New Raptor! Question about Engine Block Heater Cable

Hello all, glad to be a new member of the Raptor community! Over the weekend just picked up my 2018 Ruby Red Raptor...absolutely loving it so far!

One question I have is: Is the engine block heater cord supposed to stick out between the bumper and the facia as shown in the photo? Or is this a mis-build?

Would appreciate anyone's insight on this!

I was unaware this was even an option. That said I've had diesels start in Alaskan winters without block heaters. But from a comfort in the winter stand point i kind of want o e now.

I think just tuck it back behind the bumper and you'll be golden.

Mine was the same way... I zip tied it up somewhere to hold it up out of sight.

nikhsub1 said:

Mine was the same way... I zip tied it up somewhere to hold it up out of sight.

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Where are you guys that you need an engine block heater...just curious? I remember going to Fargo ND years back on business and they had engine block heater stands in the parking lots...sort of like you'd see EV charging stands today!

How about a Velcro solution?

OP, welcome to the forum and what brand is your hood protector? Most are too bulky/obnoxious for my taste but that one looks like it follows the hood line pretty tight? Was thinking about painting it OEM paint color so it would blend in and not be so noticeable...

HotLap said:

Where are you guys that you need an engine block heater...just curious?

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I'm in Los Angeles so I don't need one at all... mine was hanging down like the OP's nevertheless.

That spot makes the most sense. It wouldn't fit through the grill shutters like most vehicles.

nikhsub1 said:

I'm in Los Angeles so I don't need one at all... mine was hanging down like the OP's nevertheless.

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Interesting, did you pick yours up in a cold weather state? Can't imagine Ford including engine block heaters on every Raptor and didn't see that as an option? I ask as mine is coming into St. Louis, MO and wondering if it will have the engine block heater (don't think so)?

HotLap said:

Interesting, did you pick yours up in a cold weather state? Can't imagine Ford including engine block heaters on every Raptor and didn't see that as an option? I ask as mine is coming into St. Louis, MO and wondering if it will have the engine block heater (don't think so)?

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Yeah I bought the truck in North Dakota - maybe that's why then. I just assumed every truck had one with the 802A?

Block heater is standard in several states. States were cold is defined as 'when my **** hits the ground, it's already frozen'.

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HotLap said:

OP, welcome to the forum and what brand is your hood protector? Most are too bulky/obnoxious for my taste but that one looks like it follows the hood line pretty tight? Was thinking about painting it OEM paint color so it would blend in and not be so noticeable...

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Yeah, is that the OEM one or another brand?