2024 Ford Ranger Raptor - POV Drifting in the Wet

You guys know me…it was only a matter of time before this happened.
Engine: 3.0 L Twin Turbo V6, 405 hp, 430 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
MPG: 16 city / 18 highway
Towing capacity: 5,510 lbs
Payload Capacity: 1411 lbs
Curb weight: 5,325 lbs
Base MSRP: From $55,470
Options:
17" Gray Painted Beadlock Capable Wheels $1495
Toughbed Spray-in Bedliner - $495
Securicode Keyless Keypad $95
Wheel Lock Kit $70
Destination & Delivery $1595
-$1000 pre-order credit
Total Price as tested: $58,220
#rangerraptor #ford #fordranger
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[@benbryceholden1]

You know it’s going to be a good video when the thumbnail shows a right turn and the Topher has the wheel to the left 😅

[@Aerith17]

"Turn right to go left"

[@tristanwright6293]

And you can see it’s a truck from the thumbnail as well!

[@TheUnreadableUser]

You know it's good when both TheTopher and TopherDrives upload two minutes within each other

[@adk7962]

Watching a Ranger Raptor on a track, in the rain, might be the greatest thing I’ve seen on KZbin all week!

[@A52_E92]

So cool that this truck can do this from the factory- truly a well tuned performance truck. Can’t wait to see more Ranger raptor content!

[@Khalilpato]

I just watched topherdrives and now I'm here watching the Topher

[@DailyMotor]

Also I love how the video title makes it sound like he's just doing a standard wet-road review of the truck

[@colbyowens22]

the 3rd person angles were siiick

[@JoeT335i]

Man, watching u drift the ford fckin ranger raptor around m1 is just awesome!!! 🤣🤣🔥

[@DoctuhJ]

Reminds me of gran turismo 5 and my drift car of choice was a Dodge Ram 1500 with a ballast in the back :')

[@rake9]

It’s raining here in FL and I have a Ranger Raptor, so stopped watching this and went out for a drive instead lol

[@jamjam-1418]

Gosh that just looks so fun. Nice driving skills, too!

[@Dario01]

That must have been loads of fun, keep up the great work 👍👍

[@petersautovlog]

Now that looks like fun ! The Ranger Raptor sure looks like fun on and off the track! Cant wait to get behind the wheel of one! :)

[@DailyMotor]

Always fun to get to see how next level your driving skills really are. Love the truck!

[@kioniqkringe1]

Bro you have nice drift skills

[@BamaCooley]

Awesome video! I need to do this!

[@gettcouped]

I wanna be able to drive like this someday. MY GOODNESS you are so smooth with the wheel! It might have been better that it was raining so you have quite a bit more fun and not burn through tires or have to go much higher speeds!

[@DhruvDrives]

Awesome video

[@gcacciola]

Awesome Video. You inspired me to give it a try. I'm from Brazil and got a RR too. One thing you mentioned that the traction control didnt like transitions, on a review video I saw, when the guy was chatting with a ford engineer, he said that to prevent loss of control, the TC would engage as soon as the wheel reach the center. So it would let you have a big slide to the side, but as long as you dont reach the center, it would not engage. If you watch you video again with that in mind, you can clearly notice the intervention when the wheel reaches 12 o'clock! If you want, I can look for the video.

[@TheTopher]

Interesting! That makes sense with it kicking in as the wheel returns to center on a transition. I'll play around with it a bit more in the dirt here soon. If you remember which video that was with the reviewer/Ford engineer, post it up here, I'd like to watch that.

[@gcacciola]

“I asked Ranger Raptor Program Manager and affable Australian, Justin Capicchiano what was going on. He said basically that the truck would let you have the your first big, satisfying slide, but that they didn’t want drivers chasing big slides and getting into trouble trying to correct them. So, once the wheel comes back to center from slide one, power is reduced and the truck settles down. He said that once you know this, you can drive around it and still have fun, which as I found out on the larger, faster Baja course, is true. It’s just a thing you have to learn.”

