Will the TUNED Ford Ranger Raptor Fail The Extreme TFL Toaster Towing Test?

[@christophernoe5367]

The ranger raptor seems to be one of the very few trucks that offer real “value”. A super truck for $57,000? That’s not bad!

[@adrianhosein7698]

Check us back in 5 years lol

[@evoemperor3776]

Well it's not really a truck but a ford bronco with a bed in the back.

[@kubeanie18]

​@evoemperor3776 the Bronco is based on the ranger. It's the other way around.

[@Ir3channel]

@@evoemperor3776this has got to be the worst take I’ve ever read

[@cwqrpportable]

@@evoemperor3776 Huh?

[@smarticus6384]

It turns out the Ranger Raptor is as good as advertised.

[@melissasmess2773]

600,000 recalls this year alone says otherwise 😂

[@stacymanley161]

@@melissasmess2773not the ranger

[@vernt4583]

Why didn’t they just tune it like that from the factory!!! Ohhh they can make more money 💰 to sell the extra stuff

[@homernoy]

@@vernt4583 I'm sure they wanted the stock version to meet certain MPG goals, and that tune affects gas mileage.

[@Deatomizer]

The Raptor out sells Toyota here in Aus. It is a great vehicle.

[@rickdykstra4518]

I’m assuming you’ve increased your number of transmission shift by following right behind your camera vehicle. Each time you close distance you’re having to let off the gas causing it to shift and then when you get back into the gas it is shifting again vs a smoother constant throttle if nobody was in front of you. This contributes to worse case scenario testing , which is great for testing.

[@lray801]

Not to mention blocking airflow.

[@zellodavis8453]

@@lray801yea, I came to mention this. A big blocky SUV is definitely affecting airflow to the truck so close behind it.

[@diesel6916]

@@lray801 at 20MPH i don't think so

[@arkhsm]

@@diesel6916 Still far from ideal, so definitely a worst case scenario....and it passed !!

[@LukeEdward]

I’m surprised the y’all at TFL don’t use the pun “TOW-ster” test

[@Jay-me7gw]

Should have copy righted that before Roman could

[@miatika]

And I pray to god they never will 😂

[@maxracingteam23]

So we know that the half tons and mid size trucks get extremely hot when doing the toaster test. I’d like to see the ram 6.4 HD, gmc 6.6 and the ford 7.3 SD on the toaster test to see if the heavier duty trucks handle the heat better.

[@davidheckart639]

Back in the day (before WW2) there was an actual “half ton” truck. In this century my F150 has 150 lbs more payload than a family member’s diesel which you might call a “one ton,” at half the price.

[@HatWearingDog]

You’d have to load it with an equivalent proportion of it’s advertised towing capacity. Of course a 3/4 ton can pull a Kei truck. That doesn’t mean anything.

[@maxracingteam23]

@@HatWearingDog for instance you would have to load a 2500 or f250 with a skidsteer.

[@BorellaFamilyAdventures]

this thing just keep killing the expectations that the industry tries to sell the consumer of what a truck could be... Nice job Ford!

[@jimh.412]

All vehicles are too expensive but this is the best value out there.👍

[@dmegahan]

This truck keeps getting better. I think I might order a 2025

[@bryy2053]

I got one in production as we speak in shelter green. I can't wait.

[@Schwiti]

@@bryy2053I've had my '24 in Shelter Green for just over two months now... How long has it been in production status? Mine took almost a yr but I think those timeframes have come down a LOT. Good luck you're going to love it!

[@volvo09]

​@@bryy2053 nice!

[@jeffschimke3297]

I have I believeit will de a 2025 ranger fx4 orderd hot pepper red trade-in a 2022 ranger tremor with 9,987 miles on it

[@bryy2053]

@Schwiti its been in production for 8 days...checking through status every couple hours haha! My dealer put the order in on July 31st, the day orders closed. But they messed up so they put the highest priority code on my order that they could. I've talked to people that ordered in May and still haven't got a build date yet. I feel for them

[@PlumbRalph]

Love the look of that Ranger Raptor 🇺🇸

[@Xavier1320]

RR seems to be by far the best of the top end mid size trucks

[@TKO593]

This makes me feel better about the tune. I don’t intend to push my RR that hard, but it’s nice to know it can handle it.

