I bought a DIRT CHEAP Ford Raptor with OVER 300,000 MILES, and here's everything that's BROKEN!

[@HooviesGarage]

This is the first of 6 CARS bought for my Hoovie's Garage December to remember event, but my old Maybach 62 is still around, and still doing what it does best: taking me to eat fast food: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SqlYCOrNBqsJY

[@ModelA]

I never thought I would hear "$11 grand" and "dirt cheap" in the same sentence when talking about a pickup truck.

[@X2Cars]

What’s left that you haven’t bought yet??

[@HooviesGarage]

Have you been shopping for Raptors, or trucks for that matter, in the last 5 years? It's a sucky new world for hooptie buying @@ModelA

[@allworldmusic8270]

Really nice truck, I guess the rear main seal and the exhaust problems which are not terminal but are substantial problems. I would just clean up the main seal and see what it is like in a couple of months as it doesn't look too bad and it saves pulling the transmission but the exhaust really has to be done now and it would be interesting to see that problem fixed and if the wizard uses a different bolt for it to prevent it happening again.

[@S58985]

@@ModelAfor a Raptor? Guys like you it wouldn’t matter if this thing was $1k. You would still find something to complain about.

[@2fast790]

12:10 I like how Wizard just goes ahead and rolls down the window like it was a habit. When I worked in the auto shop, that was the very first thing I would do as well. I have locked the keys inside the car, so the window always goes down.

[@geoffreycarter3981]

I was a valet for years and drove tens of thousands of cars (it felt like it anyway) and the window always went down right away until I knew where the car was going and all the keys and tags were organized. I still almost always roll the window down first thing when I get in any car.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Followed by "I feel like I'm about to shart myself. Oh you're recording?" 🤣

[@philtucker1224]

@@geoffreycarter3981not in the U.K.- it’s always too cold and raining all the time ☹️

[@philtucker1224]

Can someone explain the difference between a Ford 150 and a 250 please?

[@bwofficial1776]

@@philtucker1224 Sure. The F-250 is larger and has a higher payload capacity and tow rating. The frame is thicker, the suspension and axles are stronger, and the engine options are bigger and more powerful. The F-250 has a different body to fit the larger components and differentiate it from the F-150. It's intended for heavier work or towing than the F-150. The F-350 likewise has an even higher capacity than the F-250. It's the same difference between a Silverado 1500 and 2500 or a Ram 1500 and 2500. The F-150 is a nice balance of size and capability for daily driving. Since pickup trucks have gotten so good, most people choose the F-150 because they don't need the F-250's extra capability or lesser fuel economy. You would buy an F-250 if you had a big trailer or just want a really big pickup. The F-250 is a large vehicle even by American standards. It's fun to drive because you feel like you rule the road.

[@honeyblunt5150]

I like the return to form, these last few videos remind me of Hoovies Garage when I started watching years ago. Sometimes less is more

[@trey.b-52]

I can also attest to the 6.2. I had a 5.4 3v before which was great to me as I maintained it, (ran perfect at 200k), but my 6.2 at almost 220k miles and 10,000 idle hours runs like a dream. Ford really did a good job with these trucks

[@carstuff4u942]

We'll you got lucky on your 5.4. history tells us otherwise.

[@muskokamike127]

that's why they stopped making it "we can't be building something that is reliable and long lasting, we have a reputation to uphold".

[@alb12345672]

I have one in an F150 Platnium. 200K, after 16 plugs, maf and TB clean I though it was not running at idle it was so smooth. I test drove some new trucks, didn't ride that nice.

[@Thisappaintreal]

@@carstuff4u942”history” is Chevy guys who believe every scare marketing technique they hear. I’ve had 3 5.4s and the worst issue I ever had was a coil pack so. Had one run 259k and was fine when it left

[@troylogan3653]

Same here I have a 09 fx4 with the 5.4. 273k and it runs great except for the rust.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

I have owned my 2014 for coming up on 10 years. Its the greatest vehicle I've ever owned and thats saying quite a bit for me. 152k miles of pure joy plus quite a few air miles. I will own this truck forever

[@dinobravo23]

I've had my 2012 supercab Raptor since new and wont ever part with it. Only 64,500 miles. Love it.

