Now that we are about to get 2025 Raptors, has the Ford CEO’s promise of improving quality made any difference? Are these new raptors coming out more reliable?
Curious if I should buy extended warranty. You would think that Ford has the 3.5 figured out by now.
While I can’t address your question about the 2024/2025 model years since I have an ‘18, I believe that when buying high-performance, specialty vehicles like these, it’s a smart move to consider purchasing a factory-backed extended warranty.
I always opt for the extended warranty. It’s pro-rated, so if you sell the vehicle before the warranty period ends, you’ll get reimbursed for the remaining time. If you make just one claim, it pays for itself. Be sure to shop around beforehand at places like Flood Ford, as they often have competitive rates compared to what the dealer offers. I’m currently on my third truck with an EcoBoost, and knock on wood, I haven’t had any engine issues with any of them.
Two words: extended warranty. You’re already buying a 60-80k truck. Spend the extra 2-5k and get a basic ford factory warranty for 10yrs/125k miles and then drive it like you stole it until the warranty is up.
Gen 3 Raptors are showing to be quite reliable, with no significant issues reported. But for $2-3k for a 100k-mile extended warranty, why even hesitate? It’s a no-brainer.
I wouldn’t drive away with a Raptor without an extended warranty.
Have you ever priced out the drivetrain components? Yeah, you definitely don’t want to.