2026 Ford F-150 Raptor is finally here (well, almost), and Ford just dropped the first official photos and details. If you love big trucks that can fly over dunes, crawl rocks, and still look mean parked at the mall, this is your beast. The new Raptor looks tougher, smarter, and a little more grown-up while keeping all the crazy off-road DNA we love.
Performance
Under the hood, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 is back, but now it makes 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque (up 30 hp from last year). The big news? The insane Raptor R returns with the supercharged 5.2L V8 pumping out 720 horsepower – same as the old one, but lighter thanks to a new aluminum-intensive frame.
Both engines are paired with a stronger 10-speed automatic and new Fox Live Valve shocks that adjust 1,000 times per second. Ford says the new suspension can handle 15 inches of travel in front and 16 inches in back. Baja mode, Rock Crawl mode, and the new “Drift Mode Plus” are all here to make you grin like a kid.
Mileage
The regular EcoBoost V6 is rated at 15 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined (EPA estimates). The Raptor R with the supercharged V8? Expect around 12 mpg combined on a good day. If you want better mileage, buy a Maverick. The Raptor is built for fun, not frugality.
Features
This is where the 2026 model jumps forward. You now get a massive 15-inch vertical touchscreen running the latest Sync 5 system (same as the new Expedition). Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and over-the-air updates are standard.
- 360-degree cameras with off-road view
- Trail Turn Assist (tightens turning radius off-road)
- New modular front bumper with removable ends
- Optional beadlock-capable wheels
- Head-up display
- 18-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system
- BlueCruise hands-free highway driving (Level 2+)
Inside, there are new Recaro seats with more bolstering, real carbon fiber trim on Raptor R, and even a digital rearview mirror.
Price
Here comes the sticker shock. The base 2026 F-150 Raptor starts at $80,990 (including destination), up about $3,000 from 2025. The loaded 37-package version will push past $90,000 easily. The Raptor R? Starts at $112,000 before you start checking option boxes. Yes, it’s expensive, but you’re basically buying a factory-built trophy truck that can tow 8,200 lbs and seat five comfortably