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

@markasread4349 ok Mr big dick😂 nobody cares you have a 10 year old Toyota with no benefits besides reliability. Anyways they aren't made for drag racing but I'm still sure mine will beat yours. Also mine is made of steel, not aluminum. If you're gonna try to be a youtube comments badass at least get it right. L comment

[@trentdawg2832]

I feel the same way about my gmc LMM duramax…..ive owned several diffrent trucks over the years and my favorites were my old square body suburbans, cat eye silverados, and of course my LMM….currently i have my duramax as a daily and i took the best of the squarebodys and the cats eye silverados and combined them….into the form of a ‘73 c/10 swb fleet which is powered by a supercharged LS……im actually in the final stages of prep before a shoot it in new paint and just ordered a set of halibrand sprint wheels for it hours ago on a black friday deal straight from holley…buy 2 get 2 free….i could not pass that deal up…i think my wife would understand that as well!!!

[@wraith511802003]

@markasread4349 no one starts of a good story with. " I remember when i was in my tundra"

[@trey.b-52]

@markasread4349 too bad the frame rusted out already (Toyota issues)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Another one! Even higher mileage than mine. Love it

[@jdcooper9]

If only it was orange

[@bluetyphoon2100]

I was thinking of you the second I saw the title. You're high milage twins!

[@LEOhopeful]

300k is far from impressive Now if it were the 3.5 EcoBoost, anything over 150k would be impressive! Those first gen Raptors were amazing, but the 1999-2006/7 GMT800 IS HANDS DOWN THE GREATEST TRUCK PLATFORM EVER BUILT!!

[@bluetyphoon2100]

@LEOhopeful can't argue with you on the gmt800. Best trucks period. But 300k on a raptor is impressive simply because most are garage queens and low mileage.

[@trey.b-52]

@@LEOhopeful not if you tow or run a plow. Horrible axles, transmissions, and front ends. They are great daily drivers though. real trucks have solid front axles!

[@Nemrah2022]

i think many of us would love to see a video where you just go for a nice sunday ride, show us your hometown and talk about life. You dont always have to buy or repair a car for a good video ;) Wish you all the best, im a long time fan from germany!

[@sm_flys]

I can anecdotally attest to the reliable of the 6.2. My brother had owned one for about 6 years and has had no problems. And when I mean no problems, I mean literally ZERO problems. The alternator did go out after he got it stuck fender deep in mud. It’s actually been just as reliable as my 4Runner. I’d pick this motor over any new EcoBoost, I don’t care how much more powerful or efficient they are.

[@justinoliver1984]

Absolutely! I've only ever had one 6.2 in the shop...for exact same thing, alternator. I've got at least 1 or 2 Ecoboost v6's and 4 cyl's in the shop a week! Usually due to the incredibly small oil feed lines to the turbos and lack of maintenance... Blows the turbos Everytime.

[@themidnighttavern6784]

To be fair, that's the case with most modern cars. Our 2017 explorer is about 8 and a half years old. It has the incredibly durable 3.5 duratec v6. Zero issues with anything on the car , not a single factory part has been replaced in 8 years. That's a very common trend with the 2011-19 explorer. Just like any car, you'll occasionally see someone on Internet forums who had an issue. But the overwhelming majority of people have shared our experience. The highest mileage one I've seen had around 480k miles on it, and was the highest mileage police car on record, at least for that state, if not the county.

[@jaded2424]

@@themidnighttavern6784 Wouldn't it be 6 yrs old 7 tops ?

[@teedyb807]

⁠@@themidnighttavern6784definitely believe it have a 2013 Taurus with the 3.5 n/a 211k and some change had to replace the water pump but that’s it great motors too.

[@CJColvin]

Agreed 100% brother

[@1mlb704]

Those 6.2 Boss engines are excellent, and the Raptors are seriously some of the most comfortable riding modern vehicles. Great find

[@blue_spruce_joe]

I love my 6.2 Boss. Just got back from a road trip and it was super comfy.

[@bobdeslob8768]

This whole video is more of a condemnation of how stupid the EPA has made car manufacturing. They have ruined diesels and are killing gas motors too. Guess they are trying to force us into EVs.

