aussies trucks but we don't have rear sliding windows nor seat memory So no complaints from me

[@flaberdoopin]

Thanks for that info... i didn't want to throw out any info i hadn't had confirmed so this is great to know. I guess ford did their research and made these changes for a reason.

[@72nivo]

Wow dude you really know your shit 😊 I felt like I needed to keep notes while watching this. For starters the heated steering wheel and rear window are not in mine 😞 That’s all good though. I watched your other vid sound 0- 60 runs thinking WTF then I realized you guys use Miles per hour 😆 Getting good times bro ☝🏼 Have you noticed that when you change to a different mode the lighting changes on all the screens ? Sports mode the blacks are on the slippery mode light blue accents all round. So good !! Have you had probs with apple CarPlay connecting ? Sometimes mine takes ages to connect. It basically self drives but keeps cutting in telling you to put your hands on the wheel. On the freeway I have to jiggle the wheel every 15 seconds. I can’t wait to see what you guys (Americans) are going to with this beast 👍🏼 Plenty of Aussies have tried and failed with a better sounding exhaust. Sorry to carry on but enjoyed chatting with you ✊🏼 My fav settings (R mode) for off road is sports mode, Baja exhaust, Baja shocks, traction off, start stop off and Two wheel drive Absolutely amazing 🤩 Love your work 👍🏼

[@flaberdoopin]

haha, 5.6 0-60 KPM would be less than impressive haha. but if said 0-100 here in the states at 5.6 we would be talking serious fast sports car. First of all, thank you for the comment and all of the information. i hadn't really noticed the different color schemes in the different modes, i will have to keep an eye out for that, i guess i noticed that sport mode was white, but i didn't know every mode changed it. I have had a few issues with carplay connecting, but i have gotten used to going into the settings on the tablet and disconnecting and reconnecting the phone to get it to work, annoying for sure, but it has worked every time after that for me. And i do the same on the freeway with the lane assist... just give the wheel a little shake and good for another quarter minute. what was the best exhaust you have heard? to be honest, if Remus comes out with something, that is the only thing i would make me want to switch from stock unless you have some other recommendation you have heard in person. your R setting sounds perfect... i may give that a try next time i am out on the dirt. sounds like a blast and you can get sideways without the nannies trying to correct it for you! Cheers.

[@Michael-px9bn]

Your dealer must love you

[@flaberdoopin]

I mean, i am a charming human being and i pay for the things i want. I wear 20 year old jeans and some ratty tee shirts, but when it comes to vehicles i have no self control!

[@OfcPhraf]

There’s vents under the front seats for the rear.

[@flaberdoopin]

I looked, I guess I just missed them.

[@rotorwash6788]

I subscribed hope it helps you get to 1K faster. Does the truck have heated wipers blades and mirrors? Nice video.

[@flaberdoopin]

awesome! thank you so much... i am excited to make it to 1000 and see if i can make enough money for a spray in bed liner! Cheers.

[@curtis4925]

If you have the auto stop start disabled when setting the R mode button, it will turn off when you put it in R mode

[@flaberdoopin]

i havne't noticed that, i will have to play with it some more to try to figure out why it is doing the things that it does!

[@stephenr115]

Can you do a video on mods you speak of? Sub woofers etc. any steel replacement for plastic underneath. And where can get amber lights (ford?).

[@flaberdoopin]

I got the amber market lights from a company called indicarbon… www.indicarbon.com/store/p/ford-ranger-raptor-next-gen-grill-lights-amber/white and I did some videos of the installs already but I’ll do one full video of the entire stereo upgrade this week covering all of the wiring and different components.

[@flaberdoopin]

I haven’t found the skid plates I want to go with yet. I’m doing the ford ranger raptor assault school in 2 months and I’m going to talk to some of those guys out there about it to see what they think. I know there are some companies in the states that have a gas tank skid plate and a kit that covers the transmission and transfer case. I’m waiting for a single company to make one big kit.

