MY Raptor's diff is BROKEN!! Ownership update...plus the other stuff they fixed

Unfortunately that sound I heard coming from my diff wasn't a good sound and it had to be replaced. This update goes into detail about the fixes Ford has made to my new Ford Ranger Raptor.

Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
First Service 01:08
The Diff Whine 02:53
Press Raptor Diff 04:07
My Raptor Diff 05:47
Back to Ford (3 Months Later) 08:25
It’s back! (2 weeks later) 09:31
Outro 13:30

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Paul Maric:

#ford #ranger #raptor #review

[vsboy]

They only changed the Diff because he is famous car journalist. Anyone not well known will be getting the run around which Australia is well known for.

[XxMaverickx]

It’s videos like this that make you guys so trustworthy. Too many reviewers only cover the positives. Glad you go looked after though Paul! Keep up the good work

[RiffRaff]

More interested to hear how they treated the other guy with the diff noise you mentioned.

[kingmarz]

Wow 4, 00km and
6 software update recalls
Rough idle from unaligned engine
And diff replacement
That’s officially more issues than my 500, 000km Mitsubishi Pajero has ever had

[martythompson]

Only three recalls, rough idle and a diff whine . Sounds like you got a good one.

[kevinkay]

Thanks for the honest review, ill be cancelling my raptor order now thanks for saving me a future headache.

[ChiefOfSprouts]

Using your platform to get Ford to play ball is EXACTLY what I would do in your position, especially if they were originally giving you radio silence on the issue. That whine would absolutely do my head in so I can sympathise. Hopefully this allows regular people with the same issue to get it fixed without too much bother.

[basiletzotsikas]

I’ve been in the automotive industry for over 30years and it’s good to hear how they looked after you in particular having the car channel and influence on YouTube, I’m curious if the other guy with the same issue you mentioned has been looked after in the same manner

[RayTayBan]

Imagine if you're just an ordinary driver who doesn't know to recognise the diff whining? You'll just be passed off by Ford probably and they wouldn't even bother to examine it during the servicing. In Paul's case, its a good thing that he knew what to look for!

[michaelbugalon]

That's the legendary Ford Quality😅! If you feel that it's "disappointing" for you and your Ford dealer is obviously cognizant of the fact that you're an Automotive Journalist, can you imagine the hell that common folks would need to go through to have their Ford vehicles fixed? Now, imagine that after the warranty expires. Yeah, exactly 😂

This is the truthful content that everybody needs and other automotive channels should be making more of. Looking after the interest of the motoring public should always be top priority over any vehicle manufacturer. Great job!

[SuperLloyd]

Build quality and reliability issues are nothing new for Ford. Diff oil isn't measured properly at the factory and then the pre-inspection check amounts to "Does it turn over? Yep? Sweet."

[Auto_Club]

I'm no mechanic but as soon as I heard that noise I said there is no oil in that diff. Glad to see things sorted. Good luck

[darrenjordan]

can’t say I have been too impressed with my two experiences with a Ford dealer service with my Mustang either.

[cjwest]

Big respect for sharing this. All manufacturers have their issues but how it's handled is what counts. Please keep the updates coming 👍

[grantlette]

Not the sort of issues you would expect from a vehicle with a price tag that it has

[yournewzealandfamily]

When my Raptor arrived in Taupo, NZ, the day I was supposed to go and collect it they called me and said that it had a faulty diff and needed replacing. Apparently nearly one in 4 Raptors had this faulty diff. Sounds like yours should have been tested and replaced before you even got it.

[WorksOnMyComputer]

From past experience, if you remove the Ford from your car purchases the problems go away.

[deangrima]

My Ranger Platinum V6 diesel has developed this noise at 24, 000km. Took it to Ford and they said they thought it was the tyres so they were rotated, issue was still there. Took it back again and had the tech go on a road test, said they would look into it, had the car overnight, checked the diff no metal in the diff oil all good. Told me they hear the sound, but don't know what it is. Had enough of being treated like an idiot. I have a relationship with my Ford dealership that I dont want. Going to make them watch your video and demand this gets sorted otherwise im rejecting the vehicle. I have raised a complaint with Ford Customer Care and received a very average response.

[MrWayne]

Glove box collapsed, rough idle and diff replaced, all in 3000ks 😂 great to see the build quality at Ford has improved. I look forward to seeing how the next few years go for you mate.😂

[TroyClayton-wl]

I'm building a Bronco with a 351, C4 and a 9". Electronic radio & ignition, that's it. It's nearly 40 years old and hadn't had an update other than a restoration. It does donuts, burnouts, wheel stands and hasnt failed, won't fail, though it does idle a bit lumpy..