[@blue_spruce_joe]

@@bobdeslob8768 without a doubt.

[@jegarrigues]

As we all watch (happily entertained) this new season of life you are sharing with us, I feel like your fans all agree, we are hopeful that all of your new entrepreneurial endeavors prove fruitful. Glad to see that you continue putting out traditional Hoovie content. We are all rooting for you! -Random fan for many years.

[@jegarrigues]

@markasread4349I first checked to make sure you’re not a bot. The three comments that popped up that you have posted have all been hateful towards TH’s situation. You should go ahead and lose interest, rather than hanging around just to spew negativity. Gross.

[@john_toss]

Hoovie you always forget about the 5.0l coyote when talking about F150s. They’re more reliable than the 5.4s and definitely more reliable than the modern afm 5.3s and 6.0s.

[@604h22a]

Finnaly the comment I was looking for! The F150 with the 5.0L is perfect

[@jasoncarter251]

They’re great but I work at a ford dealer here in Alaska and I just bought a 2021 5.0 lariat and they have the cylinder deactivation now.

[@joecool5403]

Have it deactivated with a scan tool@@jasoncarter251

[@Alex88302]

Seeing how it needs manifold work, that would be a good excuse to throw some longtube headers on it make it sound really good and give it some more power

[@plus790]

I love mine. It's my second vehicle. It's practical for moving things and towing, luxurious for a truck, great in snow, and of course there's the Baja... In addition to smaller camping trips, every year I do 2 weeks of dispersed camping out west. Last month it was Moab and southwest Colorado. Incredibly comfortable, both getting there on the interstate and off-road...hauling 2 weeks of gear. Easily dispatches Imogene or any other Pass and all but the most hard core of rock crawling. Did 85mph across sandy wash sections of the the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands. It's a bit thirsty, but not as bad as the 11.9mpg Hoovie is getting. I've see 15mpg+ hailing a 14 foot trailer on the interstate. About the only pain is access to some of the sparkplugs (and coils)--and there's 16 of them!

[@raulgallardo5140]

How tf you getting 15? I cant get more than 12 unless im doing a really long road trip and babying it lol you sure you got the 6.2? 😂

[@CarJaco]

A kid at my HS got to use his dad's 1st gen Raptor on occasion back in the day. Especially at the time, that truck was completely absurd. We always used to get buried in a buddy's TJ jeep and the Raptor would come save us!! Love those trucks! Glad to see one

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

Late 90s through around 2008-2010 or so was a goldilocks zone for many cars/trucks/etc. Enough tech to get by but still uncomplicated enough to be reliable and fixable.

[@md2k8]

These slightly older Ford Raptor's with the 6.2 L V8 engine, which produces 411 horsepower and the six-speed automatic transmission are currently great pick-up trucks.

[@alb12345672]

I have one in an F150 Platinum max tow. Runs like new.

[@narutobroken]

Hoovie needs an off-road track with jumps to test these cars 😂

[@gerekappo]

Nope. He is going to hurt himself, he's not cleetus lol

[@feandil666]

nah, that's when he breaks them :)

[@Dreddy72]

@@feandil666 gotta make sure its worth while to take it to the weeeezard

[@illuminatidestroyerbear2231]

He could have a dirt track like Mark McCann 😂

[@USViper]

I have a 2013 Ford Raptor, bought it in 2017 with 29k miles.... it has 42k miles today and Its my favorite truck I have owned.

[@1RoadGarage]

How many of us immediately went to Craigslist to search for 300k mile Raptors??🙋‍♂️

[@_ZamasuYT]

I sent this to my brother, he’s got 6.2 Rap knocking on 200k miles’ door and he def uses it like a Rap should be 🤘🏽

[@AnnointedGamer]

I actually found this after buying a 2011 with 160k

[@Mc88Flyy]

Local dealer has a 6.2 Raptor for $18.5k… 283k miles 😅

[@kylelake3262]

@@Mc88FlyyI’ll sell mine for 15😂

[@davva360]

The 6.2 was a great engine. I had an F250 with that engine in it, 200k with nothing breaking before I sold it because I needed something else. Know a business with several well over 300k with the original engine and transmission.

