RANGER RAPTOR - 1 YEAR OWNER REVIEW 

Just a point, you can’t use 4h on sealed surfaces

In love my Ranger Raptor too! Its the best vehicle how in ever drove! I don't use all skills from this Truck here in Switzerland, but its so nice an relaxe to drive and the knowledge, that the Truck can soooo much more - if i need. I use my Ranger Raptor for daily drive too work, trips to the lake, freetimes, fun and Hunting. In love it! Greetings Henri

Im from the USA, and we see Australian men as badasses. So cool that this video is presented, by an ausie

Good to know review after using it for a year. Cheers

This is a big hit here in the Philippines. Thanks for the review.

Gday mate! Thanks for a great review. I’m prepping myself for buying a raptor, and this review was very helpful! Thanks again 😎

Nice to see a 12 month review Damo. I've had my grey Raptor here in the UK for just under 36 hours, and I bloody love the thing!!

Glad to see yall Aussies are enjoying your Ranger Raptors. Always interesting to see the similarities and differences to my F150 model. I love the stock wheels but they certainly take a beating every time you go offroad.

Thanks heaps for all the time you spend on these, ive watched them all and always learn something! Keep up the good work mate.

Thanks for the reply bro..means alot. SaceX launch here in the US has our hearts in something great & not things of late. I live in the rough high desert in california & our Trucks are family. Anyway cheers & god bless to all you Aussie's.

Thanks Damo nice to see you still love her and she's holding up well for you!

hi I'm glad you like the Ford Ranger Raptor its people you that use this vehicle in the real world and your feed back is of great value...thank you for you vid...

Can't wait till we get these in Canada

good vid mate, ive only got the XLT with the bi-turbo motor, i'm very happy with mine.

Mate has one, and loves it, cant wait to get one myself !

Very good and very interesting Review! I drive my Raptor since August and i find it very good to hear that i most likely will not have to face any major problems with this truck! The only issue i had so far was that the high beam on the left front side just gave up working. I had to let them be repaired and though it was on warranty it still was a bit annoying because this also reduced my belief in the reliability of the truck. But lets see what the future brings... Anyway, a good to watch Video! All the best!

I’m in Canada, you guys are lucky to have all the upgrades or add on’s. Where not there yet hear...Thanks for the info..

Best and most honest review I have seen. And I fully agree with your comments. The only thing which I consider as not understandable is the lack of a tire pressure system. As it does come with the Wildtrak's. I have never ever seen it mentioned in any video or comment. I found out just before the delivery of mine by reading the brochure. Busy now, but hopefully I'll get more time after moving. And start my own channel on pickup work/leisure usage and modifications for European usage.

Cheers mate remember when I first saw your videos a year ago when you first bought the Raptor. Good points and great to see the pros and cons. That's some pretty impressive power output after getting the DP Chip. All the best mate from Fiji.

Just love an honest review with no bs thanks man

Solid review, I’ll be considering one when I’m ready to upgrade 🤙🏻

Hey mate. It was good to meet you at Palmer river road house (Scott and Jono - Blue 2021 Raptor). We think we may have bent the chassis the day before hitting a dip a bit fast the day before which caused that gap between the tub and cabin. Have to wait and see what they say when the full assessment is done. Well spotted.

Great video.... Thank you for the honesty

Great review. Just letting you now that the MY20.25 Model Raptor has improved the headlights (LED). Other than that I agree with this review.

Awesome year review... it’s a shame the towing capacity and bed load are so low if not I would trade in my ranger for one.. instead I took all the good things from the raptor and fitted it to my ranger..

Great review. I agree with everything except the high beam. I have a new Wildtrak and the headlights are the best I've had on any vehicle. The standard beams are so bright I get flashed by people thinking I've got the full beams on.. and when I do have the full beams on they're like lasers 🙂

Nice video man and Great Raptor! Greetings from Finland!

G'Day Damo, Good to see someone not treat their ute as a pavement queen ! Looks like the Raptor is doing good getting you around. Starting to plan my next Oz trip, possibly for late May. I can hardly wait. Did someone steal your Raptor ! The filthy bastrads, not many forms of life lower than a thief ! My neighbour bought a new Ranger 4x4, here in Arizona. Brilliant ute , even with the 2.3 petrol engine which is the only choice we get here. Still a fantastic ute.

Nice update mate. Keep up the good videos.

Thanks mate, love mine and still going strong here in NZ.

Awesome info matey, thanks!

Very good and informative review. I am strongly considering buying a raptor myself so feedback re chip and "oil filtration" quite handy. Pity no info of chip's potential effect on fuel consumption.

