Raptor R, all time 4 wheel drive?

[dvm]

Maybe this is too early to ask, but does anyone have knowledge whether the “R” will be two wheel with available 4 wheel or all time 4 wheel drive like the TRX.

Personally I would vote for all time 4 wheel drive. I understand that gas mileage would be better but getting that much horsepower would be better managed with 4 wheel drive.

 

[K223]

I don’t personally see Ford making the R that different than the Gen 3 coming out and basically operating like the Gen 2. This would change a lot about what the Raptor currently is about in the drive modes dept.

 

[TwizzleStix]

Maybe this is too early to ask, but does anyone have knowledge whether the “R” will be two wheel with available 4 wheel or all time 4 wheel drive like the TRX.

Personally I would vote for all time 4 wheel drive. I understand that gas mileage would be better but getting that much horsepower would be better managed with 4 wheel drive.

The Gen2 (2017+) Raptor has a selection for 4Auto which is full-time AWD. I leave mine in 4A all the time. It is primarily RWD while cruising or very light throttle. When you add a little more power to it, the power goes up front also.

 

[Oldfart]

The Gen2 (2017+) Raptor has a selection for 4Auto which is full-time AWD. I leave mine in 4A all the time. It is primarily RWD while cruising or very light throttle. When you add a little more power to it, the power goes up front also.

I was just going to say the same thing, it wouldn't be new, the Raptor already has a selectable full time AWD if you want it.

 

[dvm]

The Gen2 (2017+) Raptor has a selection for 4Auto which is full-time AWD. I leave mine in 4A all the time. It is primarily RWD while cruising or very light throttle. When you add a little more power to it, the power goes up front also.

I had no idea. I’m new to the raptor world. Just purchased a leadfoot 2018 with all the goodies. Happy so far.

So to be clear. Just put it in 4wd auto mode and forget about it?

There have been several time’s when pulling out into traffic when I’m going up hill that I get tire spin and when I selected the 4wd mode it worked great. Didn’t know there was that mode.

Thanks so much. I feel like a ********.

 

[K223]

I had no idea. I’m new to the raptor world. Just purchased a leadfoot 2018 with all the goodies. Happy so far.

So to be clear. Just put it in 4wd auto mode and forget about it?

There have been several time’s when pulling out into traffic when I’m going up hill that I get tire spin and when I selected the 4wd mode it worked great. Didn’t know there was that mode.

Thanks so much. I feel like a ********.

You can use AWD on any terrain and all the time if you like. 4WD L and H should be used off road or if you need max traction in a straight line. Works well in snow and slippery surfaces like that.

 

[Russ103]

The Gen2 (2017+) Raptor has a selection for 4Auto which is full-time AWD. I leave mine in 4A all the time. It is primarily RWD while cruising or very light throttle. When you add a little more power to it, the power goes up front also.

When I rarely put the truck in 4A the pull from the steering wheel to straighten out is very noticeable, does that bother you at all? That’s the main reason I never use it outside of a snow storm.

 

[JohnyPython]

I hope the R doesn’t have full time AWD.

I’m always in 2WD unless it’s crappy weather and I don’t want to end up in the rhubarb.

 

[TwizzleStix]

So to be clear. Just put it in 4wd auto mode and forget about it?

Thanks so much. I feel like a ********.

Yes

No worries on the ******** feeling. Happens to me all the time...!

 

[TwizzleStix]

When I rarely put the truck in 4A the pull from the steering wheel to straighten out is very noticeable, does that bother you at all? That’s the main reason I never use it outside of a snow storm.

No, the pull-to-center doesn't bother me at all. I like it. It's caused by the Torsen front diff, so after driving/racing FWD with LSD cars for years, you learn to use it to your advantage.