Upgraded package from production. Runs great. Enabled with the push of a button, off-road mode changes the engines throttle map to give the Raptor linear throttle response, like a race truck, instead of high power at the beginning and tapered at the end, like a street truck. Deft punches of the right pedal could be used for maneuvering instead of being power-limited and having to brake around an obstacle, risking getting bogged down. 2010 Ford F-150 specs It has two valves and two spark plugs per cylinder, a cast-iron engine block and aluminum cylinder heads. * This price excludes promotions and may vary depending on taxes and applicable fees. 7-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty Blue Certified: Available Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details. Our Click below to find your next car. One disappointing thing we noticed about the 6.2-liter Raptor was its lack of external differentiation from the 5.4-liter version. Adding It All UpBut theres more to the Raptor we tested than just go-fast antics. We tallied it at two points during the trip. The second indicator that the 6.2-liter Raptor is an improved truck came from the noticeable lack of fussiness from the six-speed automatic transmission, which is the same gearbox paired with the 5.4-liter V-8. In addition to the $3,000 upgrade to the 6.2-liter V-8 over the 5.4-liter Raptors $38,020 starting price, this Raptor also came with the Luxury Package ($1,950) with 10-way power leather heated front seats, power adjustable pedals and a Sony audio system; a moonroof ($995); Fords Sync entertainment and navigation system ($2,430); a bed extender ($250); tailgate step ($375); and a rearview camera thats a lifesaver backing up off-road ($450). Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price. The single-overhead cam 6.2-liter V-8 is rated at a brawny 411 horsepower and 434 pounds-feet of torque. 6-Speed Electronic Automatic w/OD, Tow & Haul Mode(Standard), 6-Speed Electronic Automatic w/OD, Tow & Haul Mode, 172-point inspection5 model years or newerless than 80,000 miles, Powertrain 7 years/100,000 miles limited warranty from original in-service date and 12 months/12,000 comprehensive limited warranty from certified pre-owned purchase date7 years/100,000 roadside assistance from original in-service date. The last item we measured was fuel economy. Also driving alongside us, our good friend Sean Holman, tech editor at Four Wheeler Magazine (you can read Seans initial opinion of the truck at the Four Wheeler Blog). The ride seemed distinctively better than the 5.4-liter Raptor, though you could feel some chassis float when changing lanes. also using it to go back and forth to work. During three passes in a stormy crosswind, we measured a best zero-to-60 mph time of 7.61 seconds, according to instrumented testing using the VBOX we brought along. Ford Coronavirus Financial Relief and New Car Incentives, 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review: Driving Impressions, Powertrain 7 years/100,000 miles limited warranty from original in-service date and 12 months/12,000 comprehensive limited warranty from certified pre-owned purchase date. Theres no doubt that the 6.2-liter V-8 gives the Raptor the extra capability its been demanding. In both cases, the 6.2-liter Raptor felt very secure and solid on the road despite its tall stance, big 35-inch BF Goodrich tires and long-travel suspension. While the issues are differ Favourite added temporarily. With the transmission in third gear, maximum torque was measured at 361.64 pounds-feet and horsepower peaked at 344.52 hp. Powered by Ford is proudly embossed on the valve covers. It also features a cast-iron crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods and cast-aluminum pistons. Both have the same twin exhaust tips and wheels. Where possible, we squirted up open sandy sections and dodged boulders, getting a feel for the 6.2-liter V-8s power on loose surfaces. Perhaps its the extra weight from the larger mill or revised suspension tuning, but road feel was our first confirmation that the extra time Ford has taken to deliver the 6.2-liter Raptor has paid off well. Maybe not the moonroof, but all of the others make sense if this is your ultimate fantasy pickup that can be used for work and play. Its an incredibly good deal for only an extra $3,000. A spring storm passing through Southern California threw hard rain at us at times, so we were able to drive on asphalt in wet and dry conditions. Have questions about warranties or CPO programs? As you'll see, the list is short and is limited to Ford today issued recalls of over 1 million Explorer SUVs, including 28,000 in Canada, as well as more than 100,000 F-150 trucks. View all This truck met all my needs and am very excited to pull my camper and go camping. The all-new 6.2-liter is meant to answer this glaring hole in Fords powertrain lineup. There has never been a factory-offered high-performance car or truck engineered to travel at speeds up to 100 mph in places where little more than rocks and sand are the only sources of traction. We didnt want to break the truck, either. What we did find were some great straightaways with odd and random mixes of hard-packed dirt, old crumbling asphalt and small to moderately sized whoops that proved to be an excellent refresher of how well the Raptors specialized front and rear Fox shocks handle rapidly changing terrain conditions at speeds up to 50 to 60 mph. Off-road mode also changes the transmissions shift points to hold its gear and not upshift after letting off the throttle at high speeds. What might have been considered efficient or satisfactory had it arrived around 2006 isnt necessarily the case today. Has all the bells and whistles and has been the same owner since the original purchase. After several turns behind the wheel of the 5.4-liter V-8 model, we were shocked and awed by how well the Raptor fulfilled Fords go-fast-in-the-dirt and air-catching promises. 