10 Not so Amazing Things About the Gen2 Ford Ranger Raptor - Ownership Review
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- I have managed to put in about 1000km on the newly collected Gen2 Ford Ranger Raptor in the past few weeks. There are 10 really amazing things that I like about the Raptor, and here are also 10 not so amazing things that I think could be improved. But to be honest this is such an incredible truck, that the positives totally outshines the negatives. Let us know in the comment section below if you have any questions or there's anything you would to know about the Ranger Raptor. We will be bringing you more contents on this vehicle, so please stay tunned!
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Owned the old Generation for many years now and it was a game changer when released but I've been driving the next generation for 3months and the old Raptor is a slug compared to this bad boy,no comparison the old generation is RUBISH ... 👍🏽 Good Job Ford nothing compares here in Australia for the money.
Haha, I still quite like the old gen tbh, it's still a very capable truck, and the fuel efficient is much better than the new gen 😆
I still want this car...that exact colour 💯
Hahaha, you should get one then 🤣, are there test drives available where you are?
What colour is that? Is that concour grey?
@@user-nj6xq8cx2u yes, it's conquer grey, what do you think of this color?
Another great video. Do you think the J-braces would be required for hauling two dirt bikes / tool chest / etc?
From what I understand, the J Braces are only required for additional loads and accessories on top of the tray, if you are towing something behind, you shouldn't need it as long as it within the recommended weight. But it's best to consult your Ford dealer for the official answer, haha 😄
I might have to investigate the J-Braces. I wasn't told about those, and as I have a Load Lid installed, I want to make sure it's solid. It's hard to compare diesel to petrol when talking torque (pun intended). Yes, the diesel produces more down low, but the petrol revs another ~2000 rpm and an overall higher torque number. Put it in manual mode and you will find the torque much better in lower revs, as the gearbox wants to shift down when you accelerate. Two things the NZ version misses (which I think is how they managed to get it to a price point) is no automatic parking (the sensors aren't there) and no spray in bed liner (just a drop in). AU versions have both. It has global open and close on all windows when using the key fob, but the rears are manual up and down.
Yes, do ask your dealer about the J Braces, I installed them because it was recommended by my dealership. With regards to torque, there lots of turbo petrol engines out there that has a much lower max torque setup, some even as low as 1250rpm. I think it's just how Ford wanted this engine to feel more like a naturally aspirated engine, having more linear power delivery and power at the top end.
Good video and content , I think you were very genuine in your review ,however I think positives and negatives are very important over an engineering point of you rather than a witch hunt on cosmetics
Yes, agree, I think my initial thought was just to point out some details of the truck that people might have missed in some of the other reviews or even ownership. But I totally agree that these points could be more technical in the future 🙂
Thanks for sharing. As far as Europe is concerned, we only have 290 HP with the same benzine engine than in Australia/NZ... just imagine the gap!
I know, that's pretty disappointing for the EU version, but I guess you should be able to fix it with a software tune?
im sure you will be able to remove the power restriction from software. i will try removing it with mine
Yes, the full power can be released with a re-map. Specialist tuners in the UK and Europe are already working on it. The downside is it will invalidate the warranty. 😔
@@crustynuggets1 that's a tough decision for owners to make... 😆
thank you very much for your interesting video! I own the first Gen Ranger Raptor since August 2019 and i could not be any happier and since the new Gen is way much more expensive i am a looking for a few reasons not to be to unhappy not to be able to afford the new one....
best regards from Austria!
Thank you for the positive comment! I actually think the gen1 Raptor has a few pros vs the new gen, for example it has much better fuel economy, and it's also less prone to electronic faults, the new one is a bit too complicated electronically
@@sundaymorningdrives Thank you very much for your answer! i will keep my Raptor for this and next year for sure and will see how things go from there. And i will keep him happily since we (my wife and daughter) love this truck. We drove twice from Vienna down to the very south of Greece, through 8 different countries and we never had any troubles whatsoever. But you know, people are always attracted by the new shiny toy....-)))
Good luck and have fun! Regards.