[@tracygraham5379]

What Amber light kit did you order? My first mid. Thanjs!

[@flaberdoopin]

I ordered the kit from indicarbon.com. I'll do a video about install once I get it! Cheers.

[@SantiagoPATube]

Every factory demo event I have seen over the LAST YEAR has the leather mis-cut and bunched up. I attached a note to as many YT videos as possible about it. How can all their top engineers and managers be driving these vehicles and not throw up a red flag? What else are the missing….your list is a start. Hello Mr Quality!

[@flaberdoopin]

wow, that is crazy. thanks for the info and I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue and I plan on following up and making sure I get it fixed because it is totally something they should fix for me! Cheers

[@douglasgraham8721]

Thing is a locking cover for gas tank can be easily pryed open in secs , so not only can someone steal the gas or pour something in tank , now you need to get new fuel door and locking mechanism that really didn't help .

[@flaberdoopin]

I hadn't really thought of that, but you are right... in the end, an A-Hole is going to get into the gas tank one way or another, i just like the idea of keeping the lazy thug away.

[@rentalcarman]

I have greatly enjoyed your journey with your new Raptor. I did the same thing as you did. I saw one on the ground at a dealer in Delaware and drove from MD to get it. They gave me a great deal on trading my 2-month-old 2 door Bronco Wildtrak. The raptor is so comfortable and fun. I do have one question for you. The dealer ordered a license plate bracket for the front, but it has not come in yet. I ordered one from Amazon that is of the right design but does not fit properly. Where did your bracket come from? Was it already installed by the dealer? I would love to run without one, but MD requires a front plate, so I am forced to muck up the clean lines. I have watched all your videos, this one just happened to pop up today, so it is where I chose to post my comment. Keep posting, I am enjoying you rvideos.

[@flaberdoopin]

the bracket for my license plate was in the truck with all the floor mats and other stuff, I thought they all came with it but maybe the dealer ordered it... I know in a lot of states like Florida for example, you don't need a front plate so maybe it isn't standard. It was not installed on the truck when I got there, but I went out with them to look at it because if it was going to have to drill into the bumper I was going to tell them not to do it, but it just snaps on top and screws into pre threaded holes under the lower rail so it was easy. Hope you get your plate holder soon! cheers.

[@jethrobodine4638]

i too live in a state requiring a front plate, the dealership did not have one so i ordered it from my local Ford parts department. it was expensive!! 141 bucks for what i am sure is a plastic bracket. i did have a lot of Ford points so it was not money directly out of pocket. the RR comes with so much stuff. mine had a sprayed in liner, only accessory i have to get now is a bed cover.

[@deadz0ne84]

2k mark up. Here in SoCal dealers are marking up 20/25k

[@flaberdoopin]

that is crazy... I lived in SoCal back when the Focus RS came out and I ended up flying to Durango CO to buy my RS to avoid the crazy cali markups and drove it home. Worth the flight and it was a fun drive home too. Cheers.

[@ironchung30]

What are you hearing about long term reliability on these? Wondering if it’ll last 100K without major issues.

[@flaberdoopin]

I know the guys in the rest of the world are having a lot of luck with the reliability. we have only had it for a month in the United States but the same motor is in the Explorer ST and they are going strong and have been in use since 2020. I think it is too early to tell but the signs are good. there will always be outliers but i have confidence based on the data i can gather.

[@tracygraham5379]

Also saw garage door opener? Why didn’t you program your door to the truck?

[@flaberdoopin]

it is 100% laziness... I need to take the 30 seconds to get it programmed and get the clip on garage door opener out of my truck. now that you noticed it I will get on it haha.

[@Frankrizzo619]

Wouldn’t worry about the locking gas door seen people take the. Easy way and just drill into the gas tank

[@flaberdoopin]

Yikes, I would rather they just siphon my gas instead of drilling a hole!