320 hp @ When it came time to plant the accelerator to pass slower vehicles, the Raptor responded by smoothly dropping a gear and revving up to its peak torque sweet spot thats available from 3,500-5,700 rpm. Consult your dealer for actual price, payments, and complete details. The grand total was $48,445, including a $975 destination charge. Both measurements were made at the rear wheels instead of at the crank, which is what Ford uses to claim its advertised rating of 411 hp and 434 pounds-feet. Get an online offer in 2 minutes using our Sell My Car tool. Yes, it has gobs of power, but even a six-speed transmission isnt enough bring mileage up to where it should be. Theres virtually none of that frequent cog swapping in the 6.2-liter Raptor, which shifted only as needed and used the engines larger power band to stay in gear. The second part only examined highway miles, which were better at 14 mpg but certainly nothing to brag about. 5200 rpm, AM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack, Front passenger-side illuminated vanity mirror, Power windows with driver one-touch down feature, SIRIUS satellite radio with 6-month subscription, Auto-dimming driver's side outside mirror, Power-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, Power glass sunroof with overhead console, Position memory feature for driver's seat, Front passenger's seat power lumbar support, 2010 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Long Bed. Actual price and payments may be different due to local rebates, specials, fees, and credit qualifications. Thats not surprising, since weve experienced similar behavior before in a standard 5.4-liter F-150. It also locks out the sixth-gear overdrive at the top of the transmission to keep the rpm high. Those familiar with the telenovela development history of the 6.2-liter V-8 powertrain which is too long to get into in this story know that this engine has been in development since the early part of the last decade. Compared with the 5.4-liter truck, the 6.2-liter V-8 Raptor is a better balanced package of power and refinement on and off the pavement. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners. To add it to your profile, you will need to sign in. Its an issue that deserves a fix, even one as simple as a small badge. A new 6.2-liter V-8 Raptor has arrived with the most powerful engine available in a half-ton pickup, and weve just driven it hard in the unforgiving Mojave Desert of Southern California. When the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor was first unveiled in 2008, auto enthusiasts of all stripes were stopped in their tracks by the sheer outrageousness of Fords off-road pickup truck. Faced with the on-the-spot decision to immediately brake and crawl at low speeds or, instead, quickly speed up to leverage the suspension to rapidly cross changing surfaces like washboards that gave way to wider-spaced dips or whoops that grew deeper troughs the extra power rapidly pushed the speedometer to the right so we didnt bounce too hard over stuff that would be tough on the truck and passengers at lower speeds. We also spent some time just running the Raptor hard in a wide open desert expanse, drifting and power sliding on the dirt to get further familiar with the 6.2-liter V-8s power band without risk of hitting rocks, bushes or an unexpected deep rut. After all, you dont need to trailer this desert prerunner from home to OHV park or Baja Mexico. What also works well with the 6.2-liter V-8 is the Raptors specialized off-road mode. Its 1.2 seconds faster than what we measured in the 5.4-liter V-8 Raptor, and its very respectable considering the Raptor s hefty curb weight tips the scales at more than 6,000 pounds. In addition to the Raptor, the 6.2-liter V-8 can also be found bolted under the hood of the new 2011 F-Series Super Duty, where its rated a bit lower at 385 hp and 405 pounds-feet of torque. These cars are a great deal for F-150 shoppers. Thats the biggest challenge Ford SVT has in front of it with the Raptor because the rest is brilliant. 12-Month/12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Blue Certified: 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details. But the rush of power wasnt EcoBoost shove-you-back-in-the-seat-and-keep-shoving strong, like weve experienced in Fords latest EB-powered vehicles. The 6.2 Raptor makes 411 peak horsepower at the crank using premium unleaded fuel and 401 peak horsepower burning regular. Torque remains the same with either fuel. In past drives, we noted how the 5.4-liter V-8 tended to hunt for gears, looking for the best balance between speed and fuel economy. In that context, the power the 6.2-liter V-8 was able to put on the ground was better than we expected. This year Ford leads the way, taking two out o Auto123 takes a look at the models offering diesel-engine options to Canadian motorists available in 2020. Update 1: April-28-2010 We dynoed the 6.2 Raptor using 87 octane regular unleaded gasoline. In the DirtWe turned off the main road into Last Chance Canyon for a quick excursion up a wash that was freshly covered in spots with large rocks that fell from cliffs during the recent rains. Before we made a beeline for the California outback north of Edwards Air Force Base to try out the whole truck, we paid a visit to our friends at K&N Air Filters in Riverside to borrow time on their chassis dynamometer to empirically measure the horsepower and torque curves of the 6.2-liter. Flatland isnt part of the Raptors native hilly and rutted trail-running habitat but it sure is fun throwing the rig around a field. will help you decide. Its power nicely patches all the gaps the 5.4-liter has, but not excessively so. PickupTrucks.com reader Matt Davis, who hangs out with the Raptor driving crew at SVTOffRoad.com, picked up his 6.2-liter Raptor last week and was kind enough to let us borrow it for a day. Are those luxuries worth it? As hoped and expected, the strong engine enabled the Raptor to hunch down in the dirt for traction without feeling or becoming bogged down in excessively silty sections. On the RoadAfter K&N, the freeways and backroads from Riverside to Mojave gave us plenty of seat time to see how the 6.2-liter Raptor behaved on the road. The J.D. The 6.2-liter V-8 excelled in these trail situations as well. That same power also allowed us make precise course corrections during rapid turns around water-formed bends in the dry riverbed, which wouldnt have been possible with the slower and lower power response with the 5.4-liter V-8.