2018 Ford Raptor Owner Review | 6 Months After Purchase.. (Pros and Cons)
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- čas přidán 7. 10. 2018
- We have had this Ford Raptor for 6 months now and my wife loves it! I however have a few things to point out about this truck.. it's NOT perfect! Follow on Instagram for all updates on the channel before it's actually on CZcams: / autovlog
The Ford Raptor has a 3.5L twin turbo charged Ecoboost 6 Cylinder with a LOT of power! It does however lack in sound and good fuel economy.. In todays video we will cover the good and the bad with this Ford Raptor. The recalls and the quality defects.
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Has it been 6 months already? Wow! Time is flying by!!!! Great video Mike! So much detail!
As a former Pittsburgh resident now living in the Pacific Northwest I really like seeing the scenery while you're driving around. Brings back some great memories!
I'm an old friend (Alex) of Chad's at Wheel Connection. I found you thru his Insta and started watching your videos. Loved your Raptor reviews so much it convinced me to purchase a 2019 Raptor. Had mind for a few weeks and just under 1k miles right now. Thanks for the info, love your stories and keep up the good work. Happy to see you doing what you love!
Just bought an 18 today for MSRP. Man I love this truck! Great video
MY GAD THIS IS ALSO PART OF MY BUCKET LIST, SUCH A BEAUTY! Thanks for the video! This is my first time in ur channel and already enjoying being here hehe. I've actually stumbled upon this vid cuz my Dad is getting his Raptor as well this Friday so I got excited and watched a lot of Raptor vids lol
I have same vehicle in blue. Your pros and cons are SPOT ON. Agree 100% with everything you said
Another very fair and impartial owners experience Mike. Keep up the good work
I wish you had the fusion back.... it’s what brought me to your channel!! You always did an awesome job with your vids with it....!! Hope you bring it back
Thank you for your honest opinion and detailed description of your experience with the Raptor.
Awesome review of the Raptor, Mike! That is not the best sounding car in the world. But you’re right. The speed is insane... especially for a truck of that size!
Love my 2017 Raptor! I’ve put 17k on it with no issues outside of a couple recalls that took about 15 minutes to resolve. Fit and finish still like new and absolutely the most comfortable truck I’ve ever owned. When towing I use the tow mode and that automatically locks out the top three gears. When I’m in a lot of traffic and there’s a lot of stop and go happening, I’ll normally just manually lock out the top 4 gears. That will alleviate all the searching for gears but not sure what it does to the fuel economy.
Going from 8 to 3 as you were talking about is actually pretty awesome feature of this transmission as it can skip gears directly to 3rd instantly from 8th. It doesn’t have to go down through all the gears to get there. I am getting over 16 with my raptor and I always use sport and punch it at every intersection it’s interesting you are getting so bad mpg. As far as towing well you can’t have off road plush suspension and expect high towing capacity. The 2nd gen raptor has very soft leaf springs
I love this truck so much I will be getting a Raptor tattoo lol, these trucks are awesome so much fun off-road after watching your videos I finally got one Thanks for the owner review.
I watch all your videos and I support your Channel. God bless you and your family!
Awesome video Mike!
AutoVlog Great Video I'm glad you and Your have had a great experience for your Wife's Raptor
This is the exact same truck I want. The color, graphics, the mean look is simply on point. I have to wait a few years my daughter is slated to go to college. So with that said, I will wait. Thanks for the video.
Glad to see you coming back to making video content like this. Here's a suggestion for a video: Mike goes to visit Matt at Obsessed Garage and learns how to detail his truck ! That Raptor needs a good "obsessed" detail job.
Awesome!!Love your video so much,thanks for your hard work!
Hey Mike, I am a sucker for ur cinematic drone shots.... It's amazing! Thanks for uploading such good videos. I actually feel empty the day ur videos is not uploaded. Keep it up with the amazing job man!
I had the Gen 1 Raptor and loved it! Skipped the Gen 2 Raptor and went for the Roush F-150 for the towing capability. Love it too
Absolutely love your videos trucks and content keep up the good work can’t wait to see a supercharger on the F150
Coolest beast i have ever seen. I love it. It is a gorgeous truck. Great review
I just came at a year on mine my first Truck I still love it
I just bought a 2017 Ford F-150 lariat and super happy with the purchase
Nice review. Thanks for posting
I have the Australian Raptor, same colour as your truck, it is the most smooth vehicle I have ever driven, absolutely love driving it
Great video! Possibly Thinking of trading my Sequoia TRD PRO for a raptor.
This pretty much told me everything I needed to know.
Thanks Mike, great video and Badass truck!!!!
Great review Mike!
Man.. The 10 gears is what makes your truck drive so smooth, and always keeps it in the power band during acceleration.
Shouldn't it give the truck more towing capability?
