2018 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Diesel

[AG4]

My agent just emailed me the advance copy of my OR/CR. I missed no time in hand lettering the MV File number on my dealer-provided, flimsy temporary plate using a permanent marker. I wouldn't have a fancy, plastic temporary plate made. As I understand it, my permanent plate will be out in a couple of days anyway.

I got my Raptor on October 2nd yet, and oh boy it's only now that I realized how loooooooong 36 days of waiting can be. Tomorrow, I'm gonna have fun.

That's great! I guess people should watch out for Ranger Raptor sightings. :D

[benchph1]

Got to see a genuine raptor the other day. I must say it looks subtle compared to the other modded pickups out there. But it definitely got presence....


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[Concretologist]

Got to see a genuine raptor the other day. I must say it looks subtle compared to the other modded pickups out there. But it definitely got presence....


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I call its styling simpleng barako. It only becomes a full blown barako once you learn that it lays its own roads.

[babkalakal]

36 days wow. konti lang siguro din talaga allocation for the Phils. ng raptor ranger

[jasonrey]

I recently saw a blue one here in Cebu, in Lapu-lapu to be specific. and it's B-E-A-you-ti-ful! not too showy, but it's got presence. drool-worthy indeed!

[Concretologist]

My Raptor is a garage queen no more. After 36 days of hibernation, I gave it a quick wash before it ventures out to lay its own roads.





A closer view of the rear suspension works:




My disk brakes are rusty with inactivity, this should become shiny again after a few kilometers of driving.

[dr. d]

from garage queen to mud master.

[Albastru]

My Raptor is a garage queen no more. After 36 days of hibernation, I gave it a quick wash before it ventures out to lay its own roads.





A closer view of the rear suspension works:




My disk brakes are rusty with inactivity, this should become shiny again after a few kilometers of driving.

Will be waiting for your thorough review of this beast...

[gego]

Go Raptor Go!!!! Make your master happy. Ops, groom pala, lol.

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[Concretologist]

I just did a 400+ km run today (La Union-Subic-La Union, via TPLEX-SCTEX), and the average mileage is 12.10 km/liter for the almost all-highway trip.

I cruised mostly at 97 kph (GPS)/103 kph (speedo), and the normal driving mode's preferred gear at this speed and on level roads is 9th, at 1700 rpm. Great that I can fine-tune the gearing even in Drive mode via the paddle shifter - I often kicked up to 10th for a more economical 1500 rpm at 97/103 kph. In D position, the gear number is not shown at the instrument display by default. Only when I click the paddle shifter will the gear number show for several seconds. In M position, the gear number is always visible.

I also did a short burst of speed on a very rough road, and I can't believe how the Fox shocks absorbed the uneven terrain. On a scale of 1-10 for rough road ride quality and controllability, I'd rate my 2013 4x4 Montero at 6 (even with aftermarket higher profile 265/70 R17 tires at lower pressure), and the Raptor at a perfect 10.

On the negative side, so far:

1. The hood sheet metal vibrates up and down a bit even on paved roads - I think it needs more stiffeners.

2. The door hinges (all 4 doors) have a peculiar play - the hinge resistance is controlled and even through perhaps the first 75% of the swing out, then the resistance suddenly becomes very light near the end of the travel arc. If one is careless when opening any door in tight parking, the door can easily hit something.

Will keep updating my impressions.

[monty_GTV]

I just did a 400+ km run today (La Union-Subic-La Union, via TPLEX-SCTEX), and the average mileage is 12.10 km/liter for the almost all-highway trip.

I cruised mostly at 97 kph (GPS)/103 kph (speedo), and the normal driving mode's preferred gear at this speed and on level roads is 9th, at 1700 rpm. Great that I can fine-tune the gearing even in Drive mode via the paddle shifter - I often kicked up to 10th for a more economical 1500 rpm at 97/103 kph. In D position, the gear number is not shown at the instrument display by default. Only when I click the paddle shifter will the gear number show for several seconds. In M position, the gear number is always visible.

I also did a short burst of speed on a very rough road, and I can't believe how the Fox shocks absorbed the uneven terrain. On a scale of 1-10 for rough road ride quality and controllability, I'd rate my 2013 4x4 Montero at 6 (even with aftermarket higher profile 265/70 R17 tires at lower pressure), and the Raptor at a perfect 10.

On the negative side, so far:

1. The hood sheet metal vibrates up and down a bit even on paved roads - I think it needs more stiffeners.

2. The door hinges (all 4 doors) have a peculiar play - the hinge resistance is controlled and even through perhaps the first 75% of the swing out, then the resistance suddenly becomes very light near the end of the travel arc. If one is careless when opening any door in tight parking, the door can easily hit something.

Will keep updating my impressions.

very nice feedback indeed[emoji108]

how's the NVH level inside the cabin compared to your montero?

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[Concretologist]

very nice feedback indeed[emoji108]

how's the NVH level inside the cabin compared to your montero?

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NVH on paved roads is a night and day difference between my 2013 Montero and the Raptor. The Raptor's engine is very quiet when idling, and the RPMs are much lower than the Montero's at similar higher vehicle speeds. The Fox shocks aren't just good off-road, plantsado rin nito ang imperfections ng pavement. I've been a passenger and driver of my friend's 2011 and 2017 LCs, and I'd dare say that the riding comfort of the Raptor on pavement approaches that of the LC.

[monty_GTV]

NVH on paved roads is a night and day difference between my 2013 Montero and the Raptor. The Raptor's engine is very quiet when idling, and the RPMs are much lower than the Montero's at similar higher vehicle speeds. The Fox shocks aren't just good off-road, plantsado rin nito ang imperfections ng pavement. I've been a passenger and driver of my friend's 2011 and 2017 LCs, and I'd dare say that the riding comfort of the Raptor on pavement approaches that of the LC.

its good to know, thanks sir[emoji109]

have fun driving your raptor. awaiting for more exciting driving experience...

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[Concretologist]

I'm still breaking in the truck at the time of this video capture (less than 300 km on the odometer), so I was trying to restrain myself and not do aggressive off-road moves yet. While driving along the banks of Bued River (La Union, Philippines), I couldn't resist getting a short taste of the Ranger Raptor's amazing suspension set-up. The Transcend DP520 dash cam has no built in stabilization, yet the footage is not as jerky as expected, thanks to the Ranger Raptor's Fox shocks.

[glenn manikis]

Ive test driven tje Raptor.. It rides like the Everest.. On TD suspension setting 2 and 3... If baka 1 - 1 better pa ride ng Eve. On TD suspension..

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[gego]

Sweet!!!

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[Concretologist]

Fuel economy update:

I'm getting 11.2 km/liter in my last trip - 130 km run, Normal mode, Manila North Road, mostly 60 - 80 km/hr with occasional 100 km/hr, lots of crawling traffic in town proper areas. Looks like this beast is more fuel efficient than I expected.... I'm tapering off treating the pedal like a baby and I've returned to my usual driving style.

[mina_nuka]

Sorry raptor owners but the 2.0 liter engine is too small for its name. That engine size is normally used in compact cars outside the Philippines.

[monty_GTV]

Sorry raptor owners but the 2.0 liter engine is too small for its name. That engine size is normally used in compact cars outside the Philippines.

but not with a twin turbo...

[dr. d]

Sorry raptor owners but the 2.0 liter engine is too small for its name. That engine size is normally used in compact cars outside the Philippines.

noted with the size.
but how does it pull?