​​What Makes a Ford Ranger Raptor a Raptor?​

For 15 years, the Raptor name has given Ford the license to play seriously. The new generations come from the Ford Performance team, amplifying the off-road prowess of the F-150 and Bronco. Now, you can add the mid-size Ranger to the Raptor family.  

The Ranger Raptor adds all of the suspension and driveline upgrades from Ford Performance to make it into one tough and mean mid-size pickup truck. It also plays nicely. What makes a Ranger Raptor a Raptor? 

First, it gets the Raptor treatment on the outside. A specific grille with the Ford name in bold font is one difference between the Raptor and other Ranger trims. The 17-inch alloy wheels wear all-terrain tires, giving it a higher ground clearance for better maneuverability on rougher terrain. You can opt for a set of 17-inch beadlock-compatible alloy wheels.  

Helping those 17-inch wheels surrounded by meaty tires handle rough terrain are 2.5-inch FOX Racing shocks with Live Valve Technology that offer more suspension travel to work through rutted surfaces and give more articulation. The long-travel suspension is aided by a Watts link. All of these combined create a softer ride that is also taut when it needs to be. To ensure you get through the rough stuff, the Ranger Raptor has a ground clearance of 10.7 inches.  

It is not a Raptor without a powerful EcoBoost engine. In the Ranger Raptor, that comes in the shape of a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission. You have 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque on tap for maximum adventure.  

The Ranger Raptor has a two-speed transfer case. The four-wheel-drive system is easy to use with a set of four buttons making up the Electronic Shift On The Fly inside the drive mode selector knob. You have a set of drive modes that are preset for the four-wheel-drive system. Ford Trail Control is standard on the Raptor, utilizing an off-road cruise control for low-speed driving when it gets really rough. More capability is available on the Ranger Raptor with standard electronic locking front and rear differentials. You have maximum traction available in any condition the Ranger Raptor is put through.  

While a Ranger Raptor is made for fun, you can put it to work. It has a maximum payload rating of 1,375 pounds. Need to tow? No problem with a 5,510-pound maximum tow rating. Your Ranger Raptor also comes with the latest in towing management technology, including Pro Trailer Backup Assist.  

You get inside the cab with the aid of tough metal side steps. The Raptor name appears on the side of the bed and on the tailgate. The Raptor treatment continues inside the cabin. You cannot mistake it for anything else, because it reminds you that you are driving a genuine Ford Performance vehicle. There are supportive front seats, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a set of ten speakers from the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen that can play your favorite tunes from your device wirelessly.  

If you’re looking for the right vehicle for adventure, the 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor is the right pickup truck for you. You can get one from Dick Smith Ford of Columbia, home of the Dick Smith Advantage. Contact us to experience the most capable pickup truck in its class.