Gears 8-9 & 10 are overdrive gears. Only gears 1-7 are less than 1:1.
This helps keep the turbos in the sweet spot for torque & boost.
Daniel Mares that’s right.
Alon Elhadad few things like torque management, weight of vehicle, durability of internals of the drivetrain. The 10 speed that was co produced by GM and Ford is better than what it was using previously.
I have driven in Baja mode in 2 high and those turbos are spooling and when you get on it it goes into Beast Mode!
I think the softer suspension limits the towing/payload rating. Same thing with the Ranger Raptor here in Asia.
I’m not a truck guy myself but man, both your modded F150 and the Raptor are awesome.
Love the vids man keep it up
I really need this truck in my life.
Love how you edit.
What do you do for a living?
Thanks.
He is so on point! I have 2018 802A since 10/2017"Blackaveli". I love LOVE my truck! I feel so safe and I don't know if I look cool but I feel like I look cool driving it. Never had a problem. Tires thank goodness are still full function 28000mi. But there have been some recalls ....but no big inconvenience. The truck is super expensive but if you love LOVE your wife you'll work that OT and get her this truck!!
Man i was ready to buy a raptor but you just unsold me on buying one. I just learned everything I didnt want to hesr but am glad I heard it. Great video
Nice job on the review Mike
Very informative video as you point out cons. Others are only singing praise.
Thank you for the excellent video 👍🎃👍! Please do more videos of the Hoopte!
Yay finally a new Raptor video!!
10/16/2018
I just picked up mine last month with the 801A package and it's factory roll off date is July 2018. Haven't been in the dirt yet but in the old days after four wheeling we washed the underside and we'd spray the leaves with diesel or kerosene to prevent the squeeking. Since there are so many synthetic things to use today if I run into this issue I'll try one.
Yes the mileage sucks but I didn't buy it for economy.
It's not a work truck so I didn't plan on towing a trailer full of tools. If towing was my main concern, I'd buy a Super Duty f-250.
As far as the shifting is concerned, the owners manual tells you specifically that the gears may not follow the consecutive patterns equally and that it may shift from 1st to 4th (example) depending on your acceleration.
I've had zero issues and my only gripe is with Ford for raking all their 4X4's 2inches lower in the front which will require a leveling device (which are out now but overpriced just like they were when they were first made available for my 2015 F-150).
Many of the F-150 2015 add on parts fit the Raptor which saves additional cash, is: floor mats/liners, seat covers, etc.
All that being said and being a 6 time Ford owner, the Raptor is the best designed, most thought out, and most well built factory truck that rolls out of the assembly line in the world today.
Amazing waiting for new 2019 raptor
Ive always wanted a ford raptor its my favorite vehicle
same
I do agree that I don't really see the point in going to a V6 if you are going to get V8 mileage but part of that is how you drive so it may be better for some than others.
Best truck that comes stock
People are saying they need to put a V8 back in the Raptor and I completely agree but if you want that then just go to Paxpower in houston and they will convert most trim levels of an F150 with the 5.0L V8 into a fully fledged Raptor and supercharge it too
And you get everything you would get on the raptor besides maybe the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel
My boss has a 2014 Raptor with the 6.2 V8 which is very quick had a tune program put in it but I've drove it before up to Chicago which I live in Illinois as Well but 200 miles south and just recently up to northern Indiana but his raptor is the best riding and best handling truck I've ever driven
Yes awesome review!!👍🏼
Is that snus in your left pocket Mike? Love ya video’s bro! 👍🏻😎
I also enjoy your reviews, this one feels a little off as you normally go deep into detail pros and cons.
Thanks for a good honest review. I was thinking about a 2019 Ram Limited, but now maybe a save a little money and buy a used Raptor... Good Review.
The ram is gorgeous inside anx out!! If your not really gonna offroad i would get the ram!!
Perfection!👌 The only things missing that I would want are the carbon finder trim details, and of course a classic ford 5.0 V8! Also I actually prefer your stock wheels painted black rather than the stock black wheels. The stock wheels are kind of small, yours are the perfect size.
Poly bushings make that squeak. Nothing wrong with it. Vacuum the leaves out of the cowl. You can’t get the max-tow pkg with the off road suspension bits. It’s a trade off.
Mike, love the truck and the color! Which tonneau cover is that? Can you add a link to it please? I am looking for a good hard tonneau cover for my f150
Hi Mike great video, nice truck
I was just watching a video of a couple's brand new F-150 raptor having its transmission stop working in 3 months! I'm waiting on the 2020 Shelby Baja F150 raptor as my Christmas present to myself
Dear auto v log,
Wanted to give a heads up, I have a xlt as well, I do not recommend fender flares if you can help it. They will eat into the bed sides . I had a minor paint job done and wanted to throw oem back on fender flares. Revealed over time fender flare started digging into body and paint was needed for all four sides.
