I've had my Ranger Raptor for less than a month. I have no desire to push that truck to it's limits or do anything extreme. I just wanted something with a bed to haul what my SUV can't, and can handle the snow if need be. I have a car as well, so this rounds out my trio. Since I purchased it I put a two inch leveling kit up front and put actual 33 x 12.5 inch tires on 20 inch wheels. My pet peeves for this Ranger Raptor over my 2021 F-150 Lariat that I traded in is (1) No moonroof option, (2) No front cooled seats, and (3) Lack of interior storage. Other than that, everything works for me with the current OEM setup. Of course as soon as Livernois Motorsports gets a tune up and running for this, I'll be purchasing one, as I currently have their tune in my 2020 Explorer ST.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
5Star has a tune. I’m personally waiting for Cobb.
@Deatomizer3 ай бұрын
By far the best mid size you can buy right now. Extremely capable and takes whatever you give it on and off the road. Haven't heard of any major issues (like the Tacos and the Tundra has) so it's a winner in my book.
@robertedwards38223 ай бұрын
I’d take the Colorado ZR2 5:11 over this thing any day. And I’m not a Chevy fanboy, I’ve owned Tacoma’s my whole whole life. I’m switching to a ZR2 though.
@braamkotze4733 ай бұрын
@@robertedwards3822 just a Ford hater
@BruceDragon-sf1tr3 ай бұрын
You smoking some dope if you think Chevy has anything better than Ford. The truth is Chevy is still paying money from that bankruptcy, how is they able to build something better than Ford. You Chevy fans just need to stop the bullchhh bro@robertedwards3822
@dwightengle88027 күн бұрын
1 My 2024 Colorado ZR2 came with heated and cooling seats. Switches for lockers. Better tires ( Goodyear ). Also, Bose Speakers, spray on bed liner, tunnel cover, side steps, and mud flaps coming in at around $6000 cheaper than the Ranger Raptor without those options. I got a sweet deal.
@redyoukai3 ай бұрын
Car manufacturers know of these.. they made it on purpose for first editions so there will be room for upgrades in 2+ years so it stays marketable.
@DSiri00393 ай бұрын
Things I hate about my V6 RangerRaptor: having to turn off these useless functions everytime I enter the vehicle - lane keep assist - precollision brake assist - reverse break assist - start stop function There should be a function that disables these permanently until manually turned on by driver. Most Raptor owners like to feel connected to the vehicle and in control. These functions are more suited to weekend drivers that cannot control their driving properly.
@krasnaludek2983 ай бұрын
You can disable all of those notifications, except for the seat belt warning. Stop-Start is also disabled by saving Sport mode in the My Settings screen. As such, I’m down to one screen notification on mine & it self clears (after a few seconds) when seat belts are secured.
@nickw6270Ай бұрын
lol dude you literally can save these changes by using the R button on the steering wheel, take 5 minutes set up your preferred settings and save it
@AllTerrainNation3 ай бұрын
35s is the issue... Id love to jump ours up but I have no desire to start cutting and trimming yet
@curtis49253 ай бұрын
Mine has 35s and no trimming needed and i did is level the front with spacers
@paulmendoza4623 ай бұрын
@@curtis4925Hi! what is the offset of the wheels you have?
@curtis49253 ай бұрын
@@paulmendoza462 positive 30, the key is the offset plus spacers to level the car, unlike springs or perch collars you will gain more clearance on full compression with the spacers
@paulmendoza4623 ай бұрын
@@curtis4925 Thank you 🙏🏼
@wolfgang_h3t8 сағат бұрын
@@curtis4925 What spacers did you use?
@yankeetraveler11187 күн бұрын
1) Cooled seats. Not just ventilated but A/C like Ford used to make. 2) A moonroof. Either and old school small one just over the front seats or a full glass roof. I don't care. 3) Rear seat HVAC in the console. My 2001 Explorer has it, why can't a 2024 Ranger? 4) Oh yeah...and gimme an R option with the Dark Horse V8...But I'll take the 3.0TT with the first 3 please.
@juanmanuelvivas62993 ай бұрын
how are you planning to fit 37"? replacing springs?
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
We will be installing 74Weld portals along with some other parts we’re building in house. I’m aiming for your attention on this next phase.