I own one gen 1 and I think all the eyes are on it many people like the face of the gen 1 more than the gen 2 ...
I am married with one of the people who like the face of the Gen 1 more...-)))@@TOPPOSCHRIS
What Fuel consumption u guys getting on the new Gen Raptor here in SA the guys are getting 350km per tank and max 500km on open road slow driving . The old Gen would get between 850 and 1000 km per tank
I know, the fuel consumption is very poor for the new gen Raptor, I average 17L/100km, and one full tank can't event travel 400km 😅
In the USA here... still on waiting list for it. Supposedly will be August to November. Not sure what final options will be available for U.S. version.
Agree with most of your points except side step. The wider it is, the more likely it hits while off road. At least they didn't add those horrid steps that jut out like they put on the Tremor. Yuck! Also find it interesting about J-braces, thanks for that. Some like the look of the previous generation, some, like me, prefer this generation's look.
Honestly, for me, its the suspension, engine, and overall size I like most. F150 is just too big for what I want/need. Is the stereo any good, or is it like most "premium" systems where they are really just so-so?
Ya, I think the size of the Ranger Raptor is perfect, probably more nimble for off-roading too. The B&O sound system is really just so-so haha, feels like they just stuck the badge on, and used the same stereo hardware as the last gen 😆
We will see the IS Spec in a month.. Productions starts in May with June/July deliveries
@@AllTerrainNation Hope you are correct. Dealer wasn't confident at all.
@@trevorwesterdahl6245 I know for a fact production dates.. I think they lay h the truck right before the Chicago Auto Show (Feb) and show it off at the show
Good news, and congrats for getting on the list, hope you will like it after your test drive
I totally agree, as I owned the Gen 1 and now the Gen 2, the seat bolstering in Gen 1 is far better than Gen 2. Agree also, the side steps on Gen 2 are narrower than Gen 1 (I am now thinking if I can replace the Gen 2 side steps with Gen 1 side steps, will they bolt straight on? Can anyone answer this?) I am sure they could have added the side step on the rear tray if they put some effort into it LOL we got people in space but they cant design a side access step to the tray because of the exhaust, thats bullshit, they could have done it. The door trim un matching is also poor, surely they should have matching front and back door trims with orange highlights. I also think the paddle shifters should not be on the steering wheel, they should be mounted on the dash, this allows for better easier gear changing rather than crossed over arms in turning motion trying to figure out where the lever is at that point
Haha, glad you agree with some of my points, anything else you would like to add to the dislikes apart from the shift paddles? 😁
@@sundaymorningdrives At the moment no, but as I drive it more yes I will :) I have 30 years of motor racing experience which is the main reason I noticed the paddle shift mounting which really surprises me that no one in Ford performance picked up on this. I also have another car that has paddle shifters on the dash, awesome to drive and you dont get confused or tangled up through fast cornering and changing gears. I dont use the Raptor paddles at all, very disappointed in it
Apparently the side steps were designed to be more slimline because previous model would get caught up on rocks/obstacles, & scratch a lot easier when off roading. Same with the change to the rims. Previous shape of the Raptors rim design stuck out alot more.
@@michaelmadden7882 yes, that is very true, thank you for pointing it out
@@powderskier5547great comment on the paddle shifters
Heated and/or cooled seats? Heated wheel? No sunroof option?
Heated seats only, nothing else 😆
Pretty bad for that price right? Haha
@@sundaymorningdrives yikes! thats wild. Its def got the ponnies from the V6 but dang, i dont really need all that in a midside.
some makes sense some dont. good content.
Haha, thanks, some of these are very minor, and doesn't make it less a great truck
great truck! keep up the good work mate!
