Originally Posted by marcv

I did not check the pressure but I can go back and do so or ask the Rep to check it today. On raptor can you get PSI through the infotainment screen or does it have to be done manually?

Originally Posted by marcv

I just test drove a new raptor this week for the first time. I've always wanted one and with this new generation I had planned on getting one. Many dealers now have them in stock and ready to go. I found one optioned up how I wanted it and in the colors I would have ordered. All seemed good until.....

Now the bad part. I was so excited to drive this truck and expected it to be buttery smooth on the roads. I was shocked that the truck was very bumpy on roads that were not great but at the same time, not horrible either. Every bump was amplified as it oscillated too so it wasn't just the first "hit" of the bump you felt but an oscillation of 3 or 4 more right after in quick succession as the suspension tried to deal with it. Like every bump had a a set of instant "aftershocks".

I was blown away by how rough it was. Immediately disappointed. I knew in the first mile the Raptor wasn't for me. My X5M with run flat tires - which are generally harsher than regular tires - rides orders of magnitude smoother. It lacks the beefy suspension, coils and shocks that the Raptor does as well as the big fat tires. I simply don't understand how the Raptor was this harsh on public streets.

I test drove a Lariat FX Supercrew right after to see how that compared. It was significantly better and FAR more livable for street driving. I'm now looking at a very loaded up Lariat build at 65k.

The Raptor was so unpleasant over typical bumps on the street I just could not see daily driving it even a limited amount let alone taking it on any longer drive.

It was really a disappointing day for me. I had wanted a Raptor for so many years now and was ready to get the deal done this week and now not so much. I always LOVED how the Raptor looked and love the new one as well. I guess my X5M is either incredible on the road and spoiled me or the Raptor really is a rough and tumble ride on the street.

Anyway, now it is a long wait until the 2018's are built so have some time to see if I want to do any aftermarket to the Lariat when it comes in. I did the Lariat all blacked out, black wheels with FX4 package, 3.5L ecoboost and just about every option you can get. Will at least try to get a little bit of a street/dirt warrior out of it.

Originally Posted by DemonGator

I've had my Raptor for 2 months now and I find the ride quality to be like you describe. I feel every little bump and it feels like everything is out of balance. The ride is horrible compared to my old 2012 FX4. Had it into the dealer a couple of times and they say this is how they all ride. They wont let me test drive another Raptor to compare so I'm not sure how true this is. Had the wheels road force balanced and I think that made it worse. I'm starting to regret the purchase.

Originally Posted by cobrajunkie

^^Yup. The demo I test drove at a dealer was 55 PSI and when I took delivery of my new 2017 from that dealer, it was 55 PSI as well. The dealer had no idea nor did they check either truck. So you pay for dealer prep and they don't even check tire pressure?! WTF?

Originally Posted by marcv

Let me ask you how was the ride difference at the dealer 55 PSI vs your new raptor (assuming you lowered the pressure on tires right?)?

If you read my account several posts above my test drive was horrible. Ride quality was about a 1 out of 10. PSI was over 60 on my demo.

Originally Posted by marcv

Finally test drove another Raptor today with what they told me was about 40-42 psi in it. Still higher than the 38 PSI recommended.

My thoughts compared to the 62 PSI one I drove....

It was somewhat improved at the lower pressure or so it seemed. I didn't go for as long a drive as I did in the first one and the route taken was not quite as bumpy as the first one. I still noticed the "aftershocks" after hitting a bump where it wasn't one and done. Hit the bump and feel about 3 oscillations as the suspension feels like it is trying to stabilize. Perhaps this is unavoidable in a truck without air suspension like say the Ram trucks?

So now on the fence. It was better but not really that smooth compared to my BMW X5M with the harder run flat tires and what I would have considered a much weaker road going suspension than a Raptor.

Also I do notice the 10 speed shifting a bit.

Wondering if any Raptor owners out there are unhappy post purchase with anything about the truck? Ride quality? Transmission? Anything else?

Dealer has truck with my exact spec on it right now so going back and forth and still unsure.

Originally Posted by grimloktt

Hello, all. As I'm finding out, it's hard to get my hands on a Raptor. I was wondering if you all could help me out? I have a '15 Platinum but am unhappy with the jarring and bumpy ride when driving on some PA back roads. Over highway or most roads, the ride is great. But in the city at slower speeds 20-25 mph or more so on out-of-city roads going about 45 mph, the bumps are hard and jarring. This could be fixed if they fixed the roads but don't see that happening anytime soon...

So, could you please explain the on street ride of your Raptors in similar and other road conditions? Do you think the Raptor would ride better than the Platinum in those conditions?

Thnx!