2024 Ford Ranger Review

When you think of raptors, you think of the bi-pedal dinosaurs that expertly hunt and swiftly sprint to subdue their prey. The Ford Ranger Raptor takes a few notes from its prehistoric ancestor.

This truck comes with a performance-tuned, twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine that produces 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. It has the speed it needs to track down prey. Is it also made for the hunt? Its integrated Active Valve Exhaust System has several modes like Quiet, Normal, Sport, and Baja, so you can stealth in silence or roar on rocky ridges.

Whatever environment velociraptors lived in; they dominated it. This Ford truck does the same thanks to these seven drive modes:

• Normal
• Tow/Haul
• Sport
• Slippery
• Off-Road
• Rock Crawl
• Baja

Whether you’re navigating dunes, dirt, or downpours, the Ranger Raptor makes total domination look easy.

Close your eyes and think of a velociraptor. What do you see first? Its sickle-shaped talons, its rows of sharp teeth, its vertical, reptilian eyes, or its athletic stature? Perhaps you hear its signature snarl ricocheting in your ears?

The Ford Ranger Raptor also has key features that help it stand apart from the pack, including:

• Bold F-O-R-D lettering on the grille
• Frame-mounted front and rear tow hooks
• Flared fenders with functional fender vents
• 33-inch BFGoodrich® all-terrain KO3® tires
• Steel front bash plate and other underbody armor

The Ranger Raptor also has several exterior design elements that provide function and versatility when exploring new environments. Take its integrated Zone Lighting, for instance. This feature puts bright lights in different zones on the truck to illuminate your surroundings and to help you see all angles on the hunt. Consider it a cousin to the velociraptor’s binocular vision!

While velociraptors engage power from their muscular legs, this Ford truck taps into its EcoBoost® engine and the 400 watts it stores in its cargo bed. This in-bed outlet will help you charge up accessories, blow up tires on your dirt bike, or power tools.

Velociraptors are ferocious, cunning, and clever. Their every move is calculated and precise. They’re always a few steps ahead. The Ford Ranger Raptor has its own slew of highly intuitive technology to help you stay ahead of the curve.

You can engage the 360-Degree Camera or the Front View Camera, so you’re never caught off guard. If you have cargo in tow, the class-exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ feature installs a set of eyes behind your head, so you can maneuver in as few moves as possible.

Behind the wheel of this Ford truck, you’re the mastermind of the operation. Every mastermind has a sidekick or a highly intelligent digital assistant. Velociraptors rely on their pack. You can rely on the Ranger Raptor’s SYNC® 4A system, which comes with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Use these technologies to communicate with your crew.

This infotainment system is paired to a 12-inch portrait-style touchscreen. Your second command center sits behind the wheel and measures 12.4 inches. These large displays enhance your visibility, allowing you to see as well as a velociraptor.