@@denizhanozkara Thanks mate
Would like to see you do the same for other pickups😂
We will probably try for other cars we review? 😆
i just ordered an aluminum metallic. hopefully arriving end of february. middle east spec
That's a great color, quite rare, I haven't seen one on the road. What made you choose the Raptor?
Damn , all of those things beside J - Braces you were able to notice in a showroom. So one not cool thing, rest - you get what you see. Amazing car for me
Yup, they are just minor details, do you own one yourself?
In my opinion the mode select isn’t really that bad I mean it is a little confusing why they wouldn’t just have a cycle, but it’s not going to affect the whole entire out come of the car
It's not bad, or affecting use, just would be a little easier to use if it did cycle 😉
Hello my friend! I’m waiting for my raptor here in europe in the next 6-8 months! Now you have had the car for a while now, how much is the fuel consumption? Here in Europe the engine has been downgraded to 292hp, but despite this the combined consumption they claimed is 13.5 litters, while i saw in many videos in other regions is 11.5 despite the more power and torque! Do you have any idea why? The reality is that here in Europe the first customers talks about 15-16 litters! Thank you and keep up the good job!
In reality, I have driven about 1500km, and it's now sitting at 17L/100km, so the fuel economy is not great... How long do you have to wait from putting down your deposit/order?
@@sundaymorningdrives I have already set down the deposit and the company said that i will have it from May to August! Fingers crossed!
Paul marrick from auto expert was able to get his fuel economy down to 11.2lt per 100klm “towards the end of his trip” after picking up his new Raptor in Port Macquarie NSW & driving it to Melbourne in Victoria.
That trip is all Highway kilometres. . . in “2H” mode.
How much if that entire trip was in 2H, I don’t know.
But from my understanding in his video, better fuel economy is achievable if you are not sticking your boot into it continuously.
Also keep in mind, he had just picked the car up from the dealer, . . . He was on his own in the car, & the vehicle I would imagine also had no other gear on board, having just picked it up. (Minimal weight)
@@michaelmadden7882 I mean if you are on highway cruising without having to stop and start all the time, then of course that figure is achievable, all depends on how you use the vehicle. I drive it mostly doing everyday things, probably only 20% highway at the most, but still I feel it's high at 17L, this engine is not meant for fuel economy, and if you want to deliberately save fuel in this truck, then you might as well get something else, it's not fun anymore
Hahahahah, last sunday I got an average 7,8 liters of diesel per 100km with my Gen1 Ranger Raptor on the highway for about 780kms, I am not going anywhere 😎😎😎 and not getting the Gen2
My android auto not working if i use location in google maps with sync 4 are you has thes issue like me
Sorry I never use android auto, but I think a lot of owners may be having issues with the screen and infotainment software. Hope Ford will update it soon?
Some great pints. Sure hope the new US version takes care of some of these quirks
have they revealed it in the US? Open to orders?
@@sundaymorningdrives yes about one week ago. Thx
@@jamesjannell8706 nice, how much do they cost? Same spec as everywhere else?
@sundaymorningdrives between 58 - 60$. Not bad but will still need another 5000 for suspension and wheel tire upgrade.
@@jamesjannell8706 that's well priced
Good pick ups
What do you like about it?
What is the name of the song in the background
Can't remember sorry
Good work. 👍
Thanks man, do you also have a Raptor?
@@sundaymorningdrives no I don’t, but I am always interested in peoples opinion,and your review was good info 👍
@@dazzaustralia4618 thanks for the positive feedback, we will try to make more videos like this
It’s all about saving a few dollars so they cutting corners but no phone steering button that’s careless
Ya, that's a little inconvenient, but it's still a very good truck 😄
thats strange yes, have you tried the ok button on the right of the steering at all?
when you receive a call?
i suspect that would work
@@denizhanozkara good point, I will give it a try 😉
@@denizhanozkara He was too busy moaning over "stitching" 😂
I would love to own one of these but man. The thing is I love working on my own car and the engine bay looks like an absolute nightmare.