[@keithhunt3437]

For the headlights going up and down I believe they will lower or raise to the height of a car in front of u like top of the trunk but no higher so that they don’t shine in their review mirror as long as ur not to far away

[@flaberdoopin]

That is awesome! I wasn’t sure exactly how they worked or what they did… thank you!

[@keithhunt3437]

@@flaberdoopin I’m definitely not 1000% on this but I do believe it’s something I’ve noticed and not imagined. I haven’t actually seen the light move to position however it does seem to sit at an appropriate height on the vehicle in front.

[@flaberdoopin]

@@keithhunt3437 you know, now that you mention it, i have noticed that the lights lower down to the level of the trunk of the vehicle ahead, i thought that was the auto highbeams turning off and it was super confusing because i didn't think they were on, but that had to be this feature doing it's thing!

[@keithhunt3437]

@@flaberdoopin there ya go 👍

[@samoc28]

What 3 amber lights did you order. I haven’t found the right ones yet.

[@flaberdoopin]

I bought the kit from indication.com. the pictures are for a different looking grill but the install video shows the 3 light setup. I will let you know how it looks once I get it installed and wired up!

[@alanrogeliogarciamichaus2569]

which lights did you order? im looking to do the same

[@flaberdoopin]

I ordered from indicarbon.com. I’ll let you know how they are when they get here

[@andreasholmberg3997]

I’m in Europe and our Ranger Raptor has all the things your North American variant doesn’t, AC air vents in the back, painted drive shaft, and grab handle on the driver side A-pillar. Must be beancounters responsible for those missing features in yours’.

[@flaberdoopin]

Freaking bean counters... hosing everything up!

[@sealoftheliving4998]

I notice here in the Philppines that gas cap cover is not dependent or separate opener. When you fuel to the gas station you cannot open separately instead you will unlock all doors then you can access to open the gas cap. Its risky to all car owner. What if there is bad guy then they can open all doors then steal your things or steal your car while refuel. Ford should put push button special to gas cap cover. Not on dependent on the unlock all doors. My sister has Ford Everest 2007 model Automatic 4x2. Separate opener. When I refuel I will push the button all doors are lock. So its safe for me and the passenger. But today All Ford Everest, Ranger and Ranger Raptor 2023 are the same. You must unclock all doors then the gas cap is open.

[@flaberdoopin]

that is an interesting perspective that i had not thought of. i have never locked my car while fueling it up, only if i am inside the store getting a drink or something. That might be the reason they do it the way our trucks are in the US. thank you for that reasoning, it adds light to the decisions the engineers made when they made the change!

[@Jay-bw3fl]

So if you’re using the speed limit feature you can’t pump the gas once to over ride it? Seems like that would have been the way they should have gone with it.

[@flaberdoopin]

While I was driving it didn’t go over but I never pumped the gas to the floor, the manual says that is in fact how it works so I will test that on my drive home today.

[@GC-ti1vz]

Can you drop a link for the 3 lights in front?

[@flaberdoopin]

www.indicarbon.com

[@the_mayo_jar1620]

Can you turn off the auto start /stop program and keep it in your customizable favorited save setting?

[@flaberdoopin]

absolutly, there is a separate little button down on the center console that disables and activates the auto start stop separate from any other settings to the vehicle.

[@the_mayo_jar1620]

Can you keep it in your raptor settings so you don’t have to toggle it every time and just toggle your preferred settings?

[@flaberdoopin]

I think I understand your question and the answer is yes, you can set your "R" settings and then every time you get in the truck and start it you just apply your R settings and it goes back to what you set... but if you do nothing it will always start in normal mode.

[@gravitygabri3l]

Does the transmission oil usually stay at 210?! That's really hot and is making me rethink about buying my Ranger Raptor which will be delivered in a few weeks.

[@flaberdoopin]

I have noticed it in the 204-206 range normally. Apparently that is normal. It does have a small trans cooler. My concern is the plastic trans pan.

