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You guys are out in left field looking for the ball. The 2018 Raptor did have a few annoying shifting issues, but nothing other than odd annoyance. Mine had an “extra-firm” 1-2 shift because I tuned it with MPT not long after purchase. The 2019 version trans firmware is much better and Cobb...

Well crap. I didn’t start at the beginning of the thread, so yeah, wtf happened. What wasted time commenting…

Once again screwed by incompetent monkeys at aftermarket oil service chains. They hire minimum wage morons at worst or green inexperienced kids at BEST that you pay to perform critical services to your vehicle. You get what you deserve for going there AT ALL. Maybe you will luck out and no...

The shock rebuild is a myth. The only reason they would need a rebuild is if you were running a lot of real high-speed off-road running. Not just some dirt roads or trail driving, but REAL desert-type off-road where the shocks would get a serious workout. Then it’s like changing the oil in your...

I didn’t say they were bad or slow. It’s pretty dang quick on stock turbos, but with every bolt-on other than turbos. I can bolt-on stock frame turbos ONLY and run just as quick. Oh, and I don’t have a “build”, just a 100% stock truck E50 tune only. I do have a stock-location intercooler which...

The ExST easily ran a 11.99@114 with all daily weight items. It will run quite a bit quicker with a bit of real prep in cooler weather. I make my runs as it sits, so it will run the number EVERY time, not just on “race day”.

The dragy numbers are almost identical to my 2021 Explorer ST with zero bolt-ons fully stock other than intercooler, tuned on E50. For my ton-heavier Raptor with zero bolt-ons fully stock other than intercooler, tuned on E50 runs 12.5 @ 108, so you’re definitely making a little more power than...

The key to a “correct” CC setup is extremely short hoses and an efficient baffle to separate the oil out of the air. Winter time or wide temp swings from very cold creates a lot of condensation making any oil in the CC into a milky slurry. My 2018 has 90k miles and the Ford Air/Oil Separator...

Good question. The easy answer is to run about 1/2qt more oil. The harder answer is an aftermarket oil pan. I just try to keep the oil just over full. You can look into the https://www.tunedbyzfgracing.com/ web site or ask Adam of @ZFG Racing for more advice. If you only do a serious launch...

The JMS is a basic voltage booster, so it has at least one transformer, several diodes, and likely a basic controller for the sensor used, if any. A solid ground connection is crucial for reliable operation as well. Check all the wiring and if it’s all good, maybe it has some warranty. Who...

No, FORScan doesn’t have any connection to the ECU/PCM. You need a tuner like Cobb, HPTuners, etc to make tuning changes. @GooseTuned can help you out with the Cobb setup.

I think the issue was that in the years past the Cobb OTS maps for some platforms included OBD code “blocking” and actual tuning changes that defeated or altered the parameters. We could make our own modifications, but they finally pulled all our consumer-based support. AFAIK there were none on...

Yeah I never said the tune “caused” anything. I didn’t suggest it either. I mentioned the issue was more pronounced or indeed “worse” with a tune. I didn’t explain the basics of the how the oil reacts to the physics of longitudinal acceleration. The problem is with the location of the oil...

When it says 0 miles you still have about 2 gallons in the tank. I’ve driven ~15 more miles and put over 36 gallons in mine. The “rated” spec capacity and actual capacity are not the same. Even my ‘21 ExplorerST rated at 20.2 gallons, actually will hold 21.5 when actually filled to capacity...

The sump of the oil pan is at the rear as it should be, but the pickup tube inlet is at the front of that sump area such that the (tuned especially) hard launch from stopped or even low first gear speed, it can uncover the pickup for some small amount of time to allow a gulp of air that WILL...

I don’t think I said it would be damaged by running cooler than optimum for the fluid functionality, but it will indeed cost power when running cooler than ~185-190F. Same as with your engine oil. The engine will make more power with the oil running ~200-220F than it will at 180F. It’s simple...

You missed the point and don’t understand the trade-offs applicable to a “race” application vs street. It’s more than a snippet of a sentence to explain, so I’ll not go into it. You can enjoy your ignorance and bless your heart.

Yeah, no. The thermostat just ensures the fluid gets up to a minimum temp exactly like the engine coolant. The only issue that may be helped by removing the thermostat is if you’re actually racing in the Baja 1000 and running 1” diameter coolant lines it could be a restriction.

Agree with these above statements, but the water is apparently overflowing the drains into the cab of the truck. Also if water is leaking through at the rate in the video with normally expected rain, it’s NOT normal. I personally have two Ford vehicles with the pano roofs and neither leak...

Yeah, water usually doesn’t get past the glass-to-roof seal, but it can if there is excess dirt buildup, misalignment, or other trash that prevents seal. In that case, the water will run toward the built-in drains at the corners of the sunroof well. I can’t tell for sure from your video, but...

You likely toasted a bearing or three. What is known for SURE is that poking it with low oil WILL cause the oil pickup to uncover and suck air. Adam @ZFG Racing discovered and posted about it a while back. It will suck air and drop oil pressure with full oil if you’re tuned running more power.

Yeah, I can easily see why you believe what you’re saying, but unfortunately you're wrong. The fluid is being worked harder and stays hotter because there’s literally too much of it, 100% defeating your intended purpose for the deeper pan in the first place. Such negatives are way more common...

Before installing any aftermarket items you should first determine the need AND the possible negatives. Have you verified the trans fluid temp itself under the loads you put on it? If it is within established norms for your trans, the extra fluid may drop the temp below the normal range during...

Looks like the seat belt tensioner squib fire. There was a recall for Ford to f*ck it up more as well.

I just changed all the fluids (coolant too) in my 2018 at 85k. I didn't pull the front diff cover at this point. I used a vacuum sucker to get the fluid out of the front only. It was not visibly bad and with a clean plug, so maybe next time I’ll remove the cover. The front diff only carries a...