Ford F150 Forums Photo Galleries 2007

FordF150.net - Your Ford Truck Enthusiast Resource Site
Your Ford Truck Enthusiast Resource Site

Ford F-150 Lightning SVT Store How To Technical Articles
--> Get a free quote on a new Ford Truck direct from Ford <--

2010 Ford F-150 Raptor SVT

Ford Raptor F150 SVT Edition 2010On November 4,2008, Ford officially introduced the 2010 Ford SVT F150 Raptor edition truck. This is a truck was basically designed and built to be driven off-road although is versatile enough to be driven as a daily driver on the street. This is unlike any other production pickup truck produced.

“With the F-150 SVT Raptor, we are delivering a true off-road performance truck with the proven ‘Built Ford Tough’ capability and durability that is at the core of every F-150 and the best in performance thanks to the team at SVT... Like its fighter jet and dinosaur namesakes, the F-150 SVT Raptor is tough, fast, aggressive, and built with the off-road enthusiast in mind.” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for Global Product Development.

The all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor is a purpose-built, high-performance 4WD off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute.

Nov 2/09 - Ford has announced the 6.2L V8 engine will be available for order on Dec 1/09. The engine has 411 horsepower. Read more...

Looking for a more impressive 750 horsepower, 6-speed manual Raptor? Read more...

Built on the solid foundation of the new F-150, noticeable differences between the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor and conventional F-150 include:

  • a distinctive grille with the Ford name carved into it
  • front bumper, vented hood, front fascia and fenders, functional hood extractors
  • fender extractors with ‘SVT’ bored out
  • visible specially tuned FOX Racing Shox
  • a seven-inch wider track with distinctive marker lamps integrated into the front end

Design elements from the unique grille and front fascia have been carried through to the interior on the console and dashboard. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather and features a Molten Orange leather strip that serves as a centering sight line in extreme driving maneuvers.
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is powered by the F-150’s proven 5.4-liter Triton® V-8 three-valve engine, delivering 320 horsepower and 390 ft.-lb. of torque. A new open-valve fuel injection strategy delivers increased horsepower during towing and higher rpm operations, lower emissions and more efficient use of fuel. A new 6.2-liter V-8 engine also will be available after launch, featuring an all-new architecture specifically designed for robustness in a truck application.

Recent F150 Raptor Forum Discussions:

2010 Raptor F-150 Technology

  • Electronic Locking Rear Differential engages with the pull of a switch, locking the rear gears together for maximum traction and power
  • Hill Descent Control™ allows driver to control hill descent without applying the brakes
  • Off-Road Mode engages a third throttle map and shift schedule for improved off-road performance
  • Auxiliary Switch Board on the center console makes aftermarket customization easier
  • Unique, cast-aluminum SVT front control arms provide extra strength and track width
  • A massive front skid plate helps protect the front underbody and engine

Raptor Power & Capability

- First available with stock 5.4L V8 engine, soon thereafter 6.2L V8 engine with an estimated 400 hp.

F150 Raptor Suspension

Building a high-performance off-road truck is not about the horsepower – it’s about the suspension. The F-150 SVT Raptor features:

  • 12.1 inches of usable travel in the rear suspension and 11.2 in the front – its wider track and softer suspension mean it will comparatively glide over obstacles.
  • Unique internal bypass FOX Racing Shox, the only internal bypass shocks on a street truck. The position sensitive dampening internal bypass feature allows the shock to become significantly stiffer as it travels, preventing the truck from bottoming out.
  • Ford SVT-tuned BFGoodrich 35” All-Terrain T/A® KO (315/70R17) tires use a special tread compound with softer rubber for better performance on and off-road and for precise and predictable steering. The interior of the tire was modified to improve lateral firmness.