2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor | First Drive | Edmunds.com

The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor blasts through the deserts of Borrego Springs.
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[@InsideLineVideo]

Great comments, everyone! We like to hear what you think.

[@4wheeler14]

The same thing happens with my '07Mountaineer. Cruising at 60 in 6th gear the RPM are at 1500 and i NEED to downshift just to get a little more power. I live in a residential area where speed limits are 25-35 and the same thing happens with 3&4th gear. At 35mph, the rpm in 4th are around 1250 and the constant foot on and off the throttle makes the trans jump from 4th to 3rd when i let off and right back to 4th when i get back on it. It's annoying, but i keep the OD off for the most part.

[@yago9]

Just got my 5.4 Raptor for 46,000 $ fully loaded..I LOVE IT...

[@One5thOfWhiskey]

That truck's got serious balls!

[@RageCage1792]

my boss at work has one of these and its sooooooooooo nice

[@telj1]

I'm not even in the market for a truck but would give this thing a look!

[@DARKRIGUE]

would love this car in winter!!!! this would be awsome here in canada.

[@Radelbande]

The first pickup i would buy

[@tblack21]

I imagine this truck will be popular in Northern BC and Alberta for getting to and around the oilpatch. Ford is really making some good vehicles right now.

[@03kenseth]

I haven't bought anything but ford since 2000. i had a pontiacrap until then and it is no wonder Government Motors is so in debt. All my 4 fords since 00 are great and they last. A minor issue on my 07 last year but it was looked after. I will be buying the flex in June . It is the best vehicle i have ever driven. I rented a flex at xmas and the quality is unmatched. Cant wait.

[@BlackTransAmdude]

I'm sold i want one!

[@edgrrr2012]

this things a monster

[@slikk66]

hey hows the gas pedal doing on that toyota?

[@accordv6er]

saw one in person for the first time today at DIA

[@vtectilligetmoney]

i dont really like trucks, but this one is worth my time and money!!!

[@dodge69874]

hit the brakes and heard the tires squealing for a good 100-200 ft but somehow I managed to stop just in time. I could smell the burnt rubber from the tires, and I knew ABS had done it's job to save me.

[@Roushfan5]

Whereas a 10 yr old that loves cars w/a father that owns a shop, who spends all his free time around cars and other things with engine will know more then the avg. Person. I personally know how engines world. I read car reviews and news, look up auto recalls, watch whatever I can about cars, and ask questions from professionals whenever I can. I've taken a class on small engines. Just because I don't have 50 yrs of experience reviewing cars dose not make me wrong.

[@402bullit]

help! what's the name of this song at 0:18???

[@JaredDiBartolo]

i went to my ford dealership tday and they had one there it was black ohhh was it nice, the inside looks like something from a movie it has like 5 aux switches for idk and all these gadgets on it for off roading

[@FrostedCold]

Need this baby up here in Northern Canada >:D

[@bphockey23]

You gotta test the 6.2!

[@dodge69874]

Damn, that is one bad ass truck. If it looks and handles like that stock, I wonder how it'll do with mods.

[@stylin60es]

Badass truck

[@JuanPabloGarza23]

esta bien padre

[@jalexrosh]

Nice Truck for the Dakar and Baja

[@gweggorz]

The 6.2L V8 is supposed to be out by the winter.... and I'm assuming they meant this coming winter.

[@piloty5]

i agree

[@EatmyDust1311]

yep, and in a few months they will have the Boss 6.2 liter with 422 hp, and the 5.4 plenty quick, trust me, it WANTS to do 100 mph on the freeway, you wouldnt even know its so damn refined and comfy

[@SabahAlev]

the nissan they showed in the video. the hell do you think?

[@hayksamvelyan]

you do get a warrenty with it.... Also for people who don't have the means to build it on their own, it's convenient as well

[@ConejoZing]

That truck could be freaking awesome

[@moaski]

I totally hear you. This truck will not see a manual. I'm one of the few that will only drive a standard tranny. Whenever I look at trucks, I have to get Japanese or special order certain models of domestic trucks (mainly work truck models). Currently, I have an 2001 F-250 diesel with a 5-speed, but that took months of searching. Good luck.

[@quatlen]

the front view of the car is pretty bad ass.

[@goldenretriever6440]

We have a 2012 raptor and we absolutely love it We put American flags on it for the Fourth of July it's that awesome It just screams America whenever you put your foot down on the gas pedal Not like that new one with the ecoboost V6 Seriously what the hell Ford

[@CorbinGoodwin]

Wait until the 6.2, then see what kind of power it will have. I'm hoping a decent amount for that and the Coyote motor. Long live the V8!

[@dodge69874]

Damn, my pop's ain't that bad. He just had problems with his interior lighting (so he removed all the bulbs) and the power window (driver's side won't go up without assistance and passenger's is starting to do the same). But the 6 disk center console cd changer and dashlights work perfectly, so does the ABS. Light just stays on on the instrument panel but I was hauling our boat downhill last night in the rain and some guy cut in front of me and then a stop sign appeared out of nowhere and I...