[@russelljacob7955]

Bro has a 99 7.3L with no rust he got off government auction with a few hundred k on it. He got it for 3500 bucks years ago. He can add a 0 to that price today.

[@pete538]

We had 2015 f250 with 6.2 that towed 12k lbs daily. Was a dog towing that weight and had a nasty ticking sound. Kept driving it like this and eventually the engine blew. Only had around 100k miles. I think a lifter had failed causing the tick

[@pete538]

More like loud tapping sound

[@chadgailey6832]

@@pete538probably a valve spring. They had some issues with them breaking. About to only known issue with thr 6.2. Pretty easy fix if you get it taken care of early.

[@tyson9225]

•306,000 miles @ 12 MPG = 25,500 gallons of gas. •25,500 gallons * +-$3/gallon = $76,500 in fuel cost alone.

[@jamynreed1134]

Yes finally back to the roots a real hooptie! I love when he gets old land yachts! I don’t have a bunch of cash to buy hoopties but I’ve started the beginning of my fleet with a 95 Chevy g20 shorty. My favorite channel for sure thanks!

[@g0dr0ck]

before even watching this video I said to myself " Three - hundred - thooouusand miles" with the same inflection as Tyler. So predictible! love your presentation skills keep bringing the content!

[@clubracer6]

Have a 2011 exactly like this one w/200k and it runs so incredibly well. I do have so much more rust though. These trucks have so much charm and character overall. Love it!

[@michaelhawkins5530]

Windmill update please. What are the plans to repair it? Probably time for a BG engine clean process.

[@bubba99009]

I mean you can't really put the 6.2L above the 7.3L powerstroke. There are so many 7.3L powerstrokes with well over a million miles (or equiv with thousands of idle hours). That thing was really overbuilt and pre-EPA screwing up diesels forever. Yea the 5.4L3V was flawed with too small of an oil pump, but if you change the oil aggressively and only use full synthetic you can extend the life of those phasers for a long time. And it is fixable with an aftermarket oil pump. And the 5.0L replacement has been solid. Even severely neglected examples of those are still puttering along with hundreds of thousands of miles.

[@pdb4382]

100% agree.. 7.3 PowerStroke, even the 7.3 IDI in an OBS.

[@chriscole9621]

​@@pdb4382I thought that the 73 IDI had cylinder wall issues so the 6.9 was the better one to get

[@pdb4382]

@@chriscole9621 I've heard similar though never experienced any cavitation issues in my old truck to my knowledge. I guess you don't know until you know.

[@bubbaskywalker3129]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that goes “I’m a Ford” when I hear Ford door chimes. 😂

[@richfinz]

Always check for the leadframe recall/program being done. These 6 speeds have the potential to first gear money shift (in an automatic)

[@RandomGuyDan]

I have to say, 146k miles on my 2013 Lincoln MKT with the 3.5 EcoBoost and no engine issues at ask. I've put about 85k of those miles, many as an Uber vehicle in Chicago, so they weren't easy highway. It's going to need the timing chains and tensioners soon, but it'll have 150k on it by then so I can't complain.

[@Cowboy-sh6nj]

I remember the first time I saw that truck in clay in the design studio in Dearborn. Thanks for sharing your love of the truck with us.

[@TonyLasagna]

2014 was a great year for ford indeed - i have a 2014 f350 with the 6.7 diesel, got rid of the emissions nonsense and it has lasted very well since then. Love the real gauges and low tech.

[@cameron59chev]

The 7.3 Godzilla is a modern Ford motor that I love! On a side note, the Wizard is a great fixture to your channel. You both crack me up on the walk arounds.

[@rambo4war]

Tyler, i'm still trying to figure out what happened to the border patrol raptor.....you owe us closure to that one.

[@lordwalker71]

He sold it and explains why he sold it in the video.

[@michaelrajkumar9538]

He sold it long ago.

[@cjcoker2295]

clearly he sold it, would've been obvious without him saying it in the video

[@catdaddy2643]

That vehicle immigrated to Mexico for equity.

