With regards to your Bluetooth skipping:
My 2014 Sport has the same issue. I assume eventually they will fix it with an update. I believe it has to do with the way the Bluetooth connects to multiple devices. It happens to me when I'm trying to use my Ipod, but also have my phone in the truck connected. I have never experienced it just using my phone.
The issue is avoidable by turning off Bluetooth in my phone while using the Ipod. It's a pain in the ass, and probably not doable for someone who absolutely needs to pay attention to their phone, but you can work around it on long drives. Depending on what devices your using, and what inputs your truck has, you could probably use the aux cable as well, but I get that's not why your upset. Totally understand your frustration.
My Uconnect has had all kinds of weird, glitchy issues; sometimes it freezes, sometimes it doesn't come on at all, sometimes the volume won't work, etc.
Also, I'd love a Raptor, but only 2017 or newer. The way I understand it, the first gen had some frame issues? I could be entirely wrong, as I have never really dived into the weeds researching that vehicle, but definitely think the new ones look better. MHO.