@juanmanuelvivas62993 ай бұрын
@@Exodus4x4definitely. I'm also looking to fit 37s in the right way
@danusually6189Ай бұрын
Does the air filter keep all the dust out? Every Toyota hilux filter leaks dust
@mattmcdonough7073 ай бұрын
I wonder if the APG Bronco raptor front fenders would fit the ranger with some trimming
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
Maybe but I like the look of this. And clearance won’t be an issue with the 37’s😎
@sorenmelchior20 күн бұрын
I was going to get one of these, but all the dealerships here in Alaska are asking 5k+ markup on them. That and my contract job just ended, so getting new employment first, then I will look at trying to find a dealership that sells for MSRP that is also willing to ship to Alaska. So for now it's cruise around in my modified 2 door Jeep Rubicon on 37's and play in the snow until I get new employment sorted.
@tjgimАй бұрын
I wont buy the Ranger Raptor because no ventilated seats🤣the little things are important.
@AgentGeo3 ай бұрын
I have a '23 F150 Raptor and have been thinking about downgrading a bit into the Ranger Raptor. I have an order in at my local dealership (no deposit needed, no dealer doc fees, no obligation and NO MARK UP!!!). I was concerned a bit since i am also 6'3" so space can be an issue. Glad to hear you have no issues with comfort. Still on the fence as to if i will take delivery when it comes in or not (still no build date). As for the ventilated seats question...i looked to see if you could get them on the Bronco Raptor. It is not available as an option in the build tool. I am wondering if there is an engineering reason for it? Maybe not enough room in the seats like they are being omitted to allow for more comfort? IDK but it does seem odd.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
It’s odd, but I’m in without them.
@DalHarpJr3 ай бұрын
@AgentGeo I think it just messes with their profit margins to add these things. Why couldn't we get a simple moonroof option like the Maverick? Again, profits..
@chriswoodard88133 ай бұрын
What dealership did you get the truck from. Will be getting a new truck soon coming from a Gen 1 Raptor with 150,000 miles and this is in my list but I won’t pay any markups
@simd5103 ай бұрын
Why in the world would you go from f150 raptor to ranger raptor?
@chriswoodard88133 ай бұрын
@@simd510 maybe you have somewhere between $70 to $90,000 to spend on a new truck? And before you tell me I can just get a used one for cheaper. I’m not going to spend even 50k on a used one that I’m now just waiting to replace cam phasers or issues with the 10 speed transmission.
@edr.26422 ай бұрын
I agreeee I cant believe how priced this truck is…in my medium size city they sell regular trucks at $70KCad plus and this truck is sold at $80K Cad in other cities! Thats crazy $10K difference for a premium truck.
@rizampi13 ай бұрын
Grande video! Io per rendere i sedili un po’ più freschi ho risolto così: pelle vera e traforata. Va molto meglio con poca spesa (500€)
@1smokanАй бұрын
IN the infotainment there is an app were you can make a recording of your concerns and send it to Ford, if enough people do this they may make some changes.
@DavidNunya-i8o2 ай бұрын
I'm putting that steering rack some 35s a shell and a carpet kit for all the tail I'll be getting in back. And it's good
@curtis49253 ай бұрын
35s on mine and no scrubbing even when jumping. All I did is level the front with spacers
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
What brand, width, and offset wheel combo are you using?
@curtis49253 ай бұрын
@@Exodus4x4 kenda klever mt2 35x12.5 and offset is pos 30. I believe the spacer lift is better then the perch collars because you gain more clearance on full compression plus another bonus is you aren’t loosing down travel as you do with perch collars 👍
@arnoldnguyen74232 ай бұрын
@@Exodus4x4 He has an Australian car so it doesn’t have the crash bars you guys remove
@blake.thomas.Ай бұрын
a 285/75r17 or 295/70r17 (34s) would be a better tire option over the 35/12.50r17 for the size of the truck with out modifications to the suspension.
@JeepYotaAdventureАй бұрын
💯 agree. 285/75R17 would be perfect. A better stance & still a beefy look.
@robertb.42029 сағат бұрын
If they would've added cooled front seats and backseat AC vents, I would've been a proud owner of a Ranger Raptor.
@74weld3 ай бұрын
Pretty much hit every point I would make. I took mine rock crawling last weekend and while the locker thing bugged me I got used to it. Good video
@Tony-hf9mv3 ай бұрын
Australia has a 38 gal tank that sits kind of low. A tucked up 30-32 would be great
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
That would be amazing. I wish someone here in the states would make it happen.
@nateisright3 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see you put in the 140L. fuel tank.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
If we could get them in the states…
@davidgoff71203 ай бұрын
Does a 35 inch spare fit under the bed?
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
Indeed it does.
@DavidNunya-i8o2 ай бұрын
Dude that jump was gnarly
@turbo_lander73013 ай бұрын
Very curious about running portals on a baja style suspension?