[@flaberdoopin]

Quick google search shows average trans temp is 175-225 degrees Fahrenheit, so it is on the warmer side but in range and I would assume FOMOCO planned for it and uses appropriate materials and high temp fluid

[@gravitygabri3l]

@flaberdoopin If the plastic if thick then you shouldn't worry about it. I worked on a few Fords and noticed the plastic quality isn't no where as thin as German vehicles.

[@gravitygabri3l]

@flaberdoopin Hmm that makes sense. Trans oils get hotter when the transmission constantly shifts and with a 10 speed its shifting more than normal. Id probably change the oil on the transmission cause it also has a break in period. Might run cooler after removing all the micro metals in the oil after breaking it in but dont quote me on that 🤔

[@flaberdoopin]

great idea... i think i will do that, but for trans flush it takes a special machine doesnt it? not something that can easially be done at home like engine and transfer case fluids and the diffs from what i remember.

[@trevorwesterdahl6245]

You do know they put AC outlets under the seats? No they aren't in back seat center console, but I watched a few videos that say US Ranger Raptor has them under the front seats.

[@flaberdoopin]

Interesting, they are in the center console on my truck but I will look to see if they also have power under the seats too.

[@BillyChafin-pv3np]

I have a RR on order, that being said, would you buy the RR again?

[@flaberdoopin]

100%. it is amazing.

[@youknowitsmetheone]

I have 700 on mine, and I would 100% buy it again.

[@garcia222008]

2k markup not bad for a specialty vehicle.

[@flaberdoopin]

I was thinking the same thing, especially with some of the deals around the country trying to make these trucks up 10-20K and even more in some areas like Las Vegas and Southern California!

[@BroncoLife4ever]

Did they ever mention to you about the engine break in period when new? Usually until the first 1000 miles you want to not get on it and keep rpms under 2500. Hopefully you haven't hurt your engine doing all this hard driving with it so early. Sure you have warranty but you also have all these videos that Ford could say well you were to hard on it.

[@jimmycline4778]

I’ve had my Colorado Trail Boss for about a year I just now have 3k miles on it, I didn’t floor mine till I had 1k miles, 500 is good but I’ve already paid off my truck and plan on keeping it, I still own my 02 Silverado I bought new, so yea I don’t get a new truck every other year!

[@flaberdoopin]

i have talked to a few different people about this and it is interesting because i have had fantastic mechanics that say you should get on it hard in the beginning to seat the piston rings and others say you should slowly break it in. I know that up until the early 2000's it was widely accepted that you had to ease into the breakin but with the metal working abilities of today a lot of people have told me that the break in period is a thing of the past. I tried my best to take it easy for the first 500 miles but it is just so much fun! your point is valid and i do plan on keeping this truck forever so i want it to last but my inner child got the better of me and i had to go rip it around!

[@eddiehaskell5578]

Every mechanic I know.” Drive it like you stole it”. Every transmission guy. “You want to baby👶 your trans.” 🫤

[@BroncoLife4ever]

@@flaberdoopin trust me I get it, I have a brand new Bronco Badlands Sasquatch with the V6 and that's all I want to do as well but am controlling myself lol

[@flaberdoopin]

stay strong and take care of that bronco! whatever the case, it's too late for me hahaha

[@skitrem]

Quick question about the WIFI…. Is it a straight $20 a month extra on your bill or was that annual?

[@flaberdoopin]

My mobile plan is with Verizon so I don't know about if you were adding it to an existing ATT plan, but I believe it would still be 20. I signed up through the ford app on my phone and it draws 20 from my credit card each month. hope that answers your question. Cheers

[@skitrem]

It does thank you very much for answering and for making these videos.

[@skitrem]

Also, how are your kids fitting in the rear seat. I have a young daughter( 5 years old) she’s in a booster/car seat hybrid. This will be my daily driver.

