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These Are the Fords You Think Deserve the Raptor Treatment Next

A photo of a Ford Transit Connect van with a kayak on its roof.
A photo of a Ford Transit Connect van with a kayak on its roof.


Would you buy a Ford Transit Connect Raptor?

Happy National Raptor Month, everyone! It’s time to celebrate your favorite raptors out there, which apparently mostly means birds of prey such as eagles, hawks and owls.

But, this is Jalopnik, so we’re spending time this month celebrating a different kind of raptor, the Ford kind of raptor. And while the Bronco and F-150 Raptors that the Blue Oval currently offers are nice, we thought the Raptor line could use some new blood.

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So, we turned to you and asked what Fords should get the Raptor treatment next. Here are some of the top answers we received.

Ford Expedition

A photo of a black Ford SUV driving on dirt.
A photo of a black Ford SUV driving on dirt.

“It would make sense if there was a Ford Expedition Raptor.”

Make a Ford Expedition Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: thedriveress

Ford Focus

A photo of a blue Ford Focus hatchback.
A photo of a blue Ford Focus hatchback.

“Focus Raptor, the perfect Crosstrek alternative…”

Make a Ford Focus Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: Jamal Fringe (Facebook)

Ford Super Duty

A photo of two Ford Super Duty trucks.
A photo of two Ford Super Duty trucks.

“If they want to make the ultimate cash cow, they should do it to some sort of super duty diesel with the king ranch package. Take the most expensive pickup possible, add another $50k to the price tag for Raptor-ness, then rake it in.”

Make a Ford Super Duty Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: bigred91

Ford Transit

A photo of a white Ford Transit van.
A photo of a white Ford Transit van.

“Currently building an Adventure van with a 350 AWD Transit. So that.”

Make a Ford Transit Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: Angus Wan (Facebook)

Ford Ka

A photo of a convertible Ford Ka city car
A photo of a convertible Ford Ka city car

“The StreetKa.

“Because come on, taking something designed to be small, sensible and ideal for cramped European cities, then making it stupidly overpowered, lifted and ‘off-road’ capable is just fun.”

Make a Ford Ka Raptor, you cowards.

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Ford Bronco Sport

A photo of a yellow Ford Bronco Sport SUV.
A photo of a yellow Ford Bronco Sport SUV.

“The Bronco Sport. Not everyone needs or wants a giant full-size Bronco with its huge price tag.”

Make a Ford Bronco Sport Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: Mike Smith (Facebook)

Ford Everest

A photo of tree Ford Everest SUVs.
A photo of tree Ford Everest SUVs.

“I think it would be fun to see a Raptor version of the Everest that they sell down under.”

Make a Ford Everest Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: anthonymcclinton

Ford Mustang

A photo of three 2024 Ford Mustang cars.
A photo of three 2024 Ford Mustang cars.

“Raptor Mustang. It’s safari time. 😎”

Make a Ford Mustang Raptor, you cowards.

Suggested by: @NorthurnCrisp (Twitter)

Ford Explorer