Gooody17 Yeah not have your truck for seven weeks and the cam phasers going out that’s not a big deal , especially when the problem goes back all the way to 2012. you obviously don’t know what cam phaser is ,and how extensive it is to remove and replace , not having your truck for seven weeks and the cam phasers going out that’s not a big deal you obviously NOT A mechanic or have any mechanic abilities. you have to tear the entire front and top of the engine off to replace the cam phasers two days worth of work thousands of dollars, yeah no big deal on a brand new truck ,and you’re not a weenie. This truck would never stand up against a power wagon proven that already.
@@Gooody17 Super minor issues?! 7 weeks in the shop? I have had Toyota for my whole life, three different trucks and 500k miles and they have never once been in the shop. Not once.
@@alexandrosdouros I own several Fords with over 600,000 miles and never rebuilt or replaced an engine or transmission. Never had issues with Ford in 30 years
Lessons learned: Never buy first year, sometimes not even second year When you have a good truck, vehicle for that matter, keep it until the wheels fall off (until it dies)
Yea I was going to do that with my car. But got to 58k mileage and no down payments -6k off sticker. Had to trade it in. I plan on keeping this one til wheels fall off. Proven Durability. I beat hell out of that car just needed brakes and tires. Ie proven of such. .
Bought my Toyota Tacoma in April of 2005 which was the 2nd gen Tacoma first year out maybe months out, and 200k miles on the clock now, and its staying in the family until it rusts out, but i live in California so that's not any time soon.
Honestly, I pre-ordered a '17 and have been ecstatically happy with it. Done some mods, have roughly 10k miles so far (I work out of country). It's been on one long trip and held up great. Had it off road a couple of times and had no issues. The only issues that have arisen were a couple of factory recalls due to a rivet issue on a rear seat belt.
I got my 2019 ford raptor supercrew brand new in March of 2019 and already have 6k miles. I’ve been traveling out of state, racing, etc. So far, zero issues. Only issue I have is that I’m constantly spending a ton of money on gas. Lol
Well yeah you’re racing and going out of state with it. You’re actually using the truck !! Most people will buy this thing and drive around town and take it on occasional camping/trail trips. Gas wouldn’t be a issue then lol
@@percy9835 I'm getting 11-15mpg city and up to 23mpg highway at 70mph, 1400 rpms in 10th gear on my 2019 stock raptor. A CAI and a tune can get you a couple more mpg.
I’m on my 3rd F-150 & zero issues across the board. Normal wear & tear. This guy’s feedback still helps, because all vehicles are prone to issues. My buddy’s $100K BMW 6-series has been plagued w/ issues, so premium prices are no guarantee of escaping issues.
This is great! I really appreciate how Brad would pause after getting a question and really do his best to give an honest and fair answer. This is the first love/hate video I've watched from TFL and I'll be looking for more now!
Hey Brad, very nice looking truck. Good luck on this one. You are a loyal Ford guy and have a passion for your truck. TFLtruck: do more of these videos.
I agree. After my issues with F-150 Super"screw," I would never buy a Ford again. From Dealer, Ford, and Service were horrible. The only thing I got out of it was that is, it was only a 2wd. When I traded it in at GM for a 2500hd 4x4 with the 8.1 and the dealer thought it was 4x4. I was wonder why the Trade in was so high. Called me the next day. He goes I didn't realize it was a 2wd, I gave you a trade in for a 4x4. His boss was pissed. I said I was sorry. I did buy a Denali SUV from him a couple years later to make up for it. I didn't get so lucky with the Ford Exploder Limited with the 5.0 because of all the roll over issues at the time.
The way he talked about it makes it sound like he picked it. Raptors are typically not custom ordered by a customer. Dealerships are allocated so many Raptor orders a year depending on sales. Some dealerships could have 5+ a year, another could have 1-2, and some may be allocated 0 unless they were to trade for one with another dealership. You pretty much have to pick what is on the lot, on the way to the dealer lot, or at another dealer unless you catch a dealership that is in the process of ordering one. Or, you make an agreement prior to the dealer ordering one of their allocations.
@@cycler11 You can custom order them, but anticipate a long lead time. It's what I did, and came in at a great price than buying direct from the dealer.
Had numerous issues with my dodge charger and pontiac g6. Never had an issue with my Honda civic or subaru crosstrek. I love american cars but the quality control is complete shit and they just don't care
@@the_reaper_fpv I agree with the quality control comment, my 19 Mustang's panel gaps are less than impressive to say the least! Although I myself have fixed them they should never leave the factory this way, especially when it's a simple adjustment. "Made in the U.S.A. doesn't mean what it once did that's for sure, especially when it comes to panel gaps that are assembled in Flat Rock U.S.A
Yeah but doesn’t matter if it’s small problems. A problem and a failure of a feature or tech is still a problem because it is not working. The price for this truck and going through all those raptors yet still going back to it I just would not be able to do. I would’ve been totally done and never look at another raptor again. But that doesn’t matter. This man obviously has a love and passion for raptors and chooses to keep buying them no matter what problems occur and it’s his money and choice and more power to him. Hopefully this one doesn’t have any other problems and he can be happy with it stress free for its entirety.
Well, I have a very early 2018. My dealer said it was the 9th 2018 off the line. Got it in August of 2017. Oxford White Super Cab, no decals, no carbon fiber, no orange on seats and no sun roof. I omitted those on my "2017" order NOT to save money, I just don't dig those things. EVERYTHING else I got. Let me find some wood to knock on; so far I am SUPER HAPPY with it. I have made no mods. It is GREAT off road, of course (kind of wide for WV trails). I tow frequently with 3,500# single axle fully loaded + trailer and you really can't tell its there. I usually run regular fuel, no problem. I did not know about the update for Synk, so I will NOT be doing that. GOOD JOB GUYS!
@@bradborkowski3236 Ford really needs to do a better job with all their customer service. If you have an issue they will not return any calls. I have spent over a million dollars with ford no response from them.In the last couple of years there has been a huge problem with the panoramic sun roofs.The rails break down. Most dealerships are grossly understaffed if you complain they basically ban you from the dealership. Then tell you your fired.
A motor to adjust steering wheel, kind of says it all . Modern vehicles are far too complex, someone decided this is possible but no one thought do we need to do this?
Eric Ortiz sooooo youd let it just sit broken or what?? its under warranty so let ford pay the $10,000 repair bill. 1 year is outside the lemon period.
Yeah because the factory did such a great job, if the factory didn't fail I'd be out of a job. That's all I do, that being fix factory perfection failures.
I have the exact same bed mat in mine and my knees, daughter, and dogs love it. So nice to NOT hurt your knees in the back of the bed. I sleep on it on hunting trips and it's very nice.
I just bought a 2019 Raptor. I've got over 1,000 miles on it and so far so good. I love it! The new Fox suspension is wonderful. It was mentioned in the video that the newer setup is a little more firm.... I really don't have anything to compare to other than my former 2015 F-150 Lariat, for I've never owned a previous Raptor. Neat truck!
ShaneKism congrats on new raptor ! I bought a 2019 limited in February with the raptor engine and this is the best F150online I’ve ever had , goes like stink too!
@@jamesdempsey5702 I was in the same situation and for me it came down to price. The dealer wouldn’t budge a cent off MSRP+++ on the raptor, on the limited I was able to get X-Plan pricing so that sealed the deal for me. Had it 3 years now and it’s a beautiful truck, good luck !
