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    Avoiding theft

    Highly doubtful. The "professional" thieves (the ones who could actually possibly circumvent a Ravelco) are looking for a quick getaway. Their entire MO is premised on a quick in and out. For example, it took them two minutes and 47 seconds to steal my Gen2 in a hotel parking lot in Houston...
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    Antitheft systems needed for Raptor R?

    I'm not sure how difficult it is to obtain the key fob programming equipment, but my research suggested this is typically how they get the engine started in such a short timeframe. They steal the unlock code by sitting in a vehicle closeby with dark tinted windows and pick up the code when they...
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    Antitheft systems needed for Raptor R?

    It was extremely disheartening, to say the least. There are several threads here on FRF where others have experienced the same thing. I had no idea how easy they are to steal until I researched, after the fact. They stick a long pair of pliers in behind the grill and cut the horn so that the...
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    Need help

    The best single stage polish IMO is Sonax Perfect Finish. It's a medium cut that finishes like an ultra fine. That said, if the VSS with an orange pad didn't get those out (I can't really tell how deep they are in the photos), then the Perfect Finish may not either and you may have to use a...
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    Antitheft systems needed for Raptor R?

    Even the lowlife scumbag thieves can program a blank key fob in less than 2 minutes. Ask me how I know -- the whole thing was on the hotel's security cam and they were driving my Gen 2 away in less than 3 minutes. I still haven't Ravelco'd or IGLA'd my Gen 3, but I'm going to.
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    Anyone Get A Build Date Yet?

    Nice. My order was confirmed by Ford on May 28; still waiting. I received another email from Ford on Jan. 3 saying "we're still confirming your build date."
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    2018 Expedition Max Platinum to Gen 3 Raptor?

    OP, as you implied, getting rid of the 4Runner would be the best option, but I understand happy wife... I'm in your same situation, except my three kids are all approx. 10-12 years older than yours, and I've had a Raptor (Gen 1, 2 and now 3), and my wife has driven an Expedition (2008, 2018 and...
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    Officially Delayed

    Yep, got the same email yesterday. My Ranger Raptor order was confirmed on May 28.
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    Documentation for DIY Oil Change

    Great thread -- historically I've just documented everything in Notes on my phone, and as a result of this thread I've started documenting maintenance on FordPass and with pics. Warranty-related anecdote but not Ford -- my teenage daughter drives a 2013 Hyundai Sonata that now has 120,000...
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    Simple: recommended oil and filter for Gen2?

    He almost got me too. Use your cursor to highlight the sentence he added in dark blue at the end.
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    2023 Raptor R (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) Azure Grey Met. 32 miles, Late MY Production Build

    Can vouch for seller as I purchased his '21 37pp. Great guy, truck was pristine and exactly as described. Buy with confidence. Very tempting. GLWS
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    Has anyone installed AMP XL power retractable steps on their Raptor?

    Same. I've had an F150 Platinum and two current gen Expeditions with the factory power boards -- all three started acting up before 30K miles, and gave me constant troubles thereafter. My wife's current 2021 Expedition has 31K miles and both sides malfunction around 60% of the time. In fact...
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    FOR SALE | 2017 RAPTOR SUPERCAB + PremiumCare Warranty $49k obo

    This is an absolute killer deal on a super clean, well-upgraded and optioned truck. I can't believe it hasn't sold yet. I'm in the process of buying my son a truck and am kicking myself for not scooping this up, but it's just more "horsepower" (figuratively and literally) than he needs. I'm...
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    Phone Holder/Business Card Holder

    I love that little holder -- it's where I keep my and my son's hunting/fishing licenses!
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    Transmission repair issues

    We had the same transmission issues, and same delays, with my wife's 2020 Expedition. Shifting delays/hesitation at low speeds/low gears. They had it 7 weeks. Luckily, I had a free loaner.
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    Is ceramic coating worth it?

    A drying aid. P&S Beadmaker, Obsessed Garage Drying Aid, or Adam's H2O Guard & Gloss. It provides an additional (albeit temporary) layer of protection. Use it at least every other wash to preserve the ceramic coating.
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    First Sticky - Gen3 Owner Pics

    +1 AMB with no applique and no graphics = super clean
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    Ravelco vs. Kill Switch

    I can tell you from direct experience and directly from others who went through the same thing as me that, in most cases, the police will do nothing even if you tell them where it is, especially if it's inside a warehouse or other closed facility. Again, the Houston police told me directly they...
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    Ravelco vs. Kill Switch

    Texas, especially San Antonio and Houston. Hotel, airport and other overnight (or any other non-patrolled) parking lots, mostly. Most of the stolen ones go into Mexico.
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    New Direct Bolt on S1 Wide Cornering Rear Light Kits for Gen 3 Raptor... (We Heard You!!)

    Repeating what many others have said -- huge shout out and thank you to John @Specialtyperformanceparts for the outstanding customer service! I emailed him Sunday night with a troubleshooting question on the reverse light kit, and he called me before noon on Monday and helped me resolve it.
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    Software Update for Full Screen CarPlay

    I was going to ask the same question. I leave a trickle charger on mine since I only drive it every few weeks, and it similarly goes into deep sleep mode even with the battery charger on. But for some reason, it did update and this morning I had full screen mode.
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    FS: 2018 SCAB Luxury with only 6k miles and ALL options but tech, $67,499

    Single panel moonroof on supercab. He's not referring to the twin panel sunroof.
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    GooseTuned Gen 3 - Baseline Dyno Runs vs Gen 2 Baseline!

    Well, it was 85 degrees in Dallas yesterday, and I had just driven my truck when I removed the ECU, and still broke the tab on the bottom right. Messed with it for 20 min trying to get it to unclip, and it finally broke on me.
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    Front Seat Shifting

    Scroll down 10 posts or so in this very forum and find https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/driver-seat-blue-recaro-shifting-left-or-right-when-turning.95078/
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