[@gcacciola]

​@@TheTopher I tried to send you the link but I dont know if its moderated or not allowed, just google Jalopnik Ranger Raptor, and the first article that shows up is the one I read about the 12 o'clock. The title is (The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Is Exactly What You Want It To Be), also, take a look at the KZbin video from TFLtalk with the title ( I Ask Ford's Performance Chief All the Tough Questions About the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor!). Ive learnt a lot from these two.

[@SaveTheManuals]

You can hear the truck begging for a manual gearbox...

[@derkarmaczar]

Great video man! Ford done good with this Ranger Raptor! The want is bad…

[@doolittlegeorge]

No rollover risk here absolutely!

[@Morg_-wu1kk]

I was contemplating between this and the ZR2… I’ve made my decision

[@user-yh9oy2vz5z]

I see my garage haha great video

[@belchbat9955]

looks like a ton of fun in the ranger lmao

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

--I must say you are a superior driver with all vehicles -- you ROCK 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@R19Robbin]

This makes me wanna have a Ranger Raptor 🔥🔥

[@Paco_Gaepedores]

Absolutely Impressive truck woohoo ❤

[@Montana270]

I'd love to see how the colorado zr2 would do in this same scenario

[@carljohnson7]

I feel like these will sell quick(if found at msrp) beside its cheaper then a fully loaded 4th gen tacoma. Even if it lacks some tech aspects, but hell you got the 3.0L v6 right!

[@user-rk8ny1fh8g]

More videos like this❤🎉

[@mtnman3MTA3]

It doesn’t seem sketchy. I would definitely consider this in spite of the automatic transmission and the fancy transfer case.

[@theroadahead415]

Brother! How do you compare the f150 and ranger raptor driving dynamics?? I’m on the fence on which one to pull the trigger on.

[@J.Shotwe11]

I wanna come too 😂

[@ericd1632]

Been hoping you would do a video like this! Great stuff Topher! How would you rate your overall ownership experience so far? I ordered mine in April, exactly how you ordered yours, still waiting for a build date

[@TheTopher]

It’s been awesome! Really glad I stuck it out and got it

[@ericd1632]

@@2011buddylee I may end up doing that. Were you able to get it for MSRP? The dealer I ordered it from is selling it to me for MSRP

[@gothops154]

Can you not fully turn off TC in this car? Idk why the transition would be a problem unless you can’t full turn off TC

[@xEC99]

I’ll be taking my ranger raptor to holly oaks orv in a few weeks, what would you recommend airing tires down to, if at all? First time doing any off roading in any truck let alone my ranger 😅

[@TheTopher]

I’d take it down to 20-25 psi, have fun!

[@TalooshDaBoss]

why not turn the rear diff lock on it would make drifting easier right? I wanna try this in an xterra lol you should review one.

[@_chipchip]

I think it's really designed more for offroad use, so higher chance of blowing things up maybe if you're on paved surfaces?

[@derkarmaczar]

It only stays locked up to 20 mph

[@Conducks2510]

@@derkarmaczarwith the chassis in Baja mode and then changing the drive back to 2WD then locking the rear differential it allows you to have it locked any speed you want plus can brake + accelerate together endlessly for burnouts

[@SebicheGon]

could you share where you got the little mirrors yo added to the side mirrors please? Thanks

[@TheTopher]

Autozone/O'Reilly's, most auto parts stores have them for a few dollars

[@shaananwalsh7513]

Does the rain help with cooling down of the brakes etc.? Or a non factor? Just curious.

[@TheTopher]

I could see it helping some, just not sure how much. I was surprised I never ran into brake fade tbh, the brakes on the Tacoma Trailhunter were done after a few fast corners when driving it in CA. Ford must have a good set of pads on the RR. I know the calipers are beefed up vs. the Bronco. Pleasantly surprised 👍

[@noxnyc23]

First thing I’m gna do is remove that damn raptor sticker if I ever owned one of these..

[@loganaronsen1036]

Anybody else get nervous as hell when he was going 70

[@ToneNYC718]

Ranger Raptor for sale, low miles, never off road. Adult owner

[@jamesbali1300]

I'm early, where is everyone ?

[@muhammadshahzad705]

❤❤hi

[@Feedaa]

Hi. Please give me this rapror

[@ElliWoelfin]

It sounds *so* bad