Good to see your vids again...Good review.

Cracking video, thank you

Good review, nice and honest, top work mate.

True blue Aussie review. Cheers fella.

I've got my self a xlt bi turbo and carpeter by trade, 2ltr tows 2 tonne with ease, I'm actually getting a exshaust in a week by out back 4x4 hopefully comes up well being there prototype!

You haven't uploaded a video for a while, I like that you bought it and use it off roading like it's designed for

So sad that it was stolen. Feel sorry for you mate. I posted it on my story on Instagram.

I concur. The seats are truly amazing! I am just disappointed at the amount of stone blast damage to the doors after only 12000km on mine. They could have fit taller mudflaps. Also have quite a bit of stonechip damage on the rear rims.

From California like the review. Cause I'm in the US I "think" I have to buy the Rambler . Hope u Aussie gals & gents are coming along well w/ the damn virus. Eat safe & eat well. Cheers from Cali. God bless.

It is good car. We have one and also use it for some overlanding.

Great review mate. I love mine too but i do disagree with the tyres in the wet. Numerous times with traction control on the back end kicks out while going around corners at not even fast speeds. That being said i love it when it does, easily fun in the wet but doesn't let it get away from you. Keep it up mate.

Great review mate. I’m just about to get a front bar for mine and I was keen on the Option bar also but I was told there not ADR compliant yet. Where can you get them from in Australia? Keep up the great reviews....

Hey Damo. Love the videos, keep them coming! I’ve been watching them all recently as I’m picking up my new raptor in conqueror grey tomorrow - looking forward to it! Like you my biggest concern when looking at these was the engine power. It’s a 4x4 so not meant to be fast, but a few extra kw would help. Did you have any hesitancy with the DP chip? I know they cover your factory warranty but what are your thoughts on long term impact to reliability (ie is the engine built to take those figures). I’m naturally pretty risk adverse with playing around with the engine on a new car, but would love to get the power you’re getting! Appreciate the advice mate

Great review man ! Stoked your uploading again 😎🤙🏼

Ranger Raptor?!?! Pretty sure we need to see this in the US

Great ute, driven all of them and still come back to Amarok 2.0lt Manual Dual Range. More comfortable, and just as capable 4WD in standard trim.

Great review damo! Glad to see you’re still loving the truck!

Interesting perspective. What bar and winch did you add, and as you mention people criticize wet weather on-road handling. You saying if it's slippery you can drive in 4h mode, but you can't leave it in 4H on the bitumen, correct.

Hey mate excellent vid . Thanks for you straight forward no nonsense approach. Just need to know the front bar model and where can i purchase one from

Mate this is your best video yet!!! And thanks for the run down, how did the front bar go with the suspension? And which one is it? It’s probably the best one out there

Oh yes I agree with you. It astounds me that Ford thought it wise to approve rim insides that stand proud of the wheel as driving in a rocky area would surely damage the protruding part of the rim. Not so clever Ford.

Hi mate, I picked up a raptor in white and your channel has been so helpful whilst making my decision! I wanted to know what is the tint percentage you got on your raptor?

nice video but i think you need a camera to film some staff that are not action As a professional photographer i would suggest a canon 70d

Great review... Do you guys in Oz hear anything about a 3.0L(V6) diesel Raptor in near future?

Raptor is a Monster Rawr I love Ford

People bag the towing rating, but seriously, how often are you towing 2.5t+. If you have a boat or caravan then fair enough, this isn’t the car for you, move on and quit whining. If you don’t tow, this car more than likely will tick every box if you can afford it. This car is made to blast on the beach and have fun with! 😆 My only gripe, and yes i have driven this car, (currently own a 18 wildtrak) is the power, this car should really have the amarok’s V6 drivetrain. I don’t think any one could argue with that if they have driven both. Ford should invest for whole Ranger series and build a V6 for the range. The 3.2 is rough and the gearbox sucks, the 2.0 is to small and you do feel it, they are not nice cars to drive when you have been in good car with a good engine and transmission. My 2cents ☺️

Another great review mate, we'll done. Did you need to do anything to the front springs to counter the weight of the bar and winch?

I find the rims good.. I do a lot of beach driving and they are awesome. They are like sand paddles in soft sand .