[@tactical_potato81]

You know you guys continue to produce these Ranger Raptor videos and it's making me want to trade in my Bronco for one. Damn you

[@kabloosh699]

It would be cool to get one if the dealers weren't aholes marking up the price on these things.

[@tetsai]

I Love my Bronco but I'm a sucker for high HP numbers.

[@peterj5751]

Let me say from Australia that the country around Colorado looks fantastic. I have to get there someday.

[@tapeitdown1]

Australia looks pretty as well. I watch the Sooshi mango boys and they spend a lot of time in the garden 😊

[@peterj5751]

@@tapeitdown1 we have some very spectacular country here, though we can’t match those Colorado mountains.

[@chrisford5960]

I'd like to see a Ranger XLT with the 2.7l tow 7500lbs up that hill.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

true id go maybe 6000 max 22' trailer I don't trust tow ratings but if one is towing in the flats of Oklahoma

[@JRs-guitars]

Me too

[@LafemmebearMusic]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1it says 7500 tow 7500. They actually assume you’ll over tow so they build in more strength and capacity than they tell you. Tow 7500.

[@fewworddotrick]

Yeah it cracks me up when all these tow police keyboard warriors think you need a dually to tow 10k pounds. The weight is not even that important- it's where the trailer is hooked to the truck, do you have weight distributing bars and airbags, and what are the trailer aerodynamics like. A half ton pulling an airstream at max capacity or a fifth wheel at max capacity is going to be a totally different experience than a square edged bumper pull at max capacity. The tow police community doesn't apply any of that logic though they can only think with their caveman brain which is weight bad

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@fewworddotrick also rear axel ratio 3.21. 3.45 ,3.73 I tow a 7000 lb 26' airstream 890 lb hitch with V8 1/2 ton over the doner pass I 80 , long grade on I-15 to Vegas does good ,a diesel would be better ,my next tow truck will F150 V6 power boost, maybe tundra not sure on the hurricane I-6 ram , in the high altitudes the turbos do better than a NA v8

[@jdfleetguy28]

Great job TFL, loving the Ranger Raptor content. I agree with you guys, I own a Ranger Raptor as well, its my daily driver, and it really is as good as you guys have said and shown that it is. I tuned mine about a week or two ago. Power was impressive and even more so now.

[@strvph64]

The 2.7 Ecoboost Ranger should be very interesting

[@layne4376]

Ford will have to deal with the 90,000 recalls on that motor first.

[@strvph64]

@@layne4376 The 24's have the motor already out in the wild and the recall is for a previous generation. Also, this ain't Ford making the videos so I don't see how that holds up anything in regards to reviewing an existing product.

[@layne4376]

@@strvph64 I don't think you understand how recalls work. Regardless, even mentioning the regular Ranger to this Raptor is one of those "who gives a shit moments'

[@strvph64]

Shoot, you sound like an authority. Sorry for the logic.

[@layne4376]

@@strvph64 Darn, you sound like you took the Short Bus to school

[@joeymt3]

I’m sure you guys know and a lot of people will manually control the transmission to keep the RPMs higher to keep the water pump spinning faster, and keep boost levels down. I’d be curious to see a back to back comparison or two of the identical vehicles driving up this hill, one letting the transmission work automatically and one manually controlling the transmission, reducing the amount of shifting and keeping the RPM higher.

[@Aaron_Voltz]

There's also the newer engine coolant that's yellow in color. Plus the coolant system operates at higher pressures than the industry used to. I remember my 2004 Taurus was 16 psi but now it's 21 psi ...more pressure can resist boiling. So the new yellow engine coolant combined with 21 psi help with transferring heat

[@brut1llus]

Very nice! Please keep incorporating this toaster test for all truck reviews.

[@gldmembr6132]

Pretty sure synthetic oil doesn’t break down till 400-500F

[@robertaston7256]

I love the towing tests but the Ike Gauntlet is starting to feel too easy for the HD diesel trucks. You could do this toaster test with a shorter trailer and just a very heavy payload for the HD trucks, like a few pallets of stone block or similar.

