GEN 1 RAPTOR 8 Month Ownership Update

In this video I give you my thoughts after owning my Gen 1 Raptor for about 8 months. Hope you enjoy!

@fordraptor6.2

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[mphil]

Like the Raptor videos !!! Gen1 Raptor owners always wave and still get people givings thumbs up at the light. Just a great truck esp that 6.2L sound!!!

[truthhurts]

I still have my 2011 Molten Orange super cab Raptor and love it! It draws a crowd in the Home Depot parking lot and lots of thumbs up in traffic. Stainless works exhaust system, headers all the way out the rear exit dual pipes. Brennan pro tune, all 16 spark plugs replaced to E3s, Granitelli spark plug wires and the header heat boots installed. MSD super coil packs, Brand new all 4 wheel Fox shocks, poly sway bar bushings and end links, 2 inch ready lift level load on front shocks, mud flaps, fully loaded with every option, 35 X12.50 BFG A/T KO2 tires, SOTA beadlock rims with hand painted Molten Orange lock rings, Bed mat, BAK MX4 new tonneau cover, triple pillar gauge cluster, K&N C.A.I, 4 wheel updated brake stop drilled/slotted rotors with carbon fiber/ceramic brake pads, AFE pro series rear differential cover, engine to rear sythetic oil changes with Royal Purple fluids, pedal commander, weather tech front and rear floor mats, Uniden R7 radar detector, 50 inch overhead spot/flood light, bumper opening dual LED cube lights, hood mounted LED cube lights, N Fab front light bar with 3 circular 5000 watt red spot lights, all LED factory marker lights replaced, rear taillight guards, and has 59 K on the clock. Actually pretty darn fast and sounds like a race car! I like all the Raptors but am going to keep mine.

[riccosmooth]

Great Stuff! The signal stalk and headlight notifier are minuscule complaints when compared to the overall value and capability of this truck. Look it up, some people have swapped steering wheels and stalks from the 2nd Gen Raptor. As for the lights, I just keep the fogs on and the amber notifier alerts me as to when the lights are on or not in the auto position.

[timpearson]

I have a 2014 and your right it is one lazy V8, but for me also it quick enough, and pretty much all your comments is why I got mine. I feel with regular maintenance and reasonable care it should go 300k miles pretty easy, and the ride is HEAVENLY!!!

[rickflair]

Blinker is 1st world problems. I've had an F-150 for over 5 years, 4 bmws and never thought twice about blinker engagement. I use the triple flash all the time for lane changes. Again, no issues.

[tbiiijf]

The blinkers on my Raptor has more resistance between the three signals and full on signal. So I just have to tap it for the three signals but than there’s a pretty decent wall I have to push through for the constant signal if that makes sense

[luvsthoses]

The 1973-1987 Chevrolet truck owners like myself, do the wave, when seeing another classic like my 1983 C10.

[freakfiveoh]

I had a 2013 F-150 FX4 for years, and I immediately regretted selling it. It's funny because I was having the fuel pump issue and it took forever for the dealership to diagnose. I got a Wrangler to replace my F-150, but now I'm shopping for a first gen Raptor. I never felt like I "needed" a truck, but I underestimated how much I would miss the utility.

[Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Glad someone else hates the turnsignals and headlights so it isn't just me😂 I wish it was possible to change to an 11th or 13th gen 150 stalk but only 12-14s have the front camera washer as a separate function

[dylantriplett]

Dude the blinkers threw me off at first as well😂

[globaloutreach]

Most oncoming vehicles I encounter always move to the right side of the road a bit before they pass me. It must look pretty wide for them. I love mine with a pedal commander. Just an all around amazing truck to drive.

[fersobe]

I’ve had my raptor for almost a year… it’ll be a year on July 24th. And yes, I agree with you on almost all. My turn signals is the same as yours but it doesn’t bother me at all 😂😂

On the steps, yeah, they scared the hell out of me when I started hearing the rocks hitting, and I thought it was something else!! They’re loud!!!

[detailmax]

Another great video about your sweet Raptor! Enjoy the beast:)

[brendanmckillop]

Hey man. Love the videos. Just bought a 2013 black raptor with 43, 000 miles. Love it. Watched all your videos before i bought mine, was a huge help. Is there anyway i could reach out thru email to you. Have a question about something on the truck.

[regularguy]

Wow, that contrast in size between the 4runner is insane. 4runner is not a small vehicle.

[SpankyKL]

Please do a video of you changing your spark plugs!

[RavancheII]

I put a sticker on mine that says " Not Fast, Just Loud" so everyone will know it's a V8 and I'm not going to push it any more than necessary.
My 2010 Raptor SVT is stock, I'm doing a few things to it with some puddle lights and light bars. I noticed that your tail gate doesn't look like it has a step built in it. Mine has the step that pulls out and a pull up handle. It sounds like your light sensor is messed up. Mine is automatic with the dash display, if it's overcast or dusk it comes on, if it's daylight out the dash display goes dark.
I love that color that you have. Mine is a Metalic Black. Yours is only the second one on YouTube that I've seen that doesn't have the graphics package. Mine doesn't have that either.

[jasonmunday]

Awesome video dude. Great "B" roll, too. :) Been considering a raptor myself. I noticed you also own a toyota. As far as reliability goes, do you feel the raptor is as well made as a tundra? Thx!

[bryanm]

Can't wait for the spark plugs.... another great video though. Thank you

[dylantriplett]

Could always get mud flaps to protect from rocks