Great info for first time Gen 1 buyers. We picked up our Gen 3 a couple months ago and decided to keep our high mileage Gen 1. We have owned it since 2014 (it was a loaded 2012 with 24k) and it has ~190k with regular maintenance and several shock rebuilds. I would drive it cross country tomorrow without a single concern.
I have an 11 Platinum with the same drivetrain (6.2) and that mileage . It is like a new truck! Runs perfect, I maintain the fluids and stuff. Very hard to get rid of a vehicle like that. There are no expensive shocks on it :lol:.
Good times Offroad. The Gen 1 Raptor is the best looking of all the FORD truck line. Best factory built truck for all adventures. My 12 SVT is an awesome piece of kit
Here’s the update: Overall it’s an amazing truck it’s been super reliable since I bought it with 112,000 miles on it. Biggest things to keep in mind, budget for a good powertrain warranty you should mainly look at the transmission part of that warranty and make sure you’re covered until at least 170k miles my truck has about 150k on it now and is in need of a transmission within the next 10k miles which is mostly due to the previous owner not changing the transmission fluid on it. When you buy the truck make sure that it’s had its oil changed regularly I cannot stress this enough, every 5k is the minimum and if not save yourself the headache in the long run and find a good mechanic that can do a solid pre purchase inspection on it. Shocks is another big ticket item you’ve got to keep in mind and they ain’t cheap (make sure that gets checked out as well). Finally do all the fluid changes I.e (oil change, coolant flush, transmission fluid change and make sure you DO NOT flush the trans fluid, front and rear differential fluid change, flush and replace the brake fluid as well) with regards to the transmission fluid make sure you only drain a little bit at a time so just for example sake say you let out 1/5 quarts each time you do an oil change at 5k miles and fill that 1 quart back up with new fluid. One other thing to note is my rear differential has been making a loud humming noise and has been having a little bit of trouble locking, this is because this truck was a grocery getter and the previous owner never really engaged 4WD or the locking diff on a regular basis so make sure you take it on a nice long 30min drive on the highway. Needless to say it’s an awesome truck, pretty expensive to maintain (I spend about $250 bucks a week in gas alone- these are Texas premium gas prices and I drive about 1500 miles a month) but I wouldn’t trade it for any other truck in the world right now.
I bought my Raptor with 165k and got the guy to sell it to me for 17.5 ... He didn't take care of it at all. I can list so the issues on request. I drove it to Destin FL. First week of owning. From Houston TX. I needed to see what it could and couldn't do. All suspension was shot amongst other things. About a few months later I drive it to California, made it with no probs. I have been replacing as much as I can, doing slot of preventative maintenance. Now my truck has 215k miles have been heck and forth from Houston TX to California about 8 times and is had never left my stranded. Love my Gen 1 Raptor
Wow! Good stuff! Some trucks are certainly more beat up than others, but once those basic maintenance items are fixed, it seems that you really can't go wrong
How you doing brother I have 6.2 2010 with 127k, I’ve since changed the oil, transmission oil (had a leak I wasn’t aware about , kinda scared on the internal damage it did, but so far can’t complain , however when downshifting in neighborhoods it tends to pull a bit), other than that, differential oil changed, basic tune up, any tips you can spare ? Thank you
@@Mr.Tapia101 hey man doing good thanks! New plugs, new coil on plugs, new coil wires (mine where very poor condition and pretty much all of them snapped off) All fluids for sure, even brake and power steering, coolant. Off the top of my head thats all I can think of. I have a spreadsheet of items that I'm working on
@@Mr.Tapia101 also, that bump in your shifting ... Look into the "Connector Assembly for 2009-2014 Ford F-150 AL3Z7G276D" Apparently on our transmissions those are a hot fix and are usually out of stock. Also you can look up "driveline slip bump" fordmokoloko made a video on it ... Usually that when you accelerate and it feels like someone bumps you from behind.
Great video! I got a Gen 1 from the dealership and made them put new shocks on that beast the total was around 2K. I got mine at around 90k for under 30k in all awesome truck the Roush full exhaust keeps the ladies moist! She gets shit gas ⛽️ mileage but I do baby her…what can I say
Nice video. Good info and well done. Love my 14! Have 68k on it now 😊 I have 0 interest in "upgrading" to a newer gen, especially if it doesn't have a V8. I'm planning for her to be in the family long-term!
Good video, lots of useful information. i payed a premium for a gen 2, what i really wanted was a gen 1 because they seem more bullet proof and i just wanted to beat it up. Gen 2’s have been having a ton of problems. Also, interesting u got a bronco, im tryna line a bronco up for my wife haha. They look awesome
Just bought a 2011 Raptor with only 70k miles (110k kms) and it needs new front shocks and front axle seals. Im fine with that because the price was right.
I had a Sasquatch Outer Banks and planned on going to a RaptoR around this time. Since you can’t order them and dealers can’t either, I opted for a Roush Gen1 until they make a BRonco. Since you can get the latest Sync/mytouch setup dropped straight into the Gen1 F150’s I think I’ll do that whenever it starts to get stale and I’ll remain set for a while.
