--- title: "Ford F-150 Raptor Attempts to Pull Stuck SUV, Makes Everything 100 Times Worse" description: "Typically off-road recoveries are about pulling vehicles out of ditches, not into them. But pretty much everything about this botched rescue is a lesson in what not to do." date: "2024-08-05" modified: "2024-08-05" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-f-150-raptor-attempts-to-pull-stuck-suv-makes-everything-100-times-worse" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "F-150 Raptor" - "Ford" - "pickup" --- # Ford F-150 Raptor Attempts to Pull Stuck SUV, Makes Everything 100 Times Worse ![]() *\rockytvofficial via Instagram, The Drive\* Pulling a stuck vehicle out of the mud isn't a job for just anyone. While it isn't rocket science, un-stucking an off-roader requires some tact and a little finesse, to make sure things go smoothly and nobody gets hurt. What you definitely *don't* want to do is go full Leeroy Jenkins, smash the throttle in the recovery vehicle, and hope for the best. If you do, you can end up doing exactly what happens in this video, where a [Ford F-150 Raptor]() accidentally pulls a stuck SUV *into* a ditch. There's some mystery to this video, as it's hard to tell exactly what the SUV being recovered is, let alone where all this actually happened. At first glance, it looks like a [Ford Bronco](), but closer inspection indicates it's more visually similar to a [Bronco Sport](); it could even be the new [Toyota Land Cruiser](). One commenter identified it as a Chinese-market [Jetour T2](), which seems like a good guess. Ultimately it's not especially important what the vehicle is, when it's at the bottom of a ditch. The real story is how it got there. > [View this post on Instagram]() > [A post shared by Josh Koelbel (@rockytvofficial)]() It's unclear why the SUV was being recovered in the first place, as it seems to be on flat ground and easily capable of driving itself out. Yet, for reasons unknown to us viewers, a recovery rope was attached between it and an F-150 Raptor. Things get weirder from there. Immediately to the SUV's right is quite a large, deep ditch, so the Raptor should have pulled the SUV straight before turning around the ditch. Instead, the Raptor is already around the ditch when the driver smashes the throttle and yanks the SUV sideways, directly into the hole, where it proceeds to flip over onto its roof. It's possible this was the first off-road recovery attempt for everyone involved, as no one protested what was happening until it was too late. Hopefully, whoever was in that SUV is OK. My favorite part is the cameraperson, though, who just keeps filming, keeping the camera fixed on the action, while the SUV—which likely had at least one person inside—descended into a surprisingly deep ditch. They didn't even say anything. You hear someone else scream in the background but the cameraperson, like a wartime photographer, never puts the iPhone down from recording quite possibly the strangest [failed off-road recovery]() I've ever seen. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()