2018 Ford Raptor F-150 HONEST REVIEW After 90 Days of Driving It...
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- Let's take a ride in my new 2018 Ford Raptor F-150 and talk about my impressions after 90 days of driving it around town and on a pretty long 8 hour road trip. I like to review all of the vehicles I own to give a different perspective than your average car reviews from magazines or youtube channels that only have the car for a day or two. I've had this truck now for almost 4 months now, and I give it to you straight, the good, bad and the ugly. Hoping to help that person deciding if they want to spend $60k to $70k on a truck and not just hear all of the fluffy good stuff but want to also know anything not so good about that huge investment.
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Finally a real Raptor review thats not covered in flowers.
Ace Rollin yea I didn’t mean to make a bash video but I saw ZERO videos that helped explain to people any points of concern with the truck. It’s still best truck in its class but it’s designed for off-road racing so...
if i was in the market for a Raptor your video is exactly what I would look for to help me make my decision. Every vehicle has its pros & cons.. Great vlog... ACE
Its for Baja not starbucks. Take it offroad. It crushes everything. And yes. I won one.
Everybody else doesn't want to get embarrassed for spending 70k, when this is the real world and nothing is perfect.
Will Motivation so you saw a product with glowing reviews and want to be a unique snowflake and get noticed by saying bad things. Can’t take ya serious buddy.
I like how the seat and the jacket are matching lol
Yeah many black people do this shit lol 😂 its kinda cool though
Agreed
Seat and the year dont match unfortunately... thats a 2017, not an 18 when they changed the accent to full blue Recaro seats.
He’s a fan. He lying
Also I like to the way you explain the good and the bad of the raptor you said it in details that is understandable.
Thank you sir. A lot of people ignored the good things I said about it so thanks for noticing.
I own a 2018 Raptor SuperCrew and have owned a 2012 and 2010 before this. I drive a 2014 F-150 for work and have to say the Raptor is not as "smooth" over small bumps but it's much more planted and controlled than a standard F-150. I live in the middle of nowhere and spend a lot of time on crappy gravel road highways so my road time is a little different than most. I would never trade the standard suspension over the Raptor's and the difference is huge every time I switch trucks.
I've had some seat time in a buddy's new Ram 1500 with the air suspension and I felt it was less controlled and predictable than both a standard F-150 and the Raptor. Not to mention all the issues he's had in cold weather with the air suspension.
All in all love my new truck and feel they improved on almost every issue I had with the previous gen. Seems like you raise a lot of valid points but they're certainly specific to your tastes and the way you use your truck.
Appreciate the realness in this review Will. Gotta know the good and the bad!
1. The wheels come over inflated from the factor. Lower the recommended psi.
2.the suspension is set up to do more than one thing. Hauling a load, towing a trailer and going off road. Kinda hard to be a master at all three.
The payload is only 1000lbs. Every other f150 trim is at least 2000. Some are close to 3000.
It's not gonna tow anything too heavy very safely, unfortunately.
You are 100% correct in the suspension. I ordered a 2018 Raptor without a test drive (they didn’t have one available). I found one a couple weeks later at another dealer and drove it. The ride was jittery and not smooth at all. It’s not good for an everyday driver. Thanks for the REAL review.
Thanks for honest comment. I still like the Raptor and think it’s a great truck but gotta keep it real. The ride is stiffer than a lot of sports cars
I think the jumping around is mainly due to overinflated tires. The tires on my Raptor were over 47 psi, and I experienced the jumping around. Once I adjusted the tires to about 38 psi, I immediately felt a better ride.
I think this is pretty spot on. I've had the 2018 Raptor for about three weeks. I do drive in sport mode so don't really feel the lag and don't have to deal with the start/stop thing. Suspension is a little rough, but my toys are a GT3 RS (very rough/raw) and a lowered 964 coupe on KW coilovers. I like raw and road feedback versus the luxury feel of something like a 911 Turbo S. To me, this Raptor is much smoother than those vehicles. I'm in love with the Raptor, but don't think this dude isn't giving a fair review. Seems fair to me from my experience.
Thanks. I actually still think the truck is the best truck out but wanted to touch in some stuff nobody talks about that’s all.
I have a 17 f150 sport and I agree with everything you said!! Bumps it does feel a bit rough but if u drive on highway it's super smooth quiet
. I have 52k miles now and it's been great!!
Thanks for posting the review Will. It's a lot of money so I was looking for a REAL review, pros AND the cons. Thanks again.
