I don't think I've seen a thread on aged Raptors so maybe the newer owners would like to know what they have to look forward to in the coming years.
I have a 2011 SCREW at 85,000 miles. Although I don't use it off-road per se, I do drive on a rough dirt road daily going to and from my home. I average about 7 miles per day on this ever-changing dirt road with desert washes, ruts and lots of washboard. If my math is correct, I have close to 8000 miles on this dirt road.
Actually, I bought the truck expressly for this dirt road because I was tired of driving my F-350 Duallies into the ground. BTW, those Ford Super Duty trucks hold together much better than either the Chevy or Dodge dually trucks on that road and pulling horses. I’ve owned them all over the years and have to add that none are bad trucks.
I now drive that dirt road with the Raptor as if it was a freeway.
I have the usual mods: mid-perch, Methods w/ Toyo MT's, Stainless exhaust, CAI, 5-Star, BAK bed cover, various lights, etc., etc. I installed the mods as soon as I purchased the truck and I'm glad I did.
Anyway, as for the truck's condition. GREAT! I swear this truck gets tighter and rowdier with each mile. Without a doubt, the truck performs better now than it ever has in the past.
This truck has been, and continues to be, a fantastic truck and after all these miles, I still look forward to the next ride. It remains an absolute blast to drive!
I have a 2011 SCREW at 85,000 miles. Although I don't use it off-road per se, I do drive on a rough dirt road daily going to and from my home. I average about 7 miles per day on this ever-changing dirt road with desert washes, ruts and lots of washboard. If my math is correct, I have close to 8000 miles on this dirt road.
Actually, I bought the truck expressly for this dirt road because I was tired of driving my F-350 Duallies into the ground. BTW, those Ford Super Duty trucks hold together much better than either the Chevy or Dodge dually trucks on that road and pulling horses. I’ve owned them all over the years and have to add that none are bad trucks.
I now drive that dirt road with the Raptor as if it was a freeway.
I have the usual mods: mid-perch, Methods w/ Toyo MT's, Stainless exhaust, CAI, 5-Star, BAK bed cover, various lights, etc., etc. I installed the mods as soon as I purchased the truck and I'm glad I did.
Anyway, as for the truck's condition. GREAT! I swear this truck gets tighter and rowdier with each mile. Without a doubt, the truck performs better now than it ever has in the past.
This truck has been, and continues to be, a fantastic truck and after all these miles, I still look forward to the next ride. It remains an absolute blast to drive!