Tnx for the video i enjoyed it. 10 gears makes it possible to be at the near optimum gear combination reducing the fuel consumption and also drive smoothly
Badass truck. I wish they kept the v8 but for short term or being a first owner I don't think it will be a problem. They sure are quick
I just bought mine a couple of weeks ago, curious to know what tire pressures you are running and what your experience has been with the impact to ride quality?
Nice video bro but do some sports car reviews like mustangs or challengers I love your reviews
That intro music was perfect
Appreciate the video. Been waiting for this. Keep it up
Wooooo. I have watched many videos about the Ford raptor. This one is awesome. Wanna purchase one......
This is some hulking, beastly monster of a truck.
That’s my wife dream truck also. I promised her that after we pay off the house in 2019 she can get it
You casually just said "pay off the house". I think that itself deserves recognition sir. Congratulations on paying off the house. At 23, im looking to save up a little bit more to put down %10 on a house. Best of luck with the Raptor tho, cheers!
American wives seem to really get what they want 😅😅😅😅😅
@@zachariasprice3762 And if they dont they leave with the kidsand strip you like 80% of the things you have. 😂
BEE VANG my wife just wants a minivan. I love that she doesn’t want expensive things even though we can afford it
Traditionalist she’s a keeper
Truck looks great Mike
I have an 18 platinum magnetic grey with the 3.5 eb and did not like the way the 10 speed was calibrated from the factory... I tuned the engine and trans and now it's a dream to drive... my next truck is gonna be a raptor and I'll give the platinum to the wife! Badest truck and color combo out there man!
I’ve done a bunch of off roading in my Raptor and never get that suspension squeak, take her in! Nice truck 👌
Spray leaf springs with Fluid Film ... (lowe's) no more anoying noise. I use Fluid Film usually to spray my cars whole frame before winter time ... keeps rust away ... frame, differentials and all underside looks brand new (someting similar to Krown Pruduct). Works great on leaf springs. Product does not dry it gives you oil like coating and all salt, water and elements seem not to go thru the coating.
Just went to Michigan and back in my 5.0 got almost 22 mpg which I loved cause usually I’m at 14 to 15 expected more from the raptor
I had the same squeak out of my F150. The leaf springs for some reason was the problem. I would spray them with a lube and they would stop for a bit.
I've got a 2018 raptor in lightning blue. The blue and black is a great look so I've been thinking about powder coating the rims black like you to make it look more color coordinated. Did you do that separately after you bought it?
the fire hazard recall is a simple fix of installing 3M fire tape. It's from the seat belt locking during a hard crash.
Summary: "Its a great truck, buy it if you decided on it due to the hype surounding Raptor" -- "However, be prepared to pay more upfront for a truck that cant out tow or compete in MPG's to your neighbors F150 Lariat. And has a transmission that has too many gears -- considering they dont help increase cruising MPG over a 6-speed V6.
Hey Mike great video on the suspension I think your hearing the fluid the in the shock to the reservoir where it dampens the travel of the suspension there are little valves where the fluid travels thru for the movement of the fluid so it doesn’t bottom out . And on the transmission I wonder the same on my super duty to even though I have a six speed I watch the movement of the gearbox and I think it works like constant velocity transmission for speed but ? Anyway thanks Bish
That is one sweet truck!
Those + and - on the gear selector can lock the highest gear you want to go in.
You should do like a race/drag between your 2 trucks maybe after the 2015 gets supercharged
I just bought a 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor from Mullinax Ford in Kissimmee, FL. I love the truck!
P L Congrats on the new Raptor! How do you like it so far? I am thinking of buying one myself. Been looking around for an all black one. I was debating to buy a Raptor over the Trd Pro Tundra Voodoo.
Jason Rios Thank you! I own a Toyota FJ Cruiser and I have driven the Tacoma TRD Pro before I drove and bought the Raptor. Honestly, there is no comparison! The Raptor hands down is the best truck on the market when it comes to performance! I cannot even find bad reviews on the Raptor! Even Ford cannot compete with all their other pickups against the Raptor! The V6 Raptor with twin turbo is amazing and very powerful! You need to drive one to understand.
My Raptor is black as well and only $56k brand new from Mullinax Ford - check them out. I bought mine while deployed overseas online and had them ship it from Alabama to Florida!
Best truck I ever owned hands down! I love my 2008 FJ and it is running great with 225k miles however, the Raptor is at an all new level without comparison!
P L it’s funny that I test drove the Raptor first but have not test drove the Tundra TRD Pro yet. Sounds like you got a great deal on your Raptor. I will have to give that dealer a call if I decide to take that route. BTW I appreciate you for your service Sir!!
