The Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed automatic transmission is shared with the F-150 Raptor.
Having 10 gears means a wider ratio-span, resulting in better acceleration and responsiveness.
Designed by Ford Performance team for the true enthusiast off-roader, it is the only factory-built performance truck across Asia Pacific.
The Ranger Raptor strengthens Ford’s commitment to deliver “Built Ford Tough” pick-up trucks.
“It is amazing to enable this level of performance and create a vehicle that can provide off-road enthusiasts such an adrenaline rush,” said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Performance.
“It really is like a motocross bike, snowmobile and an ATV rolled up into a pickup truck – it’s an incredible, awesome experience!”
The Ford Ranger Raptor will be produced in Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM).
At the front, a stunning new grille takes styling cues from the world’s first factory-built high performance off road truck, the F-150 Raptor.
The front bumper also includes new LED fog lamps with functional air-curtain ducts, which help to reduce air resistance of the body.
Using composite materials, the front fenders not only look tough, but resist dents and dings often associated with off-road usage.
Vehicle stance is noticeably bigger from every angle, standing at an impressive 1873mm tall, 2180mm wide and 5398mm long, with wider front and rear tracks at 1710mm.
Ground clearance is increased to 283mm, while the approach angle of 32.5 degree, ramp over angle of 24 degree, and departure angle of 24 degree as a package are superior to anything seen before.
The step boards were designed specifically to prevent rock spray from hitting the rear of the truck and the holes have been designed to drain sand and mud.
The tough high-strength aluminium alloy die-cast main step board is designed for durability, undergoing testing which includes a load of 100kg being applied 84,000 times to simulate over 10 years in the field.
A two-stage coating process involves the main step board firstly being powder-coated, before then having a robust grit-paint applied which is also highly durable – scuff, scratch, stain-resistant.
A modified rear bumper comes with an integrated tow bar and two recovery hooks rated at 3.8 tonnes.
The 1560mm x 1743mm rear tray provides abundant space.
The Ranger Raptor’s new coilover rear suspension uses a Watt’s link setup with solid rear axle to provide superior lateral control off-road while also helping improve ride and handling.
Two recovery hooks rated at 4.5 tonnes can be found at the front, plus reinforced spare tyre mounting cross-members for the larger 17-inch Raptor rims.
For convenient access, an EZ Lift Tailgate uses a new rod assembly to give the owner a 66 percent reduction in initial lift force.
The Satellite Navigation System comes into its own when off-roading in remote areas, even offering a ‘breadcrumb’ feature to leave a trail when entering unchartered areas.
2018 Ford Ranger Raptor
- 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo diesel engine
- 10-speed transmission
- 213ps and 500Nm of torque
- Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers made by Fox Racing Shox
- All-terrain BF Goodrich 285/70 R17 tyres
- Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Terrain Management System (TMS)
- SYNC 3 voice activated infotainment system
- Satellite Navigation System
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Roll Mitigation Function
- Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
- Rear view camera
- 8-inch colour LCD screen
- Intelligent Access: keyless door lock/unlock and engine ignition
- EZ Lift Tailgate: 66 percent reduction in initial lift force