Hahaha, seems quite spacious and well layed out to me? It doesn't even have an engine cover 😆
@@sundaymorningdrives this is the exact same engine as the explorer ST but the explorer looks much better layer out.
Compared to gen01, "Less low end torque when driving arround town..." Ok I am worried now! My gen1 is no torque monster and slower than a snail from 0-40km/h, New one is arriving in a few days
Ya... It's just how the engine is designed and setup, you just have to give it more throttle than the Gen 1 to get the revs up and get the best out of the engine, but once you rev it up, it's very powerful
Petty issues , suggest you sell it let me know
Hahaha, ya, I sure will
Phone answering : Calls can be declined and answered from the dashboard screen using the OK button and arrow buttons.
Nice, thanks for the info, anything you don't like about your Raptor?
We took our side steps off,
Make gud surf boards and ironing boards 😅
Okok, haha, did you fit a better aftermarket one on? What's the reason?
@@sundaymorningdrives
We go off Roading in the uk,
They only slow us down. And collect mud
We did invest in small step 🪜 for the ladies when needed
@@michaelnicholson9919 haha, ok, your off-roading must be pretty extreme? Small ladder is a good idea
thx bud no interested anymore if Ford gonna cut corners but charge a ton
Glad the video helped your decision making, were you thinking of buying one?
Heck, you ought to just be Happy that you’re able to purchase and drive a new Ford Ranger Raptor. There’s a lot of people in North America (USA) waiting to see it go into production.
Yup, I am, if you see the other reviews we've done on this truck, are you getting one in the US?
Being happy you bought something dosent mean you cant be critical yes many of us are waiting in the usa but this is good info to pay attention too maybe the raptor isnt the right model maybe a wildtrak model is
As soon as it’s available to order I’ll be on the waiting list!
@@boomee78 yes, that's exactly what I was meant to do with this video, to share some details that people might have missed 😄
@@manuelgarcia9790 it's a great truck, more nimble than the F150 too, you won't regret it 😉
It sucks how they don’t have the rear step
Yup, I agree, they could have easily done it with a better exhaust pipe location design
I have been driving Ranger Raptor for one month now, and I I'm not impressed. I agree that the old one feels punchier when driving relaxed around town, which is expected due to the nature of the diesel engine. I also miss the fully upholstered dash, the metal-trimmed pedals, and the cushy seats that the old model had. The orange interior trim is too loud for my taste; I preferred the gray bits and blue stitches of the old one. However, what really bothers me is that the new model rides much, much firmer than the old one, long gone is the super comfy ride of the old Raptor. Additionally, I've noticed some interior plastic noises here and there with only 1000km on the odometer, whereas my old Raptor with over 60k km never had a single creak. It seems Ford may have compromised on build quality.
I agree with all your points. One other major downside is the poor fuel economy... 😅
One the things I love in mine is that comfy cruiser that she is, mixed felling's with new
@@rogeriocadete7867 Raptors have the best suspension in the business, and I feel the chassis outshines the engine, do you feel the same?
You answer phone calls with the OK on the steering wheel on the right.
Yes, correct, but you still needs to use touch screen to decline a call
@@sundaymorningdrives down and Ok.. I beleive
Has a point
you own one too?
How can you complain about low end torque?! It’s a Diesel vs Petrol engine!!! Diesel >>> Petrol in low end torque. It’s a given, can’t change the laws of thermodynamics.
Do you know how turbo engine works? There are turbo petrol engines that can produce max torque at as low as 1250rpm. It's how the manufacturer design and tune the engine, not the fuel type. With the new Raptor, Ford wants to give it a more naturally aspirated engine feel, hence the higher max torque rpm curve.
@@sundaymorningdrives I know exactly how it works. 😅 Why “design” an under-squared, small turbo, big displacement- low revving monstrosity that makes no power after 4,000 rpm’s. That’s what the diesel is for.
