Anyone have an RHO with no issues?

[MattH89]

I appreciate this! I’m really leaning toward the camp now of not taking delivery. After the member who’s died after 50 miles… I really want the truck, but questioning the safety of my
Family, long term reliability, the headaches and inconvenience of issues do occur..
I do assume most have not had issues. Seems like those that get the truck really love it. I do want a new truck and if I don’t go the RHO route I’ll go with a raptor. I’m just not as excited about a raptor as I am the RHO because the RHO is a superior vehicle in majority of categories. I just don’t know if the lack or reliability is worth it for me.
I think I’m also hoping someone convinces me to just take delivery of the RHO! Ha!

I would argue at this point, with this amount of anecdotal data, is a "perceived lack of reliability"

 

[MTG]

I would argue at this point, with this amount of anecdotal data, is a "perceived lack of reliability"

It’s absolutely perception. It’s hard to track how the release of the RHO differs from the release of the TRX, or 2017 raptor, or any other vehicle with a newly introduced power train.

I’ve tried to search it, and have found issues everywhere, with foreign and domestic vehicles in early model years.

 

[RamFan]

I appreciate this! I’m really leaning toward the camp now of not taking delivery. After the member who’s died after 50 miles… I really want the truck, but questioning the safety of my
Family, long term reliability, the headaches and inconvenience of issues do occur..
I do assume most have not had issues. Seems like those that get the truck really love it. I do want a new truck and if I don’t go the RHO route I’ll go with a raptor. I’m just not as excited about a raptor as I am the RHO because the RHO is a superior vehicle in majority of categories. I just don’t know if the lack or reliability is worth it for me.
I think I’m also hoping someone convinces me to just take delivery of the RHO! Ha!

Well I’ll tell you this, the is no comparison between a Ram and Ford. If you haven’t before, drive a Ram. The interior is superior , the exhaust sounds better, the ride is better and let’s be honest, it’s also better looking. . I think you’re being a little too gun shy.

Ultimately it’s your choice, if you go with the Raptor, you will always second guess your decision when you see an RHO

Good luck either way.

 

[Rho5280]

I appreciate this! I’m really leaning toward the camp now of not taking delivery. After the member who’s died after 50 miles… I really want the truck, but questioning the safety of my
Family, long term reliability, the headaches and inconvenience of issues do occur..
I do assume most have not had issues. Seems like those that get the truck really love it. I do want a new truck and if I don’t go the RHO route I’ll go with a raptor. I’m just not as excited about a raptor as I am the RHO because the RHO is a superior vehicle in majority of categories. I just don’t know if the lack or reliability is worth it for me.
I think I’m also hoping someone convinces me to just take delivery of the RHO! Ha!

Highly suggest you go to the Ford Raptor forum and read up. It is flooded with “issues” as well. That’s what people do on forums. My guess is you’ve just been focused on this one while getting excited about your new RHO. Best of luck in your decisioning.

 

[MTG]

Well I’ll tell you this, the is no comparison between a Ram and Ford. If you haven’t before, drive a Ram. The interior is superior , the exhaust sounds better, the ride is better and let’s be honest, it’s also better looking. . I think you’re being a little too gun shy.

Ultimately it’s your choice, if you go with the Raptor, you will always second guess your decision when you see an RHO

Good luck either way.

Highly suggest you go to the Ford Raptor forum and read up. It is flooded with “issues” as well. That’s what people do on forums. My guess is you’ve just been focused on this one while getting excited about your new RHO. Best of luck in your decisioning.

I appreciate the insight from both of you. I currently own a 2018 1500 sport with the 5.7.
It does feel weird to me to think about buying a ford. I haven’t driven a raptor before, just standard f-150. I like the ram better in every way. Raptors look great, but I prefer the RHO and TRX look.

My estimated delivery date is January 16. I suppose I’m still figuring out what I’ll do. Again, thanks for the insight. Hopefully I see some additional success stories while waiting.

 

[Ghost02]

I appreciate the insight from both of you. I currently own a 2018 1500 sport with the 5.7.
It does feel weird to me to think about buying a ford. I haven’t driven a raptor before, just standard f-150. I like the ram better in every way. Raptors look great, but I prefer the RHO and TRX look.

My estimated delivery date is January 16. I suppose I’m still figuring out what I’ll do. Again, thanks for the insight. Hopefully I see some additional success stories while waiting.

Best of luck in your decision. In the same boat, but 90% out.

 

[Clutch23]

Well I’ll tell you this, the is no comparison between a Ram and Ford. If you haven’t before, drive a Ram. The interior is superior , the exhaust sounds better, the ride is better and let’s be honest, it’s also better looking. . I think you’re being a little too gun shy.

