2025 F-150 Raptor (deleted/moved features) — with pictures

[Donovan]

100% not a fan of the new RAPTOR in black at least.

They keep looking closer and closer to a F150 4x4

 

[GTTXRAP]

Took a closer look today before taking to lake house...and Ford QC at work. Lower part of Raptor sticker is completely missing on right hand side! Terrible dealer PDI and Ford QC.

 

[GordoJay]

The real concern is that Ford will downgrade the stuff we can't see on the next gen to maximize profit. Right now, they are saving a few pennies simplifying button modules and reducing the number of SKUs by ditching model specific logos on some shared parts. It is a little irritating, but the changes are pretty minor and don't really impact my enjoyment of the truck.

I’m thinking the more likely concern is that gen four will be a body/cab refresh only. Keep it cheap by sharing parts and save all of that R&D and testing money.

 

[David1986]

Why does the Bronco Raptor get to keep the Raptor key fob and Red strip on steering wheel for 2025?

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

Why does the Bronco Raptor get to keep the Raptor key fob and Red strip on steering wheel for 2025?

Bronco also kept the digital temp display on the dials

 

[trav7314]

Bronco Raptors are also rotting on lots. F150 Raptors are the first on the chopping block because they sell rather easily.

At this point, I’m shocked that the R has anything different from a 37PP outside of the engine since they continue to sell over sticker.

 

[Swacer_2]

Bronco also kept the digital temp display on the dials

For those of us pre-refresh and QA failure, its a pretty easy swap.

 

[Mystic_2003]

Reminds me of Harley Davidson when they went woke and lost their Loyal Customer Base.
Then you have KTM which totally caters to their customer base, and caught up in near bankruptcy as dirt bikes are a luxury item and declining customer base.
The point is it’s Dog eat Dog, doesn’t seem to matter what manufacturers do these days, cut costs or die.

 

[David1986]

Well if the manufacture keeps cutting cost by removing options to a point, Raptors will lose their appeal. I had a F150 STX 5.0 and I keep telling myself is a Raptor worth the +$45K upcharge? STX 5.0 is a Great truck!

Based off the direction they are going removing the Torsen diff, Red strip on steering wheel, blank space above the screen, door key code, less interior ambient lighting, interior seating getting cheaper (should be upgraded) just to name a few. It will get to a point they will lose their market to a competitor.

 

[Cabinetman]

Well if the manufacture keeps cutting cost by removing options to a point, Raptors will lose their appeal. I had a F150 STX 5.0 and I keep telling myself is a Raptor worth the +$45K upcharge? STX 5.0 is a Great truck!

Based off the direction they are going removing the Torsen diff, Red strip on steering wheel, blank space above the screen, door key code, less interior ambient lighting, interior seating getting cheaper (should be upgraded) just to name a few. It will get to a point they will lose their market to a competitor.

This is a common trend among most manufactures these days.

Before I bought my Raptor, I looked a number of other vehicles. I thought a midsize SUV might be a nice change from years of driving full-size trucks. All of them that I researched had brand loyalist complaining of the downgrade of materials or lost features. The Lexus GX550 was said to have lower quality sheet metal and interior materials compared to the GX460. You also didn't get memory seats on entry level models that cost $70k (this was changed for the '25 year model, so I guess sometimes the manufacturers listen). The BMW SUVs I looked at had removed most all the physical controls forcing you to use the touchscreen. Also, the X5 has recently lost some ambient lighting, and the new '25 X3 is being universally derided for the downgrade in interior materials. Even the '25 Tahoe has take some steps back. I looked at a '25 Z71 with the 6.2L that had an MSRP higher than my Raptor. That SUV lacked a power steering column and physical buttons for the Homelink, both of which the '22 Z71 Tahoe I owned had.

It looks like value engineering is the name of the game right now. I think manufacturers realize they can't keep raising prices at a fast pace, so they are now looking to cut every cost possible. I don't see this trend changing so long as consumers keep buying.