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
Not sure why a Baja style suspension is but live valve is nothing more than shocks adjusting themselves in real time. Portals will not change that.
@technom3598Ай бұрын
@@Exodus4x4ohh it's going to be a huge mistake with portals. He's right about the suspension. The amount of unsprung weight you are going to add is tremendous. The live valve shocks won't be able to keep up. No way....no how. It's going to suffer at high speed and you are going to prematurely blow your shocks out. Mark my words
@wolfgang_h3t7 сағат бұрын
@@technom3598The current KOH stock class champions are broncos running the same portals up front, lmao. And before that a Hummer h1, with portals, was winning against raptors in baja
@FriedBalonyPony2 ай бұрын
I am going to come down and visit you sometime, I'm up north a bit close to Belton. Anyhow, what octane are you running? Also were you at all worried about changing the oil early or just let it ride to 5K? Take care!
@JohnSmith-sh1zg3 ай бұрын
Braptors don’t have cooling seats. Just bought a 2024 and was not an option.
@nicholasbergeron86603 ай бұрын
I agree with all of this! I also hate the sidesteps. They should be rock sliders!
@robertedwards38223 ай бұрын
Score another point for the Colorado ZR2.
@wolfgang_h3t7 сағат бұрын
@@robertedwards3822 When it stops shifting itself out of 4wd maybe it'll finally be in the positives on points
@matthewrandol23963 ай бұрын
Braptor doesn’t have cooled seats, or a memory seat recall or auto-sensing rain windshield wipers. Its not the end of the world, but it drives me crazy that they skimped on such easy options.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
And $30k more at that.
@robertedwards38223 ай бұрын
Oh man, score another point for the Colorado ZR2.
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
I agree with your thoughts about the Seats could be fitted with Cooling. It's not something we would use that often in my part of the world but, it's still something that was overlooked for this level of vehicle especially when you consider other lower priced vehicles have this option ?? For the other dislikes you mentioned this is more of a personal choice than a should have. IF you're breaking something on the new Raptors it's usually because your trying to drive it like a RAM TRX 👍
@jasonrowen89387 күн бұрын
Furd def cheaped out on the Bronco and Ranger Raptors by not having cooled seats....especially on a 100k Bronco !!!
@OshoLee3 ай бұрын
You missed the dreadful breaking traction control, the modes do nothing to prevent wheel spinning. Without lockers you can't go anywhere
@ScottByeTX3 ай бұрын
Great video! As a JT Mojave owner I’m intrigued.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
For what the Mojave is supposed to be, the Ranger Raptor is so much more. Not much more expensive either, all the ha considered
@russellmorrison39832 ай бұрын
I sold my JT to buy a RR. RR is cool and fast and good in the dunes and rocky stuff but it’s no Jeep. The JT will outperform the RR everywhere except top speed. And that’s having owned both.
@patricklines887219 күн бұрын
I actually like the touch screen controls on newer vehicles. The thing to know about that preference is electronic automation and industrial control is a large part of what I do. I'd just like to have a copy of the source file so I could reconfigure it to my liking not Fords.
@LuisMKV2 ай бұрын
All the comments are accurate, except for the seats, which are hard and uncomfortable with very little lateral support; they make sitting painful. The seats in the previous generation of the Ranger Raptor, for those of us familiar with them, were much more comfortable and supportive
@rjdavis7503Ай бұрын
I would like to see a trim in this truck in 2wd. Making it a street racer.
@deal4923 ай бұрын
PAYLOAD is cause for small gas tank... TIRE size is definitely an issue... LOCKERS on the infotainment screen is a swing and a miss... COOLED SEATS... never had them
@atg13382 ай бұрын
Cooled seats a great when it's hot out....
@mattdagger14803 ай бұрын
The 24+ bronco Sasquatch units has the upgraded steering rack and tie rods. Can confirm on my sas has Ford performance stamped on the rack and on each tie rod. Rip the ranger raptor. Glad I didn't wait for the ranger raptor personally
@colton2993 ай бұрын
What dealership sold to you at msrp
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
It was Arkansas, but they’re literally everywhere if you’re willing to put in the time and call.
@PlanoRob3 ай бұрын
Yep, same here in North Texas. MSRP 30 miles from downtown Dallas less than a month ago.
@DalHarpJr3 ай бұрын
@colton299 When I ordered my Ranger Raptor 10/23 there was a $10,000 ADM added to the price. When my truck came in last month, the first question I asked was if the $10,000 ADM was still added to the price. I was told NO, so that helped me to go through with the purchase. My dealership was in Northern VA..