The ride is smooth. It just gets rear wheel hop. Specially on turns. It’s got a solid rear axle bro that has about 18 inches of travel if i remember correctly. It’s a just what you get for have a suspension that can handle jumping high in the air.
Will, after a test drive I agree about the ride. Having said that you came from a Ram which has air suspension. They are the smoothest riding trucks out there. It's hard to compare the Ram to anything else regarding the ride. You were destined to find the Raptor to be a rougher ride compared to your Ram. Thanks for reading and I hope you continue to enjoy your Raptor!
You can jump two wires in the back of the auto-start disable switch so it disables it permanently, best "mod" I did to the F150. Our XLT (after 53k miles) rides smooth and quiet, we call it the limo.
Good vid - for someone who is looking to use the vehicle as a daily driver and not really interested in the off-road features. Helpful to me as a potential future owner. Good work.
You summed up my intent
Hey there, Motivation. Running turbos takes extra care than n/a engines. Keeping the injectors and turbos healthy will keep you loving the acceleration. My 17 f150 xlt has much softer suspension sitting on 18s, so I don't experience the same roughness. Also, use your driving modes to your advantage. If you prefer, run in sport or street mode. No start/stop. Eco mode is just that, like grandpa driving to lodge mode. I tow and haul with mine, so tow/haul mode utilizes the injectors and transfer case to take advantage of torque. My 3.5l tt produces 470 tq/375 hp at 2500 and 5200 respectively. I only use 1/2 fuel pedal when haters get jumpy or I need to get past the wolf pack on interstates. Rarely do I use full pedal to the floor. From an f150 guy to another, happy trucking.
Thanks 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I've got a 2012 raptor that I've had for 3 years. I love it. Never had an issues with it.
I’m a Ford fan. It’s a hell of a truck for sure
Why didn’t you just disconnect the auto Stop/Start? The dealer can do this for you in under 3 minutes? (Because of your Video I had this done when I first picked up the truck)
If u don’t like the suspension u can always upgrade try ProFender “Gas” suspension u can adjust the smoothness and u can make it really hard by just screw on top of the shock it self
Thank you!!Just bought mine about a week ago. I am over all happy with it, but I will beware of the bumps and appreciate that you mentioned it.
Enjoy bro
I've owned both a 2011 Ford SVT Raptor and now I currently have a 2017 Raptor. Both were Super Crew cabs. I can tell you this, 2017 is much smoother than the 2011. 2011 came with 2.5 Fox Bypass and the 2017 comes with 3.0 Fox Bypass shocks.
As far as the "bump" your talking about yes...at speed the truck is 500lbs lighter than the 2011 and the rear really wants to kick out on you. Upgrade the rear shocks and springs and the problem is corrected as mentioned. I upgraded my rear with 3.5's and Deaver Springs.
Agree with braking. I miss the rumble of the V8. No lag in Sport mode for me.
Tundra's are great trucks. I also had a 2006 and 2013. Good Review. I love mine for the record but I'd much rather have the Mercedes 6x6.
Good honest Review!!!
Thank you!
I think your review is fair. If you have ridden in vehicles with serious Off road suspension set ups they can be a bit harsh on the road. Bumpy street ride and body roll. I thought the truck provided a good balance off great Off Road ability with a very streetable everyday ride. Not Cadillac, but definitely tolerable (test drives). I hear Deaver rear leaf spings help a ton with the rear suspension ride and hoppiness. A little weight in the bed along with an air presure adjustment should help as well. I come from Sports car/ import back ground. My 2003 EVO is great on track, but really not the greatest daily driver. Even stock, the ride can be harsh and no CC sucks on longer trips. I am used to turbo lag and I thought the Raptor was pretty responsive for a turbo platform. But.... I love it for what it is and will proably keep it for a very long time. My raptor will be here in a month or so we'll see what it's like to live with.
Thanks for your review. Thanks for being positive.
It’s a great truck. Just wanted to talk about some things other reviews didn’t touch on. You’ll like it I’m sure.
Thank You!! I was looking for a real review before dropping this kind of Dough on it... YOURE THE TRUTH BROTHER
Thanks bro appreciate it
Finally a honest review. Thanks Will.
Emil P no problem 👍🏽. Thanks for watching
Outstanding video man, wow, yes that's a lot of money. Keep it honest and keep the video's coming.
I just got through asking if there were any reviewers out there that were regular people, and not shills for the car companies, and BAM; here you go! I was worried after seeing your fancy intro, the ads for your swag, and your super fine ass woman, though. Thanks for keeping it 100, brother! I appreciate you. I don't have a channel, or fans. I have to slave and save for the things I want.