Your complaints about low end torque have no merit when this truck is a “Baja” inspired off road vehicle. Not a low speed rock crawler.
In “Baja” conditions the engine will live its life higher in the rev range. Who cares about low end torque. Buy a regular diesel version if you care about that.
@Jonathan Gonzalez I am just merely comparing it again the last gen, and stating the facts, not trying to de-merit the new gen, so it's just the nature of the beast, I don't think there is a right or wrong here.
The door corner does stick out beyond the natural door line. I've gouged my knee cap more times than I can recall. You would think I would have learnt by now. A bad unfortunate design flaw, but still a beast of a ute (a truck to the boys in the USA). The phone answer and terminate is a bad design. Try making a voice activated phone call while using navigation, leave a voice mail then try to end the call. There is nothing on the screen to press as it is on navigation. I had to bring up the menu and select phone to then be able to press the red button, all while driving. What a disaster of a design, or and I missing something?
Hi Ian, thanks for your comments, yes there are flaws in the new gen Raptor, but it's still a beast of a ute as you said, haha. I think you can use the ok button to answer and end calls.
I didn’t like the leather on the seats and steering wheel. Feels cheap and like it won’t last.
Seems ok to me, I don't like the orange color though. Has your leather seats already damaged?
how is it that the platinum has memory seats but the raptor doesn't? i can live with the two side steps and stitching but the basic control functions at this price range are a deal breaker for me. i'm seriously considering canceling my order. As i know these are things that are really going to piss me off and get under my skin every time the phone rings, my misses changes the seat to drive or i change driving mode. come on ford.
I know huh? Hahaha, the compromises you have to pay for the performance 🤣
Ofcourse the Gen 1 diesel torque comes in lower, that’s the whole point of diesel :/ can’t have the best of both worlds
Last Gen was a POS. That 2l motor variant should never have been released
It's to do with how the petrol engine is designed and tuned. Now a days some petrol turbo engine can have max torque at as low as 1250rpm. It's just how Ford wanted this v6 to feel more like a naturally aspirated engine, hence the higher max torque range.
Pity the new one has so many issues and electrical gremlins.
Ford should join FCA!
@@jamesplatt9323 ya, seems like it, too much tech compared to the last gen... 😆
But, instead using 2.0L BiTurbo diesel for raptor there a better option for Gen2 Ranger Raptor 3.0L 6V Turbo Diesel, is more powerful engine. Wildtrak and Everest has it in New Zealand, i dont know why ford use the same engine from Gen1 to Gen2 when new wildtrak and new everest got upgrade from last gen.
I regrettably ordered mine in Code Orange. It just turned up and I was like 🤮
You'll learn to love it, otherwise...get it wrapped 😁
No heated steering wheel either
Nope, that's not even an option
I feel this was more nitpicking. Comparing to the other Raptor’s from other countries is never good since all would be different.
Merely trying to point out some facts and details of the Raptor that people might not be aware of
@@sundaymorningdrives those are more of personal preference and opinion.
@@guly59591 do you own a Ranger Raptor?
The J-Brace is such a bullshit. I had to pay 380A$ to get it fitted at delivery. It should have been fitted at the factory, no cost.
Same about the memory seats. The car has really good infotainment, and all the bells and whistles. It should be trivial to add driver profiles or something like that. (even better, based on the keys, so it saves R mode, and all the other settings)
Yeah so you can see my point about those 2 right? Anything else I missed? 😅
@@sundaymorningdrives not sure, I'm only getting mine end of next month. :(
@@sirpalee not too long to go then!
Thanks for that info mate! Strange the dealers are not informing prospective buyers of the availability of the J braces. . . and the price too!👍
Will definitely be getting that organised for mine!
@@michaelmadden7882 I only found out about it, because one of the roller shutter manufacturers had a page about it, and recommended installing it regardless you are having a canopy or not. It's not even listed on the official accessory list for the next gen ranger, which is odd.
