2025 Ford F-150 Raptor Review

Not a lot. In 2024, the Raptor got new headlights, bigger front tow hooks, Fox Dual Live Valve shocks, and better looks. The 2025 model doesn’t change much from the 2024 model.

Pros

• Rapid R is very strong.
• Interior with a lot of high-end features.
• All F-150s work hard.

Cons

• The tires don’t stick to the road.
• Mpg on towns and highways that make no sense.
• A lot of rivals.

The F-150 Raptor has Ford’s famous high-output 3.5-liter V-6 twin-turbo engine, which makes 450 horsepower. The 3.0-inch exhaust system gives the V-8 a deep growl, but its thunder is louder than its breaths. In a normal four-wheel-drive setup, the V-6 engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic gear that sends power to all four wheels. It is safer to hunt with the Raptor R. The Shelby GT500 gave it its 5.2-liter V-8 supercharged engine, which makes 720 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. It comes with 37-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 all-terrain tires, which make the truck’s approach, departure, and breakover angles better. It also has 17-inch rims, more chassis changes, and regular 35-inch tires. The 37s raise the Raptor R’s belly 13.0 inches above the ground and give it an extra 1.1 inches of ground clearance. Each Raptor has a complex suspension system with Fox internal bypass dampers and a five-link back coil spring system. However, Fox Dual Live Valve shocks with continuously changeable rebound control can only be bought for cars with 37-inch tires. The Ford Performance team made some changes to the springs, which should make the ride smoother and more comfortable. When we took the new Raptor off-road, we saw that it had great grip and a smooth ride, even on the roughest terrain.

Like the base model, the high-performance F-150 has a number of tools that help the driver. It also has tools like Ford’s Trail Control and Trail 1-Pedal Drive that make it easier to get around on trails. Both come as standard and can be used as cruise control at low speeds when the terrain is rough. The following are important safety features:

• Forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking come standard.
• Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are included as standard features.
• Lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist are provided as standard.

The Raptor’s cabin has the same number of seats and layout as a regular F-150 SuperCrew. It has better materials and more storage space inside, and the high-performance version has a 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster. The steering wheel has a laser-etched badge and an orange mark that looks like a racecar at 12 o’clock. The spokes hide aluminum paddle shifters that can be seen. The Raptor comes with an aluminum interior, which is standard, but you can also get more strongly bolstered Recaro front bucket seats and optional carbon-fiber interior pieces.

The EPA has not yet released the 2025 F-150 Raptor’s fuel economy ratings, but there is no reason to think they will be different from the 2024 ratings. This means that the Raptor can get up to 14 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. The V-8-powered Raptor R should get 10 miles per gallon in the city and 15 miles per gallon on the highway. The Raptor R with 37-inch tires completed our highway fuel efficiency test at 75 mph, returning 15 mpg. The Ford F-150 Raptor and Raptor R are both equipped with a standard 36-gallon gas tank.

The Raptor’s dashboard has a big 12.0-inch touchscreen that works with the Sync 4 entertainment system that comes standard with the truck. It has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that work wirelessly, and you can talk to Amazon Alexa and get updates over the air. We like that Ford includes real volume and tuning knobs along with voice controls and controls on the steering wheel. If someone wants to improve their sound, they could get a B&O sound system with eighteen speakers. The Raptor can also be equipped with a portable 2.0-kW generator capable of powering tools and other equipment. It’s been put in the cargo bed.

The most current V-6 Raptor took 5.2 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph, while our Raptor R reached 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

The regular Raptor has a maximum pulling ability of 8200 pounds, whereas the Ford F-150 Raptor R can tow up to 8700 pounds. For each, the highest payload is 1400 pounds. When you compare the Raptor’s specs to those of the ordinary F-150, you’ll notice that it traded hauling power for off-road performance. In contrast, the F-150 with a 5.0-liter V-8 can tow 13,000 pounds; the F-150 with a 400-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 can tow 14,000 pounds; and the hybrid model can tow 12,700 pounds. The non-Raptor variants’ payload capacities run from 1840 to 3250 pounds. However, those models lack the Raptor’s sleek design.

The F-150 Raptor only comes in one crew-cab body version, known as SuperCrew by Ford. It’s tough to pick between the powerful V-8 Raptor R and the more affordable twin-turbo V-6 Raptor. After putting everything into perspective, Raptor R’s starting price is about 40% higher than that of the “regular” Raptor. On the other hand, the R has about 55% more horsepower. This is a clear choice if you want the fastest acceleration and best efficiency. Raptor R designs, appliques, and badges are also part of the R package. It also opens the door to other choices, like the Raptor Carbon Fiber package. The frosting on the cake is the tremendous roar of the supercharged engine.