The Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor Run the Same Turbocharged Heart

Ford didn't build a new engine for the Ranger Raptor. It took the 3.0L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 already running in the Bronco Raptor and the Explorer ST and dropped it into the midsize truck, so both Raptors deal with the same crankcase pressure problem.

Twin-turbo boost pushes more air past the piston rings under load than a naturally aspirated engine ever sees, and that extra pressure sends more oil vapor through the PCV system and into the intake tract every time you're on the throttle. Left unchecked, that vapor condenses into an oil film on the intake valves and turbo compressor wheel, and that film is where carbon buildup starts on a direct-injection engine like the 3.0L EcoBoost.

A Ranger Raptor catch can intercepts that vapor before it reaches the intake, and because the Bronco Raptor shares the same PCV architecture, a Bronco Raptor catch can solves the identical problem from the same starting point. Compare catch cans across both trucks to see how the Bronco fitment lines up with what we build for the Ranger.

Close-up of a catch can fitting and braided hoses installed on a Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L engine.

Why Our Ford Ranger Raptor Catch Can Kits Outperform Universal Options

A universal catch can asks a twin-turbo V6 to work with hardware sized for a different engine, and that mismatch shows up as undersized diffuser media or hose barbs that need extra clamps to seal. Every Ford Ranger Raptor catch can kit we build starts with the 3.0L EcoBoost's PCV routing, not a generic shell retrofitted to fit.

Our single-valve kit mounts on the dirty side of the PCV line, where oil vapor concentration is highest, and our dual-valve kit, with a clean-side separator, pulls vapor from both sides of the system for owners who push the truck harder. Both use the same CNC-machined billet aluminum can and 4-stage diffuser found across our oil catch can lineup, connected via OEM-style Plug N Play fittings rather than universal clamps that can work loose under vibration.

That billet aluminum body also outlasts the plastic reservoirs common in universal kits, which can crack or discolor under sustained heat in the engine bay. That's the difference between a catch can built for your Raptor and one that sort of fits into it. Our Ranger Raptor oil catch can lineup reflects the same quality standard found in all our Ford truck and SUV catch cans.

Stop Sending Boosted Oil Vapor Into Your Intake

Every boost cycle on your Ranger Raptor's 3.0L EcoBoost pushes crankcase vapor into the intake tract, where it forms carbon buildup on your intake valves over time. Our Ranger Raptor catch can traps it before it gets there, so your turbos keep breathing clean air instead of oil residue. Browse our full catch can lineup and find the configuration built for how you drive your Raptor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ranger Raptor Catch Cans

Does adding a catch can void Ford's factory warranty on my Ranger Raptor?

No aftermarket part automatically voids a factory warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act prevents a dealer from denying an otherwise valid claim just because you installed a catch can, unless that specific part caused the failure you're claiming. Keep your factory PCV hardware on hand so you can reinstall it if a dealer asks about it during a warranty visit.

Does installing a catch can affect the Ranger Raptor's off-road clearance or skid plates?

The catch can mounts in open space in the engine bay and connects through the existing PCV ports, so it doesn't touch the factory skid plates, rock sliders, or any of the underbody protection that gives the Raptor its ground clearance.

Do I need a different catch can if I run a Ford Performance tune on my Ranger Raptor?

Ford Performance offers a tune for the Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor that increases boost on the factory 3.0L EcoBoost, which raises crankcase pressure. Owners running that tune or any tune that adds boost get more benefit from our dual-valve kit with a clean-side separator than from the single-valve option.

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