[@flaberdoopin]

booster would be no problem... i fit 3 car seats across in my old Focus RS so i know they will fit in here too... my daughers are 9 12 and 14 and they say this back seat is more comfortable than my M3 or my Gladiator was. but they still like my wifes minivan more haha

[@skitrem]

@@flaberdoopin thank you so much again I really appreciate it. My Raptor arrived at the dealer today. Will probably grab it early next week. Another question for you…. What do you plan on using to paint your driveshaft? I know you mentioned you were thinking about doing that. Have you heard of Por-15? Seems to be a great product.

[@robertguthrie4113]

Got mine 3 weeks ago my xlt ranger 450 miles how many miles to go before the break in process is over?

[@flaberdoopin]

Manual says 1000 miles but I gave up on breaking it in after about 500 haha. It seems to be doing great but who knows. I have heard a lot of smart mechanics say that break in is a thing of the past

[@robertguthrie4113]

Ok just wondering I haven’t gotten close to the mpg yet what they advertised on them and I kept getting told it’s not broken in yet and all the excuse not in a mean even tried filling up somewhere else and put 87 octane 100% gas no ethanol and noticed nothing yet ?

[@flaberdoopin]

I am getting pretty poor mileage so far and I’m almost at 2000 miles. Current tank average is around 15 but I have been driving it kind of hard so not too surprising

[@chrisb9478]

I wish Ford used a metal oil & transmission pans though. 🙄

[@flaberdoopin]

I do too, it is what I am used to and what I am comfortable with, but then again, these will never rust or seize up on the drain plug so I'm trying to be optimistic!

[@stephenr115]

What did you find out about seats?

[@flaberdoopin]

No update on the seats unfortunately. I will swing by the dealer on Monday since I have the day off to follow up in person instead of trying to get someone on the phone again.

[@mikefrayman5224]

My son just got one in Aruba

[@flaberdoopin]

Dang... you son is living the dream... living in Aruba AND getting the new Ranger Raptor!

[@juniormeyer27]

Do more than change the oil and air filters and I will be impressed.

[@flaberdoopin]

I already had the plugs out of the diffs to check fluid levels because I heard Australia had an issue with low levels… did I pass? I aim to impress

[@elwisnow]

At least he put on his slippers.

[@flaberdoopin]

haha, i just moved from hawaii... i went bare foot almost everywhere, it is hard being back in the real world where people expect shoes!

[@ethenjordan2010]

I dont "Off-Road" my new 55k truck. I dont even have dirt roads around me and i commute. I would rather have this quicker truck to have fun

[@flaberdoopin]

Hell yeah, that is 95% why I got it as well, but the capability to take it to the trails is always there and it is so fun

[@ethenjordan2010]

@@flaberdoopin the 5 percent of go off roading it’ll be perfect! They are some capable rigs!

[@RxngerRxptor]

What do you think about the Colorado ZR2 and the Tacoma TRD Pro? cause i want one of them too do you think its the same as the Ranger Raptor or apart?

[@flaberdoopin]

They aren’t as quick or punchy or smooth over bumpy terrain at speed from what I have seen but they are extremely capable on technical trails. I think the Ranger is a more fun truck and if you are coming from a sporty car, the Ranger raptor is the best choice

[@RxngerRxptor]

@@flaberdoopin ok

[@angelberrios7843]

One of the things I dislike about that truck is that ugly antenna. Would change to a shark type one.

[@flaberdoopin]

Yeah, for sure. I don’t ever listen to radio anyway so I will be switching that ASAP

[@juanchiramirez2299]

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[@flaberdoopin]

Great to know... I will look that up and possibly get one just to install and do a video on it! Cheers.

[@andrewfischer3971]

Best I got for an offer was 4000$ over msrp. I said no to the deal of course.

[@flaberdoopin]

gotta stay strong with what you are comfortable with 100%. I hope you are able to get something at MSRP!