[@Beruka1]

4:40

[@jacobrippey4937]

This is my favorite spec Raptor. 6.2, iconic silver with the graphics delete. All it needs is a camper shell for peak old man spec. It’s perfect.

[@erikroutson9306]

This has been my dream truck since it came out. Here's hoping I land one some day! 6.2L only in my book.

[@enthused7591]

Never thought these would ever get below $22-$24k, I'm gonna jump on one because they'll be collector cars in the future. I missed out on both a $32,000 1999 Viper GTS (35k miles) in 2011 and an $18,000 1994 Acura NSX (50k miles) in 2009 and now both of those vehicles are back above $60k. Raptors will likely do the same thing after another 10-15 years.

[@cracklingice]

Perfect opportunity to drop in some aftermarket exhaust headers instead of the cast manifolds.

[@suecobandito8954]

So, windsock on the out building? Are we taking helicopter or fixed wing lessons? A nice turbo Robinson might be just the ticket…windsocks are cool. Add a weather station anemometer with bluetooth would be cool too. Great farm. Needs skeet field by the pond. Ducks?

[@BreakerBreaker1320]

Love my 6.2L. I hear those passenger headers are about $600-$800. At the point you are at, I would do some stainless shorty replacement headers and get some horsepower recovery.

[@BILLYBOBB3080]

I rubbed something on a picture of his granny in his old home in Wichita. We love you Tyler. I'm glad she gets a lot. So thanks for my new stuff.

[@MrKoaz72]

Hoovie is living the dream life 😁

[@harrysatin5110]

Good buy Hoovie, fix the mechanical, then maybe some paint less dent removal, and good news about Steve Mags, thanx again for helping him. Enjoy

[@CeadMileFailte-w3z]

Tyler, It'd be cool if you put a supercharger on it. Both Whipple and Roush still make superchargers for it. With that you'd be getting 600 horsepower and with other mods(headers, camshaft, exhaust, custom tune) you probably could get it up to 700 horsepower. With new some Raptor Rs going for $150,000 It'd be nice to see what you could build a similar Raptor for. I think your fans would like to see it.

[@Sabrinahuskydog]

Increasing the power on any vehicle with 300K miles above stock is an awful idea and most likely to kill the engine. Old engines are delicate.

[@CeadMileFailte-w3z]

@@Sabrinahuskydog I own a Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 and 6 speed that had 328,000 miles on it when I purchased it four years ago and put a supercharger, headers, and exhaust on it shortly thereafter and haven't had any problems with it even though I race around with it. Except for rare exceptions Toyota engines are indestructible, I forgot we're dealing with a Ford, my bad.

[@Sabrinahuskydog]

@@CeadMileFailte-w3zIt's perfectly fine to supercharge or turbo charge a new motor and have it age that way. But trying to ADD super/turbo chargers to a motor that's already had 300K miles on it is asking to blow up the motor.

[@LorenzoSpag]

Tyler, I have a 2010 raptor with the 6.2L. Congrats on your third truck. These things are really like you said the best ford has to offers in my opinion. Get those tie rods and u-joints done, throw a set of headers and an exhaust on, and drive it another 100k miles. If you really want to impress us, get some fox 3.0 shocks and deaver springs. You won’t regret it

[@sebianoti]

Thank you hoovie for listening and brining back 4k videos!

[@stevengreco5897]

Hoovie’s Garage and Good Morning KZbin. They both are the greatest channels on KZbin! Lol 😂

[@dudenamedclem]

Hoovie finally hits puberty, way to go kiddo! oh… he’s got a cold… Foiled again!

[@gerry-p9x]

Sucky. Audio.

[@jh1328]

I have a gen 1 raptor and the only thing I needed to upgrade was the head unit. Other than that, it’s wonderful.

[@gavinplunkett977]

Nice truck, I would fix the E brake though, you cannot rely on putting the car in park to stop it rolling away.

[@stevest1300]

It's Kansas.

[@RobJaskula]

​@@stevest1300that got a genuine lol 😂

[@costafilh0]

What about the new RaptoR V8? Are they any good? As perhaps the last generation of Raptor V8s, they are definitely desirable, at least in theory.

