TFL 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Up Close & Personal Review (Episode 3)

In Episode 3 of this long-term test the 2014 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, Roman takes the truck off-road in the Colorado Rockies and gives you his take on how well Ford did in designing a pickup that can take on the sands of Baja and yet scale the mountains of Colorado as well.

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[.LiterFord]

Very nice truck, i myself got a platinum, but if i was off roading this would've been my choice! Thumbs up to Roman!

[youssef]

I love this series mad props for putting in a lot of money just to make this happen, thanks Roman

[jediman]

We really need a longer full review of this thing. 

[santopotter]

"This truck is brand new so we're not going to crazy, oh but you know what? It'll be ok if i redline it as soon as i fire it on!" ;)

[cheyennedogsoldiers]

There are very few new vehicles in this world that given the chance, I'd be out there cash in hand ready to buy, BUT this is one of the exceptions. So, congratulations, you look as happy as I think I would be with one of these sitting on my drive!

[guyin]

Bad-ass is the perfect term for it.  My boss has one and it really is impressive.  Not a bad road truck either (except for that feeding it thing...).  It is surprising how well mannered it is on the road.  When you look at it compared to the other high end pickups the price isn't out of line and really is a better buy than the Platinum or Limited. 

[darrylkremer]

Show it at night with the all them lights on. Luv to see that!

[noblekitty]

The upfitters (auxiliary) switches is an add-on option and can be have on any Ford pick-up. Ford first introduced them in 2005 on their Superduties. I love working around with them. They help make installing extra electronic gears and gadgets appear factory. 

[cincygirl]

this is my dream car! or truck! haha i have been wanting one of these for a couple years now! i get so excited if i see one while going down the road! it wasnt until a couple weekends ago when i was privileged enough to be able to sit in one! i almost cried i was so excited! if i someday somehow am ever able to get a Ford Raptor i will be getting it lifted and blacked out! black rims, black and pink camo inside, tinted windows, black paint! black everything! i have just fallen in love with this truck! i love it so much for my 18th birthday present i asked my parents if they will take me to a ford dealership to let me hopefully drive one! thats literally all i want! i even asked if we could try to get one to take my senior pictures with but i dont know if we could pull that off! oh well! im just happy i was finally able to sit in one after so long!!!

[keatonian]

Awesome that you guys actually bought it! Easily my dream truck!

[daredevilAUTOMOTIVE]

yea, nice truck, you should of hooked a right or left on the trails and ran it through the rough stuff! ok, it's new but, once it has a few miles on for it!! Oh yea, you mentioned the Power Wagon, we need a full review on one of those!! 

[sahiel]

what a greate truck, i personaly think taht is a worlds first thru SUV think about it:
-it can go any wher any weather
-it can take 5-6 ppl depending on how u trim it
-it can take any shoping and pull quite much
-its fast
-and it rly cool looking

[charlespowers]

Oh yeah! You said you have played with the Power Wagon! Where's the video? Love the power wagon. I have a 05 power wagon. The best money I ever laid down!!! Thinking of the new one with the 6.4 Hemi!!!

[airsoftsnipes]

the speed he goes is like me walking through the glades on ski mountain when I'd normally blaze through them

[Nautical-Nonsense]

I want one so bad f mpg my current truck has a 460 in it and gets 9 mpg this is an upgrade

[ChrisThedudenurse]

Please do a show with base model trucks. You know something someone could actually afford.

[OdinVonTogan]

All you really gotta know is the extra width, lowering the center of gravity even with the bigger wheels (which gives you more clearance) provides for a much better ride, and, the specifically-engineered suspension for off-roading makes this what every light truck should be in the 1st place.  Sure, there is a market for street-only delivery, or light, in-town construction contracting trucks, but damn, one foot off-road and this exactly what 99% of us need.

Farmers, ranchers, miners, loggers, and other off-road working trucks need to be 250s at the least, 350s most often, with 450s preferred where the truck takes a pounding from snow-plowing or herk-jerky heavy pulling.   Yes, this is from personal experience in farming, ranching, logging, mining, and overland pipeline construction for oil and gas companies.  BTW, there is solid ice under that snow sometimes, or rocks you don't see, so, yeah, snowplowing delivers a hell of a pounding, more often than not - don't buy this for snow-plowing anywhere you might encounter something hidden - pull a fishing boat though - for sure.

[MrThepervv]

Great video guys!! i would love to see you do a comparison with a Power Wagon well you have your hands on a Raptor. 

[MrOfeast]

The only thing I like about Ford are their mustangs, especially the Shelby and Saleen series. Only because I'm a huge muscle car nut case. Other than that I'm a GM and Toyota guy. Silverado, Sierra, Tacoma, and Tundra are my type of trucks.

[hruns]

ummm did the dealer tell you guys that there's no break in period for the engine? Seems a bit strange to see you high revving a truck with a little over 100 miles on it :/ Oh and what temperature gauge is that to the right of the fuel gauge, the one that's cold. Transmission?