Arizona car salesman says he’s noticed a bizarre phenomenon that happens with nearly every Ford Raptor R truck customer
Published on Oct 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A salesman in Arizona noticed a strange recurring theme when it comes to Ford F-150 Raptor R owners.
He shared a video on TikTok to talk about some changes a soon-to-be Raptor owner requested for his truck.
And he pointed out that most customers want exactly the same thing.
And he doesn’t understand why.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
The standard Ford F-150 Raptor R feature his customers don’t seem to want
Arizona Ford salesman and TikTok creator ‘Captain Driver‘ decided to ask his followers why so many Ford F-150 Raptor R buyers specifically ask to have stock decals and stickers removed.
That’s obviously anecdotal, but in his case it happens so frequently he just became curious about it.
“One thing I noticed about every single Raptor R customer I’ve sold, they always want me to remove the graphics,” he said in the clip.
He also said he once saw a customer ‘yank’ the stickers off themselves right after taking delivery of the truck.
A lot of people in the comments sided with the owners, calling the decals unsavory.
“Decals are tacky period,” one user wrote.
“Them [sic] stickers are terrible,” another TikToker said.
But others disagreed, arguing they were an important part of the truck.
Why the Raptor is special
Even though a lot of people in the comment section said they didn’t like the stickers, others said they did, mostly because of what they represented.
“I would want people to know it’s a Raptor R,” one of these comments read.
That’s a fair point.
Buying an F-150 Raptor R is like buying a Mercedes-Benz AMG Black instead of a ‘regular’ CLK.
Or like buying a BMW M5 instead of a 520i.
You’re getting 456 horsepower with a Raptor, or 720 horsepower with the Raptor R.
You’re also getting a 5.2-liter V8.
And people love V8s.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
