Raptor Rush Reaches 1,000

MANILA, Philippines – Ford Philippines has marked the first anniversary of the Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 with a solid milestone: 1,000 units now in the hands of Filipino owners.

The Raptor V6 first appeared at the Philippine International Motor Show in October last year with limited availability. Strong interest from enthusiasts quickly followed, prompting Ford to formally add it to the regular Ranger lineup by January.

Pedro Simoes, managing director and president of Ford Philippines, said the feedback from the market has been clear.

Customers, he noted, are using the Raptor V6 both as a serious performance pickup and as a daily partner, with owner stories showing how the truck fits into different lifestyles.

Under the hood, the Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 is powered by a 3.0 liter twin turbo EcoBoost engine matched with a 10 speed automatic transmission that produces 397 PS and 583 Nm of torque.

It rides on FOX 2.5 inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shock absorbers and comes with up to seven selectable drive modes, including Baja mode for high speed off road driving. These features help the truck stay composed from city streets to rough provincial roads.

For system integrator Angel Santiago, the Raptor V6 has turned routine client visits into drives he looks forward to. He already owned a 2.0L diesel Raptor when he decided to buy the 3.0L version after seeing it at the launch.

Both pickups are black and share the same coding day, but he still prefers to take the V6 whenever possible for trips between his home, office, showrooms and project sites.

Long distance drives have also helped win over owners. Ivan Capati recalled a three day solo trip to La Union and Baguio in heavy rain, with some sections of the route flooded.

Despite the conditions, he said he never felt unsafe and described the Raptor V6 as planted, powerful and comfortable throughout the journey, easing the usual stress of traveling alone.

Club members have similar stories. Raptor owner Roger Aventurado has been using Ford pickups since 2018 and now drives his V6 almost daily. He considers it his best Raptor so far in terms of performance and road presence, calling it a reward for years of work.

Fellow club member Ken Chee went from earlier Ranger Raptor versions to the 3.0L model and said he immediately felt a clear step up, particularly on rough roads where the suspension and powertrain deliver a more refined experience.

For longtime Ford customer Zainal Limpao, who alternates between a Raptor V6 and a Ford Everest, a family trip from Cavite to Pangasinan in the rain confirmed that the purchase was worth it.

With all wheel drive and V6 power, what could have been a long, tiring run became a smoother and more relaxed ride for his family.

One year after its launch, the Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 has grown beyond its image as a high performance pickup and has settled into owners’ lives as an everyday truck that can handle both work and play while turning long drives into memorable stories.