2026 RR will be delivered soon, What should I know as a new owner?

[Grabber]

Wow! Mine was flawless, inside and out, materials, fit & finish, paint , all of it.
So was my wife's 2022 Escape when we bought it.

You got a unicorn. I did stumble across a couple during that time looking, however the dealer refused to deal on them. My last one I ordered was on a quality hold for 8 months (No explanation) and came in with scratch / dents and looked like it been sitting in a field somewhere.

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[Bt_okst]

Guarantee you all the front end panel gaps are messed up. Open and close the hood. If it doesn’t close easy, make them adjust it. Test drive it before you leave and check hood rattle.

 

[TommyWasabi]

I appreciate all of the replies. Some good info for both common defects found and customization ideas.

Truck arrived today and had a broken tail light housing, looks to be maybe an impact from a rock or something while in transit on the hauler truck. Not too big of a deal but the replacement tail light wont be here for another 2-3 days so I wont get to pick it up until next week.

 

[dpAtlanta]

Take off the ridiculous Raptor stickers! Looks better naked.

Opinion… I ordered the graphics.
Order what YOU want to look at, not someone else.
The wife said the white RR without the graphics looks like a work truck that needs a NAPA hat on top.
I tend to agree and glad we ordered the graphics.
Its all personal opinion!
My RR is due for production on week of 05/04.

 

[av8r]

They're thirsty. Plan accordingly.

 

[OxygenMask]

Opinion… I ordered the graphics.
Order what YOU want to look at, not someone else.
The wife said the white RR without the graphics looks like a work truck that needs a NAPA hat on top.
I tend to agree and glad we ordered the graphics.
Its all personal opinion!
My RR is due for production on week of 05/04.

LOL I've always thought that about white trucks too. OTOH I've had 4 black vehicles (2 were trucks) and I'll never do that again. They show every little scratch and look dirty again an hour after you wash them...

 

[dpAtlanta]

LOL I've always thought that about white trucks too. OTOH I've had 4 black vehicles (2 were trucks) and I'll never do that again. They show every little scratch and look dirty again an hour after you wash them...

I have owned several black vehicles… they look great in the showroom.
My last was a 1998 Mustang GT, and I was done after that.

 

[OxygenMask]

I have owned several black vehicles… they look great in the showroom.
My last was a 1998 Mustang GT, and I was done after that.

Indeed.
My driveway a few years ago...
The one on the left was an F150, it's not black it's green. Green Gem. I Love that color.

 

[OxygenMask]

When I traded the F150 for the F350 I drove 9 hours each way to get it in Green Gem!
I would probably have bought the RR in Shelter Green, I really like it, but I like the Azure Gray better, it's not close to black, and the green is everywhere.

 

[cc1999]

I appreciate all of the replies. Some good info for both common defects found and customization ideas.

Truck arrived today and had a broken tail light housing, looks to be maybe an impact from a rock or something while in transit on the hauler truck. Not too big of a deal but the replacement tail light wont be here for another 2-3 days so I wont get to pick it up until next week.

Congrats!

The Ranger Raptor is a great truck.
‘IMO one of the best trucks on the market today.

I am sure you’re going to live it!

Too bad your taillight got busted in transit, but looks like there is nothing else surrounding the taillight to worry about. Swapping out a taillight is a super simple procedure..

Lots of great info and lots owner builds documented on the forum here, if your looking for ideas on personalizing your RR to your liking.

I love the RRs so much, that I some how ended up with 3 of them out in the garage.

 

[Watchdog62]

Opinion… I ordered the graphics.
Order what YOU want to look at, not someone else.
The wife said the white RR without the graphics looks like a work truck that needs a NAPA hat on top.
I tend to agree and glad we ordered the graphics.
Its all personal opinion!
My RR is due for production on week of 05/04.

Just messin with you, no offense meant. You do you, but you did ask?

Personally I hate vinyl decals. Mine stayed on 2 days. Also think white (or platinum) trucks without decals are pretty sweet. Again enjoy your new truck when you get it. It will be awesome however you chose it to be. Me I like mine naked, fast and loud!

 

[Medic 6]

Congratulations! Set it up the way you would like to. My 2024 had an issue with the hood closing and I had the decals removed from the corner of the hood and tailgate. It was a dealer order, so it came that way. Her 2025 we caught a dealer order in time to change the color and options. Otherwise I guess we got lucky with them and delivery.

My wife’s has the Procal installed, Ford bed mat with the bed liner, window tint, Ford splash guards Musology center console storage organizer, Weather Tech mats and sunshade, Ford performance black lug nuts. My 2024 has not been tuned yet, but has the same as her truck.

If you can attend the Ranger Raptor Ford Performance school, go! These trucks are amazing off road and you really get to know the capabilities. You will definitely have fun.

Best of luck with your truck.

 

[Watchdog62]

Congratulations! Set it up the way you would like to. My 2024 had an issue with the hood closing and I had the decals removed from the corner of the hood and tailgate. It was a dealer order, so it came that way. Her 2025 we caught a dealer order in time to change the color and options. Otherwise I guess we got lucky with them and delivery.

My wife’s has the Procal installed, Ford bed mat with the bed liner, window tint, Ford splash guards Musology center console storage organizer, Weather Tech mats and sunshade, Ford performance black lug nuts. My 2024 has not been tuned yet, but has the same as her truck.

If you can attend the Ranger Raptor Ford Performance school, go! These trucks are amazing off road and you really get to know the capabilities. You will definitely have fun.

Best of luck with your truck.

Holy moly! His and her Ranger Raptors!

 

[dpAtlanta]

Just messin with you, no offense meant. You do you, but you did ask?

Personally I hate vinyl decals.

No offense taken at all...!

I will have two Fords with vinyl decals when my RR arrives:

 

[Watchdog62]

No offense taken at all...!

I will have two Fords with vinyl decals when my RR arrives:

I stand corrected! As a former Mustang Gt owner I would do white oth stripes on a kona blue stang, although id prefer them painted.

Gt350? Im jealous. With the pro cal tune I almost swear 0-60 my RR pulls harder than my super charged 2019 pp gt. Must be the torque...

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