[@thebigguy8306]

🤔After seeing your other vehicle purchases, I think you should buy a flat bed tow truck

[@connorwilliams9921]

You're wrong about the cylinder deactivation in the 5.3 vortecs. I've had three trucks with that motor, all with the deactivation tech, and have never had one problem. My gmc sierra has well over 200k now and runs perfectly fine with zero service to the motor.

[@notagainthishurts]

I have both a 13 Raptor and 19 F250 KR with the 6.2L engine, one of the best engines ever made. No plan to ever give them up.

[@alb12345672]

I have a loaded 11 F150 Platinum with 6.2L. Very hard to buy a new truck.

[@ajforaker1471]

My '14 6.2 has 196k miles and never had a problem so far. Only regular maintenance and strut rebuilds needed!

[@ericalbertson6621]

The ecoboost are actually reliable. When it comes to hoovie I don’t think he needs to comment on anything mechanical lol

[@asajayunknown6290]

I just bought a '03 Suburban with the 5.3. no cylinder deactivation. Built in Janesville WI. Tried and true. Built before the cost-cutting and manufacturing in Mexico😊

[@jackbjack]

The Hoover Test Drive = Cars, can they do a decent burn out? ✔️Trucks, how high can they jump? ✔️😂

[@jamesjl334]

been waiting years to see you do a video on a 2nd or 3rd gen Ford Ranger. Ford Rangers are also Peak Ford in my opinion. I have a 1999 3.0 XLT long bed with 280k miles and it still runs and shifts like a new truck.

[@bobbyread]

My Triton engine has almost 200,000 miles on it. I’ve owned it since new. I think the key is adhering to the oil change schedule.

[@DunnDifferent]

I am not a ford person by any stretch but… I have driven 3 different triton v10s for work and they all went over 300k miles. Probably the only ford I would ever buy would be a V10 powered one.

[@danielsweeney6742]

I have a 1997 Dodge Ram with 200k and still going strong.

[@troylogan3653]

I agree 273k over here

[@tnourse]

What a beauty. Always wanted a Raptor. I’ve owned many F150s and a 2014 is my main vehicle. Love the raptor!

[@markwhite8543]

My 2013 had 191k miles. Bought it new and has been almost trouble free.

[@IndiMan2233]

My 2012 was from Texas and it was in immaculate condition. Still had factory crayon markings on the frame and as well as the sticker. 300k is nothing for these. Ive seen them go up to 600k. The most engine problems at high mileage youll see is broken valve springs but thats about it

[@iaintdonknow]

Would be cool to see a big cleanup of the truck?!

[@Czechbound]

When Daniel San was told during the interview that there may be a requirement to participate in high jinx for videos, little did he think he'd be in a see saw with The Wizard ha ha

[@AmericanMX]

I’ve had my 2012 Harley f150 with the 6.2 since new, and it’s awesome. No issues what so ever. No need to ever get rid of it.

[@alb12345672]

I have a 6.2L Platinum F150. So hard to buy a new truck . Hard to give up something so reliable.

[@racinjason68]

2011 limited lariat with the 6.2L, not sure it will ever leave me.

[@alb12345672]

@@racinjason68 Those are real nice, I found a bunch of those looking for a 6.2L. I test drove one with 275K, ran great. Has the 22" wheels. Also has heated rear seats like my Platinum

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@rrh5000]

I think there is some truth to the reliability of the older engines that were not as complex. However I think the issues with newer engines aren't as bad as Hoovie makes it sound. Currently driving an Ecoboost with 240k miles, no problems and running strong.

[@KaiPonte]

I still miss my 2006 GMT 800 Avalanche. I don't miss trying to park it and the 12 MPG.

[@joeroche552]

As a brit its crazy to think of a f150 as light duty! I know life in the Caribbean and have a non rapture but 4x4 one of these for work and bloody love it

[@AeroGuy07]

I started my courier company with an E250 cargo van. I bought it with 40K miles, and it had 375k miles when I sold my share of the company. Before I sold my share, I would and did drive it anywhere at the drop of a hat.

