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So you had this issue with recommended oil? Ford has fought this issue since the Triton...and some of us have over 60k miles without the issue. I've got 20 myself and my truck seems to be fine. A guy I know that had it done earlier this year said the new parts were supposed to land in late July

That sounds like timing chain to me :(

I can't seem to resolve the bulleting issue. I'll mess with it more later, see if I can improve it somehow.

Hello everyone! I figured it was past time an off-road guide was written specific to the Gen 2 Raptor. I’m using BlueSVT’s excellent post as my inspiration – if you haven’t read it, you should do so now. This guide is meant to expand upon the information there, highlighting the handling and...

FYI, Weather mode reduces power and increases traction control. Not that you can't slide a full lane over if you turn it off and get stupid, heh When conditions start getting bad, you'll be really happy to have weather mode, as it is well calibrated. However, if you find you are getting too...

That's what I was afraid of. Was told they were as quiet as the Coopers, but had a hard time believing it. RTs are too heavy for me. Not gonna go 10lbs up per corner

Since I plan to keep the truck forever and do all the work myself (as others in this thread do), would you say these manuals cover any and every kind of work you might perform on your truck? I want to make sure I get a manual with every single part photographed/diagrammed so I can see how it...

Not terrible, for a street tire. I like to see people experiment with new tires, so we get a good idea of the range of options. Been decided on the Cooper ST Maxx as my replacement tire up until recently, when a HARO member posted his for sell. Asked him what he thought of them and was...

Because for EPA testing, they use whatever parameters your vehicle starts up with. If your truck remembered settings, the EPA would find the worst one and use that for their ratings. In order for your truck to be marketable, this is what happens. Blame the EPA all you want, but the manufacturers...

I mean, it had 18 on the clock. But you know what I meant. I special ordered mine in July of 2016, and other than the idiot dealer tech I was the only one to drive it. I'm not saying the truck is doomed - most likely just one-time kinks that are sorted out. But I'm particular enough with my...

I just don't understand why you'd buy a Raptor used at all, personally. Let alone one with issues.

FWIW, unless you've used the shop before or seen their work, don't assume they know what they are doing. I used two different, highly rated/recommend paint shops, and both of them did poorer work than I could have done in my garage. One shop my family has used for decades. All that said is I'd...

You're in for a treat. A friend of mine who has placed top three several times at RaptorX has a supercharged Gen 1...every time he rides with me he comments how much power the Ecoboost has over his truck. Good choice! Keep us posted how you like it.

Proliferation: a large number of something, a rapid increase in numbers, or rapid reproduction of a cell, part, or organism. With the Ranger Raptor, Ford effectively doubled the reach of the Raptor. Even F150 Raptor numbers are at a all time high. I forget what the Gen 1 build numbers are, but...

History won't be kind to you I don't think. Reminds me of the people telling me there wouldn't be a Raptor after the 2014. I just laughed and waited.

Funny to see people so confident in their predictions. Here are the facts: A left hand version of the Ranger Raptor has been seen testing in the States. Could be just for the left hand overseas markets, but it has only been confirmed that it won't be coming for 2019. Considering the F150 Raptor...

The only people saying a V8 was coming was horsepowerkings/speedtwitch, and they started saying it would happen with the 18s. They just push it back a year every time they are wrong.

I can't believe how people can't wrap their heads around how these shocks work. Imagine an aftermarket set of Fox or Icons (the ones with the adjustment knobs). These are better than stock because unlike stock shocks which have to be balanced for 50/50 onroad/offroad, the aftermarket ones you...

The same could be said for any engine going back decades. There will always be a few bad apples. 17,000 trucks a year equates to a few trucks going in for warranty work. There's already several guys who beat on their trucks that have racked up over 60k no issues. And if you look on youtube...

I was very surprised to find out it weighs about the same as my supercab, ~5200lbs.

It isn't lighter, and the overseas versions have a lower power/weight ratio than the 5.4L 2010 Raptor. It is definitely smaller tho.

Yeah, seems like he's doubling down this time.

If you want to bypass going into sport mode, you can pop it into manual for a bit and downshift.

1. How long is the average life of wear items? Shocks, tires, brakes? Stock tires are crap, average seems to be about 25k. I may get 30 or 35k. Gen 1 shocks needed rebuild after around 60,000 miles, less if run hard. Gen 2 shocks are bigger and fighting less weight - most likely they'll go...

I also have a SCAB and have found 33 psi to be about the best as well.