[@66racer]

Those of us in Vegas and AZ are laughing at your 99F ambient temps right now :) Seriously, stop giving me reasons to upgrade! The Ranger Raptor is growing on me but I still prefer the front end of my '21 Ranger Tremor. If I get rid of my Ranger it would be for a larger bed but man, this RR must be a lot of fun. Seeing the drag racing, I guessing with and without the tune, street driving is where that torque shines more than the drag strip.

[@markryl-kuchar2373]

Ranger raptor does a very good job of heat management, for the hd trucks you could still use a shorter trailer with a decent weight on it but also put a heavy load in the bed as well

[@garysarratt1]

Tongue weight?

[@rts3613]

I would have a hard time buying a midsize truck for 57k, but if I did it would be the Ranger Raptor. Second choice would be the Colorado ZR2 (non Bison). The lil Raptor covers the offroad aspect, small truck aspect and something fun to drive anywhere you're at. I would think the fun to drive factor would be highest in class with the Raptor, especially with the tune. If that's not important to you, I would consider the ZR2.

[@m9b7v5]

Wonder if opening exhaust to Baja setting would have helped with cooling a little. Thanks for the video. We certainly love ours.

[@matthewholzmueller6292]

It's impressive at these power levels, she pulled through, signed, chevy guy😅

[@bobbyjarreau5735]

What i would like to know is what’s the mpg before and after the tune on a 100 mile loop

[@JoseHernandez-co4mw]

Run that tacoma again while it's still hot you guys ran it an a cool day and it almost got very hot

[@DarthNero]

Yes but it also pulled more weight.

[@ryankunkel8247]

@@DarthNero yes, but it's rated for more weight than the Ford

[@chiron03]

@@DarthNero The Raptor loses 2000lbs of towing compared to the standard Ranger due to its suspension setup. And they put it right at its limit of 5500lbs. The normal Ranger(7500lbs) and Tacoma(6500lbs) are 1000lbs difference in tow capacity. So it would be interesting to see both of those go up it. Unless they did the normal Ranger already and I missed the video.

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Glad the Tacoma Trailhunter and the Ranger Raptor passed the test. Nice to know they are not pushing the specs on these trucks. We are getting a 4Runner Trailhunter and will only be towing 4000 pounds so we will have plenty of extra capacity.

[@Deatomizer]

I love the Ranger Raptor. It is by far the perfect (not for towing) truck for sale to date.

[@taylorsvilletony773]

Tailgating the camera truck when doing these tests does not help the towing vehicle.

[@reyalvarez1184]

My thoughts exactly!!! Clean nose to see how much it can pull!

[@MykalJ5]

If I'm following you correctly it is because of dirty air right? But would drafting increase efficiency?

[@arkhsm]

@@MykalJ5 Certainly can't help it to stay cool !!

[@stevehorvat69]

Great review, thanks. Surprised how low the oil pressure gauge reads when you let off throttle. Interesting.

[@mediocreman2]

17:43 Hairy in this context just means stressful or unnerving. Lairy in UK means loud or obnoxious. Leary means you are suspicious.

[@abinoamreyes4589]

Hey guys can you try this test with a Titan and Titan XD to not only see the difference between the two but to see if an old school truck can be just as capable and true to its maximum rated capacity. It would be a great send off for its last production year

[@thestrange_1]

From the digital gauge display, for the transmission, it looks like 300* is the maximum but at 250* it will start to derate itself (there's a yellow line indicating that on the display). Unlike the transmission, the oil temperature does not appear to have any additional "caution" marks before the apparent maximum temperature of 300*, so I'd expect you'd have maximum power available up to that point. I like that Ford gives the driver important information like that, it allows you to potentially change how you're driving if the vehicle is heating up faster than expected.

[@dancronin5513]

Another good torture test. I would love to see you add a no touch laser thermometer to give us some numbers on how hot parts and pieces of the truck are at the end. Hood, the hood support wheels, etc....

[@garysarratt1]

Andre used to have one of those 🤣

[@jetdriver]

This is such a great test your running and I hope you run as many trucks through it as possible. Would especially love to see some HD trucks face the toaster.

[@Miguelneyney]

Great review TFL!! I want a Ranger Raptor so bad now 😅

[@jimh.412]

Awesome. Love the Ranger Raptor!!👍

[@jacobhendricks3556]

I still think and aftermarket larger intercooler is a good thing to add especially with the tune.