Awesome review man ! Appreciate it. One question though. I’m thinking about buying the 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 limited at some point. And from what i’ve seen i like to Ford Raptor to. But in you’re honest opinion because you also had a Dodge Ram before. With wich one would you go with now you know how the Raptor drives ? Again thanks for the honest review.
For looks, and features I’d say the raptor. For ride quality and instant torque and sound, ram. So for me, I like the ram because it would be so much cheaper to buy and I am getting older and much less fond of super stiff riding vehicles.
I have the 2019 and it rides very smooth. Just finished a road trip and was great. Rides very smoothe compared to my 2015 and 2017 corvettes
johnie Boutwell did you drive the 2018?
@@troyluster6910 yes I did and o found the 19 to be more stable on rough paved roads, like Houston side streets
2015 and 2017 Corvettes? That's a low bar for comfort!
Awesome "honest" review! Great job Will!
I’ve got a 2020 and I agree with you on the weird side to side flexing it seems to do when you hit a nice bump at speed. I came from a Dodge 2500 diesel so I thought the ride was fantastic but I was used to a firmer suspension for towing. I also agree that the brakes could be a little better in terms of stopping or short distance panic stopping capabilities. It’s definitely a bad ass truck but you are right, it’s not the be all end all of high performance. I love mine but it does have its faults. Great review bud.
This was really helpful, 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼!! Thanks
Great honest review. I'm sure you can get a professional shop to adjust the suspension for you the way you want it.
Like your honesty, thanks for sharing and I think the car max inquiry will be interesting.
I’ll post it over the weekend. Stay tuned
I just purchased a new 2019 Raptor in Ruby Red Metallic Supercrew. I love it so far and the new shocks might help.
I hate when people announce the exact color name for their cars hahahah "ruby red metallic" hahahahhaha
hey will out of all the trucks youve driven what had been the best ride? im currently looking at the ram rebel
Yep ram 1500 Night edition
Yeah you're not wrong on the suspension. SUre it's better then most older trucks but a lot of trucks now have great suspensions. I have a lifted 2015 and can tell ya the factory setup was a lot better before I lifted it... it's not bad but it's not great. It's a truck afterall, it's designed to handle the abuse so it's not designed to let the baby sleep on the way to get the groceries. It's a fun truck but it does have a trade off
I special ordered a 2017 Ford F-150 4X4 XLT SE Sport with max tow package and 157 “ wheelbase. It is the best riding truck or vehicle, for that matter, that I have ever driven. I dream of owing a Raptor, but settled for an after market Raptor style grill.
Fox shocks are fully adjustable including rebound. I would also play around with your tire pressure. The new Bfg AT KO2’s are stiffer than the previous Bfg KO’s. I would also like to add that the spring rate for the Raptor is designed for towing in mind as well as being an off-road vehicle. If you’re looking to tow with your truck. Factory springs are the best option. But if you’re like me? I would replace them with Dever springs. A progressive leaf pack will make your truck drive like a Cadillac on or off-road. Ibach is my choice for the front. I hope this helps with your suspension problem.
Thank you 🙏🏽
I am literally following in your footsteps, getting towards getting some property soon. Hopefully oneday we'll meet!
damn Will what cam are you using again, the video looks super clear bro. Great vid too!
Enjoyed the review, thanks.
Thanks for the candid review. Good to know bad and the good ones.
i love your genuine review bro.. keep it up!! from philippines.. 😊👌🖒
Love the honesty, very helpful 👍🏽
good Review bro.. helping me with my thinking of buying it..
So many youtubers have so much hype it’s kind of annoying. I like how you’re just straight up with it.🤘🏼
Agree with your comments on the suspension. It's very jittery. Best way to replicate the feeling is an expansion joint in an on or off ramp. Any speed while turning and hitting a bump and the truck does a little shimmy underneath you. Very unsettling. My previous F-250 did the same thing.
Adjust your tire pressures to 32-36. All suspension issues lesson by a lot.
The raptor comes stock with 10 ply BFG Ko2 off road tires. The minimum for 35inch tires like that is 45psi. The dealership puts them at 50psi. If you run 32-36 psi on 35 inch KO2 your car will feel sluggish and your turning ability will be so bad because the tires arent suppose to be that soft.
THANKS for being straight up, that being squirrelly in alittle bit different sennarreo could have been DEADLY.