I am looking at Bronco Badlands or 1st Gen Raptor What are your thoughts I know the 1st Gen market is at the bottom and is a much better investment but I think the Bronco might be more fun
Any other alternatives to dropping $1500 on Howe reservoir and steering pump? Especially as it gave out a year later anyway? I want to off road worry free
thoughts? I can buy a 2013 Raptor SC 195k, body nice, shocks rebuilt 10k ago (midas 😕)...about $17k...AC is Inop (Compressor and a line had been replaced recently)... any thoughts if worth that?
My crappy chinese fox shock blew at 24,000 miles...street driven only....so i bought a set of ranchos shocks for an f150....rides better now....and saved 800 bucks
Building that truck employed auto workers. Financing it paid bankers. Using it to drive to work generated tax dollars. If more people bought new trucks instead of used beaters the overall economy would BENEFIT
Great info for first time Gen 1 buyers. We picked up our Gen 3 a couple months ago and decided to keep our high mileage Gen 1. We have owned it since 2014 (it was a loaded 2012 with 24k) and it has ~190k with regular maintenance and several shock rebuilds. I would drive it cross country tomorrow without a single concern.
Good ol' tried and true Gen 1! They're a beast, would definitely love to add one to the fleet again!
I have an 11 Platinum with the same drivetrain (6.2) and that mileage . It is like a new truck! Runs perfect, I maintain the fluids and stuff. Very hard to get rid of a vehicle like that. There are no expensive shocks on it :lol:.
Let me buy it lol
I just bought one!!! Spent the last 2 days doing normal maintenance and she’s a beast!!!!! 160k miles. Got mine for 20k!
Just got mine 2013 6.2 over a week ago love it!
Good times Offroad. The Gen 1 Raptor is the best looking of all the FORD truck line. Best factory built truck for all adventures. My 12 SVT is an awesome piece of kit
I'd have to agree, it has quite the nostalgic look!
Yes، go buy it again for sure! The Gen 1 raptors are a gem and im actually looking to buy one soon!
Update: bought one and I’m loving it so far!
@@thechosen1-1-741 year later review?
I get my 2013 raptor next week 😁
Here’s the update:
Overall it’s an amazing truck it’s been super reliable since I bought it with 112,000 miles on it. Biggest things to keep in mind, budget for a good powertrain warranty you should mainly look at the transmission part of that warranty and make sure you’re covered until at least 170k miles my truck has about 150k on it now and is in need of a transmission within the next 10k miles which is mostly due to the previous owner not changing the transmission fluid on it. When you buy the truck make sure that it’s had its oil changed regularly I cannot stress this enough, every 5k is the minimum and if not save yourself the headache in the long run and find a good mechanic that can do a solid pre purchase inspection on it. Shocks is another big ticket item you’ve got to keep in mind and they ain’t cheap (make sure that gets checked out as well). Finally do all the fluid changes I.e (oil change, coolant flush, transmission fluid change and make sure you DO NOT flush the trans fluid, front and rear differential fluid change, flush and replace the brake fluid as well) with regards to the transmission fluid make sure you only drain a little bit at a time so just for example sake say you let out 1/5 quarts each time you do an oil change at 5k miles and fill that 1 quart back up with new fluid. One other thing to note is my rear differential has been making a loud humming noise and has been having a little bit of trouble locking, this is because this truck was a grocery getter and the previous owner never really engaged 4WD or the locking diff on a regular basis so make sure you take it on a nice long 30min drive on the highway. Needless to say it’s an awesome truck, pretty expensive to maintain (I spend about $250 bucks a week in gas alone- these are Texas premium gas prices and I drive about 1500 miles a month) but I wouldn’t trade it for any other truck in the world right now.
Also mine is a 2014 Raptor
My gen 1 just rolled 221,000 miles
Running Khumo 315 70 r17, corsa extreme exhaust, hardened plate steel bumpers, mishimoto radiator and trans cooler.
I bought my Raptor with 165k and got the guy to sell it to me for 17.5 ... He didn't take care of it at all. I can list so the issues on request.
I drove it to Destin FL. First week of owning. From Houston TX. I needed to see what it could and couldn't do. All suspension was shot amongst other things.
About a few months later I drive it to California, made it with no probs. I have been replacing as much as I can, doing slot of preventative maintenance. Now my truck has 215k miles have been heck and forth from Houston TX to California about 8 times and is had never left my stranded.
Love my Gen 1 Raptor
Wow! Good stuff! Some trucks are certainly more beat up than others, but once those basic maintenance items are fixed, it seems that you really can't go wrong
How you doing brother I have 6.2 2010 with 127k, I’ve since changed the oil, transmission oil (had a leak I wasn’t aware about , kinda scared on the internal damage it did, but so far can’t complain , however when downshifting in neighborhoods it tends to pull a bit), other than that, differential oil changed, basic tune up, any tips you can spare ? Thank you
@@Mr.Tapia101 hey man doing good thanks!
New plugs, new coil on plugs, new coil wires (mine where very poor condition and pretty much all of them snapped off)
All fluids for sure, even brake and power steering, coolant.
