Is it safe to run for extended idle times??

[quikag]

Read a few stories on Raptor’s smoking after extended idle times, a State Troopers Ecoboost blowing due to all the engine idle time, etc.

So now on my 2019 Raptor, I’m paranoid about idling for more than a few minutes. Thinking objectively, that’s ridiculous for a new 2019 vehicle.

Sometimes, I’d like to idle for 5-30 minutes for various reasons while waiting on someone, eating lunch in my truck, etc. So, are my concerns unwarranted or warranted?

 

[isis]

There’s nothing specifically wrong with idling this vehicle. If you end up smoking or having an issue it’s your vehicle, not Raptors in general.

 

[Gerald]

I have a 2019. I've let it idle for 10-15 minutes pretty regularly this past summer. I'd start the car from my office and let the car cool down from the hot Houston summer days. No issues whatsoever.

 

[Jackkk]

I eat lunch in my truck 5 days per week and idle for 20-30 min. I have a 2018

 

[Badgertits]

I live in the NE - I'd say there's WAYYYY more damage that would occur to this thing from NOT letting it idle & warm up to operating temp vs. starting it getting in & going. My Raptor does NOT sound "happy" when he wakes up first thing on a cold start...after 5-10 mins tho its ready to go. Admittedly w/o any first hand knowledge, I also believe running a high quality synthetic (I use arguably the "highest" - Amsoil signature series 5W30) & allowing the engine to idle for a bit & warm up for 10 mins in cold temps is going to help you avoid gasket leaks & the cam phaser rattle vs. running whatever the dealer/shop dumps in it & cranking it & driving 5 seconds later.

I also am baffled how constantly cycling the engine on/off for fuel efficiency (turned off on mine) could NOT cause excessive wear/tear on starter/ignition & also starve some of the engine for oil in some circumstances. It is all mechanical, starting & stopping over and over again has gotta be worse than starting & idling.......not worse for MPG, worse for mechanical wear

 

[hedonist222]

Nah
I did it all summer

Left my car running for up to 30 mins

 

[Donovan]

Interesting question. Do youu have a warranty?

 

[quikag]

Interesting question. Do youu have a warranty?

Yes, I have a full Ford extended warranty until 8yrs/125k miles, but I still don't like "abusing" my vehicles. Hence, right after starting my truck, I turn off the auto start/stop crap and I'm paranoid about letting it idle for a long time.

Sounds like, at least, my long idle concerns are unwarranted from the initial responses to this thread.

 

[Badgertits]

Here’s where my truck stands for idle hrs thus far after 22,353 miles- good chunk!

 

[hedonist222]

Here’s where my truck stands for idle hrs thus far after 22,353 miles- good chunk!

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Love your display name

Engine idle I guess includes stops at traffic lights, right? Gear not in park?

Does a engine hours include idle hours?

I'll post mine in 37 minutes