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  1. KAH 24

    Active Shutters Causing Elevated Temps?

    @SmokieRiver First thoughts: How are the external fins on your radiator, is your fan actuating properly, is it possible that the cooling system isn’t purged properly, or is there something going on with another system. I say this as radiators/cooling systems are inexpensive vs. engines. I...
  2. KAH 24

    Lights Block Air Flow?

    Thermodynamics and heat transfer are irrefutable laws. Airflow through the OEM radiator, intercooler, and vents are well suited for the stock 450hp/510lb-ft, under parameters that meet the strict parameters of an OEM. The ecosystem works well as designed for stock vehicles operating as...
  3. KAH 24

    What raptor look do u like better? Gen 1 Gen 2 gen 3?

    GEN 2 carbon fiber package shifter—looks/feel fits the truck perfectly vs. the folding GEN 3 shifter. The folding shifter in GEN 3 was a solution to a problem (flat workstation)—that I doubt many Raptor owners cared about. Note: I do like the rear coil suspension of GEN 3, but GEN 2 nailed...
  4. KAH 24

    Gen 2 frame welding

    Top of mind my potential concerns would be frame section brittleness (from heating), cracking, possible opportunity for rust (if I lived in the rust belt). I recommend you do your best to find specifics on the alloy mix of the Raptor frame—using an abundance of caution. Of course, it all...
  5. KAH 24

    My 2020 Moonroof "CRUNCH"

    Regarding panoramic roof issues: 1. Regardless of manufacturer, they are complex, heavy, and require periodic maintenance. With more moving parts they can fail more often than smaller—and simpler sunroof/moonroofs. Can’t compare the two platforms. 2. On forums such as FRF, we primarily...
  6. KAH 24

    50k mi update: 2018 Raptor

    @LeadFootLarry I believe you will be pleased. I run at 36F/34R and they aren’t harsh and are the quietest AT tires I’ve owned. Yes, they are heavy—but I want durability. MPGs are not an issue as the Raptor is a rolling barn door. If I want fast, better MPG, and better handling—I hop in a...
  7. KAH 24

    50k mi update: 2018 Raptor

    Thank you @CoronaRaptor. I’ll have my son get some covers (or trim the labs nails) before next time he takes it on a trip. It was a fluke thing and the tear is hardly noticeable. I like giving my boy a hard time. Like many—my wife and I have been fortunate to own a ton of vehicles during...
  8. KAH 24

    50k mi update: 2018 Raptor

    Greetings, My 2018 just crossed 50k miles and I thought to share an update—as I’ve been thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the vehicle during my ownership. I’m extremely diligent and critical when it comes to vehicles—and am in no form/fashion a Ford fanboy. I do believe in tipping my...
  9. KAH 24

    My high mileage 2019 Gen 2 [advice needed]

    A stock 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 and 10r80 engine/transmission/drivetrain in stock/OEM configuration (no tunes/no mods/maintenance per spec)—are respected as well engineered, durable, and efficient. Note: TT V6 engines are well proven and solid, as quite a few manufacturers have adopted them in...
  10. KAH 24

    GEN 2 2018 Raptor SCREW - Sell Now or Wait?

    As others have noted—the vast majority of car/truck prices are artificially inflated at present. Case in point as I look at the family vehicles owned by my wife, kids, and I (Raptor, LX570, AEV Jeep Rubicon, 4Runner TRD Pro, Tacoma TRD Pro, 911 Carrera, and Newmarket RV): 1. Raptor is waaaay...
  11. KAH 24

    Projections: Used Automotive Market

    Greetings All, Informative and detailed perspective from KPMG regarding the used auto market—and when “normal” may return. https://advisory.kpmg.us/content/dam/advisory/en/pdfs/2021/car-crash-design-secured.pdf Of course this is the perspective of one analyst; however, given the interest by...
  12. KAH 24

    Raptor vs. Texas Hail

    Impossible to Lead the Way—without the path and guidance.
  13. KAH 24

    Vehicle warranty vs. Mods, should I be concerned?