[@TVguyRy]

This is the first car review I've seen where the host is barefoot

[@flaberdoopin]

haha, shoes are optional in my house. I just moved to VA from Hawaii where I spend 90% of my time without shoes or slippers

[@TVguyRy]

Shoes or not. Thanks for the vid. I'm contemplating if Im gonna get the ranger raptor or not

[@flaberdoopin]

I'll try to wear shoes next time and you would not regret getting the ranger raptor unless you really do have a need for a full size truck or you really need to use your truck for towing... if you need that, I would consider some other options unless you are willing to accept the limitations of the Raptor for those uses. Good luck. cheers!

[@TheTurboadict]

Wife should be happy you are happy she needs to adjust lol

[@flaberdoopin]

HAHAHA, I'll run that by her and see what she thinks. I think deep down, she is happy for me, she is pretty amazing.

[@TheTurboadict]

@@flaberdoopin as it should be 🙌 2 way street relationships stay strong

[@flaberdoopin]

exactly!

[@Red_Beard_Actual]

What happens when that screen goes out and you need your locker? Some decisions these engineers make really makes me question their qualification to design $60k trucks

[@flaberdoopin]

I agree with you completely, actual buttons for the lockers and seat warmer would have been nice

[@jgelliot]

Then you use the drive mode wheel to engage them... on the off chance and if this incredibly rare /made up circumstance arises. This is the dumbest comment by someone who has clearly never driven offroad. How are you going to use your air lockers if your compressor fails? How are you going to use your lockers if your button fails? All stupid.

[@Red_Beard_Actual]

@@jgelliot How adorable. Ford fan boys defending clear design flaws is always entertaining. Good job little one!

[@jgelliot]

​@Red_Beard_Actual lol. Sure bud. I drive a ram 1500 and e39 M5. But I'm a ford fan boy. I bet you listen to all these reviewers who recommend hooking a winch to the aux switches. 😂

[@flaberdoopin]

@@Red_Beard_ActualI mean, if Chevy made something cooler and more fun to drive I’d be willing to give it a shot but as it stands I’m sticking with the Ranger. I have had s-10s, Sonomas, tacomas, a gladiator, several BMWs and a few fords, I like them all but at the moment, the Ranger raptor is the cool kid on the block and it hurts the ZR2 guys tender feelings. It’s all good. One day they may put a v6 back in their midsize truck.

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

Hey man, if you wanna buy extra things for your truck, you should do it. Dont let your wife stop you. That’s just wrong

[@flaberdoopin]

hahaha, happy wife happy life. I enjoy being married... but I will end up buying the stuff I want within a few months when the initial shock from the new car wears off on her haha.

[@papinbala]

put some fuckin shoes on

[@flaberdoopin]

why? it's my driveway and it was ike 80 degrees outside haha.

[@papinbala]

@@flaberdoopin driveways are dirty. better wash those feet boy!

[@flaberdoopin]

hahaha, you are right... my wife won't let me get into bed until I take a shower... I know I need to wear shoes but I love walking around barefoot... till I step in dog poop, then it sucks!

[@papinbala]

@@flaberdoopin 😀

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

good switch from white girl German vehicles to American raptor.

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

Remove that hate from your heart, man. No need to have a childish mindset like that.

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

@@Vito_Caligiuri I must of hurt you in someway. Sport television games/video games won’t save you from the outside world. Don’t be so sensitive toughen up

[@flaberdoopin]

Haha, I love American cars but the Germans make amazing machines as well!

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

@@NeverFollowTheCrowd idk what sport video games have to do with anything, but there’s a lot of German vehicles that are great, not just for white girls.

[@NeverFollowTheCrowd]

@@Vito_Caligiuri people snap out of the cookie cutter Luxury vehicle hiatus. No hate. Buy American

[@iwillcritiqueyou22]

I’m worried about the Oil leaks from the plastic pan & trans pan’s.

[@flaberdoopin]

I am more comfortable with metal oil pans but I guess I will see how these work for me. if I see some aftermarket pans made of metal I may be going that way... but who knows, maybe plastic is the way of the future.