Ford gives a glimpse into the design process for the 2017 F-150 Raptor

Wayne Grayson
Feb 17, 2017
Updated Feb 21, 2017

2017 Ford F 150 Raptor Model Design

With the 2017 F-150 Raptor now available at dealerships across the country, Ford has shared a short video to its Performance YouTube channel that quickly highlights a bit of the design process and how some of the choices made along the way make this truck a monster. Check it out below.

 

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