[cc] 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor First Drive: Racing in the Borrego Desert

Proudly Closed Captioned. Adam Barrera at highmileage.org reviews the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor desert racer and places it in the context of its competition. 24x7: http://twitter.com/highmileage

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Back in 2006, fast street trucks were declining in popularity -- but off-road sports were growing.

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Ford's Special Vehicle Team -- made a decision. Their top-secret fast truck project would meet a niche need.

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There hasn't been a factory-built desert race truck -- until now.

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This -- is the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Every vent carved into the lightweight sheet-molded composite hood and fenders -- works to cool components during race conditions.

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Though the Raptor is seven inches wider than a normal F-150, the Raptor's off-road gear weighs only 200 pounds more than a similarly equipped FX4.

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Precision-built specialty parts from innovative suppliers make the Raptor a rolling showcase of the best desert-conquering technology.

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Eck Industries once supplied lightweight engine blocks for the Ford GT supercar. Now, they supply textured running boards designed to redirect rocks aimed at the Raptor's rear fenders.

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Special tread blocks, belt angles, and belt plies help the custom BF Goodrich tires traverse mud and snow.

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But the Raptor's best technology is hidden behind each wheel. Its advanced long-travel suspension was engineered just hours north of the legendary Baja 1000 race.

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Mountainbike innovator Fox Racing Shox uses a patented series of internal check valves to provide low amplitude damping on asphalt, and more rugged rates during severe service..

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The oil inside just one Fox Racing shock costs more than an entire conventional shock assembly. Each shock is rendered in precision-machined aircraft aluminum with anodized blue accents.

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These state-of-the-art shocks are manufactured in California and shipped to Michigan for installation in each SVT Raptor.

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Off-roaders -- have a love and hate relationship with technology. Electronic assistants are notorious for diluting imperative raw feel off-road.

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The Raptor has its share of gadgetry, but SVT worked to give drivers complete control over the Raptor's electronics.

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An "Off-Road Mode" button recalibrates the Engine Control Unit, transmission shift points, and anti-lock braking algorithms to sharpen the truck off-road -- instead of dulling its responses.

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If you consider stability control to be a fun-governor, don't worry -- it can be fully defeated by holding one button.

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The rear differential can be electronically locked in Two High, Four High, and Four Low modes -- to top speed. No other off-roader has that capability.

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Four pre-wired auxiliary toggle switches complete the Raptor's smart suite.

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The Raptor's most alluring victory is its everyday livability. A truck with this level of capability should not be streetable, but it is -- and it's an overachiever.

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In tight paved corners, the Raptor's steering rack delivers delicious metallic feedback directly from the steering fork and front suspension.

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It's a sensation I can only compare to shifter karts and the 1992 Suzuki Swift GTi. You have to drive this truck to understand.

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Its fashion-forward interior is rendered in auspicious textures and colors. Each panel is assembled to tolerances that European brands sometimes can't achieve.

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Ford's SVT Raptor isn't just a design story, a rock crawler, or a quick truck.

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Because the Raptor is so versatile, it's validating for muddy Bronco owners and supercharged Lightning fans alike.

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Stay tuned for an in-depth review. I'm Adam at highmileage.org.

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[Mangobrain82]

can you get a graphics delete?

[highmileage]

By the way, if you have any other questions, I'll have a quality test sample in a week or two -- let me know if I can clear anything up!

[Sojaofdapepo]

the last few years i hated the f150 but i like this one much, less boxy

[highmileage]

I like it too. Big fan. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[wastedrubber]

what big words were you having trouble with bud? maybe we can help.

[imsocool105]

@ilikeeverythingable hahah i no right.

[lavamanbearpig]

@datfordguy sorry me amigo u cant homs.. that would be like... bitch slapping a chicko homes

[ilikeeverythingable]

@imsocool105beaner!!!!!!,nigge­rs dont drive offroad truck they drive rim lifted piece of shits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[metalrain300]

I'm 17 and I'm getting one in November when I turn 18. No joke!

[roeroe305]

@imsocool105 BANG!

[imsocool105]

@roeroe305 i am a raciest i hate nigger AND spics but my best friend yes black and he will tell you the same thing so go fuck your self i have the right to say what ever i want to.



[roeroe305]

@imsocool105 racist you need to be shot in the face.

[killerkrab42]

does it have IRS or SRA

[sky2heavens]

Respond to this video... i want one!!

[jazzyj12399]

whats the gas milages on one of these