2026 Ford F-150 Raptor Review

TL;DR

The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor remains largely unchanged with the same 450hp EcoBoost V6, still delivering an excellent off-road and daily driving experience.

Key Points

• 1.The powertrain is completely unchanged from four years ago. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 still produces 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, with the updated 10-speed automatic transmission feeling noticeably better than older versions.
• 2.GM engineers privately admitted they want a Raptor competitor but are blocked from building one. Budget constraints, emissions regulations, and corporate prioritization — including the CT5-V Blackwing manual and ZR1 — have prevented a Chevy Raptor rival despite full awareness of the market gap.
• 3.The 2026 model introduces minor styling updates including a new 3D-printed-look Ford grille logo and Space Metallic White paint. This lightly optioned test truck lacks the 37-inch tire package, Recaro seats, and carbon fiber trim, but reviewers say it doesn't feel budget despite the omissions.
• 4.Apple CarPlay (wired and wireless) works without lag, unlike the 2026 Ranger which suffers noticeable audio/navigation lag. Reviewers explicitly warn buyers to avoid the Ranger for this reason and stick with the F-150 lineup.
• 5.Canadian pricing has risen from $111,434 (with 37s) four years ago to $114,425 (without 37s) today, starting at $108,875. Reviewers jokingly predict the base Raptor will hit $200,000 CAD by 2046.