2017 Raptor QandA

[Raptor911]

Sync3 will have lots of apps. It is no longer a Microsoft product. Here's a good review with video >> CES 2015: Ford SYNC 3 First Look -- Big Improvement Over MyFord Touch { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.", "lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow", "lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow", "lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen", "lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails", "lightbox_download": "Download", "lightbox_share": "Share", "lightbox_zoom": "Zoom", "lightbox_new_window": "New window", "lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar" }

I hope they build more on the truck apps and integrate with syn3. Last gen was very limited.

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And having real time TPMS display will be awesome for an offroad truck:

I hope they build more on the truck apps and integrate with syn3. Last gen was very limited.

 

[DieselD]

hopefully getting rid of microsoft will actually make snyc worth while to use. I absolutely hate the myford touch. The previous version in my 2011 was not too bad but not impressive either....Im liking this new generation

 

[circafwsk8r]

I had the same question. I would guess a epas system

i have 11 std cab with am as it get raptor up front…..the current e-rack is a piece of shift better hope its not the same lol

feels as if i whopped the pinion keyway or something….slop in the front end that is not in big ass tie rods

 

[justvettn]

I thought I seen something in the news about Ford using the Blackberry company for the new upcoming vehicles.

 

[GabAlmighty]

I don't like where they mentioned that some of the new traction control systems will delegate the power split between front and rear diffs... I want a 4x4 not a ****** hybrid AWD.

 

[swampfox]

Great info here op, thanks. I'm excited for this truck. Would you consider dealer mark up above msrp greed?

 

[ZaneMasterX]

I don't like where they mentioned that some of the new traction control systems will delegate the power split between front and rear diffs... I want a 4x4 not a ****** hybrid AWD.

AWD is far superior to standard 4x4 in MOST situations. All? No. The truck will still have the good ol' 4x4 low but a better, smarter, AWD system for everyday driving on crappy roads. Regular 4x4 systems are 'dumb' compared to new AWD systems.

 

[Reptar]

AWD is far superior to standard 4x4 in MOST situations. All? No. The truck will still have the good ol' 4x4 low but a better, smarter, AWD system for everyday driving on crappy roads. Regular 4x4 systems are 'dumb' compared to new AWD systems.

Yup! People are always surprised at work when I drive the Explorer Sport in on days when we have ice or small amounts of snow instead of the Raptor. They always assume the 4x4 raptor is king in those conditions. Nope not with "dumb" 4wd that just locks and induces more slip when trying to turn since it's all locked together. The explorer kicks the Raptors ass in those conditions. Now really deep snow, the Raptor shines above the explorer, but low accumulation and ice/slippery conditions, AWD kicks it's ***.

I'm also glad to see they are doing the different terrain modes on the '17. Snow/mud/etc. that will split the power differently and change the throttle input sensitivity. The explorer sport has the different modes for the AWD system and they work great, especially snow mode.

 

[Sage]

Great article.

I'm not questioning the fact that an eco can produce the HP and TQ. My question is how long will it hold up before you spend major bucks fixing??

My background with turbos is farm equipment. Many Cats used for farming in this area had turbos added. Yes, they jumped the HP and made them much better. They don't last as long.

Now I know that Ford, or whoever, designed this engine to use the turbo and I'm sure the engine materials were also picked to handle the abuse of getting major HP out of a **** ant engine. How long will they last??

Now I'm an old fart.. my hot rod days were many years ago. Engines in those days blew blue smoke some where beyond 60,000 miles. New engines today are doing 160,000 without blowing blue. Better materials, better machining, tighter fit, better oil and many other factors. Have we made another jump in engine life??

I'm pretty sure my "old technology" 6.2 will get 160,000++ miles without a problem (no turbo, no super charger). I'm not sure at all that the 450 HP small egine will. My experience tells me more extreme power equals shorter life.

 

[ZaneMasterX]

Great article.

I'm not questioning the fact that an eco can produce the HP and TQ. My question is how long will it hold up before you spend major bucks fixing??

My background with turbos is farm equipment. Many Cats used for farming in this area had turbos added. Yes, they jumped the HP and made them much better. They don't last as long.

Now I know that Ford, or whoever, designed this engine to use the turbo and I'm sure the engine materials were also picked to handle the abuse of getting major HP out of a **** ant engine. How long will they last??

Now I'm an old fart.. my hot rod days were many years ago. Engines in those days blew blue smoke some where beyond 60,000 miles. New engines today are doing 160,000 without blowing blue. Better materials, better machining, tighter fit, better oil and many other factors. Have we made another jump in engine life??

I'm pretty sure my "old technology" 6.2 will get 160,000++ miles without a problem (no turbo, no super charger). I'm not sure at all that the 450 HP small egine will. My experience tells me more extreme power equals shorter life.

The 6.2L is old tech and is robust and Im sure itll be good for a bunch of miles. Turbo motors in everyday vehicles is nothing new, diesel and gas. For an example look at subaru, they are known for their reliability and have had turbos in them for a long time. The subaru boxer motor is actually a pretty bad motor design but they keep on going. There countless subies on the road with stock turbos going 160k+ miles with zero issues. There are plenty of other manufacturers doing the same.

I think Ford can build a reliable turbo motor and have it last just as long as the old tech in the 6.2L motors. The new motor going in the Raptor is a more robust and built ecoboost so I think they know what they are doing.

Could it have problems? Of coarse. Only time will tell and hopefully Ford knows what they are doing and releases a great high hp and high tq ecoboost for the Raptor.