If my finances could stretch would have one if these tomorrow

May I start by saying thank you for all the videos you've done taking your time out of everyday life telling us about this beast of a truck I defo defo am going.to get one not brand new to much haha a 2019 plate will cost me around 35k not including vat. But this dp chip is something else I've always been worried about chips the amount of people that have lost there car or truck due to to much stress on the engine. And this gaining mpg through the device is amazing there is a guy on RU-vid that says gaining mpg is bullshit cant be done impossible or everyone would be doing it id love to swipe that grin off there faces haha I want the truck as well when I get it to have a higher stance than stock so been told put a 2 inch lifting coils on but not sure cant afford to do some of the options I've been told but I want to do it. As the 2019 plate got the usb connector on the main mirror like yours or is it just on the 2020 model cheers and once again your videos inspire me awesome 👌

Great vid dude

US should be getting the ranger raptor for 2023.

I know what you mean about the suspension. As soon as you add weight to the rear it drops big time. Think I lost 40mm travel in the rear with 200+ Kg. You gonna change your springs? I'm thinking of doing it for the rear now. Front is done for the bar and winch.

Great Review Damo. Can you please share which bullbar you went with and from where? Also the roof rack and the actual model please.

Hi Damo, Thank you for your tell it as it is, no bullshit review. could you tell me where you shop for your Raptor accessories? eg. bull bar etc. thank you. Walt

Interested to see how the US one compares when it comes out. Especially considering they called the Ranger "all new" upon its return despite it being almost exactly the same as the AUS one with different bumpers.

Solid review. Question, what’s the fuel economy for the truck?

Im so interested in Raptor but i saw many people complaining about raptor regards engine. What do you think?

just wish it came out with bigger engine (at least 3.2liter like the older Wildtrak)

AMZING +++++++++++++++++

Why the hell is Adam Levine doing here?

I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing transmission issues with their raptor? I have driven 7,000km in it and the the transmission is rubbish, the gears change rough and sometimes completely misses as well. ford have offered me no solution as of yet.

Great vid mate, how much is the dp chip and where you get it from? Cheers

Hi damo I have decided to get a raptor . I was considering the new dmax .but after watching all the reviews and your videos has made my decision . I wanted to ask you what roof rack you have ? Looks nice and low profile. How do you rate the tyres ? Would you buy them again when you wear them out ?

Hello..... what is the brand of the front bar..... it looks like factory bumper so i really like it .... btw i'm so sorry about what happened to your raptor and i really hope you'll be able to put it back on road really soon.

Legend💪

Where do you get the chip from and how much are they I'm in Brisbane I took one for a test drive very comfortable to drive but felt it was underpowered for a big truck as I would consider buying one if I could get more power everything else is perfect

Gday Mate. I am in the process of wanting to buy a new 4x4, and somehow I have fallen for the Raptor. I always have problem with my road when there is snow or it has rained, therefore a 4x4. NOW my biggest problem is that we like to drive to North Cape in Norway every year. We are not really going offroad so much, but it happens. Problem is my WIFE ;) She is VERY reluctant to say ok since she feel it is unpractical, fuel hungry and not a good car to travel in. What do you think. Secondly IF, I will get final approval from my wife :) then I VERY much would like to know what company made the DP chip for your raptor

Great review ! Where in QLD are you based mate?

Hi. I'm from Spain. I have a ford ranger wildtrack and I'm thinking in the ranger raptor every day. The change could be 20.000 $. Will I regret? Or it's the best thing could I do?. Thank you.

Why is it so different from what US gets. We get 2.3 single turbo.

Well that's changed my perspective on the 2 litre (milk bottle) engine. If it's been bash about as hard as you say it has then it might be OK then but still would like to get a good review of the engine after 250,000 Kms though. I've never known any 4 cyl engine (petrol or diesel) to last beyond 250,000 Kms.

have you tried putting an airbag on the back just when you have a heavy load?

Hi excellent review!:) question whats the milage on your raptor now?

What size Pelican box do you have fitted to the roof rack? Great review by the way.

hi...Where is your Ranger Raptor manufactured? Because in Thailand there are problems that can not be solved, namely engine oil lost in engine 2.0 and the front cover of the engine has oil leak

nice video bro

Hi! May i just ask what bullbar you have? And where did you get them from?

How does the Truck handle at speed lets say 130km/hr

Do you still drive this? What is your comment for driving this for 3-4yrs? Have you encountered any major problems?

Damo any thoughts on 285/75r17 KM3 tires?

Hi what your thought about no rear air vent?

Do you have a link of where you bought your DP chip mate?

Any warranty issues besides the tub liner replacement?

Good one Damo. Great review. Pleased to see it going great still. The bull bar which company makes it 😎👍🇳🇿

Same motor as my Transit

you need to be in neutral in order to shift from 2H to 4H , yes?

After owning a year, is there any issue e.g. machine failure, etc. regarding your raptor