The engine point about torque is so useless, it's a petrol vs diesel lol
There are lots of petrol turbo engines that can produce max torque at as low as 1500rpm, so it's not petrol vs diesel.
11 things, there no 6V diesel engine, only 2.0L BiTurbo which No one want. Since XTL, Wildtrak and everest has 6V diesel, i dont understand why Raptor has 2.0 BiTurbo... i thought Raptor was Perfomance Truck, it shame got beaten down by wildtrak and everest 😅😅😅
Because the previous gen Raptor was equipped with a 2.0L turbo diesel, it's actually pretty fuel efficient, it's a good engine 😄, do you own a Raptor also?
@@sundaymorningdrives currently own wildtrak 2.0 Biturbo 2021, i want to upgrade to Raptor, sadly it not much upgrade. Petrol too expesive these day (NZ), and i know raptor ecobus is 11.5L/100km but that at control enviroment( very2slow), normal people probably between 15L to 20L/100km. And i also do alots of offroading ,soo petrol is not an option for me 😭
It's seems near impossible to find a decent crew cab ???
Nearly everything I have looked at is either much the same as the last few models ??
Or, you have newer versions that look worse than the previous model.
Ford Ranger/ Raptor is a perfect example.
Fuel Economy is not something you mention when talking about this car ??
I get better fuel economy out of my FG XR8 ute.
A modern car that couldn't even make a trip from Melbourne to Adelaide on 1 tank of fuel WTF.
Did Ford put a 4 cylinder fuel tank in the new Raptor to save on weight ??
I guess you at least know it's a FORD Raptor, how could you miss the words 1 foot high stuck on the grill ???
Other than the thirsty engine what is good about the new FORD Raptor ??
Hopefully, that's in the next video ?
I forgot ??
It's the powerful thirsty engine everyone is banging on about ???
400 kms from 1 tank of fuel ??????
Yup, you are totally right, the fuel economy is super poor with the new Raptor. I couldn't even reach 400km with one tank of fuel sometimes. That's crazy in this day and age when everyone is trying to achieve fuel economy. The good things about the Raptor is probably just the power, the chassis, and the looks 😆
Manusia x pernah puas dengan apa yang ada.
New model is ugly in my opinion nothing spectacular and ugly both interiors and box front and rear end look like a square not to attractive. Designers need slapped 😂
Tbh, I think that's the design language for most modern trucks out there... Are there any one you think is nicely designed?
You dont know anything,....
Sure, let me know what you know
Red color details, including stitching, are being added with very precise designer's sense for measure and balance, avoiding to slip into kitchy, kindergarten or circus like enterior. Your personal affinity for overemphasized details can not be taken as relevant point. Raptor is a TRUCK! A very good, reliable and nice one. Not Indian style wedding party decorated car used for bragging in front of neighbors. All other mentioned points are more or less irrelevant as well.
Haha, I am merely saying that maybe the front stitching and materials on the front doors should match up with the back doors 😄
@@sundaymorningdrives Check your own video again. It seems you were very upset about that detail, even calling Ford to "come on Ford" or something. Not even close to "merely". However, I honestly do appreciate every reasonable review based on relevant and unbiased opinion and that includes your previous review about 2gen Raptor. But this particular review ... sorry mate. You failed.
@@almirkuduz459 haha, glad you watched it in such detail, hope we can entertain you again in our future Raptor videos 😆
@@sundaymorningdrives Of course I did. My Raptor is about to be delivered in 2 weeks and I've been checking every single review about Raptor for months already.
Looking forward to check your next video.
Btw, you never answered if that OK button on steering wheel can be used to receive/end phone call. Someone downthere asked weeks ago. Would be nice to know. If not - THAT would be major mistake by Ford.
@@almirkuduz459 I think it can pick up a phone call, but not hang up. Try it when you receive your Raptor.
no phone button is just shit form ford
I know... anything else you find not good with this truck?