@colton2993 ай бұрын
I’m in Vegas every dealer has 10 to 15k added
@OverlandExposures3 ай бұрын
Great video dude. Let’s do a Collab if you’re ever in Idaho.
@robertedwards38223 ай бұрын
Number one item you love the best about it is that there’s nothing in its class? I almost spit out my drink. Colorado, ZR2. You don’t even have to get the bison to have a more capable off router than that raptor. With the ZR two you can fit 35s on it stock. It’s got a better suspension. It’s got front lockers with a switch by the way, 310 hp 440 foot pounds of torque. It comes with ventilated seats, rear AC vents, it also comes with rock sliders. All this upgrades your doing to the Raptor are unnecessary Ty for the ZR2. Bigger stronger better. End of discussion. And if you want to get even better, go get the Colorado bison it’s within $4000 of that, cheaply made raptor. Oh, and you paid MSRP and you have a KZbin channel? I walked into a Chevy dealer and got 5000 under MSRP for my ZR2. I’m looking forward to you doing a review on the ZR2 and then I’m looking forward to you admitting you were wrong throughout this video touting the bronco raptor as having no peers or equals. That’s just flat out, not true.
@daviddunlap5602Ай бұрын
The Zr2 is slow as hell and has a worse suspension and still uses leaf springs lol.
@PHUCKUSA-z3l3 ай бұрын
My 2017 Fusion Sport had heated/cooled seats. We live in NC. Cooled seats is 80% I bought a 2022 Raptor vs a Ranger Raptor that I REALLY wanted. The other 20% was the fuel capacity. Should be aT LEAST a 25 gallon tank for an extra 100 miles of range.
@tracygraham53793 ай бұрын
Why do you HAVE TO find things to hate about it? It is ridiculous to put 35s on a truck that can do it all really well.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
Ewwwww, it needs 37’s!
@Boojamb29 күн бұрын
The turning headlights is an idea stolen from the '48 Tucker.
@isidrogonzales52893 ай бұрын
Definitely following this build project. Looking forward to see what else you do. Subscribed
@robertedwards74303 ай бұрын
Number 1 complaint......having a wheel well that only accommodates a 33 inch tire.......that's why they have the F150 Raptor......why would a manufacture put similar size wheel wells on both vehicles then they compete against one another in similar metrics. I agree with you on the lockers 100% on my Bronco Raptor it's just a push of a manual button. When I'm wheeling in Colorado on a trail the last thing I want to do is go through a touch screen to do that. Unless you come to a full stop in my opinion it's just unsafe
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
Because 35’s are super common on every single mid size truck when people do what I do. Also, the Braptor comes with 37’s
@robertedwards74303 ай бұрын
@Exodus4x4 Yeah I know, I own one lol
@archangel7632 ай бұрын
The Ford Ranger Raptor is not designed for 35’s and 37’s. Upgrading them from 33’s you can do it but it’s overkill. It was designed for off-road distance driving in Australian conditions in the Outback. 35’s and 37’s are too big for this medium sized rally Raptor option.
@wolfgang_h3tАй бұрын
The truck they used in the races were upgraded to 35s, keep dick riding Ford marketing
@Logan-de3xxАй бұрын
Funny, Bronco Raptor doesn’t have cooled seats and it’s actually the only thing I hate in the Bronco Raptor. Why not cooled seats for the ones that want it!!?? I agree
@wesharris073 ай бұрын
I got my deposit on my white one!
@rjejames283 ай бұрын
Mine is being built in about a week
@wesharris073 ай бұрын
@@rjejames28 mine mid Oct. - 1st Nov.
@rjdavis7503Ай бұрын
White is a good color.
@billforrest90023 ай бұрын
Awesome review and truck but i know its only a four cylinder but the AT4X in my book is a better buy 👍
@tridentautodetailing3 ай бұрын
It’s a twin turbo V6 actually!
@tannerwharton46703 ай бұрын
I won’t buy one because there’s no ac vents to rear passengers in ranger raptor
@robertedwards38223 ай бұрын
Score another point for the Colorado ZR2. Every single comment in here is complaining about something that the Chevy offers standard.
@JerryRichards-l1d3 ай бұрын
@@robertedwards3822 that's typically GM's MO. Pack as many cheap features in there as possible to distract buyers from the fact that the engine and drivetrain are way behind the competition.
@daviddunlap5602Ай бұрын
@@JerryRichards-l1dexactly
@danusually6189Ай бұрын
Its a $100,000 car to buy in Australia!
