Always remember ,on todays new vehicle, to attach the ground lead of the charger to a body ground. Not the negative terminal of the battery. It all has to do with "battery state of charge" and how the computer measures the fresh charge. I keep a battery maintainer wired to the system and...
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Please let us know if the optima solves this problem long term. Ford has told us that the system is designed for AGM technology and an aftermarket battery won't solve the problem. Also remember that when charging/Maintaining the battery please connect the negative conductor to a body ground...
The trucks start to shut off "non-essential" functions. Things like your Raptor settings, dome lights, etc. Your Ford Pass app will send you a notification when its going to start doing that. I have maintainers on all my vehicles for that reason.
All vehicles in the last few years monitor "Battery State of Charge". Its a Federal mandated thing which "supposedly" helps with fuel mileage. I keep battery maintainers on all my cars/trucks. Wire them up so the plug is easily reached in the grill. Pull it in the garage and plug it in.
I agree......Sometimes the aftermarket world gets ahead of the manufacture. Something as simple design as this sleeve appears might save me the same fait.
I'm glad you both are OK with no injuries. I just purchased my 25 Raptor and have been researching upgrades. I saw a company that is selling reinforcing sleeves for the tie rod ends because of how small they appear to be...
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The order bank is open and dealers can order the Ranger Raptor. I'm the Fixed Operations Director at Long McArthur Ford. We are a large volume Raptor dealer. We can get whatever you want. I currently have several 2025 Raptors in stock. Just give us a call. We deliver to every State.
There are a lot of options for mobile service out there.....Make sure that your local dealer explains what can/cannot be done by their crew. For instance....I am the Fixed Operations Director at a progressive FORD Dealer in Kansas. We offer both pick up and delivery as well as Mobile Service...