S 1 in Pennsylvania (laws vary) I had one vehicle in the shop for >45 days where they installed 2 new engines (first one didn’t fit). The law is pretty clear and the attorney basically does this in and out every day so the car companies have dedicated people to handle these things. It’s incredible how efficient the process went. By the time I contact the lawyer to the time I had a result was about 10 days. My lawyer asked what I wanted. Told me what I’d most likely get. Bottom line is that in my situation My lawyers negotiated with Ford (instead of suing them) and I got a check for $6000 or what was 100% of what I paid into my car at that time. If the issue is severe enough, all options up to a full buyback are on the table. All in all it was almost too easy.
Red pilled patriot First was a 2003 Ford Explorer. The second was a 2007 Saturn Outlook. Man I loved that Outlook but it started misfiring and the mechanics and dealership were extremely helpful and transparent both times. I was kept up to date every day and I think the mechanics felt really bad because (with the Saturn) they could not diagnose the issue even when the rep and tech expert from GM came in. That’s the big thing to remember - the dealer is not the bad guy. The dude in this video exemplifies how calm to be in these situations.
I guess I don’t understand this. He had thousands of dollars worth of issues on the previous Raptor… And then bought another new one? Which already in 1 to 2 months of ownership has three “minor” issues? This is exactly why you should buy based on quality, not brand loyalty. I can appreciate his honesty, though.
@@T4nkcommander Wanna post your source for those number? I'd be interested to read about it. Also, you missed the point. If I had an experience like that (which I have previously), I would not be buying that specific model again (which I didn't... 2004 Wrangler; clutch shattered during everyday driving, destroyed the ring gear backing out of a parking spot, climate controls caught fire, went through 3 sets of tie rod ends, broke a knuckle... all by 40,000 miles. Probably a lemon, but I definitely wasn't buying another of that generation).
@@CarsAndZebras I've been tallying every failure I've seen on the forums and facebook groups (been a part of the biggest one since 2015 when it had a few hundred members). I've counted about thirty five engine rebuilds, and there's been about 33k Raptors made starting in 17 up until end of 18 cycle.
Ah yes, facebook and forums. Always very reliable resources. And of course everyone posts their issues on those applications so it's completely accurate. Yes, that should all be taken as sarcasm.
Great series. The true issues of ownership. It is sad that Ford can’t improve quality control. I love these trucks but those issues are all unacceptable. Roman, you should do a video on the freezing doors on the F-150s. It is a huge issue.
Slow 50 i was thinking the same thing, the price these things go for there shouldn't be any issues minor or otherwise. In my experience electrical issues can be the worst to try and track down. I've had a Chevy that had electrical issues after electrical issues and a dodge. I would much rather plan on spending a couple grand to rebuild a transmission after 100k than chase electrical issues again.
Man, great segment. Thanks for the honesty of the buyer. This is my dream truck and i would be disappointed to have these issues but just like the buyer, I believe there is nothing else like this truck out there. Really cool video and best of luck going forward with the new 2018 he has. Looks awesome. Love all he did to it.
Current F150 owner here....Ford. Year 1 Build it wrong. Year 2 Build it wrong. Year 3 Build it wrong. Year 4 Get it right! Year 5 Build something else and get it wrong. The best ford's I've owned or used at work were built 12 to 18 months before a complete redisign.
@@trentimus5700 Yeah ford has always been the most innovative of the big three but that is also they're flaw too. GM stick with stuff a lot longer build quality is no better though maybe worse
I love my 2018 Raptor. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Only issue so far was a static electricity buildup problem that was fixed before I took it home.
Great Looking Truck! I have a 2014 Raptor with 102,000 miles. Zero problems it’s not been to the dealer but once and I can’t even remember why. It doesn’t get much off-road time but it’s driven hard and fast on the road. The new ones look amazing!!!!
I have an 18 raptor the only issues I have had is the sunroof I took it to the dealership 2 times to fix the issue with I becoming stuck. Other than that I am still good almost 25k miles after a year and a few months of ownership.
Exactly why I ordered mine 2017 with no sunroof. My gen one had the front only sunroof and it was great. . When I saw that whole roof glass was the only option for the gen 2s I was skeptical especially for an off road rig plus hearing about other people with any brand whole roof sun roofs having issues within them I was even happier I do not get a sun roof.
@@2003evodave well fords do have issues with sunroofs I had cold feet about it but I went ahead with it my uncle has an 18 limited that has the same issue my dad also has an expedition and f250 that had the same issue idk Ford did cover it under warranty otherwise it would have been an expensive fix
Todd Wright and others: I agree that this could be the best interview I've seen from Roman. This Man was very composed and honest and thorough in sharing his valuable experience. I would like to see more of this. On a side note: Roman could speak even less. There was a moment when the owner was speaking of the squat when towing and was about to relate it something, but we'll never be sure exactly what he was going to say since Roman spoke over him. Still, best job I've seen yet and this piece was rich with info.
kcolmeh62 - I was going to mention that the squat does not bother me nor does it seem to affect its towing ability. Finally I was going to mention that active cruise control is a really nice feature when towing. It allows you to easily draft a large vehicle without worrying about rear ending them or constantly adjusting your speed to match theirs. I’ve used the back up assist once. I found it cumbersome to use. It was quicker to just back up the old fashion way. I suppose for some that have trouble backing up they might find it more useful.
I figure that this guy and I are about the same age, 56 here. We got way less time in front of us than behind us, he’s loving his toy and this man is a boy again when he’s talking about the Raptor and I Love his excitement for his toy! I’m a Ford guy, love my lowly STX, but when I see another old guy like me sitting in a clean well taken care of pickup maybe taking his beautiful lady of 30+ years on a Friday night out, no matter the brand I think, enjoy it brother you deserve it. Mr. Brad you are the Man/Boy!!! and I couldn’t be prouder of you!!! Keep laughing and smiling!!! My lady, me, a diet Dr. Pepper, a dip of snuff in, a Charlie Daniels CD and the grand kids in the rear seats heading to our favorite Mexican restaurant in my clean Race Red STX, life don’t get no better!
Poppy Neese - Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts. You have a fantastic outlook on life. You nailed it (even the age....I’m 55). I could not agree with you more. In the big picture, it’s not the brand or model of vehicle, it’s about enjoying what you have. Thanks also for putting a smile on my face.
Everybody talks about how good Toyota’s reliability is but I had a 2013 Tundra and had nothing but problems with it. I eventually had to ‘law it and got a 2017 raptor and haven’t had a single problem with it.
G M I agree. It’s unfortunate FORD is still lacking in quality control. At this price point the warranty should be 4yrs/50k. Now that demand has cooled the huge ADM’s by dealerships is over. Sadly, the Gen2 Raptor will not hold the value like the Gen1 has.
Eh, has happened to about 0.05% of Gen 2s at this point. 20k trucks made, so it will seem like a lot. Toyota is ten years old at this point so it would be embarrassing if it didn't have issues sorted.
Carcaine-Toyota sells well? Maybe there cars. What do they sell like 25,000 Tundra's a year? They don't even make a heavy duty truck. The Tacoma sells because none of the big 3 had a mid size/compact truck out until the GM Twins a few years ago. The Tacoma is on the list for least reliable vehicles so I'm not sure what you're talking about. 🤔
Adam S - I would enjoy that. Love to talk about all vehicles, no matter the make/model. Might have to have a few Fireball shots too. Let me know if you are in the Johnstown CO area.