[@paintballer653]

@trjonez ok thats a tiny as bug no shit its going to be faster then a full size pickup

[@Kostelnick]

@Wornskibum yea but thats not an average truck either it was built for off-road also

[@lcfanyc]

I want a black one!

[@clubtc05]

sorry man didnt hear that part lol but on ebay someone put it for that much still pretty hight but its one badass truck

[@ArelnaPhoenix89]

i want this truck so bad! everyone's been telling me to get a new vehical and i said if i get a new truck it will be this one, but i won't give up my '79 f-150! actually i wonder how the raptor would do in mud runs? >:D

[@1crazycan]

@chrispycactus It's not about how many inches of travel you have its about how its engineered they can get away with that much travel and still be the best jumper out there because the shocks are set up properly to get progressively stiffer as you approach bottom so its virtually impossible to bottom out . More travel would completely hinder the truck from all other purposes if you want more travel get a four link setup but your truck isn't going to be good for nothing but jumping!

[@jrdunwell]

i want this so BAD!!!!!

[@mj23polairs]

ok i was like wtf its only the 5.4 but ok there are goin to put that 6.2 hurricane motor i it and WHITE LOOKS SICK

[@SabahAlev]

the viper or the one i make?

[@ghostswimmer923]

I want that truck.

[@dodge69874]

lol, Yeah the electronics in these things can be problematic (my pop's came fully loaded with power everything and it's mostly the lighting system that causes problems) but the drivetrain (especially the 4.0 Cologne V6) is freaking bulletproof.

[@paulb4uk]

I am niot keen on the interior but the rest of the truck looks good .

[@anthony6151]

Some people don't have the time, experience, or knowledge to build something like that jsyk. Plus it's all OEM equipment so it comes with a warranty.

[@779WALEED]

رووووووووعه بس مو موجود بالسعوديه

[@EatmyDust1311]

@GR8PHD yeah, they should have stuck with the street racer style truck huh? nuthin like a truck that cant tow or haul shit, isnt very fast, cant handle and is more expensive than a faster, more practicle mustang that also has better gas mileage. becasue that is what trucks are known for, not going offroad right?

[@PhatsoJuggalo806]

they cost about 39,000 for the 5.4 says motor trend there making a 6.2 in the winter probably will be like 45-50,000

[@BlakesWrld]

wow that thing is fast chevy and dodge got some compention

[@kekke2000]

12 yards long, 2 lanes wide, 65 tons of American Pride! Canyonero! Canyonero! Top of the line in utility sports, Unexplained fires are a matter for the courts! Canyonero! Canyonero! (Yah!) She blinds everybody with her super high beams, She's a squirrel crushing, deer smacking, driving machine! Canyonero!-oh woah, Canyonero! (Yah!)

[@dodge69874]

New found reliability? My pop's '97 Explorer has 150k miles on the original 4.0 V6 and 5 speed auto and it still hauls our 22 foot boat out of the boat ramp with no problems at all and that's with RWD only. And he sucks at maintenance. That thing's lucky if it gets an oil change once every 15-20k miles.

[@EatmyDust1311]

but my raptor (yes i have one : ) also has a lot of electronis tailored for going offroad, and aftermarket cant do that. and it has a warranty! plus, this is essentially the same engine as is in the shelby gt500, so you can supercharge it to 540 hp.

[@mildude]

Agree with italianbro225. They have one sitting one at my cousins dealership and I can't help but stare every time I drive by.

[@tsyunami1]

First the complete face lift for the taurus now this...Wow ford, How much goodies are you gonna give us

[@otbway]

Probably not for the past 10 years most of american trucks came only with automatic transmission. The power delivary is easier in a auto transmission than a manual, So dont wait for the manual mode but you are right it will solve this problem and maybe Ford should think about that.

[@tarigrs]

i think its a good time for ford to make a new version of ford bronco based on this truck

[@dodge69874]

Is he one of those old guys, going 20 under the limit, I always get stuck behind? They all seem to have new Toyota's and Nissan's.

[@BuckFudweiser]

@1crazycan Haha thanks.

[@OIR339]

I just want to fucking drive this thing 100mph offroad!

[@cowpie819]

@crispycactus - I'm pretty sure anymore suspension travel than that would only result in more nody roll and would only be useful for hill climbing and mudding; neither of which this truck was made for. A waste of time and money? Doubtful.... try to build a truck that can compete with this one on your own and see what it will cost.

[@GODs_Son777]

Yeah..., after a 5yr.+ break! Well see how long it lasts, though.

[@trjonez]

As Usual,..Not as big a deal as everyone thought. FACT IS, Ford entered a $100,000 500 HP 4WD Raptor R (race version) in the 2008 Baja 1000 in the 2 wheel drive full size truck (Class 8) and came in 3rd in that class in 25 hrs & 28 minutes which just happens to be more than 45 minutes slower than the winner of Class 11 (Stock 1600cc VW Bug Sedan 24 hrs. and 46 minutes! ) and 6 hours slower than the winner of Class 5 (Stock 1600cc Baja Bugs, 18hrs & 22 minutes) Now Google: Raptor frames bend

[@thudtheace]

@Ford4Lyfe7 Agree with you 100%, they also hate dodge as well.

