Ford Raptor

The Raptor name was developed by Ford SVT, initially as a placeholder nickname during development. Ford secured the rights to the name through an arrangement with Mosler. The first-generation vehicle, the F-150 SVT Raptor, was introduced for the 2010 model year, shifting the SVT performance focus from on-road capability — as seen in the 1993–2004 SVT Lightning — to off-road desert racing performance. The first production Raptor, finished in Molten Orange with a digital mud graphic, sold at auction for $130,000 with proceeds above MSRP going to charity.

A dedicated race version, the F-150 SVT Raptor R, was built for the Baja 1000, using a 6.2 L V8 engine rated at 500 hp (370 kW).

First generation (2010): Fox Racing internal bypass shocks with external reservoirs provided 11.2 inches of front suspension travel and 12.1 inches at the rear. The track was widened by seven inches and ride height raised two inches. The standard engine was a 5.4L V8 (320 hp); an optional 6.2L V8 produced 411 hp. By 2011, the 6.2L became the sole engine. Hill descent control, a first for a Ford vehicle, was standard on this generation.

Second generation (2017): Following a two-year hiatus, the second generation dropped the SVT prefix. An aluminium-intensive body reduced curb weight by over 500 pounds. A high-output 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 — detuned from the Ford GT engine — produced 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. The 2017 model introduced the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission, the first non-commercial vehicle of any type to use a 10-speed. In 2019, the Fox Racing shocks received Live Valve capability for automatic terrain adjustment; beadlock wheels were offered as a rare option for a mass-produced vehicle.

Third generation (2021): Rear leaf springs were replaced by a five-link coil spring setup with a Panhard bar. The base model retained the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. The Raptor R variant, introduced for 2022 to compete with the Ram 1500 TRX, uses a 5.2L Carnivore supercharged V8 based on the 5.2L Predator engine from the Mustang Shelby GT500, producing 700 hp (522 kW) and 640 lb-ft (868 N·m). For 2023, torque was increased to 645 lb-ft. A 2024 mid-cycle refresh raised Raptor R output to 720 hp (537 kW) through optimised air intake and revised calibration, making it the most powerful gas-powered production pickup in its class at time of release. The 2024 refresh also introduced FOX Dual Live Valve shocks with position-sensitive compression and continuously variable rebound control.

The Raptor 37, introduced in 2021, was the first production light-duty truck to offer 37-inch tires from the factory.

The first-generation Ranger Raptor debuted in 2019 based on the global Ranger T6 platform. Powered by a 2.0L EcoBlue biturbo diesel (210 hp), it was not marketed in the United States due to model overlap concerns with the F-150 Raptor and emissions certification costs. It sold in markets where the full-size F-150 is not widely marketed, though it was available alongside the F-150 Raptor in markets such as Argentina and Mexico.

The second-generation Ranger Raptor, unveiled in February 2022, uses a twin-turbo 3.0L EcoBoost V6. The North American variant, arriving in 2024, produces 405 hp (302 kW) and 430 lb-ft (583 N·m). It includes a Baja Mode with an anti-lag system that keeps turbochargers spinning for up to three seconds after throttle lift, delivering immediate power on corner exit.

Developed under the internal codename "Warthog," the Bronco Raptor was released for the 2022 model year. It features 37-inch tires and a 3.0L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 shared with the Ford Explorer, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

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