[@MrTilbin]

Yes you do need a parking brake (it's not an "emergency brake"). It's super hard on automatics to not use it (and that's probably why it's busted from lack of use). Not using it is why it's hard to shift out of park in automatics because the entire weight of the vehicle is resting on the parking paw and REALLY hard on the shit mechanism and parking paw. Use the damn parking brake on all cars. This is why it's an automatic thing on modern cars.

[@skree_fpv436]

LOL...shit mechanism! Everything you say is true though. My brother told me recently he thinks his transmission is going bad because it clunks sometimes shifting out of park. His driveway is on a slight incline so I told him to use the damn parking brake and what do you know, no more clunk.

[@alb12345672]

@@skree_fpv436 I have a 6.2L F150, spent $100 to fix the parking brake all ford parts. I would never leave it in P on an incline. Brake has no problem holding it. And they inspect it here too.

[@MELOMEOUT]

I agree 💯 👍, I own and bought since new, the last steel body f150. Sure it's a 2014 fx4 super crew ecoboost, still going strong, zero rust in Toronto Canada, and 300k kms. Best truck I've owned, for 55k new, I wish I bought 3 in 2014 ❤❤❤. Also preventative maintenance goes a long way, new rear seal, cams and phasers, upper all new, 3rd rear end gears, 3.55. Been mint👌👌👌👌, I run a fleet, toyota, hinos, rams, gmc and ford's. My 2014 f150 is a gem

[@JDM_Cars..]

I’m surprised hoovie still hasn’t bought a TRX lol

[@Hotlog69]

Haven't become hoopties yet.

[@mitchellgildea6944]

Once prices start to go down he probably will

[@jrr851]

Soon.

[@RichardJamesWellingtonIV]

@@Hotlog69they’re ram. It’s a hooptie from factory

[@ddhh6552]

The bed is where these original raptors fall apart. I really love these originals. The ride is so smooth and i love the growl of the 6.2

[@racingfortheson]

I’m looking for a 6.2 Raptor and now Hoovey is raising the prices 🤬

[@Ray-dx2pf]

The 5.3 with cylinder deactivation only has lifter issues if you don't change the oil in my experience, almost 300,000 miles on my 08 and it runs like a dream with the factory lifters. Just regular oil changes and they run great.

[@stevebeck9470]

Very interesting I would love an American pick up here in France to tow my 2800 kg work trailer . Was thinking Dodge ram V8 mid 2000's as we have E85 here and to keep fuel costs sensible it needs to run on it as here it is 0.95 euros a litre verses 1.85 for unleaded or 1.72 euros for diesel . Shame the cheapest ready registered F150 raptor version in France is 40k euros !!! Maybe I should import one myself !

[@RobJaskula]

Those Rams were good trucks. Stylish in their day, too. would you have to import one from the States and have it brought up to spec?

[@stevebeck9470]

@@RobJaskula The Rams are available ready registered here in France as it can be costly and time consuming to register here. Most companys seem to charge a good 10k euros to get through all the inspections and modifications. Sensible mid 2000's Ram 1500s are around 25K euros ready registered

[@midsouth2strokes185]

My wife's 02 FX4 5.4L had 383k original miles and ran perfectly when we traded it off and only launched 1 plug into orbit which was quickly fixed with a timesert. Take that Hoovie

[@joncooper8652]

my 3.5 ecoboost has 170,000 miles and still runs like new

[@jesseb280]

Oil changes, shocks, trans fluid & spark plugs changes that’s all this truck needs! 132k miles on mine no issues whatsoever!

[@russellboedeker2070]

Hey Hoovie. How about replacing the missing blade on your farm windmill? It's a nice feature and by golly still work, but does lmake your farm landscape look somewhat unkempt and unloved with a blade missing.

[@VL1975]

I am sure that's not high on his to do list. lol

[@mikeschmidt4800]

I'm glad you got rid of the supercars. This type of content is why we love your channel.

[@dstarr3]

I had a '93 Ranger with the 4L V6 that made it to 380,000 miles. Loved it to bits, but I also had the exhaust problem where I was going through a manifold a year before it'd crack and leak. How have Ford not come up with a solution for chronic exhaust leaks yet? Certainly worse problems to have, but come on.