[@garysarratt1]

After the warranty expires?

[@davidheckart639]

Yes, but be careful of over-cooling the intake air, else during cool & damp weather & light loads you can get condensation which is not good.

[@keithhunt3437]

If you go through the gauge cluster u can find many more temps like intake temps and even cylinder head temps

[@stoutmasta]

You guys should run the new JLU with the 2.0L. That way I can know if mine is special or not, since it over heats with 3,200 lbs when it's rated for 5,000 lbs.

[@scotttucker899]

I find it hard to believe that you talk about the lack of airflow on the truck when you have your camera vehicle so close you're almost drafting. You talk about real-world towing. Get the camera vehicle further ahead. Very few people follow that close.

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

Good point.

[@nlken7175]

Now lets test the 3.0L Duramax

[@stevehoward3981]

That comes in a full size Chevy if desired.

[@stephensalt6787]

Affordable! In the Uk the Ranger Raptor is £62,500 ($82,400). Ithink it’s the most expensive pickup available on the Uk market.

[@alex54545]

TFL, Ranger Super Duty has been announced!!!

[@caleb4015]

Bro this truck is so good lol. If that powertrain can be reliable it will be a hall of famer. We should all rejoice that auto manufacturers can still make standout vehicles.

[@JarradShaw]

I don’t think TFL reads this, but regarding Roman’s comment about pricing of the Ranger Raptor… for what is standard on the Ranger compared to a a Big Bend Bronco with decent-ish upgrades for off road perks, the Ranger Raptor hits the “Ford Build” on the website and gives you more. I believe they will raise the price of the Raptor, and GOD I hope not. Give me two years I will absolutely buy one of these for the price and standard options.

[@robertzwiers4819]

Superior temperature resistance - Synthetics can safely handle higher operating temperatures without oxidizing (burning) or breaking down. The upper limit for most mineral-based oils is about 250 to 300 degrees F. Synthetics can take up to 450 degrees F. or higher (some as much as 700 degrees F).

[@JsGarage]

If I didn’t value interior space so much and a little more trailering capacity I’d have a Ranger Raptor for sure.

[@christophercoffin6126]

I think you should be looking into getting a whipple or Cobb intercooler they say the stock intercooler is a choke point at stock form so with tuning that intensifies it. And that isn’t a major upgrade

[@dusty179]

Nice video! Can you PLEASE test 5K Lbs behind a Honda Ridgeline Trail Sport!!!!??????? On the toaster of course!

[@GreenmanBlunt22]

Coulda bought it cheaper on ebay for about $500. That's what i did for the ProCal4 tuner for my 23 Bronco. Big difference in price/ same product :)

[@ivgot1]

Need to add a PWR trans cooler though, I did, runs cool now, all the time..easy fitment

[@derlpbabo492]

Please try banks power mods on one of this tests

[@VAZSFV4]

Would love to see how the last generation Tacoma and 4Runner run these tests. I see endless amounts of them on the road and towing and would love to see how they actually perform.

[@kevinvanlohuizen2709]

I love that raptor

[@NOXStellans]

It better work fine with the Raptors much lower towing capacity. None of the Raptors towing limitations come from the drive-train; just the suspension.

[@volvo09]

Oh yeah, regular ranger is 7500lbs.

[@nateisright]

Raptors are very squishy, for better or worse.

[@paulbaker7489]

Currently have a Gen 1 F150 Raptor and was considering a Land Cruiser 79 4.5L diesel.. but every Ranger Raptor video I see reallllly sells it well for off road, hauling, touring, and all 3 together. I wonder if the tuning kit will remove the crippling kit the RR has in Colombia (comes with 200 something HP)?

[@jlgro2065]

I love the look of the Ranger and it is truly the only mid size truck imo the other one are almost full size trucks

[@MarcGXE95]

It would be interesting to test the baby 3.0 Duramax, as you did the 6.2, it would show the turbo diesel difference.

[@robertyoung8289]

TFL? Let's toast the Defender!! 🌡🔥

[@arkhsm]

Good on ya for blocking air flow with the camera vehicle !!!

