The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Is the Ultimate Midsize Pickup Truck

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New 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor review! The Ranger is Ford's midsize pickup truck and it has finally gotten the iconic Raptor treatment. It has more power, cooler looks, and is much more offroad capable. Today I'm reviewing this new Ford Ranger Raptor and I'll show you the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it's like to drive.

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DOUGSCORE CHART:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:30 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:46 Powertrain & Performance
03:20 Pricing
04:05 Offroad Hardware
05:58 Cosmetic Upgrades
07:02 Interior Raptor Touches
07:55 Offroading Goodies
10:57 New Ranger Interior Quirks & Features
11:15 Giant Infotainment Screen
12:25 Interesting Quirks & Features
15:17 Vroom Vroom
15:56 Gauge Cluster Screen
17:13 General Interior
17:42 Rear Seating
19:58 Truck Bed
21:05 Driving Experience
21:42 Ride Quality
22:14 The Feel of the Powertrain
22:50 Seating Position & Interior Feeling
23:44 Handling
24:35 Overall Driving Thoughts
25:39 Final Thoughts
26:12 DougScore

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[jaidenmitchell]

I work for Ford motor company on the service side as a field service engineer and I just had to mention about 4A. 4A is essentially all wheel drive. It allows you to drive on the road with all 4 wheel driving the drivetrain. It does not switch between 4 high or low, or switch between 2 high and 4 high. It is basically all wheel drive. All 4 wheels all the time. It has a clutch in the transfer case that allows for slip so that you can go around turns unlike when you put a vehicle in 4H and get driveline bind. But I’m sure most people don’t care how it works lol.

[jd-wysr]

Doug is incorrect about the pricing of the vehicle.

The MSRP of the new TRD pro is $65, 000 and the trail hunter is $64, 000.

For $57, 000 it doesn’t seem like a bad deal.

It’s also important to note that there are pretty much no options for the ranger raptor, it comes fully equipped and the only thing you can get are the bead lock wheels.

[adriaanserrao]

We have had these for about a year here in south Africa. This is by far the best truck on sale here. Nothing is as fast or as good offroad. Huge upgrade compared to the old one

[AutoEnthusiastJC]

3:58 uh, $57K is cheaper than the Tacoma trail hunter at $65K, so not sure your math is correct saying this costs more.

[theborneondream]

I've own and driven this raptor for over a year and I can tell you those side steps are just side steps they aren't rock slides at all. (Malaysia, Farmer)

[hanstubben]

I got my Ranger, not the Raptor, here in Brazil with the 3.0 V6 Powerstroke Diesel engine. It has more torque, 620 Nm (448 lbs.ft), than the Raptor, but less horsepower, 250 hp. As the Limited with option package, it has the same goodies for transmission, dash and infotainment screen. It did not came with the big off road tires, but with 20" wheels and dual purpose AT tires. This makes it handle very well and gives a comfortable drive. Also the 4A is like an all wheel drive that you can use on paved roads without taring up the differential.

[gregferris]

One huge to me anyhow thing you didn't point out is that you can lay a 4 ft wide piece of anything whether it's drywall or plywood between the wheel wells. They only truck in its class that can do that.

[somebody]

Doug is the kind of guy who'd wear a CARS AND BIDS t-shirt to a funeral. 😮

[SkeetMcRibb]

Odd miss for Doug, 4A doesn't switch between low range and high range. Still a fan Dougie

[Dwealdric]

Uh, what are you smoking, Doug? The Ranger Raptor is like $6k-$7k cheaper than both the TRD Pro and the Trailhunter.

[torresalxndr]

The rough ride could be the whopping 44psi you have in those massive tires. I suspect that is what is causing the harshness. That is a lot of pressure for those large tires. Someone thought it was a Mustang or something, sheesh.

[Gearbhall]

I really wish there was a version with the coyote V8.

[dandretube]

THIS truck I’ve been driving for 2 years since Australia was one of the first countries to receive it. It’s fun, and it jumps well 👌🏼

[silverspec]

If the 4A function is anything like the one thats available in the Bronco it will not switch the truck between High and Low. Its kind of like a full time 4 wheel drive system when you select 4A. You can drive around in 4A and not worry about driveline damage or handling problems.

[whocaresjustdoit]

Great review! Doug my friend, I miss your outdoor videos :( I don't know why I still can't get used to these indoor videos.

Also, I believe TrailHunter and TRD Pro pricing start around $62K, so actually this is way cheaper than those.

[isaacfortner]

I was in Thailand a few months ago and these Raptors are EVERYWHERE there.

[SlammedZero]

I actually think it's awesome it shows all the technical stuff on the screen. Especially them giving you an AFR gauge. If you're really taking the truck off road and working it hard on a trail, those kinds of things might be important to the driver. If I didn't have a need for a full-size truck, I'd absolutely consider one of these trucks. They look fantastic.

[jasoncrawford]

It is designed in Australia. Australia has had Rangers for a number of years and this model is referred to as the next generation Ranger in Australia. What I can tell you is it has been designed to beat all competition in its segment and it does. Once on sale in the US those who drive it, particularly the Raptor will find that nothing will compare to it off road ( in its segment) and the way it drives and handles on the road. Interesting you mention that comes standard in regard to the wheels and tires, in Australia you get get those rims but those are optional if you want them, we can get another rim here if we want

[TF]

I agree about the missing orange lights. Definitely a missed opportunity, especially at this price point.

[timraber]

I have seen several of these around western Kentucky. I think their cool with the graphics package. I had to do a double take when I had one following me last week.