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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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?
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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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!
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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:
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.
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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