[@volvo09]

This one will satisfy all the comments i'd keep seeing under each video "you guys need to toast the ranger raptor!" It did good, that is a grueling tow.

[@montechie]

Love the Ranger Raptor vs the other new mid-sizes, but out of all the Ford dealers in my state they all mark the RR up to ~$66K anyways. At least it tells me what dealers I'll never buy any vehicle from.

[@paulwatson4189]

My local ford dealer in mt airy nc has had two RR and the sticker was 57.000 on the nose and no dealer mark up.

[@MalphMaisy]

Order one then

[@jammin60psd]

Do the HD Toaster with a 20ft gooseneck and a Cat D4 bulldozer. All the weight. Short maneuverable trailer.

[@kevinblock2307]

It’s a nice truck 👍

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

You guys really need to mod that Defender 90!

[@evoemperor3776]

It has the power but it doesn't have the suspension to handle heavy loads in fact it just tows as much as some 7 seater crossovers.

[@Kevin-xy3yr]

It's a Raptor! The Raptor brand vehicles are designed to off road and do it faster than any other vehicles available.

[@Jay-me7gw]

What 7 seat crossover tows 5500 lbs?

[@TheCamper83]

Toyota gets all the props for reliability but 275 degrees in the Tacoma Pro Hybrid is too hot to be reliable whereas the Ranger Raptor stayed about 35 degrees cooler. Everybody is using water cooled turbos now including Toyota but Ford did it first in terms of mass production. Toyota still needs to figure it out when you look at the recall of about 100,000 Tundra's to replace the Turbo Toyota engines. Way to go Ford 😎

[@JerryRichards-l1d]

the amount of 4th gen tacomas stuck in 6th gear confirms your opinion. Work is piling up over at toyota.

[@rudedogii]

Is that the twin turbo V-6?

[@arkhsm]

Yes !!

[@MarcGXE95]

To put weight for the HD, pit on a skid-steer or water vats

[@thewireman134]

PLEASE TEST THE 24 CANYON DENALI UP THIS HILL!

[@MikeC-o6n]

Just wanted to let you know, I just put in the tune for my ranger raptor and it was very unimpressive at first. It took a little bit. I’m assuming for it to really read the computer and it’s much better a day later I would love to see you do that drag race againin the quarter mile and 60 mile an hour thanks

[@Zethuzzz]

These tests are fun

[@tungol00]

I wish they would offer a sunroof option but besides that I still think the value is there for the money, not that it's cheap, but for todays average truck prices it's good and not a four cylinder.

[@tysongearhart8179]

That would be a great idea to load the HD down heavy and tow with them up the hill that would be real world scenario the construction on the road prove that you have to get equipment up there somehow great video

[@briancavanaugh7604]

Do I think vehicles are "cheap and affordable" these days, NO. But I have to agree with Roman that this vehicle, in todays market and in comparison to its competition, is a good value(RELATIVELY, once again for those in the back.) Go back to early TFL videos and the number one biggest complaint was.................drumroll.........................how expensive truck were getting. People like to complain but you get far more in these trucks vs even 10-15 years ago let alone 20+ years ago and whether or not you want all the doo dads they do add cost. Adjusted for inflation the costs are not extreme when you consider this. Also NEVER pay retail. For crying out loud find good deals and they are out there. Right now I can find Ranger Raptors for 5000$ off msrp if you look, hint its in Port Arthur Texas.

[@Jay-me7gw]

I mean, honestly, I think it’s a good deal even years ago. I look at this truck and compare it to my 2014 F150 Lariat Ecoboost that msrp’d for $57k and, with the exception of its size, is a better equipped truck all around. Difference is I was able to get >20% off MSRP on my Lariat, not sure we will ever see that with these

[@Rumblerdoo]

Patiently waiting for the next toaster challenge video.

[@mediocreman2]

A 3,300 pound trailer plus a 1,300 pound Acty does not equal 5,500 pounds.

[@jasonbrushett2005]

When you factor in trailer tongue weight and accessories it probably does

[@KZ-se4ik]

Love the content. But given the state of extended warranties these days (mostly rip offs) the ads are getting to me. If you're gonna keep taking their money you might want to at least do some content about whether or not they're like other misleading warranties.

