The Philippines is one of the top three export markets for the Ford Ranger Raptor, alongside Australia and South Africa, reflecting sustained demand for the performance pickup truck among Filipino buyers.
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Cumulative production of the Ranger Raptor has reached over 215,000 units since its launch in 2018.
The Ranger Raptor is designed and engineered by Ford’s product development teams in Australia, but production began in Thailand. The first production unit rolled off the assembly line at the Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) plant in Rayong province on June 25, 2018.
In 2023, Ford also began producing the Ranger Raptor in North America at its Michigan Assembly Plant in the United States. FTM remains the primary global production and export hub, shipping the Ranger Raptor to 106 countries.
The truck was originally planned as a low-volume, specialized performance model at FTM, but production targets were increased as global demand grew.
“The Ranger Raptor has completely redefined what a high-performance pickup can be, and its sustained demand in the country is a testament to its unmatched capabilities. This milestone shows that Filipino enthusiasts truly appreciate the world-class engineering and sheer capability that Ford Performance builds into every Raptor. It has transcended from being just a pickup truck and has become a lifestyle symbol and a badge of success for a rapidly growing community of proud owners across the country,” said Pedro Simoes, managing director, Ford Philippines.
In the Philippines, the Raptor lineup is led by the Raptor 3.0L V6, developed by Ford Performance for off-road use. It is powered by a 3.0L V6 twin-turbo EcoBoost engine producing 397PS and 583Nm of torque, paired with a performance-tuned 10-speed automatic transmission with an anti-lag system available in Baja mode, intended for off-road use only. The vehicle also features Ford Performance-developed FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve internal bypass shock absorbers.
You can also watch our review of the Ranger Raptor V6 here.
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