I drive an 18 F150 Limited and previously a 14 F150 Limited, both 3.5’s. the new 10 speed is awesome! Had ZERO issues with either! I am surprised/alarmed to hear his experience and even the issues with his latest truck.
Great video series, no offence but this is why i stay with my older trucks. I have a 2000 super duty v10 crew cab. Bought it in 2008, I'm the second owner, only 2 small issues with it( easy fixes) in over 10 years. Love it.
On the other hand, I would like to say how good my Raptor is when I did the 2017 Baja 1000 all the way to Cabo San Lucas Mexico, (1400 miles offroad averaging 35mph) it is just one guy story, it does not reflect all Raptors owners experience just to interview one opinion and experience doesn't give it balance in view of the truck real hard work.
I have had 2 of them now.. first was a 2017 and current one is 2019.. not a single problem with either of them except a few small recalls. I love mine and as soon as they put a v8 in them again, I will be getting that one and likely keeping this 2019 for my son to drive.
@@GrayGhostDog1 hey, thanks! We've been in dire need of one for years...they opened up back in September, but promptly got rained out for 5 months straight. I did the very first lap on the track...awesome place to run!
Glad to hear you have not had the issue. The issue for me started around 15,000 miles. Reading information online, Ford changed to the improved components sometime around the time you bought yours.
Love my 18 raptor minus the recalls. Went in the ditch on the way home from the Chicago auto show and drove right back out. We also pulled a gal out of the ditch. Eventful day!
someone whos in the market for a raptor would not even ever look in the general direction of a tundra, let alone buy one! LMFAO! the percentage of people that actually have problems with these is so small that its not even worth noting, go on any forum, most enthusiasts and people that aren't idiots haven't really had any issues with them. Toyota doesn't offer anything that competes with the raptor.
I would rather own a 1794 edition Tundra than this Raptor. The Raptor looks good but if I purchased a 70k truck I should have zero problems. If I do you better stick me in the same truck while mine is in your shop for 7 weeks.
I have a 14 ecoboost and fortunately only had 5 minor issues that were taken care of under warranty. Roman, love the new direction all of you are heading with "real life" interviews. Keep up the good work guy's. 👉👍
That’ guy does seem pretty cool. I always wondered if my 03 fx4 supercrew with 5.4 was getting horrible mpg towing. He has a ten speed and gets 8-10. My truck gets the same so I don’t feel so bad now lol.
And then you will have a tow truck with a V-8. The 7.3 is a torque engine not a race engine. Ford had 534 CI truck engines in the 70's and they were not performance engines.
I got 75k on my 2014, I bought it new with 12 miles total on it, only issues I have had were my rear defroster went out, and my trailer outlets stopped working, all replaced under ESP, no issues out side of general maintenance, truck has been great the whole time. I want to trade it in, but at the same time, why, the truck has been rock solid and I dont want to end up with a truck that does have issues.
I recently sold my 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost and told myself I would never get another EcoBoost because of the terrible performance I experienced from the first generation EcoBoost. But after test driving the new 2019 ford raptor, I can see that ford really perfected the EcoBoost. I ended up getting the 2019 ford raptor and have yet to regret it. The throttle response is amazing and the power is unbelievable. I’ve always been a ford guy and think ford has the best looking trucks hands down.
There are no perfect cars/ trucks but for me both of my gen1 and 2 are great. I would buy another raptor in a heartbeat. Raptor is one of those things which you have to live in it daily to fully appreciate
There are different brackets for hanging the Rigid pod lights VS top mount. I had to buy them for my Raptor, good part is they are very inexpensive and good quality. And FYI- never mount Rigid lights upside down due to a breather at the bottom.
2017 raptor owner here, it has 30000km and have none of the issues mentioned in the video except rear parking sensor got faulty in icy weather and terrain system got some failures when sprinting over 150km/hr high speed on icy and snowy road. Besides these software errors, it also has recalls for minor things like back seat buckle, front door seal and some wiring. Conclusion: Is it a perfect truck? No it isn’t. Is it a capable off road sport luxury truck? The best on the market so far.
This is a interesting segment to have, however it really opens the door to a lot of the usual asinine internet warrior comments from people who simply hate Ford, hate that Ford has truck on the market like this, that honestly has yet to be matched off road. Try doing what this truck is capable of doing in the desert in any other brand and see what issues come up. Then we have the constant crying that it isn't s V8 and that some how this LeMans winning engine is the worst thing since sliced bread. Given the set up of the Raptor with its suspension having a lighter engine which exceeds the power of the original is a plus. And clearly anyone who bags on the little V6 has never experienced its awesomeness. But carry on because you clowns are utterly predictable and it's a joy knowing what you don't know or don't want to accept about the Raptor.
Never fails 1 person has an issue the whole company is crap. Had a friend that dogged F9rd constantly while taking his Chevrolet back with even worse issues but still loved his truck
12-15k per year is average in the US. Also I assume Brad lives in the Denver-Boulder area as well and traffic is so bad now that you don't want to live far from work. It's that bad.
I'm one of the few lady viewers but I enjoyed this video. I bought a new 2018 Raptor back in September or October(can't remember) and absolutely LOVE it! Hoping I can enjoy it with few problems for the next 10 years or so.
I watched this back in April. Never dreamt that the next time I watched it I’d have a 2019! I like his mods but I think the front bumper has got to go. Of course that means replacing the intercooler which means tuning so it kind of snowballs.
So you had a Raptor with a jacked up engine. Fixed under warranty after almost 2 months of down time. Then you get rid of that, buy *another* 2018 Raptor, and then stick aftermarket intake and a tune on it...more than likely voiding the warranty...makes sense. Must have a lot of faith in the “late production” 2018...
I was thinking the same thing, this truck already has a solid tune... not point and messing around with the motor more risking a voided warranty and further damage. I'm wondering if him running the tune on the previous truck led to the damaged motor...
The more technology that gets put into these trucks, the more potential failure points. Engineering 101. I have an ‘04 F-150 Lariat I bought brand new, 165k miles. Will be buying a new truck in the next few years, and this video is more data backing up my decision to buy a Tundra. I don’t give a damn about bells and whistles, I want it to start and run.
I agree with you that reliability is paramount, and Ford is dropping the ball here while the Tundra has earned a deserved reputation for being durable and reliable. Some of the tech advances are so nice though and better fuel economy would be welcome. It is a shame that they seem to come at the cost of reliability. By objection with Ford, GM and Toyota is that you need to get bucket seats to get a higher optioned truck.
I’m fortunate in that I don’t put a lot of miles on my truck (have company vehicle), so gas mileage isn’t that big of a deal. Plus, unleaded is $1.75/gal where I live. At 15k miles per year (avg for folks?) it’s a savings of ~$440/yr in gas at $1.75., ~$500/yr in gas at $2.00, and about $570/yr at $2.25. For a $50,000 vehicle (or $70,000 for a raptor), I’m not trying to save $500 for that many reliability headaches, but that’s just me.
the percentage of people that actually have REAL problems with these trucks is very very small, im on all the forums and engaged with all the talk and real owners with real complaints, these trucks are real dependable, obviously if you get the raptor (a high performance sports truck) you will run into some kinks, anything high performance that will happen, that's the name of the game, everyone knows that, no one buys a raptor on accident, but don't let all the tundra fan boys sway you too much, its the same thing, grass is always greener, its a mechanical piece of equipment with moving parts and an engine, they 100% have problems in different areas too, not to mention they haven't updated the truck since 2005 and they look like a car and make you look like a soccer mom. Theyre also nice trucks, but nothing they make is worth getting over an American truck, go look in tundra forums, they aren't as bulletproof as people say, they have recalls and headaches just like anything else, but if you bought a modern normal f150 there would be zero issues for 200k+ miles if you maintained it, but they raptor will obviously have draw backs being high performance.