[@scottyellis3442]

Impressive

[@TommyBlazeHD]

@12:55 those side steps protect the paint from rocks

[@ThePackDad]

Considering selling our 32' travel trailer. Kids are older and we want to do some home reno. I may sell my '17 - F350 - 6.2L Gas Lariat that's like new with 71k (it's currently Oct. 8, 2024). I might get as much as 40k back. Soooooo, what to do, what - to - do? Home reno will happen with trailer money, but I can get a Raptor or a Mustang or whatever or the Vette (used) dad always wanted. I'm 51 in a few weeks and I don't have the cash to throw around, but it would be fun to have a smaller fast car to tool around in, but I would miss having a truck to throw stuff in. Never thought I'd have these options when I hit my bottom 29 years ago.

[@steveb6287]

I vote 12 -13 Boss 302!

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Ok

[@gtnhawd]

Being a coil over rear suspension with internal shock, is it possible to stiffen up the rear to tow more than the 5k?

[@WW-wf8tu]

It is not "lairy" it is leery. As in sketchy. Cautious.

[@a456987]

Yes do a Toaster with the Defender

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

Cheaper than a Tacoma and “Affordable” are two completely different things. The ranger is cheaper than the Tacoma but neither are “affordable”.

[@meanman6992]

Just think if the Ford engineers are smart and maybe they were. They designed the transmission, transfer case, engine etc. for the “tuned” output, then just offered all the factory models detuned…. So everything is way under-stressed ensuring excellent durability of the mechanical systems. And, making more $$$ from less warranty repairs, while passing the cost of utilizing what it was actually designed to be its factory limits/threshold for a $800 fee… genius……..😐

[@Jay-me7gw]

Or they just were not using all the torque the tune had to offer. Or there are limiters in the tune that dial back torque when intake, coolant, and oil temperatures start to get high 🤷‍♂️

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

I wonder how the engine tune affected the mpg?

[@JRs-guitars]

The question i have now...how long do you have to idle that turbo engine to get the temp down enough to turn the truck off? Has to be more than 5 minutes for sure.

[@MegaEdge777]

No need to do a cooldown on liquid cooled turbos.

[@tedeganagondi]

Heat build up in transmission is a big concern

[@shwugyytcodm]

Can you do some older tech like the 2nd or 3rd gen tundra

[@toyyoda3710]

The tune may have helped it run cooler. More fuel means lower cylinder temps as stock runs a bit lean which we all know a lean engine runs hotter

[@Christopher-xv9wl]

Would like to see the CGVW on these Ranger and Ranger raptors. Maybe ypu all could check into it?

[@krasnaludek298]

Ranger Raptor is the new benchmark in the mid-size segment. 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@OGDukeSD]

Doesn't tow as much because of the rear suspension, uses coilover vs leaf-springs, that's the reason why they don't tow as much as the base F150 and Ranger Raptor.

[@chrisUyehara]

20:26 ummm did the engine bay look like this before the test? The white water spots on the engine can indicate dried radiator fluid.

[@MalphMaisy]

The previous vid when TFL does the tune upgrade, the engine bay looked the same. Its splash back from running through water, crossing river etc.

[@nickgrant42]

The Tundra should be number 1. There are many Tundras out there with over 500k miles and some with over 1 million miles.

[@hpkntnw]

So basically if you need or want to tow your SXS anywhere including up a mountain the ranger Raptor is your truck. The can am rzr 4 door is 1,900 lbs plus a couple thousand pound trailer and voila 5,000 lbs.

[@secondsleft8924]

upgraded intercooler seems like the first pickup on these trucks.

[@mojorisin7371]

The motor may be able to handle this easily but I doubt that transmission and rear end will last long doing towing like this. These vehicles aren't really made for this. You go get a F-150 or heavier with a beefer rear end and transmission with the availability of the V8 or a dissel in the HD series trucks. I think light towing will be easily achieved but again I doubt the longevity. Proper preventative maintenance is critical and use only full synthetic lubricants and change often no more then 6k miles. I think Ford did a great job with the resigned Ranger and appreciate them listening to their customers with the addition of a V6 and the Raptor trim. I think Ford needs to add some more value and not skimp on basic things like rear passenger vents or hood struts to name a couple. Especially with the prices these trucks demand.