Appreciate The honest review keep it up👍
I drove my friends 17 Raptor and i felt the same. We hit a dip in the road that most small cars had to brake completely and go about 5mph on. We hit it at 65 mph and the cab was pretty smooth....did it at 15 mph and it was suuuuuper bumpy.
Thanks for an honest review!
This is not the only guy to do a honest review on the Raptor.
One thing that's important with the suspension is you need to choose the correct setting for where you drive. If you have it in an off road setting on the highway, it's gonna ride hard. Someone pointed out to me about braking performance is less related to the brakes and more the tires are more suited for off road use. If you drive mostly on road, a more street friendly tire will give a better ride and better braking as well.
Great review, and you're correct that a F-150 would be better for your use. Much smoother on the road.
Will, I have a new F-150 with the FX4 package and every time I drive people around their very first comment is how smooth the truck drives. I have a friend who has a Lexus and he said my truck drives as smooth as his Lexus especially over bumps.
Have you checked the tire presser? Is it possible you have the tires aired to the Max? I'm shocked to hear that the ride quality is rough especially as its meant to take bumps... it's built to Baja. :)
Honestly based off what you said about the cons, I think should've gotten a platinum f150, the suspension is more smooth since u don't have the fox racing shocks and it's a more smooth ride for maybe a cheaper price
Have you adjusted your Fox shocks? Check tire pressure, sounds like it may be high? It makes a difference. It is a 4x4 truck.
1st... love your review! 2nd... first time I've seen your chanel. 3rd... Subscribed right away. I've dreamt about owning a Raptor since the first time I ever saw one. That said, I did buy a 2018 F-150 stx. A- it was half the price, and B- it is my daily driver mostly on the street. I knew pretty much most of the points you made as far as how the truck would react, or perform as a daily driver compared to a highly capable off road vehicle. I love my truck! I'm glad I found your chanel! Looking forward to seeing more.
Hey thanks for joining us. I’ll work on some interesting content for you!
Hey Will, i came from a 2017 Limited, glad i saw your video as i thought it was just me being OCD. I know what you mean about the truck bouncing around when hitting a bump going fast, ive almost lost it a couple times driving on the interstate winding fast with traffic and i was like wtf?!
My Limited def drove much smoother than this one, this truck is much stiffer and you def feel the bumps, kind of annoying but it looks great. Reminds me of my dating women, the better they look they more issues they have :) Either way, bad ass truck, i like mine alot, paid almost 80K for it from a dealer here in Florida.
Thanks for the feedback. I think when you pay that kind of money you deserve to be a bit OCD. But my biggest reason for talking about the suspension was because all the reviews I was seeing were talking like the suspension was super smooth so I felt the reviews could be a bit misleading and buyers need to know the good and not so good. And Yep it’s still the top dawg truck!
Wasn't the Raptor originally designed as the ultimate off-road truck though?
Yep this is true and I think it is.
Off road if you mean high speed off road, but for other things there are trucks that can do better in certain area's. For instance, if I was a rock crawler (not that I would buy a brand new truck and go scratch it on rocks) I would go with the Power Wagon. To the best of my knowledge it is the better truck for that type of things. Since I do neither rock crawling or high speed desert runs, I am more then happy with my F-150 FX4, Honestly the most off roading I have done is across my yard. I probably would have been better served with a regular F-150, but at the time I didn't know any better.
highjix lmao! I plan to crawl and off road as soon as I get my 2019 raptor. Should arrive January.
highjix fx4 is actually a waste of money. You could save that 995 dollars you pay to put tougher skid plates and bettee fox shocks for about the same price. 🤷 Thats what i did. RCI skid plates make the fx4 ones look like thin aluminum can.
Thats Crazy how it takes you off course when you hit the bumps. That new Ram is going to give it a run for its money.
I'm afraid you have no clue... unless you are telling me Ram finally pulled all the stops and made a purpose-built baja-focused/dune jumping truck...
I have a 2018 f 150 4x4 with the fx4 package and can agree with your comments. I feel every bump on the road. Especially when the tires are hot on a real hot day. Sometimes i wish i had bought a regular 4x4 so it wouldn't be so bumpy.
What tire pressure are you running? i hear sometimes dealers have over inflated the tires. Door jams reccomend 38 but ive heard guys have had sucess with 37 front and 35/36 in the rear
I decided to go with a Gen 1 2014 35,000 miles. It’s mint...and I put a shit ton of aftermarket goodies on it... I thought about the pros and cons and decided that I could get a better truck... less money for the stock truck, and the price difference between the Gen 2 and Gen1 allowed for many upgrades ... lol. I agree with you on the smooth issue...Trucks are gonna be rough...compared to a car.. ..
