Ford Raptor Origin Story: How Desert Testing Shaped the F-150 Raptor

November 4th, 2026 by
A gray Ford F-150 Lariat with the FX4 Off-Road Package parked on a rocky lake shore beside a boat on a trailer

Ford has told the story of how the Ford Raptor was born, and it starts in the desert. In its newsroom feature "The Birth of Raptor: In the Heat of the Desert," Ford describes a durability loop in the California desert, a late decision to race a prototype in the Mexican desert and a night…

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Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500: Which Truck Is Right for You?

September 14th, 2026 by

There is no single right answer to this one until you know how the truck is going to earn its keep. A landscaping crew in Indio, a contractor framing houses in La Quinta, and someone who wants a comfortable commuter with a bed are three different buyers. So instead of throwing a spec sheet at…

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