    I agree with @FordTechOne Bottom line, and yes—I am an enthusiast: Dealership contractual rights allow them to profit by installing aftermarket accessories. OEM corporate is black/white in terms of licensing. I bleed OEM 100% to the letter of the law. This is why warranties—and contracts...
  14. KAH 24

    Raptor vs. Texas Hail

    @melvimbe Correct. Semis pulled over in order that they would not get rolled. NWS data is available for the storm—for those with interest. My intent was to share that the Raptor exceeded what I expected—1” (quarter diameter, high wind speeds, and my forward speed of 50mph due to vis). OEM...
  15. KAH 24

    Raptor vs. Texas Hail

    @ColoradoBoss Respectfully, 100% as an OEM—I disagree with you regarding nickel sized hail on an OEM body on Ford Raptors (as well as those of other OEM manufacturers with OEM aluminum, steel, or composite bodies). If your vehicle has “aftermarket body panels” (NOTE: emphasis on aftermarket...
  16. KAH 24

    Raptor vs. Texas Hail

    On Monday, 16 Aug 2021, between 2:45pm—3:30pm CDT on I-40E in the open space just east of Amarillo—to McLean TX our 2018 Raptor was hit hard by wind driven hail from the north (striking left side heavily and hood/roof diagonally—from drivers side vantage point). Hail was easily quarter sized...
  17. KAH 24

    Gen 2 vs Gen 1 Frame Durability

    @FordTechOne anyone “Evel Knieveling”(tm) a Raptor clearly understands ANY factory warranty does not apply to any damage from off-road use/jumping/off-roading/etc. I encourage folks to have fun, enjoy life, break the truck, modify, stress OEM vehicles and when they break them (outside the legal...
  18. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @melvimbe and @Jakenbake Respectfully, with an unlimited engineering and manufacturing budget anything is possible. Operationally finding the right balance between all departments within an OEM is the topic that drives all companies who want to stay in business (in an intensely competitive...
  19. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @melvimbe, As @FordTechOne mentioned, there would indeed be slower operation and early sunroof motor failure if one used a lower torque motor (which of course would create “slow motor” complaints and likely a more expensive repair when the motor fails prematurely—leaving the sunroof...
  20. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @FL4x4 Regret your sunroof broke and fortunately it will be fixed under OEM warranty since you drive a 2019. NOTE: from an engineering/design perspective— you want the weakest link to be the plastic rail in the event of any obstruction/jamming of the panoramic glass roof. Why? You don’t...
  21. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @tfairweather1 I’d recommend this maintenance for any pano/sunroof/convertible top vehicle. This is only my opinion borne of experience and from experts who I listen to as a professional: 1. “Exercise” the pano roof—open/close, repeatedly on a regular basis. (This applies to the back window...
  22. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @melvimbe Sir, I answered your original warranty question from an OEM perspective. From a P&L standpoint, calculate the cost of a tube of lube for every, single, vehicle with a factory sunroof. Dollars matter for a corporation. OEMs follow the law to the letter and I 100% support this. One...
  23. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @melvimbe Candidly sir, I do believe that the average person should know that pano/sunroofs don’t start rattling, binding, nor do drain tubes clog by themselves—and that maintenance is required to keep things in tip top shape. I have an ‘80s coupe where the sunroof operates as smoothly as...
  24. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @Russ103 Sir, fair question and I just validated this answer with one of my department colleagues with far greater expertise on such matters—i.e., seals (not the marine animal variety) and gaskets. I hope this is helpful. In this case you are just driving around with a large glass roof with...
  25. KAH 24

    PMCS: Panoramic Sunroof

    @melvimbe PMCS is common sense and not a “best kept secret”. If you never wash your Raptor and leave it outdoors 24/7–don’t be surprised if the paint dulls and deteriorates over time. Same concept with a panoramic roof. With neglect it will fail. You need to take some maintenance...

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