[@txkingg]

I have a 2012 f150 platinum with the 6.2. This engine is amazing, the pick up and go compared to the 2014 5.0 i had is a game changer. No its not a rocket ship but it def noticeable

[@antieveryone362]

I love my 2019 Raptor. Had it since new, haven’t had any issues other than the cam phasers. Fixed under warranty. Gaps the 6.2 all day. Love all raptors though!

[@derekgardin1512]

6.2 will outlast it and be cheaper to maintain in long run.

[@antieveryone362]

@@derekgardin1512possibly. But not everyone keeps trucks for decades. While I do own it, I’d rather have the lighter, more attractive, not as sluggish, better equipped, faster, better shocks version of the truck.

[@joshz7712]

I'm starting to see a lot of videos like this with the Gen 2 Raptors as well, which makes me happy cause I own a 2019 lol. Im starting to see 200k mile videos with people claiming they've done just standard maintenance and it still runs like new. I'm only at 75k in mine and no complaints. Most of the issues I've heard about 2nd gen are with the 2017 and early 2018 models and it's cam phasers

[@justiceofskitzerland6429]

No views after 7 seconds, we slacking!! But Hoovie ain't, love your content Hoovie

[@225TTuned]

During covid i found and enjoyed a low low mile orange, shorty 6.2L added a whipple. Zero rust. I was reliving harrys parts truck lightening plus 03 cobra sounds but in 4wd and a cushy suspension. Great combo! Hvac flapper for hold cold air behind the dash dies. Shocks need rebuilt often. Android tablet upgrade is kinda garbage wireless carplay works but buggy. Leaf springs are creeky squeaky. Spark plugs can be a difficult job.

[@BlueSkyScholar]

My brother has one of the ridiculous RAM TRX's... On what planet does someone need a 700ish HP short bed pickup?

[@trentmoseley]

One of my all time favorite Ford trucks.

[@jsalinas118]

Had a 2011 f150 limited woth 6.2. great motor, trans sucks blew at 140k

[@kmorton54]

This is why we love Hoovie ❤❤❤😅😊

[@alexbernier6154]

Hoovie: I've seen much worse LS swaps before. Wizard: Mmm-hmm

[@JoshOutdoorsGR]

So, we have reached the point where Hoovie is just buying basically buying vehicles he has already purchased since he already had the Boarder Patrol raptor

[@thatfordguy2268]

For 300k miles, that truck is immaculate! I would definitely junk that horrible stock exhaust for nice aftermarket setup with some high flow catalytic converters. Let that 6.2 breathe!⛽️🔥🌬😁

[@knewt0]

Everyone forgets about the 6.1 hemi. Never came in a truck but one of the most reliable v8’s ever produced.

[@travislivengood7443]

I'd love a 6.2 for my 93 F250.

[@nicholas2932]

The exhaust header is giving me flashbacks. Had like 3 days to get a bolt that sheered off in the block before moving. Had to do the weld a nut onto the bolt trick... worked on the 8th or so try. Stressed me out to no end.... First time welding lol. I do all my own stunts.

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Hoovie is dead on about rhe 5.3 Vortec engines. I still drive an 04 Suburban for that reason. It is still absolutely stout with 230k. When the time comes, I'm just going to rebuild it from the ground up. 20-25k in repairs for basically a brand new Burban isn't bad these days. That estimate includes drive train, coolant system, brakes, suspension and the interior.

[@jrs4ex]

You’ve got the generation before all the cylinder deactivation non sense those are definitely one of the best

[@bwofficial1776]

The GMT800 was peak GM truck. The 400 is nice and modern enough but it was building up to the 800. The 900 took a huge step backwards with a boring design, cheap hard interior, and the infamous cylinder deactivation that destroyed engines. The 800 is well built, reliable, modern enough, stylish, and very comfortable. My uncle has an '02 Suburban with 200k miles that he won't sell because he'll never be able to replace it. He could get big money for it even though it's 2WD because it's a rust-free Southern truck in good shape. He keeps it around as a road-trip/party bus.

[@williamlyddan9122]

Alexander, I love your channel and your thoughts on America. You understand it perfectly. I’ve lived all over the country and really only found a pronounced presence of religion in the southern states. Please keep up the great work. Bill Lyddan, Charleston, SC. !