The elusive Ford Ranger Raptor finally comes to the United States as a 2024 model. It’s bonkers! In simple terms, Ford waved a wand and shrunk the F-150 Raptor by about 10% to create the new Ranger Raptor midsize off-road pickup truck. Take a look!
The U.S.-spec 2024 Ranger Raptor is about 3.5 inches wider than a standard new Ranger. It has a higher stance and unique suspension with FOX 2.5 Live Valve shocks. The truck has Raptor-specific a-arm front independent suspension components and a unique Watts link rear solid axle arrangement with coil-over shocks in the rear.
The truck is rolling on new 33-inch BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tires. As far as we can tell, this is the first production vehicle to use the new KO3 AT tires. For increased traction and off-road performance, the Ranger Raptor offers front and rear locking differentials, 2WD/4Auto/4Hi/4Lo transfer case, a Trail Control system, and Trail turn assist.
Under the hood is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 405 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to a 10-speed automatic. The interior is Raptor-specific with bolstered front seats and Code Orange trim throughout.
The only odd thing is – the Ranger Raptor does not come with three amber maker lights in its grille. This has become a Raptor vehicle signature over the years, so a Raptor truck without it seems odd indeed. The truck is not wide enough to require additional marker lights by law.
| 2024 Ranger Raptor | 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro | 2023 Colorado ZR2 | 2023 Gladiator Rubicon/Mojave | |
| Tires | 32.7-in | 30.6-in | 32.7-in | 32.7-in |
| Suspension Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Solid Axle / Coil Spring |
| Suspension Rear | Watts Link / Coilover | Leaf Spring | Leaf Spring | Solid Axle / Coil Spring |
| Dampers | FOX 2.5 Live Valve | FOX 2.5 | DSSV Spool Valve | FOX 2.5 (Mojave) |
| Anti-sway Bar | n/a | n/a | n/a | Front Disconnect |
| Lockers | front & rear | rear | front & rear | front & rear |
| Crawl Ratio | 68 to 1 | 44 to 1 | 42 to 1 | 84 to 1 |
| – | – | – | – | |
| Engine | 3.0L TT V6 | 3.5L V6 | 2.7L T I4 | 3.6L V6 |
| Power | 403 hp | 278 hp | 310 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-sp Auto | 6-sp Auto / Manual | 8-sp Auto | 8-sp Auto / Manual |
| – | – | – | – | |
| Curb Weight | 5,325 lbs | 4,550 lbs | 5,298 lbs | 5,050 lbs |
| Payload | 1,465 lbs | 1,135 lbs | 1,151 lbs | 1,160 lbs |
| Towing | 5,510 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 6,000/5,500 lbs Desert Boss | 7,000 lbs |
Join me in the video below for all the hands-on details.