@itsyaboimat2393Ай бұрын
Guys the daily one of these how does it do just as like I only ask because I blew up my Subaru Forester I want to pickup truck to do you know pickup truck stuff but don't want something massive but I test drove a Ranger XLT and really liked it is it drives is that the same deal with the ranger Raptors or do those drive more like trucks
@cassin113 ай бұрын
Totally agree with top 5 misses by Ford. The number 1 for me would be the tank capacity followed by the 33 inch tires. Those who offroad in Baja would know large tank capacity is a must or even in local trails. The stock fuel tank can only get you roughly 200 miles (offroad especially in 4H/L and your AC on due to desert heat is really bad on mileage) which is really short. Hope Ford addresses this very soon or consider getting Long Range fuel tank from Australia. Contemplating on the heim joints. Is it quite and feels tight?
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
Yeah Baja in this would be a pain, only because you’d have to carry a couple of dump cans for fuel. I need that BIG tank from down under. Steering is tight, no real change there.
@braamkotze4733 ай бұрын
You reduce the travel in the suspension when you put bigger tyres on the truck. That is why Ford put 33s on it. It's made to jump and go fast of road, and not rock crawl...
@0x33f2 ай бұрын
Ford has ran the ranger raptor on 35’s in every stock class race the Ranger has been in for what it’s worth.
@braamkotze4732 ай бұрын
@@0x33f yes, and have rules to abide by while doing so. They make alot of adjustments for those races, just because it's stock class, doesn't mean completely stock vehicles race in them. They have to make compromises when doing so, eg putting 35' will make for slower acceleration, higher center of gravity, just to name a few. Factory Raptors need to handle good on road aswell, for when your to or from of roading.
@Project_V82 ай бұрын
@@0x33fstock classes aren't completely stock. Usually means close to stock.
@0x33f2 ай бұрын
@@braamkotze473 Read or watch anything discussing the Ranger stock class truck the suspension is pretty damn close to stock, no changes that the average person cannot do to increase ground clearance and run 35's
@0x33f2 ай бұрын
@@Project_V8No shit, This truck has a much more built front suspension than the Baja/finke truck. Arguably the stock Baja truck is closer to stock than this build suspension wise.
@realfontaine5639Ай бұрын
hate the hood!!!! why ford didnt do the raptor style hood blows my mind
@porroco2 ай бұрын
Did you hate paying $20k to get it?
@mattdagger14803 ай бұрын
I personally also think the ZR2 Colorado is a much better value vs the ranger raptor
@DavidNunya-i8o2 ай бұрын
TRUMP !!!!!!!!!
@BillyBennecke3 ай бұрын
Cant complain about any ford, until the warranty ends. Give 65k max. And you will find a lot more to hate about the ranger raptor.I think that I could love the machine but driving the wheels off it makes all the difference.
@Exodus4x43 ай бұрын
I get it. To be fair, I’m very familiar with most platforms and I’ve owned several of them new. None of them have been this good, and I’ve probably put as much wear on it with my 5k miles than most will ever by the time they hit 50k. My goal is to find its weaknesses and improve them.
@BillyBennecke3 ай бұрын
@@Exodus4x4 my last Ford was a 2015 C-max. It taught (yep, Ford Hybrids teach you how they want to be driven) me to drive it like a granny going to Church on Sudays. Even so the CVT was eating itself @50k, slipping continuously. I bought a $75 OBDII tuner off Ebay, it corrected the engine performance ever so slightly and the car lasted 240k for me and then my kid drove it to 270k, and she traded it in. Don't get me wrong, the vehicles themselves are great. Some desk jocky figures they can't make money if they last forever.
@DalHarpJr3 ай бұрын
@BillyBennecke It's cheap insurance to purchase an OEM extended warranty, as I have done with all of my vehicles. I'm still covered until 2027 on my 2020 Explorer ST, and I barely have 30,000 miles on it.
@layne43762 ай бұрын
I have a 2002 Lightning and it has been stone reliable. The OP is full of it.
@bubs6736Ай бұрын
How did I end up in cry baby side of KZbin
@krasnaludek2983 ай бұрын
Best midsize truck on the market & nothing else is even close. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 would be my choice if price is a limiting factor. Jeep Gladiator or Nissan Frontier would be 3rd. The new Tacoma is complete 💩.
@streamsidedrchristmaslight20632 ай бұрын
Buy something ells if you're just going to tear it up a nice vehicle! these trucks are not maid for nonsense!
@maxblack211326 күн бұрын
Americas still talk in gallons and use old metric system are they ever going to stop talking in the stoneage
@ascentoffroad11 күн бұрын
No.
@maxblack211326 күн бұрын
Americas still talk in gallons and use old metric system are they ever going to stop talking in the stoneage