Who the Ford Ranger Raptor is best for
Enthusiasts who want high-speed off-road ability and a genuinely fast, fun truck — and can live with petrol running costs and lower towing.
Ford Ranger Raptor specs & capability at a glance
| Starting price (SRP) | ₱3,000,000 (~$49,000) |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 petrol (EcoBoost) |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Power | 397 hp (292 kW) — US/PH 3.0 V6 EcoBoost petrol ~397–405 hp; some markets offer a diesel Raptor. |
| Torque | 583 Nm |
| 4WD system | Permanent 4WD (2H/4A/4H/4L) with dual-range |
| Low range | Yes |
| Diff locks | Front + rear diff locks |
| Ground clearance | 272 mm |
| Approach / departure / breakover | 32° / 24° / 24° |
| Wading depth | 850 mm |
| Towing (braked) | 2,500 kg |
| Body | Performance pickup |
| Seats | 5 |
| Sold in | PH, AU, US, global |
Capability figures are the manufacturer’s quoted 4x4 figures for a named trim; power, price and angles vary by trim, market and options. Conversions are approximate at ≈₱61 = US$1 (mid-2026); exchange rates move, so treat the converted figures as ballpark. Petrol V6 figures (some markets offer a diesel). Price is an approximate PH SRP.
Pros
- Class-defining 2.5-inch Fox Live Valve suspension
- Front AND rear locking differentials — rare in the segment
- 397 hp V6, Baja mode, 850 mm wading
Cons
- Thirsty petrol V6 — real running costs are high
- Lower 2,500 kg towing than workhorse pickups
- Premium price; overkill for mild off-roading
Key off-road features
- Fox 2.5-inch Live Valve adaptive dampers
- Front + rear electronic diff locks
- Seven drive modes incl. Baja and Rock Crawl
- Permanent 4WD (4A) + low range; 850 mm wading
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Ford Ranger Raptor FAQ
What makes the Ranger Raptor special?
It is engineered for speed over rough terrain: long-travel Fox Live Valve dampers, a wide track, a 397 hp twin-turbo V6, front and rear lockers and a Baja mode. Nothing else in the mainstream pickup class matches its high-speed off-road ability out of the box.
Is the Ranger Raptor good for towing?
Less so — its performance focus drops braked towing to about 2,500 kg, below the 3,500 kg workhorse pickups. If towing is your priority, a standard Ranger or D-Max makes more sense.
Raptor or Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?
The Raptor is about speed and comfort across open terrain; the Rubicon is about slow, technical rock-crawling with removable roof and doors. See our Raptor vs Wrangler comparison.
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