My Story: 2020 Ford Raptor

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I’ve had my Raptor for six months today, and while I was out on my drive it rolled over 6,000 miles. In six months I’ve learned a lot about owning something other than a 3/4 ton Ram truck. I’ve really grown to love this truck, and while there’s a couple of things I’d like like to see Ford change, there’s really not a lot to not like about this truck.

My Top 5 Favorite Raptor Features:
1- The Power of the EcoPoop (I’ve called it the EcoPoop for years, it’s a habit) is really impressive. For a full size truck, this thing gets up and moves.
2- The Fuel Economy is a huge step up from my last two trucks.
3- Creature Comforts are all over this truck. Adaptive Cruise, Heated/Cooled Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, etc
4- The seats are AMAZING. I’m 6’8” and these seats are the best I’ve ever had.
5- The truck is flat out the best looking truck on the road. Every time I park the truck and walk away I look back over my shoulder to look at it again.

Top 5 (probably petty) Complaints:
1- I’m not in love with the sound of the exhaust.
2- I wish the Homelink Garage Door Buttons lit up at night.
3- I wish there was a hard button for the heated steering wheel.
4- I’m not thrilled with how the safety chains hook up to the truck.
5- This color water spots real easy.

I’m sure there’s more I could say, but I’m really just preaching to the Raptor Choir. I’m looking forward to more miles and learning more from other members here on the forum.


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Well I guess this means summer is over. Took the family boat out today to be winterized and stored.

On a side note, whoever designed the hooks for the safety chains should be beaten with a stick and fired. What a pain in the ass!

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Hook from the back side of the bumper as you’ll have enough room for the hook to engage.


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Hook from the back side of the bumper as you’ll have enough room for the hook to engage.


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I agree. Hooking the chains is very simple and secure once you figure it out. No reason to even be on a list of Cons...
 
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I agree. Hooking the chains is very simple and secure once you figure it out. No reason to even be on a list of Cons...

Maybe not on your list, but it is still on mine.

Honestly, what could replace it was I’m still getting used to how much more this truck gets pushed around in the wind versus my last two trucks. That said, the Power Wagon weighed almost 6,700 pounds (according to google), while the Raptor is closer to 5,700 pounds (again, according to google).

Again, the dislike part of the list is small. Some of it is me still learning more about a Ford product after being in a Dodge/Ram product since 2002.
 
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