Thank you @TFL. We really need honest interviews like this. Really thankful to the owner. Don't get me wrong, this is not to say don't buy Raptor. This is really helpful to understand the issues owning one.
I wouldn't mind getting a 2013 or 2014 Raptor for much cheaper than a Gen 2, but the interior is the deal breaker for me. The interior for F-150's up till 2014 look so outdated to me.
@@cityfans5723 I own both a 14 F150 and 18 Raptor. Interior is very similar, actually I barely notice unless parked. That Gen1 will hold value for years to come too!
As an F150 EcoBoost owner, I get why he would stick with it. There really is nothing else that towes like it. I went shopping to replace my 2013 and found I would rather have it then the competition even looking at brand new vs the 2013.
People like you is the only reason p.o.s Ford is still alive! Go buy a tundra/Silverado spend 4k on a turbo an you'd be reliable and outperform any Ford all day long!!!instead of throwing money at Ford for repeat problems!
@@Rocksolidbullys it's people like you that get emotional about it. It's ok, you love your truck. Unfortunately, you don't get a trophy... this isn't soccer.
He obviously loves Ford Raptors, with All the issues he has had to deal with on three different Raptors, I don’t think I would have had that much patience and I would have tried a different make and model.... excellent video and honest Q& A
It's great hearing from real owners. He was a good guy with an honest story to tell. This is a darn good series.
super minor issues mostly that are not worth mentioning...and even a raptor can be a lemon
@Mick Cripps seriously though where is his neck?
Gooody17 Yeah not have your truck for seven weeks and the cam phasers going out that’s not a big deal , especially when the problem goes back all the way to 2012. you obviously don’t know what cam phaser is ,and how extensive it is to remove and replace , not having your truck for seven weeks and the cam phasers going out that’s not a big deal you obviously NOT A mechanic or have any mechanic abilities. you have to tear the entire front and top of the engine off to replace the cam phasers two days worth of work thousands of dollars, yeah no big deal on a brand new truck ,and you’re not a weenie. This truck would never stand up against a power wagon proven that already.
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@@Gooody17 Super minor issues?! 7 weeks in the shop? I have had Toyota for my whole life, three different trucks and 500k miles and they have never once been in the shop. Not once.
Asking great questions. Real world answers. I appreciate the heck out of this guy's honesty.
Why he shouldn't? Only stupid brand lovers don't speak the truth
@@alexandrosdouros I'm a loyal Ford owner and I won't lie about issues nor am I stupid.
@@alexandrosdouros well there are a lot of them sadly but this guy is cool!
@@robertrichardson9953 that's the correct example
@@alexandrosdouros I own several Fords with over 600,000 miles and never rebuilt or replaced an engine or transmission. Never had issues with Ford in 30 years
This guy had a lot of patience with the dealer and Ford.
G-Man its not the dealers fault
My dad is patience with Ford as well, every single pick up truck fail despite he owns Toyotas as well he still into Ford. Quite estrange.
Lessons learned:
Never buy first year, sometimes not even second year
When you have a good truck, vehicle for that matter, keep it until the wheels fall off (until it dies)
A old guy told me that in the 80 ,s
Yea I was going to do that with my car. But got to 58k mileage and no down payments -6k off sticker. Had to trade it in. I plan on keeping this one til wheels fall off. Proven Durability. I beat hell out of that car just needed brakes and tires. Ie proven of such. .
Bought my Toyota Tacoma in April of 2005 which was the 2nd gen Tacoma first year out maybe months out, and 200k miles on the clock now, and its staying in the family until it rusts out, but i live in California so that's not any time soon.
Do your research about the vehicle you are gonna buy in general. There are some real lemons out there, learn about them and stay clear of them.
Honestly, I pre-ordered a '17 and have been ecstatically happy with it. Done some mods, have roughly 10k miles so far (I work out of country). It's been on one long trip and held up great. Had it off road a couple of times and had no issues. The only issues that have arisen were a couple of factory recalls due to a rivet issue on a rear seat belt.
I got my 2019 ford raptor supercrew brand new in March of 2019 and already have 6k miles. I’ve been traveling out of state, racing, etc. So far, zero issues. Only issue I have is that I’m constantly spending a ton of money on gas. Lol
Can i ask whats the real world fuel consumption for 2019 raptor? thank you sir.
Well yeah you’re racing and going out of state with it. You’re actually using the truck !! Most people will buy this thing and drive around town and take it on occasional camping/trail trips. Gas wouldn’t be a issue then lol
@@percy9835 They have shitty mileage for a v6 and you need to to use premium to get full power so lots of money in fuel lol
@@percy9835 I'm getting 11-15mpg city and up to 23mpg highway at 70mph, 1400 rpms in 10th gear on my 2019 stock raptor.
A CAI and a tune can get you a couple more mpg.
Dan are you using premium or regular fuel?
What a nice man. Class act. Very down to earth old guy. Loves his rig and cant blame him! Way to go brother!
I’m on my 3rd F-150 & zero issues across the board. Normal wear & tear. This guy’s feedback still helps, because all vehicles are prone to issues. My buddy’s $100K BMW 6-series has been plagued w/ issues, so premium prices are no guarantee of escaping issues.
This guy is very cool
Yep-nice guy and great info. Still love The Raptor. Grey's my favorite color. 👍
This is great! I really appreciate how Brad would pause after getting a question and really do his best to give an honest and fair answer. This is the first love/hate video I've watched from TFL and I'll be looking for more now!
I’m a 2018 second gen Raptor for almost a year and I have 0 issues. I often use it what it’s built for and nothing has broken. I love my Raptor!
Had my 2010 since new with no issues 9 years and couldn't be happier
Hey Brad, very nice looking truck. Good luck on this one. You are a loyal Ford guy and have a passion for your truck.
TFLtruck: do more of these videos.
I agree. After my issues with F-150 Super"screw," I would never buy a Ford again. From Dealer, Ford, and Service were horrible. The only thing I got out of it was that is, it was only a 2wd. When I traded it in at GM for a 2500hd 4x4 with the 8.1 and the dealer thought it was 4x4. I was wonder why the Trade in was so high. Called me the next day. He goes I didn't realize it was a 2wd, I gave you a trade in for a 4x4. His boss was pissed. I said I was sorry. I did buy a Denali SUV from him a couple years later to make up for it. I didn't get so lucky with the Ford Exploder Limited with the 5.0 because of all the roll over issues at the time.
@@jaytrock3217 , How is the 2500HD and Denali doing over time? Was the same salesman still working at the dealer when you got the Denali?
Ron Dail - Thank you!
Brad Borkowski hey Brad, new Raptor owner here, 2019. How does the Baja lights affect the rear view camera at night? I appreciate your honest review.
Did he just said, that he spent over $2000 on stickers? The dealers must love this guy!
