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    Cam Phaser debacle

    2018 Gen 2 here, purchased new. Started hearing the “rattle” on startup in Feb at about 50,000 miles. Received a notice from Ford about the same time to do a re-program, which was done with no improvement. Dealer said OK to drive, so I did. Ford then required another re-program before approving...
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    2018 Gen 2 SCREW 40,000mi Udate

    Reliability: Perfect Unscheduled maintenance: None Scheduled maintenance: two trips to dealer per year for routine maintenance( oil & filter, tire rotation, per Ford schedule); cost per dealer visit: $59, wait time typically 45-50 minutes, occasionally a bit longer. Comments: After lurking...
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    2018 SCrew Experience Update

    Purchased a new 2018 SCrew in March, 2018 with most options (but no sunroof). Prior to purchase, I did some extensive research on this forum and also consulted other online resources. In some ways, this was a mistake as it induced a severe case of RPA (Raptor Problem Anxiety) due to all the...
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    Oil change on late production 2018

    "If you want to know just kneel down and look under the truck, it’s easy. " OK - I can do that. Didn't know how visible the pan would be with the skid plate in place. "Yikes! Changed mine at under 1k. I would advise against having the dealer do it." Yeah, I have reservations about having the...
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    Oil change on late production 2018

    So my 2018 SCrew is coming up for first oil change. Produced Feb 2018 as far as I can tell. Window sticker has a 2-24-2018 date. This is close to the change over date from plastic to metal oil pan. Any way to tell by VIN whether my truck has a metal or plastic pan? I'd like to order a Fumoto...
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    GEN 2 Miles to empty: how does it work?

    2018 SCrew owner here. Almost 7000 miles on the truck so far and no problems of any kind. Still learning some of the finer points and now wondering about the "Mi to Empty" display. Specifically, how is this reading determined? I have searched the forum re this topic but have found no definitive...
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew Early Experience: Update

    Now at 5000 miles; overall, this truck has been flawless. Mileage on trip computer showing 19.5 MPG, with 93 octane, 40 psi tire pressures, 20% highway miles, 80% suburban (not city stop & go), auto start/stop off. Wasn't thrilled with the B&O audio system at first, but after tweaking the...
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    Gen 2 Raptor MPG's...what are you getting???

    2500 miles since new, 93 octane, OEM tires on OEM beadlocks, tire pressures 40 psi cold, AS/S off, 80% suburban miles (speeds in 30 to 50 MPH range), 20% highway miles (speeds in 55-70 MPH range). Trip computer says 19.2 MPG. Not sure I believe it! Can anyone explain how the DTE (distance to...
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    Alcon Brake Kit

    Can anyone confirm FOR CERTAIN that the Alcon kit fits OEM beadlocks (with or without the spacer)? Not looking for opinion, but been there, done that experience.
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    GEN 2 Big Brake Kits

    Interested in upgrading brakes on my 2018 SCrew but concerned about changes to unsprung weight when larger wheels/tires are necessary. What side effects on handling due to this? First choice is Brembo, but something to fit OEM wheels also attractive. Will the Alcon kits fit OEM beadlock wheels?
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    Sports Car Owners: Do You Think The Truck is Quick?

    Not bad for a truck but nowhere close to performance cars. My 991 Turbo S is around 2.6 sec to 60. That's fast.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew mileage question

    Tire pressures at 40 PSI cold.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew mileage question

    New 2018 Screw here. Over the first 1000 miles, my trip computer is calculating 18.2 MPG (with AS/S off). Driving is mostly "suburban" (not city, not highway) with speeds rarely above 50 MPH, and probably averaging 30 MPH. Can this be right?
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    GEN 2 Auto Start/Stop glitch?

    :party36: :party36: :party36: You da man! Faster than a speeding bullet with your response! Yes, this worked. I notice when I press the + button on the shifter, the gear display toggles on and off. May have saved me a trip to the dealer. Thanks!
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    GEN 2 Auto Start/Stop glitch?

    I have been interested in disabling AS/S 0n my 2018 SCrew, and did some extensive searching/reading here on FRF about alternatives for doing this. The easiest of three methods I found was unplugging the small trailer related connector under the dash as described elsewhere here. This did, in...
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    Tried this - works with no side effects noted so far. Seems too good to be true! Surely there is a downside. I have my BD reverse lights connected to the trailer backup light wire in the trailer connector and this still works. Apparently it is only the trailer turn signals, brake lights, and...
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    So, I recall seeing this in another FRF thread a few months ago. Arent there some side effects associated with this approach, like the truck seeing a trailer connected all the time, or other side effects? Several posts in that thread about this, none entirely clear.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    I came close, but then I did some homework and learned there are multiple ways to defeat auto start/stop.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    Short answer: no. Raptors are specialty vehicles; fuel economy is way down the list of priorities for owners. Those focused on fuel economy would be better served with a Prius.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    It would be my understanding that this kind of gain is seen in the EPA test protocol, not in the real world. Actual gains will depend greatly on driving conditions, driver choices (auto s/s on or off), use of remote start, etc, and are likely much less than this. Some think this important...
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    Thanks for the informative link. Seems like a lot of engineering for the very small gain of 0.1 MPG quoted in the article.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    So please tell us uninformed folks just how auto start/stop works without engaging the starter. There is change in many aspects of the Raptor which I applaud and embrace. Auto stop/start is not in that category for me and I will continue to reject it. :yucky:
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    If you look at the life cycle cost of owning and driving a Raptor, the fuel savings related to auto start/stop will not make a detectable blip on the total.
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    GEN 2 2018 SCrew: Early Experience

    No, actually, I wont. Start/stop not as intrusive as I expected it to be, just pointless; no meaningful benefits plus additional unnecessary wear & tear, complexity.
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