The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Is the Ultimate Midsize Pickup Truck

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

6:15 here in the UK I've seen a fair few ford transits with the raptor grilles 😂

Doug is the type of guy who irons his bed sheets everyday before going to sleep.

I wish it had a panoramic roof like the F150 Raptor. Great for "off-road"!

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

I work at a ford stealer ship and no sales manager would ever sell one for sticker unless they had to

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

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.

Ive had mine for about 2 months now and love it. Also Trd tacoma is more expensive 😂 fyi

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)

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.