They were already on it = free
The way he talked about it makes it sound like he picked it. Raptors are typically not custom ordered by a customer. Dealerships are allocated so many Raptor orders a year depending on sales. Some dealerships could have 5+ a year, another could have 1-2, and some may be allocated 0 unless they were to trade for one with another dealership. You pretty much have to pick what is on the lot, on the way to the dealer lot, or at another dealer unless you catch a dealership that is in the process of ordering one. Or, you make an agreement prior to the dealer ordering one of their allocations.
He said how much the stickers cost. They are an option. They are not free lol
@@cycler11 You can custom order them, but anticipate a long lead time. It's what I did, and came in at a great price than buying direct from the dealer.
Seen it mentioned in earlier comments,put this truck owner on your team.Make a spot for him.Would be an asset to the channel.
Those are not small problems on a brand new $70k truck, I think I would have been done with ford after the last raptor
Other than the cam phasers they are minor problems.
Had numerous issues with my dodge charger and pontiac g6. Never had an issue with my Honda civic or subaru crosstrek. I love american cars but the quality control is complete shit and they just don't care
@@the_reaper_fpv I agree with the quality control comment, my 19 Mustang's panel gaps are less than impressive to say the least!
Although I myself have fixed them they should never leave the factory this way, especially when it's a simple adjustment.
"Made in the U.S.A. doesn't mean what it once did that's for sure, especially when it comes to panel gaps that are assembled in Flat Rock U.S.A
@@the_reaper_fpv made in Mexico
Yeah but doesn’t matter if it’s small problems. A problem and a failure of a feature or tech is still a problem because it is not working. The price for this truck and going through all those raptors yet still going back to it I just would not be able to do. I would’ve been totally done and never look at another raptor again. But that doesn’t matter. This man obviously has a love and passion for raptors and chooses to keep buying them no matter what problems occur and it’s his money and choice and more power to him. Hopefully this one doesn’t have any other problems and he can be happy with it stress free for its entirety.
Well, I have a very early 2018. My dealer said it was the 9th 2018 off the line. Got it in August of 2017. Oxford White Super Cab, no decals, no carbon fiber, no orange on seats and no sun roof. I omitted those on my "2017" order NOT to save money, I just don't dig those things. EVERYTHING else I got. Let me find some wood to knock on; so far I am SUPER HAPPY with it. I have made no mods. It is GREAT off road, of course (kind of wide for WV trails). I tow frequently with 3,500# single axle fully loaded + trailer and you really can't tell its there. I usually run regular fuel, no problem. I did not know about the update for Synk, so I will NOT be doing that. GOOD JOB GUYS!
Rooster...man, I applaud you for ordering with no sunroof...F'ing worthless in a truck, well done my friend!
70k truck.. not even minimal things are “ok” to fail within 3 months. IMO
The best interview I have seen , and the trucker guy so nice and joyful.
Mirshak Terrazas - Thank you. You’re too kind.
@@bradborkowski3236 Ford really needs to do a better job
with all their customer service.
If you have an issue they will not return any calls. I have spent over a million dollars with ford no response from them.In the last couple of years there has been a huge problem with the panoramic sun roofs.The rails break down. Most dealerships are grossly understaffed if you complain they basically ban you from the dealership.
Then tell you your fired.
This is the best interview I've seen from Roman.
What a cool guy to take the time to talk about his truck, and even offer to answer viewers questions. Awesome video. Well done
Rebuilt by the dealership would get a hard pass by me.
The motor on steering wheel adjuster not the truck engine.
Yup
A motor to adjust steering wheel, kind of says it all . Modern vehicles are far too complex, someone decided this is possible but no one thought do we need to do this?
Eric Ortiz sooooo youd let it just sit broken or what?? its under warranty so let ford pay the $10,000 repair bill. 1 year is outside the lemon period.
Yeah because the factory did such a great job, if the factory didn't fail I'd be out of a job. That's all I do, that being fix factory perfection failures.
He seems like a nice guy who really enjoys his truck. I’m happy for him and hope to one day get a Raptor, too!
Aurelio Duarte-Encinas - Thank you.
11400 km ( 70000 miles) on my 2017 Raptor Screw. It runs over 12 hours a day, absolutely no issues
11400 = 7000 miles. Not much
I have the exact same bed mat in mine and my knees, daughter, and dogs love it. So nice to NOT hurt your knees in the back of the bed. I sleep on it on hunting trips and it's very nice.
I just bought a 2019 Raptor. I've got over 1,000 miles on it and so far so good. I love it! The new Fox suspension is wonderful. It was mentioned in the video that the newer setup is a little more firm.... I really don't have anything to compare to other than my former 2015 F-150 Lariat, for I've never owned a previous Raptor. Neat truck!
ShaneKism congrats on new raptor ! I bought a 2019 limited in February with the raptor engine and this is the best F150online I’ve ever had , goes like stink too!
@@KingstonMusician I’m torn between the limited and the raptor. I think I’m gonna go with raptor because of the look.
@@jamesdempsey5702 I was in the same situation and for me it came down to price. The dealer wouldn’t budge a cent off MSRP+++ on the raptor, on the limited I was able to get X-Plan pricing so that sealed the deal for me. Had it 3 years now and it’s a beautiful truck, good luck !
Dude should have lemon law’d the thing. 30+ days in the shop = open n shut case. Source: I did it twice.
@ Bruce Criscuolo,I'm contemplating it, thank you.
Bruce Criscuolo do they just give you a new one?
S 1 in Pennsylvania (laws vary) I had one vehicle in the shop for >45 days where they installed 2 new engines (first one didn’t fit). The law is pretty clear and the attorney basically does this in and out every day so the car companies have dedicated people to handle these things. It’s incredible how efficient the process went. By the time I contact the lawyer to the time I had a result was about 10 days. My lawyer asked what I wanted. Told me what I’d most likely get. Bottom line is that in my situation My lawyers negotiated with Ford (instead of suing them) and I got a check for $6000 or what was 100% of what I paid into my car at that time. If the issue is severe enough, all options up to a full buyback are on the table. All in all it was almost too easy.
Bruce Criscuolo what cars or trucks?
Red pilled patriot First was a 2003 Ford Explorer. The second was a 2007 Saturn Outlook. Man I loved that Outlook but it started misfiring and the mechanics and dealership were extremely helpful and transparent both times. I was kept up to date every day and I think the mechanics felt really bad because (with the Saturn) they could not diagnose the issue even when the rep and tech expert from GM came in.
That’s the big thing to remember - the dealer is not the bad guy. The dude in this video exemplifies how calm to be in these situations.
I like this guy! I learned a lot listening to him talk about his truck! His laughter is infectious! :)
c woolfork - Thank you for the kind comment.
Totally agree the dude is so friendly and informed. Happy guy!
Brad Borkowski what kind of lighting strips is that in the truck bed? The ones running under the bed rails? They look awesome!!
Such a nice guy. Great to hear from an actual owner. Thanks
I guess I don’t understand this. He had thousands of dollars worth of issues on the previous Raptor… And then bought another new one? Which already in 1 to 2 months of ownership has three “minor” issues? This is exactly why you should buy based on quality, not brand loyalty. I can appreciate his honesty, though.
Lemons happen with any vehicle. 0.05% of all Gen 2s have had engine rebuilds at this point.
@@T4nkcommander Wanna post your source for those number? I'd be interested to read about it.