Ultimately it’s your choice, if you go with the Raptor, you will always second guess your decision when you see an RHO

Good luck either way.

My worries about the raptor lol

 

[MTG]

Best of luck in your decision. In the same boat, but 90% out.

If you didn’t go RHO what would you be buying?

My worries about the raptor lol

I could see this happening to me also haha.

 

[Ghost02]

If you didn’t go RHO what would you be buying?

I could see this happening to me also haha.

A technical degree/career for my 3 grandsons.

 

[jb37]

36 hours in - no battery issues or any issues - even in 20 degree weather - fun in the snow !!!!
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[MTG]

36 hours in - no battery issues or any issues - even in 20 degree weather - fun in the snow !!!!
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Love to see it

 

[Pete87ta]

300 miles over 3 days. No issues.

 

[jb37]

36 hours in - no battery issues or any issues - even in 20 degree weather - fun in the snow !!!!
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found my first issue ... driver rear tire valve stem cap missing .... PDI fail

 

[OldSchool]

Just took delivery of my Base/L0. Aside from some adhesive and other marks on the paint & fender flares, the only things I see at first glance are: either missing the Key Card or I just can't find it, truck pulls to the right, I can't get the fans to work on any of the climate controls settings (no air blowing out of the vents), and some bad panel misalignment around the hood and front fenders/doors. I reached out to @AnthonyRI about why no Key Card, but the fans for the climate control not working has me baffled. No air no matter what speed setting on Auto or forced Max A/C.

 

[Joe86]

Just took delivery of my Base/L0. Aside from some adhesive and other marks on the paint & fender flares, the only things I see at first glance are: either missing the Key Card or I just can't find it, truck pulls to the right, I can't get the fans to work on any of the climate controls settings (no air blowing out of the vents), and some bad panel misalignment around the hood and front fenders/doors. I reached out to @AnthonyRI about why no Key Card, but the fans for the climate control not working has me baffled. No air no matter what speed setting on Auto or forced Max A/C.

I believe no key card for base models

 

[RADA]

13 Days/600 miles of flawless performance.

*I don't consider this a real issue.

I had a loose driver's side rear fender flare screw. Service Lane guy laughed, jumped in, zipped around to the body shop, and returned less than 10 minutes later. I spent more time talking with the sales staff about the truck than it took to fix it.

 

[WSULLIVAN54]

900 flawless miles for me.

 

[Cautionary Tale]

Just took delivery of my Base/L0. Aside from some adhesive and other marks on the paint & fender flares, the only things I see at first glance are: either missing the Key Card or I just can't find it, truck pulls to the right, I can't get the fans to work on any of the climate controls settings (no air blowing out of the vents), and some bad panel misalignment around the hood and front fenders/doors. I reached out to @AnthonyRI about why no Key Card, but the fans for the climate control not working has me baffled. No air no matter what speed setting on Auto or forced Max A/C.

If on and doing nothing it's gonna be blower motor or blower motor relay (both should be in close proximity). You can check the connections, and give the motor a little thunk whilst on. If I was gonna be in town, I could have you run it over and hook it up to my computer to run a full A/C test, but local dealer can do that too.

There are other parts that could be culprit, but if it won't blow on manual or auto, then it'll 99% be one of the aforementioned two issues. Oh and fun fact, I just replaced both those parts in one of my other vehicles and new blower motor blew 2 days in...they just don't make them like they use to.

 

[TheBarBack]

1 dead battery, weird relay noise from brake pedal and pulls to the right. Not yet 400 miles on it! Doesn't bother me too much yet

 

[OldSchool]

I believe no key card for base models

Well, that's just unacceptable. (Thanks for the heads up!) I guess I'll check to see if I can get one and have it programmed - I actually like the idea of a spare key in case I was counting on my phone but break it with the questionable activities I sometimes take part in.

If on and doing nothing it's gonna be blower motor or blower motor relay (both should be in close proximity). You can check the connections, and give the motor a little thunk whilst on. If I was gonna be in town, I could have you run it over and hook it up to my computer to run a full A/C test, but local dealer can do that too.

There are other parts that could be culprit, but if it won't blow on manual or auto, then it'll 99% be one of the aforementioned two issues. Oh and fun fact, I just replaced both those parts in one of my other vehicles and new blower motor blew 2 days in...they just don't make them like they use to.

I'll dive in when I have a bit more free time. It's odd, the engine RPMs really choke down and flutter when I change the settings or cycle on/off, but nothing brings air out the vents and I don't hear the blower motor running no matter the setting. Heated seats work though!