What’s up Wil, great video. Love the jacket player.!
Good video. Visually the F-150 looks great
Appreciate the review. Dealers frown on test drives for this vehicle so it's hard to get a good feel for the truck before forking over $$$$$.
Dealers here in Ohio will let you test drive them no problem. Ricart ford had about 12 raptors on their lot when I went to test drive one
I drive an F-150 FX4 daily with a 5.0 and it rides very smooth, I also own a 17 Raptor and it rides so much tighter. There is a little bounce, but nothing compared coming from my 15 F-250. My only complaint and this across both of the F-150's I have the braking sucks. They need to upgrade the brakes.
Curious to know which driving mode you were in when you were filming?
This makes a big difference.
Sport or Tow/Haul automatically deactivates the start/stop feature.
Straight talk. Appreciate the honest review
The new Ranger coming out, and then the Raptor version of that is going to be crazy good.
TheHvk
What version?
The 2018 one or 2019?
Hey Will, I'm repeating tlh235, tire pressure made all the difference in ride quality with my Lexus GX460 SUV. Three or four psi below the door jam recommendation made all the difference, remember as the tire heats up while driving, the psi will increase. Try it for three or four days and see if that makes your Raptor ride better.
Thanks!! Will do
Wow. That was awesome. I’ve got the 2016 F150 lariat. 3.5 ecoboost 4x4 supercrew. Ride and handling is wonderful. Love it. Great every day truck. And FAAAAAASSSSTTTT
I owned a 2014 Supercrew Raptor and I discovered you need to keep the tire pressures exactly what the label on the door says! I kept my tire pressure at 32PSI. Also you will find it important to rotate your tires every 5000 miles! If you don’t you will notice cupping on the front tires. Otherwise I thought it was a very good riding truck that my my wife and I throughly enjoyed. In 2 years I dorove it almost 70K miles and had no problems.
I appreciate the honest review
Real honest review. Getting my raptor in July.
You’ll probably love it like most owners 👍🏽
I think it’s crazy dropping $65-$70k on a Gen2. Get a good Gen 1 for $40k. and put $25k in aftermarket parts ... and you’ll have an awesome Truck .
Perfect review! Why? Let’s be real here. Most people will do exactly what he’s doing (everyday driving). Most people will not take a $60-$70,000.00 truck off-road, so don’t knock it. Ever seen a Range Rover off-road... exactly!
One other thing. CJ Pony parts has a easy to install bypass that makes the auto start/stop button permanent. Definitely worth the hundred bucks
Nice video, and good information. I was wondering what the Utah thing is all about and where it's going to be?
Had the stop/start on a Jag XE 35T loaner and hated it. the last day i had the car i finally figured out how to deactivate it :(
Appreciate the honesty. Great review
Thank you for the honest review!!
Thanks bro I appreciate it 🙏🏽
I own a 2016 F150 Lariat 3.5 ecoboost and a 2017 Raptor drove it 11 months put 38k miles on it traded it in for a 2018 Raptor and now have 9400 mile on it in 3 months . Yes I drive a lot on and off road. So I have tons of saddle time! I own a SCUBA diving company and haul tanks and gear almost daily in both trucks. Now if you want the smooth riding truck your complaining the Raptor is not then you need to get the Lariat. It drives and rides like a luxury car. Now for the Raptor, it’s bad ass all around... it’s not designed to be on the pavement 24/7 but with the 35in tires and super 4x4 build it rides better then any 4x4 I have ever owned on the road. I can make hands free calls with no issues of cab noise or road noise from the tires. People that ride in the back comment that it is the smoothest truck they have ever ridden in. As for the turbo lag you talked about there are 6 mode settings as I’m sure you know. The “SPEED” mode will reduce that lag to very little, and the toe haul button will yield the same results. Any “redneck”😂 with a 4x4 truck with big tires and suspension knows you don’t drive without some kind of weight in the bed of the truck... it’s a truck it’s meant to be working every mile of its life. And designed to ride best while hauling something. 100-200lbs at least, the Raptor a little more. These videos of people driving around the city streets giving reviews about a truck built to run the BAJA....Makes me 😂😂😂 I do agree the auto shut off is annoying! You really need to go to the Raptor school to learn how to use what you really have. I do like your other videos, but this one I think you missed the boat.