Also, you missed the point. If I had an experience like that (which I have previously), I would not be buying that specific model again (which I didn't... 2004 Wrangler; clutch shattered during everyday driving, destroyed the ring gear backing out of a parking spot, climate controls caught fire, went through 3 sets of tie rod ends, broke a knuckle... all by 40,000 miles. Probably a lemon, but I definitely wasn't buying another of that generation).
@@CarsAndZebras I've been tallying every failure I've seen on the forums and facebook groups (been a part of the biggest one since 2015 when it had a few hundred members). I've counted about thirty five engine rebuilds, and there's been about 33k Raptors made starting in 17 up until end of 18 cycle.
Ah yes, facebook and forums. Always very reliable resources. And of course everyone posts their issues on those applications so it's completely accurate.
Yes, that should all be taken as sarcasm.
@@CarsAndZebras and yet you are forming your opinion based on a solitary RUclips video. As hypocritical as it is shortsighted.
Great vid and the owner really cool guy. Thanks for sharing. Still have my 2013 gen 1 Raptor and love it.
Great series. The true issues of ownership. It is sad that Ford can’t improve quality control. I love these trucks but those issues are all unacceptable. Roman, you should do a video on the freezing doors on the F-150s. It is a huge issue.
Slow 50 i was thinking the same thing, the price these things go for there shouldn't be any issues minor or otherwise. In my experience electrical issues can be the worst to try and track down.
I've had a Chevy that had electrical issues after electrical issues and a dodge. I would much rather plan on spending a couple grand to rebuild a transmission after 100k than chase electrical issues again.
He will never do that.
That door freezing thing is really annoying when I’m trying to get two little kids in the back in the morning.
@@michiganman4398 , why did you buy truck if you knew it had problems with the doors?
Yep. Mine froze yesterday and could not close my door
Man, great segment. Thanks for the honesty of the buyer. This is my dream truck and i would be disappointed to have these issues but just like the buyer, I believe there is nothing else like this truck out there. Really cool video and best of luck going forward with the new 2018 he has. Looks awesome. Love all he did to it.
Love these videos ..Keep them coming
Current F150 owner here....Ford. Year 1 Build it wrong. Year 2 Build it wrong. Year 3 Build it wrong. Year 4 Get it right! Year 5 Build something else and get it wrong.
The best ford's I've owned or used at work were built 12 to 18 months before a complete redisign.
It's really key with how frequently Ford changes stuff. They constantly change shit, so there is no telling if it's proven yet.
@@trentimus5700 Yeah ford has always been the most innovative of the big three but that is also they're flaw too. GM stick with stuff a lot longer build quality is no better though maybe worse
I love my 2018 Raptor. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Only issue so far was a static electricity buildup problem that was fixed before I took it home.
Great Looking Truck! I have a 2014 Raptor with 102,000 miles. Zero problems it’s not been to the dealer but once and I can’t even remember why. It doesn’t get much off-road time but it’s driven hard and fast on the road. The new ones look amazing!!!!
I have an 18 raptor the only issues I have had is the sunroof I took it to the dealership 2 times to fix the issue with I becoming stuck. Other than that I am still good almost 25k miles after a year and a few months of ownership.
Exactly why I ordered mine 2017 with no sunroof. My gen one had the front only sunroof and it was great.
. When I saw that whole roof glass was the only option for the gen 2s I was skeptical especially for an off road rig plus hearing about other people with any brand whole roof sun roofs having issues within them I was even happier I do not get a sun roof.
@@2003evodave well fords do have issues with sunroofs I had cold feet about it but I went ahead with it my uncle has an 18 limited that has the same issue my dad also has an expedition and f250 that had the same issue idk Ford did cover it under warranty otherwise it would have been an expensive fix
@Ian G any updates on the truck?? How's it holding up?
Todd Wright and others: I agree that this could be the best interview I've seen from Roman. This Man was very composed and honest and thorough in sharing his valuable experience. I would like to see more of this. On a side note: Roman could speak even less. There was a moment when the owner was speaking of the squat when towing and was about to relate it something, but we'll never be sure exactly what he was going to say since Roman spoke over him. Still, best job I've seen yet and this piece was rich with info.
kcolmeh62 - I was going to mention that the squat does not bother me nor does it seem to affect its towing ability. Finally I was going to mention that active cruise control is a really nice feature when towing. It allows you to easily draft a large vehicle without worrying about rear ending them or constantly adjusting your speed to match theirs. I’ve used the back up assist once. I found it cumbersome to use. It was quicker to just back up the old fashion way. I suppose for some that have trouble backing up they might find it more useful.
I figure that this guy and I are about the same age, 56 here. We got way less time in front of us than behind us, he’s loving his toy and this man is a boy again when he’s talking about the Raptor and I Love his excitement for his toy! I’m a Ford guy, love my lowly STX, but when I see another old guy like me sitting in a clean well taken care of pickup maybe taking his beautiful lady of 30+ years on a Friday night out, no matter the brand I think, enjoy it brother you deserve it. Mr. Brad you are the Man/Boy!!! and I couldn’t be prouder of you!!! Keep laughing and smiling!!! My lady, me, a diet Dr. Pepper, a dip of snuff in, a Charlie Daniels CD and the grand kids in the rear seats heading to our favorite Mexican restaurant in my clean Race Red STX, life don’t get no better!
Poppy Neese - Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts. You have a fantastic outlook on life. You nailed it (even the age....I’m 55). I could not agree with you more. In the big picture, it’s not the brand or model of vehicle, it’s about enjoying what you have. Thanks also for putting a smile on my face.
Talk about a great attitude and cool guy. He loves his Raptor as much as I love mine. Great series.
Absolutely love that bed mat. Nice job on keeping your mods simple and not in your face like a lot of people.
Everybody talks about how good Toyota’s reliability is but I had a 2013 Tundra and had nothing but problems with it. I eventually had to ‘law it and got a 2017 raptor and haven’t had a single problem with it.
this is way better than Consumer Reports.
Love my 2018 Raptor. Mine was built in late May 2018 and I've had no issues with it.
Nice truck and knowledgable owner. Thanks for the video.
I'm a girl watching and I absolutely love raptors and all the trucks on this channel. Girls can be truck fans too!🤘
@Chris Jacobs you do. The raptor is the nicest truck I've seen. 2nd fave would be f350. Then Dodge 2nd gen
Gender has got nothing to do with the love of trucks. If u love them u love em... plain and simple 👍
@@nordicwolf8808 thanks for realizing that. Most people think it's strictly a guy thing.
Weird flex but ok
@@alexramirez-zo1fx yeet
Way too many issues for a new high-end truck. $70,000 for known issues? This is why Toyota sells so well.
G M
I agree. It’s unfortunate FORD is still lacking in quality control. At this price point the warranty should be 4yrs/50k. Now that demand has cooled the huge ADM’s by dealerships is over. Sadly, the Gen2 Raptor will not hold the value like the Gen1 has.
Honda over Toyota anyday
Eh, has happened to about 0.05% of Gen 2s at this point. 20k trucks made, so it will seem like a lot.
Toyota is ten years old at this point so it would be embarrassing if it didn't have issues sorted.
Carcaine-Toyota sells well? Maybe there cars. What do they sell like 25,000 Tundra's a year? They don't even make a heavy duty truck. The Tacoma sells because none of the big 3 had a mid size/compact truck out until the GM Twins a few years ago. The Tacoma is on the list for least reliable vehicles so I'm not sure what you're talking about. 🤔
.....as long as your entire under carriage doesnt completely rust out.