Off the top of my head thats all I can think of. I have a spreadsheet of items that I'm working on
@@Mr.Tapia101 also, that bump in your shifting ... Look into the "Connector Assembly for 2009-2014 Ford F-150 AL3Z7G276D"
Apparently on our transmissions those are a hot fix and are usually out of stock. Also you can look up "driveline slip bump" fordmokoloko made a video on it ... Usually that when you accelerate and it feels like someone bumps you from behind.
Buy it back you can’t beat the 6.2. I love my 2013 . Upgraded the stock suspension and trailing Arms. It’s a dune killer now.
Definitely buy it back I sold my 2012 and have regretted it ever since
I just bought a Gen 1 with 241,000 miles for $14,000. It's not perfect but for the $$$$ it's amazing!
Picked mine up for 15k with 181k miles clean title
Great video! I got a Gen 1 from the dealership and made them put new shocks on that beast the total was around 2K. I got mine at around 90k for under 30k in all awesome truck the Roush full exhaust keeps the ladies moist! She gets shit gas ⛽️ mileage but I do baby her…what can I say
Dope video. Good to know. Glad you went through it and giving us the pros and cons. You definitely drove it like it was built.
Nice video. Good info and well done.
Love my 14! Have 68k on it now 😊 I have 0 interest in "upgrading" to a newer gen, especially if it doesn't have a V8. I'm planning for her to be in the family long-term!
Thanks for the info man. Especially with the looking at the shocks before you purchase it
Good video, lots of useful information. i payed a premium for a gen 2, what i really wanted was a gen 1 because they seem more bullet proof and i just wanted to beat it up. Gen 2’s have been having a ton of problems.
Also, interesting u got a bronco, im tryna line a bronco up for my wife haha. They look awesome
Just bought a 2011 Raptor with only 70k miles (110k kms) and it needs new front shocks and front axle seals. Im fine with that because the price was right.
Sad to see it go
My power steering went out the same day that I got my Raptor lol Donuts donuts in a parking lot.
Hahaha must be the Raptor curse!
I had a Sasquatch Outer Banks and planned on going to a RaptoR around this time. Since you can’t order them and dealers can’t either, I opted for a Roush Gen1 until they make a BRonco. Since you can get the latest Sync/mytouch setup dropped straight into the Gen1 F150’s I think I’ll do that whenever it starts to get stale and I’ll remain set for a while.
Supercharged Gen 1's are the way to go! I'd get one that's supercharged if I were to do it all over again
Great Video !!!
I am looking at Bronco Badlands or 1st Gen Raptor
What are your thoughts
I know the 1st Gen market is at the bottom and is a much better investment but I think the Bronco might be more fun
Buy it back!
Regular, non raptor f150s have electric assist power steering. Why they didnt go electric assist with the raptor is strange to me.
1st gen raptors are badass. I will be selling my 94 wrangler and my 64 f100 to get a nice down-payment for one
How did you get a bull bar mounted to it, all the ones I look at say it doesn’t fit our trucks. Is it just a regular f150 bar that works?
Awesome Video...I have a 2013 Raptor myself...where are your riding in the dunes at? We are interested in taking a trip and your spots seem fun!
Saweeet! These dunes were at Sand Lake, which is near Tillamook, Oregon!
Damn either this high mileage 2014 super crew raptor or a 2014 tundra 1794 edition.
Depends on your use! I'm a Ford guy all the way though
@@jhmotorclub6916 I ended up getting a raptor. Another raptor pop up for sale and I got it, it’s a 2013 screw.
Any other alternatives to dropping $1500 on Howe reservoir and steering pump? Especially as it gave out a year later anyway? I want to off road worry free
thoughts? I can buy a 2013 Raptor SC 195k, body nice, shocks rebuilt 10k ago (midas 😕)...about $17k...AC is Inop (Compressor and a line had been replaced recently)... any thoughts if worth that?
Offer 15 bro since it has alot of miles and its a good deal they r built to last 💪
How much did you get for it? I have the exact 2014 ruby red raptor?
Around $25K
My crappy chinese fox shock blew at 24,000 miles...street driven only....so i bought a set of ranchos shocks for an f150....rides better now....and saved 800 bucks
The truck rear height stayed the same ?
@@daniellapointe2590 yes...shocks do not effect ride hieght
Donuts are dumb.. don't do em, save your power steering pump
Damn mine got 242000 😆
Are there any major issues you had with it
@@anthonyhawley5712 not really but the most expensive repair I did was for the alternator that’s really it
U can’t beat on anything w 150k and not expect to break something. Come on!
you should never hit full lock on any hydraulic steering system ever not a fault of the truck
This is the reason our economy is going to shit. Congrats on your new massive debt payment. I'll keep my 2013 Raptor paid off. Best truck ever.
People buying things = the reason our economy is going to shit?
Where did you get your degree in economics?
Building that truck employed auto workers. Financing it paid bankers. Using it to drive to work generated tax dollars. If more people bought new trucks instead of used beaters the overall economy would BENEFIT
Ya buy it back. I have a new Bronco 2.7L twin turbo. They won't last half as long. And when they break out of warranry..Ouch!