I went to order one and got a feeling. Turned around and bought a 2017 Z71 6.2 and put a 4" BDS fox coilover kit on it immediately. No more tire hop and rode like stock. Did 120 miles down PINS and ate the new 2017 Raptors up!! I was shocked. They were walking all over the beach and getting beat to death at 45mph and I was at 60mph with my 6 year old sleeping in her car seat and sodas in the cup holders! 😆 So glad I walked and did it myself. Plus my interior kills the raptors.
I was looking at buying the New Raptor. Even though I probably wouldn't take it off-road a lot. I thought the Fox suspension would make the truck also ride smoothe on the road as well as on the trail. Is it really just about bringing down the tire pressure to 36-38 psi? Then the truck will run smoothe?
I don’t think so. My tire pressure is at 38
See my comment, put some weight in the bed of the truck....that’s all you have to do
Awesome review, but maybe your shocks need to be adjusted. But for daily a Ridgeline is better, and try new NSX REVIEW
I’m a salesman at ford, that auto start/stop button has to be disengaged every time you get in the truck. It’s that way because of some regulations. Also, the suspension is gonna be rougher then say a platinum. It has off road suspension, I think that where people get that saying “it drives smooth”for off-road suspension. That truck is meant to go off roading. From your review if you ever sell the truck drive the platinum f-150, I believe you will like more. You could even throw a lift or level kit on there. Can’t go wrong with those massaging seats, tho.
Thanks
I traded in my 2015 platinum for a 2018 raptor. No way was the platinum smoother. Especially on bumpy roads.
Completely false. The REAL reason the consumer is tied to start/stop as a "feature" is because the manufacturers NEED to implement it so they can show they are "making gains" on fuel economy. There's no such "regulation" requiring them to have this shit. That's bullshit and as a salesman you have no freaking clue what you're talking about. You sell this shit because you're told to - you have nothing to do with the engineering of it, nor the economics of it. I absolutely hate when sales people pontificate like they know their shit, when in fact all they understand is how marginally market things to people so they take it.
Here, this is an EXCELLENT summary on what that shit is all about (and the guy is funny as hell explaining it; bonus points for the Australian accent): goo.gl/qvXABj
Also, you CAN disengage & remove it PERMANENTLY so it doesn't return when you shut your vehicle off. Here, I'll show you were to find it: goo.gl/ZXqitV but you will need to purchase this: goo.gl/VSJIfK and download FORSCAN: www.forscan.org/
Oh, and YOU'RE WELCOME!
Great video honest , could u rate the 5 last trucks u owned worst to best. Thanks
You like the 1500 better?
I appreciate your honesty. I’ve considered a truck, and I like the looks of it, but a Platinum may be a better fit.
Just gotta drive it and see how you like it. Bad ass truck but there are some things to be aware of before buying.
I agree, I HATE the auto/start/stop nonsense. You're at idle, you're barely burning any gas anyway, how much gas are you really "saving." Silly and a gimmick.
Gallagur Like you and Will I also don't think auto/start/stop saves much gas - but we are all just basing that on a feeling right? We have no evidence that it doesn't save gas - right? You would have to have someone follow you around in the same exact vehicle with it turned on and see if they get better gas mileage.
It's in all the new cars too. It's awful.
This is a stupid feature that we can't normally turn off. One work around is putting a trailer hitch tester in the spot on the bumper. It's not too big so it'll depend on personal preference. But if your truck thinks it's pulling something, it won't shut the engine off.
I would think it would prematurely wear out your starter. God knows what that will cost to replace.
Doug FA
starter is 3 times that of a normal one
How many miles did you buy it with? The shocks might need rebuilt if it rising that rough. Also, check your tires psi.
Bought it new
I have a 2018 F-150 with the max payload and max tow packages, 5.0L V8, super-cab Lariat with the 8 foot bed. It drives nice but not as nice as some without the max payload. I also put E rated tires on it so that stiffened it up some.
Thanks for keeping it real. For many of us, +90% of our driving will be on pavement as a daily driver - so great comments on the actual feel of the truck. Keep it up!
It’s mostly good but gotta talk about the bad to keep it honest. For me the rough or stiff ride is more of an issue the older i get
Quick question. How come you picked a raptor or a F-150 Roush? The F-150 is a V8 while the Raptor is a V-6
Nice well thought review.
Good video. Very honest.... I have an F150 LIMITED with 22s and I just put some Michelin’s on it. Everyone comments how smooth the truck rides. It definitely rides smooth for a daily driver compared to the Raptor.