Besides all the software issues this thing is still better than the power wagon
Good, honest review 👍🏻
That being said, I’ll keep shopping around for a 6.2 version.
That's a fine looking Raptor - that grey is amazing on the Raptor! I could live with some issues here and there if my truck looked like that lol ..
Brad is “Gold Jerry..Gold”! Nicely done!
This was a very enjoyable video. I bet Brad would be a fun guy to sit in the garage and hammer down a 6 pack of beer with.
Adam S - I would enjoy that. Love to talk about all vehicles, no matter the make/model. Might have to have a few Fireball shots too. Let me know if you are in the Johnstown CO area.
Very nice and honest guy.
Amiit Pathak - Thank you for the kind comments.
Love this guys gruff laugh.
I drive an 18 F150 Limited and previously a 14 F150 Limited, both 3.5’s. the new 10 speed is awesome! Had ZERO issues with either! I am surprised/alarmed to hear his experience and even the issues with his latest truck.
Great video series, no offence but this is why i stay with my older trucks. I have a 2000 super duty v10 crew cab. Bought it in 2008, I'm the second owner, only 2 small issues with it( easy fixes) in over 10 years. Love it.
Love this segment and thanks to Brad for sharing his truck and time with us
On the other hand, I would like to say how good my Raptor is when I did the 2017 Baja 1000 all the way to Cabo San Lucas Mexico, (1400 miles offroad averaging 35mph) it is just one guy story, it does not reflect all Raptors owners experience just to interview one opinion and experience doesn't give it balance in view of the truck real hard work.
Yeah came here to say my truck has been flawless, and I run it hard (as my channel will attest).
I have had 2 of them now.. first was a 2017 and current one is 2019.. not a single problem with either of them except a few small recalls. I love mine and as soon as they put a v8 in them again, I will be getting that one and likely keeping this 2019 for my son to drive.
goodjob97 did you really do the entire race in stock Raptor? That’s awesome! Did you break any shock mounts or anything ?
@@T4nkcommander I checked out your channel... SUBSCRIBED! I wish I had access to a track like that.
@@GrayGhostDog1 hey, thanks! We've been in dire need of one for years...they opened up back in September, but promptly got rained out for 5 months straight. I did the very first lap on the track...awesome place to run!
I love this channel and this guest is the coolest person really an intelligent individual
I bought mine in June 2018, put 31000 miles on it and not a single issue. Still driving it. Maybe his was built on a Friday at factory.
Glad to hear you have not had the issue. The issue for me started around 15,000 miles. Reading information online, Ford changed to the improved components sometime around the time you bought yours.
@@bradborkowski3236 I have an '18... delivered in Nov. 2017... zero issues.
Love my 18 raptor minus the recalls. Went in the ditch on the way home from the Chicago auto show and drove right back out. We also pulled a gal out of the ditch. Eventful day!
Wakeupeople bla You didn’t need a $70K Raptor to get out of a ditch and to pull
Someone out. But it is fun.
Great video, thank you. If i were him I'd be looking at Tundras at this point though. Thanks for the honesty.
Gross
someone whos in the market for a raptor would not even ever look in the general direction of a tundra, let alone buy one! LMFAO! the percentage of people that actually have problems with these is so small that its not even worth noting, go on any forum, most enthusiasts and people that aren't idiots haven't really had any issues with them. Toyota doesn't offer anything that competes with the raptor.
@@jaredchampagne2752 lol you're nuts. Forums have PAGES of raptor problems.
I would rather own a 1794 edition Tundra than this Raptor. The Raptor looks good but if I purchased a 70k truck I should have zero problems. If I do you better stick me in the same truck while mine is in your shop for 7 weeks.
Great interview...very thorough!
I have a 14 ecoboost and fortunately only had 5 minor issues that were taken care of under warranty. Roman, love the new direction all of you are heading with "real life" interviews. Keep up the good work guy's. 👉👍
This is a cool series yall are doing. Keep them coming. I like how yall talk about real numbers, good stuff.
That’ guy does seem pretty cool. I always wondered if my 03 fx4 supercrew with 5.4 was getting horrible mpg towing. He has a ten speed and gets 8-10. My truck gets the same so I don’t feel so bad now lol.
But this truck has way more hp and tq
When they put the new 7.3 in the Raptor I would buy it
So never.
Yaayyyy then you get to deal with all the new issues with a brand new 1st hen motor... yyyaaaaaayyyyy!!!!
They're not.
And then you will have a tow truck with a V-8. The 7.3 is a torque engine not a race engine. Ford had 534 CI truck engines in the 70's and they were not performance engines.
I dont want that boat anchor
I got 75k on my 2014, I bought it new with 12 miles total on it, only issues I have had were my rear defroster went out, and my trailer outlets stopped working, all replaced under ESP, no issues out side of general maintenance, truck has been great the whole time. I want to trade it in, but at the same time, why, the truck has been rock solid and I dont want to end up with a truck that does have issues.
I have a 2012 with the rear defrost that doesn't work.It seems to be a big problem.
I recently sold my 2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost and told myself I would never get another EcoBoost because of the terrible performance I experienced from the first generation EcoBoost. But after test driving the new 2019 ford raptor, I can see that ford really perfected the EcoBoost. I ended up getting the 2019 ford raptor and have yet to regret it. The throttle response is amazing and the power is unbelievable. I’ve always been a ford guy and think ford has the best looking trucks hands down.
G4be IRL - Congratulations on your new ride. Hope you enjoy it.
Great ad for Toyota!
Great looking truck.if you got the money why not.CONGRATS.😊
Grim Reaper - Thank you.
Still holds up resale value very well. Not as bad as a Jeep Grand Cherokee which customers also "forever love" despite innumerable fatal flaws.
There are no perfect cars/ trucks but for me both of my gen1 and 2 are great. I would buy another raptor in a heartbeat. Raptor is one of those things which you have to live in it daily to fully appreciate
Why do the Rigid lights appear upside down? Can’t the lenses be flipped?
The brackets only fit one way on the light. You could remove the lens and rotate them 180 degrees. I don’t want to risk breaking the factory seal.
Get Baja Designs if you want quality
Hard to tell what bracket he's got. The Raptor lights bracket mounts them from the bottom with Rigid facing the correct way.
There are different brackets for hanging the Rigid pod lights VS top mount. I had to buy them for my Raptor, good part is they are very inexpensive and good quality.
And FYI- never mount Rigid lights upside down due to a breather at the bottom.
I don't know about Rigid lights, but Baja Designs can be flipped...
70K and "minor problems"! there should be NO issues after 2 months! NONE...especially for 70K!
2017 raptor owner here, it has 30000km and have none of the issues mentioned in the video except rear parking sensor got faulty in icy weather and terrain system got some failures when sprinting over 150km/hr high speed on icy and snowy road. Besides these software errors, it also has recalls for minor things like back seat buckle, front door seal and some wiring. Conclusion: Is it a perfect truck? No it isn’t. Is it a capable off road sport luxury truck? The best on the market so far.
Thanks for keeping it real and bringing awareness. People need to know
20k on my 17 Raptor, love it and never a problem
@J name yeah ok, had it 9 months and now I've put 15k on it. Bye
Just wait....they are coming
awesome video and truck
I loved this video and you guys have become my go to for car and truck videos and reviews. Keep up the good work.
I kept thinking that this guy is going to drive home with the hood still not latched.