[@evans4you]

@cfire600 all this baby needs now is a twin turbo diesel engine with an 8 speed transmission then will perform and deliver decent fuel economy

[@Roushfan5]

No as a matter of fact, I love my car- it drives great, drives great, looks great, and gets decent gas milage. "Come back when you really know something about cars. Or at least when you own something that is worth arguing about." What is that, self refection? Over 800,000 trucks where effected. Thats a lot of trucks. Besides why is the only argument you could refute. Even if your frame isn't going to rust through its still weak. Thats why your POS Toyota never can tow as much.

[@1crazycan]

@Ford4Lyfe7 Sorry Dude I misunderstood what you are saying. AGREED haha

[@zane62093]

i get 1 next month

[@Pajapajin]

(drooling)

[@BobZombie33]

So, instead of paying a shitload, can I uh... just get a big truck, with the same flashy paint job, and a lift kit? =P $39k+ for a truck is, well, crazy. Maybe I'll wait till they come out used ,but, to be honest, I just want that look, and that sound.

[@mongyaj]

The suspension look like a copy from those 90 to 95 toyota 4runner suspension...

[@ilikenarutoalot]

A reworked sierra will do the same

[@03blkstanggt]

i had a reserve on this truck until i found out my payments were 842 dollars a month without finding what my insurance was gonna cost

[@HellBarrageKhaini]

They also buy the Gas engines from International and their Diesels from the Japanese.

[@STeroidsnicca]

finallty Ford is doing something right

[@firesquare16]

when i think SVT F150 i think of a blown V8 running low 12's not a 4WD BAJA ready pickup truck. ford did sort of good with this one. i honestly think they should have left out the SVT part and keep just the raptor name. thats just me

[@dodge69874]

If you want a street truck go with the Harley Davidson edition's, you won't be disappointed. But the Raptor is for off roading.

[@MisterHolaMan]

Wow, ford is really starting to not suck.

[@shadowjman3]

it weighs 7300lbs lol. so even better on that 0-60 :D

[@clubtc05]

BTW this truck is going to be around 45 grand...

[@cmaszerowski]

Dodge should make something like this with a 6.1 or the 6.4 liter Hemi. For Chevy, well a upgraded Corvette engine wouldnt hurt.

[@Roushfan5]

Riddle me this hot shot. My Dad is 60 years old, has his license since he was 16. He has had Dodges, Fords, Nissans, Toyotas, etc. Guess which one HE thinks is the best why that would be NISSAN! Why is it that you think a drivers license is the key to all knowledge? A soccer mom that has been driving minivans for 20 years might be able to tell you which is the best for road trips & such, but I wouldn't bet the avg. soccer mom can tell you which is better when it comes to engines & drivelines

[@CHRISxTHExBOT]

hands down its a sick fucking truck. but it seems to take the fun out of building your own rally truck but still sick but i think ill stick with my toyota

[@crazysvt04]

lets see the land rover jump

[@Briandotmiller]

@wiseracing2 Well ya after any car can you just have to try extra hard with a ford its not uncomon knowlege that ford dosnt make the best moters period. The powerstroke disel is an alright engin but you can get the same power with an inline6 cylender cummins has the same powewr with better gas milage you dont need the v8. as for most of there gas engines its f o r d found on road dead

[@SabahAlev]

2. well i don't have room to list everything. 3. and most warrentys are not going to cover damage done by offroading, and high end dealers aren't going to give you a new part cause you broke something, has to be defective. 4. it's pretty obvious.

[@kam-ic9pq]

Really love he capability, but geeze who designed the graphics and interior? The cheesy graphics, color seat inserts and dash treatments look so cheap.

[@psychoclown420]

they need to make one like this only it should be a honda civic instead of an f-150 not

[@GeorgeFormanismydad]

i like this but i think i will stick with dodge power wagons or a dodge cummins

[@DCuerpoJr]

The US version of the Ford Focus is a piece of crap too. They need to get the Euro spec version in the states asap to compete against all the Civics, Cobalts & Corollas.

[@SabahAlev]

i wish i saw this comment last night, thank you sir.

[@Jrmint568]

This truck is amazing but if you dont live near a desert than i wouldnt buy it and it coast 43 000$

[@1crazycan]

@Ford4Lyfe7 The Raptor just happens to be the most bad ass truck out there you would have to be blind deaf and severely mentally restarted not to notice. and you don't know what your talking about Ford killed all the other competitors in the "half ton shoot out" take a look

[@Roushfan5]

Perhaps an H1, but I don't think that an H1 is rock clawer more then a V8 made to kick up sand. And H2 H3 suck, and will such harder now that GM has sold the brand to some Chinese company.

[@racerjsf]

Ram Power Wagon owns the raptor

[@volcomstone54]

yeah a nother typical car guy who likes the srt 10, whos probably drivng a muscle car

[@SabahAlev]

i guess the truck you bought doesn't come with a body or frame so you have to get them separately? to be honest you don't even need a truck, cause off roading "trucks" can be made out of welded bits of metal that also form the cage. you have no idea what you're talking about. it's completely apparent, good day sir.