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In my initial post the vehicle pictured in the first and third video is the same 2024 Ranger Raptor that I special ordered. In the third video you can tell by the engine decal next to the hood prop rod "stay clip" that the vehicle is indeed a Ranger Raptor. It specifies (2.3L GTDI) (2.7L / 3.0L...

No buyback necessary as I backed out on the deal before money switched hands. I feel bad for the new owners; as the dealer never addressed the issue on either raptor on the lot. The day after I backed out of the deal they listed truck I ordered for "Immediate Delivery" before new phasers would...

There was a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) from Ford for early Ford Explorer / Lincoln Aviator 3.0l EcoBoost/PHEV vehicles that gives a brief explanation of the problem and the fix. NHTSA 3.0 EcoBoost TSB Here is a nice general video that shows the issue if anyone would like to know more ...

I think what's most disappointing is that Ford has been struggling to offer a reliable phaser design for 20 years now. Seems hit and miss the exact years and models it impacts; some are certainly worse than others. Whether it be the design, material composition, or supplier workmanship of the...

This past week the Ranger Raptor I ordered last June finally arrived at the dealer. When I went to pick it up I recorded the salesman cold starting the truck. I took the truck for a test drive and everything seemed okay. I filled out the paperwork and had everything ready except for the...