I love my raptor!!!!
Not one issue with my January 2018 Raptor.
Love this new segment.
Great guest, wouldn't definitely have a beer with him. You guys are onto something with this new segment....
I'd like to see more of these truly real world reviews. Real owners and real stories.
I don't know why, but after hearing all the issues about the RAPTOR, I still want to buy one. 🤷🏻♂️🤔
Happy Car Reviews They should have stuck with the V 8s.
still tremendous resale value. i would never own one. Jeep Grand Cherokee far, far, far worse.
Had one ,,it was great. But then........
This is a interesting segment to have, however it really opens the door to a lot of the usual asinine internet warrior comments from people who simply hate Ford, hate that Ford has truck on the market like this, that honestly has yet to be matched off road. Try doing what this truck is capable of doing in the desert in any other brand and see what issues come up.
Then we have the constant crying that it isn't s V8 and that some how this LeMans winning engine is the worst thing since sliced bread. Given the set up of the Raptor with its suspension having a lighter engine which exceeds the power of the original is a plus. And clearly anyone who bags on the little V6 has never experienced its awesomeness. But carry on because you clowns are utterly predictable and it's a joy knowing what you don't know or don't want to accept about the Raptor.
Never fails 1 person has an issue the whole company is crap. Had a friend that dogged F9rd constantly while taking his Chevrolet back with even worse issues but still loved his truck
David Hobbs well said.
I could not have said it any better...
Took the words right out of my mouth..(saved me a lot of typing, LOL)
Yeah my rear defroster went in my 14 . Other than that i still have it with 78,000 miles and no other issues. Been a strong reliable raptor💪
God bless this guy and his patience. Even though I would never own a Ford I hope this one treats him good.
Great truck! Best of best. Worth every cent. Go Ford! #truckdominance
the guy owned a raptor and drove it only 60k miles in 5 years? sounds like he wasn't really having fun in it. lol.
12-15k per year is average in the US. Also I assume Brad lives in the Denver-Boulder area as well and traffic is so bad now that you don't want to live far from work. It's that bad.
Rich Farfugnuven dang really? 12-15k is average? Jesus, where the hell do I drive? Lmao. I got my car at 46k miles 2 years ago and now it’s at 97k 😅😅
@@MarksTech jesus bro, buy an old diesel Mercedes and save some $$$$. That's some serious mileage.
Yeah I find it hard to believe 12 to 15 is average. I typically put between 20-40k on in a year.
@@87gunsnroses look it up 12-15k Is the average for Americans
I'm one of the few lady viewers but I enjoyed this video. I bought a new 2018 Raptor back in September or October(can't remember) and absolutely LOVE it! Hoping I can enjoy it with few problems for the next 10 years or so.
I watched this back in April. Never dreamt that the next time I watched it I’d have a 2019! I like his mods but I think the front bumper has got to go. Of course that means replacing the intercooler which means tuning so it kind of snowballs.
So you had a Raptor with a jacked up engine. Fixed under warranty after almost 2 months of down time. Then you get rid of that, buy *another* 2018 Raptor, and then stick aftermarket intake and a tune on it...more than likely voiding the warranty...makes sense. Must have a lot of faith in the “late production” 2018...
OnTheReelFishing I was thinking the same thing. You’d that a factory tuned performance Raptor would be good enough for most dudes.
I was thinking the same thing, this truck already has a solid tune... not point and messing around with the motor more risking a voided warranty and further damage. I'm wondering if him running the tune on the previous truck led to the damaged motor...
The more technology that gets put into these trucks, the more potential failure points. Engineering 101. I have an ‘04 F-150 Lariat I bought brand new, 165k miles. Will be buying a new truck in the next few years, and this video is more data backing up my decision to buy a Tundra. I don’t give a damn about bells and whistles, I want it to start and run.
I agree with you that reliability is paramount, and Ford is dropping the ball here while the Tundra has earned a deserved reputation for being durable and reliable. Some of the tech advances are so nice though and better fuel economy would be welcome. It is a shame that they seem to come at the cost of reliability. By objection with Ford, GM and Toyota is that you need to get bucket seats to get a higher optioned truck.
I’m fortunate in that I don’t put a lot of miles on my truck (have company vehicle), so gas mileage isn’t that big of a deal. Plus, unleaded is $1.75/gal where I live. At 15k miles per year (avg for folks?) it’s a savings of ~$440/yr in gas at $1.75., ~$500/yr in gas at $2.00, and about $570/yr at $2.25.
For a $50,000 vehicle (or $70,000 for a raptor), I’m not trying to save $500 for that many reliability headaches, but that’s just me.
the percentage of people that actually have REAL problems with these trucks is very very small, im on all the forums and engaged with all the talk and real owners with real complaints, these trucks are real dependable, obviously if you get the raptor (a high performance sports truck) you will run into some kinks, anything high performance that will happen, that's the name of the game, everyone knows that, no one buys a raptor on accident, but don't let all the tundra fan boys sway you too much, its the same thing, grass is always greener, its a mechanical piece of equipment with moving parts and an engine, they 100% have problems in different areas too, not to mention they haven't updated the truck since 2005 and they look like a car and make you look like a soccer mom. Theyre also nice trucks, but nothing they make is worth getting over an American truck, go look in tundra forums, they aren't as bulletproof as people say, they have recalls and headaches just like anything else, but if you bought a modern normal f150 there would be zero issues for 200k+ miles if you maintained it, but they raptor will obviously have draw backs being high performance.
Jared Champagne it’s all on how people drive the vehicle, even Toyota’s can have problems.
Don’t put a supercharger on your Tundra! I did and it blew the motor. It was dealer installed too.
Thank you @TFL. We really need honest interviews like this. Really thankful to the owner. Don't get me wrong, this is not to say don't buy Raptor. This is really helpful to understand the issues owning one.
Please add Brad to the TFL crew. I am totally serious. A breath of fresh air. Feel free to message me if you want to know who I think should go.
And words can not convey the degree of envy I have for his truck and the toolbox/cover /liner
setup.
I bought a 2011 6.2 raptor a few months ago love it, I think they should make an option for the 6.2 or the 3.5
I wouldn't mind getting a 2013 or 2014 Raptor for much cheaper than a Gen 2, but the interior is the deal breaker for me. The interior for F-150's up till 2014 look so outdated to me.
@@cityfans5723 I own both a 14 F150 and 18 Raptor. Interior is very similar, actually I barely notice unless parked. That Gen1 will hold value for years to come too!
As an F150 EcoBoost owner, I get why he would stick with it. There really is nothing else that towes like it. I went shopping to replace my 2013 and found I would rather have it then the competition even looking at brand new vs the 2013.
People like you is the only reason p.o.s Ford is still alive! Go buy a tundra/Silverado spend 4k on a turbo an you'd be reliable and outperform any Ford all day long!!!instead of throwing money at Ford for repeat problems!
@@Rocksolidbullys it's people like you that get emotional about it. It's ok, you love your truck. Unfortunately, you don't get a trophy... this isn't soccer.
@@yellowsuzuki06 ya your right there's a reason why ford changed to a twin turbo v6
Dude I love your truck!
I also love my 19 Lariat...
TFL keep up the good work.
He obviously loves Ford Raptors, with All the issues he has had to deal with on three different Raptors, I don’t think I would have had that much patience and I would have tried a different make and model.... excellent video and honest Q& A