Jason Rios Thank you Jason! I’m just happy to be alive and come home in one piece! So many young men from the Marine Corps, 82nd Airborne, SF and other Units died while I was in Afghanistan 2018-2019. My heart goes out to the families as they suffer the most. The real heroes don’t come home alive and give everything for our freedoms in the US and our NATO allies. I’m just proud to serve and be apart of the US DoD Team! (:
God bless you and your family brother! There is no country on Earth better the our US of America!
@@jasonrios664 Well, I picked up my brand new 2019 Raptor on 24 August at Mullinax in Kissimmee and what an amazing truck! I took it to a dive site for 3 days of diving and had plenty of room for the dive gear and all our luggage. I will be taking the truck from Kissimmee to Orlando to Miami Beach then back to Virginia on my vacation/road trip. So far it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned and puts my 2008 FJ Cruiser to shame! I traded in my 2017 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack and a 2012 Toyota Highlander for the Raptor and I don't miss either of them! What I really like about mine are NO LEATHER SEATS, NO MOON ROOF!!! As a military guy I hate bling bling and impractical options in my 4x4 trucks! My Raptor is the no frills edition (:
Super happy with my purchase, I will make a video and post a link for you to see it Jason. Have a great weekend brother!
Thanks buddy 👍💥
100% Agree on everything you said.
Love the looks and capability of the truck... the sound is so boring to me though ... also I thought the turbo lag was pretty disappointing as well. Overall really nice but doesn’t justify the price to me especially because I would want to tow with it... good review
I have a similar 2018 Raptor, but have the 12 inch shorter wheelbase SuperCab version. The shorter wheelbase makes a big difference in turning ability, it becomes a nimble vehicle. However, the 12 inch reduction in length makes the back seat quite tight for adults. My opinion is that a true Raptor race truck has the short wheelbase, the longer CrewCab is the compromise “stretch” version for carrying passengers.
The tiny V6 is quite powerful. No complaints regarding lack of power. It even feels powerful before the boost gage reports any pressure boost.
My mileage is consistent 19.5 MPG driving around suburbs on gasoline with 10% ethanol.
I really love the Raptor, I can’t imagine life without it!
I love that truck
That color is so dope
Dream truck
Mike, I have the same Raptor you have. You need to do the Raptor Assault Course out in Utah.....it comes with the purchase of the truck and you will be able to use their Raptors to get first hand experience in the capabilities it has. All you need to do is pay your lodging and way out there. mike r. in NC
Love the raptor! but I think I'd prefer your F150 with all the mods😎😎
It’s awesome. Here in Grantsville Utah as I text. Highly recommend it mike. Loving my ruby red Godzilla!! 🦖
Juan Snow ...yep, I just did the course last week of September and had a blast!!!
wow man that sounds like so much fun, and the best part is that you get a free Raptor when you pay for the course
mujjuman yeah only complaint is the cost of the course. You gotta Pay to play!! 😂
Fharghini's Raptor had the same squeak I saw on Salomondrin's last upload. But as others have said...fluid...
I like the color and i love the raptor so much
Hey Mike. I'd like to hear your opinion on mud flaps. I have a 2017 Raptor in Ruby Red and when I washed the truck the other day there was a million little tar spots on both front doors. Any thoughts? I live about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. We'll have to get together sometime.
The reason I’ve been told by my ford mechanic friend for the transmission having ten gears is to have a smoother change between the gears giving it a longer life and better full economy.
Dude more gears, more parts, mor shit to break
Great truck
This is simply the best truck out there, going to get one eventually.
Dream truck
Goood i want one now!! Maybe the next vehicle i get possibly might be a Ford raptor. Just looks so bad ass!!!!
The raptor is the best truck in the game. Period.
MaxSpeed This guy is running out of ideas for videos.
V6 hahahaha. nope
1000% best and baddest truck in the game. Should have v8 tho
MaxSpeed have you seen the 2019 Ram?😨
Mike...I agree that the Raptor is a beast in looks....but the ride quality is coarse. I test drove that truck three times to make sure I was giving it a comprehensive evaluation and I came back each time with the same conclusion. I bought the F150 Platinum instead and I love it!
The 10 speed trans. The reason you have that in the Turbo charged version is that it keeps you in the powerband. Turbos are notorious for lag and the close ratio off sets that lag. As far a gas mileage, I have a 2017 with a 3.5 and on the hwy it hit 22.5 mpg. That's on CC at 78 mph with AC. Smaller engines with turbos are only economical if you're not in boost. Once in boost mileage goes down the drain. Driving the truck in sport mode is a gas guzzling mistake if you're looking for mileage
Hey Mike the recall note from ford, if I get the 2019 raptor will those problems be fixed already?
the reduced the two cylinders and added two turbos but they sure gave you an amazing sound that… that's where your fuel is duped
I love it so much bro
sweet truck bro!