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The 2019 Raptor like my 2018 should have an AGM battery. NEVER use a resistive load, carbon pack, or similar tester on this type of battery. You will shorten it's life dramatically if not kill it. Only use smart testers like https://www.otctools.com/products/3200 or...

I have an '18 Screw too. I tow a 2005 Desert Fox 17SV Toy Hauler. It has awful tongue weight, especially if the toys are not loaded. The trailer and toys max out around 8,000 lbs. fully loaded. I have a great (35 year old) Reese weight distributing hitch with 1200 lb. arms and the sway kit...

I own a company that does mountain top tower work in North Idaho and Northeastern Washington. Rutted, rocky, mountain goat trails are the norm getting to the towers. I have ripped/cut holes in more tire sidewalls then I can count. After we destroy the tires that came on a truck we switch to a...

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Okay, after 52.000 miles, it was finally time to do some real upgrades to my 18 Screw. I admit I do more reading and research on this site than posting. I want to thank everyone here that post and comment who helped guide me on the first major upgrades to my Raptor. I settled on the SVC Stage...

The age of a tire is definitely something to be aware of. I figure why let the tire age out without using it? My spare date code is 4917. My new tires are 4520, 4620, and 4920. So my tires were made in the 49th week of 2017, and the 45th, 46th and 49th week of 2020. An Internet search...

Thanks for all the comments. I hope this thread has helped people know that the spare is not as simple to access as you may think. Tires are so reliable that we often take for granted that the spare is there until we need it. I have not needed access to my spare tire for 3 years or 52,000...

LOL "reach around". Somehow I knew my post might get that treatment.

Has anyone tried to lower their spare tire recently? It's simple, right, just remove the lock from the bumper, insert the jack handle shaft through the hole into the guide shaft and rotate the handle to lower the tire. That is what the owners manual says anyway. Well, maybe not that easy...

I ran over a couple deer when driving through Montana with my 2018 Crew with only 4500 or so miles. It must be a trend. The deer bent the bumper wings on both sides and caused a slight dent to the middle section of the bumper. I put a Fab Fours Vengeance with the pre-runner guards on after...

I have a Samsung S7 phone and use Android Auto, but have the same issues. I updated to Sync 3.0 recently and it seemed to really help with this problem. You have to use the USB method. Updates do not work over wi-fi. Just like a PC reboot often. By the way who's idea was it to put MICROSOFT...

Try this: https://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html

Search Ford window sticker by vin number. You will find a link that you add the vin number to get a copy of the original window sticker.

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You said 100000 mile service. Did you have diff fluids changed? I've seen synthetic to conventional diff fluid change cost a few mpgs.

Ford sent me a TSB about the wiring being wrong. When I get to my office I'll see if I can find it and post it.

If you are putting a lot if miles in commuting, buy an economy car like a Focus ST for daily use. Keep the Raptor and use it for what it is for. With fuel savings you can pay for the car and have the best of both worlds. I have four different cars/trucks and a motorcycle and wouldn't sell any...

I do have the technology package and had to install the relocation bracket. All works as designed. The cost was reasonable and the install was pretty straight forward. I had to trim some of the intercooler shroud and the grill and headlight trim had to be removed to install the ACC relocation...

I went with the Fab Fours Vengeance bumper with the guard. I ran over two deer in Montana and luckily only bent center of the stock bumper slightly and the two outer wings. I wanted something more substantial and found the Fab Fours Vengeance. I had it coated with bed liner material, hoping...

I use Gus Johnson Ford in Spokane Washington. I first used them for service on my wife's Explorer in 1997. I had a problem and asked to see the dealer manager. I met Gus Johnson that day. He is a stand up guy. I owned two Fords then. Because of the relationship I developed with Gus Johnson...

That makes me feel better about safety. The strength of the roof holding up against rolling over and then against the backhoe flipping the truck is pretty impressive.

You are probably right. I had to build custom brackets (mostly stronger bottom mounts) for the Firestone bags on my F250. The up travel is probably 1-1/2 to two inches less than the factory bump stops. With a 4" lift, it works just right, but may be a problem on a stock Raptor. I've been...

Your stock springs will be just fine with the right WD Hitch and the correct set up. I towed my 2005 Desert Fox 20', 7800 lb toy hauler behind my stock 2018 screw Raptor the other day just fine. If you still want air bags, get the Daystar air bag cradle. I have those with air bags on my...

Go to etrailer.com and look at all the videos they have on WD hitches. https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution/Reese/RP66084.html I use an older version of the Reese Stright-Line Weight Distribution System for a 12000 lb hitch. It is the Cadillac of WD hitches. It includes sway control...

I have the same problems. Lose the phone connection. Incoming call rings, cant answer, answer using phone, sync still ringing until I pull over, shut down and basically reboot. A bunch more intermittant issues. Microsoft should be no where near my truck.