Prospective buyers can inspect the 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor's exterior now, as a test example begins a planned 40,000-mile long-term stress evaluation. The truck pictured serves as the subject of that programme and the images trace its route and early impressions from field mileage.
The Story in Pictures
The vehicle shown carried an as-tested price of $60,415 and was fitted with several factory and dealer options: Shelter Green Metallic paint for $395, a keyless-entry pad priced at $230, a spray-in bed liner costing $525, and a three-year SiriusXM subscription for $300. Photographers captured the Raptor in a variety of landscapes and conditions that reflect active field testing rather than studio staging.
Shots taken not long after the programme started include scenes in Bismarck, North Dakota, and the truck at the 10,000-mile mark, 12 miles south of Tuk. Several images document demanding highway work on the Dempster, including a note that the door-handle sensors stopped working on that route. The gallery also shows the truck crossing cold northern terrain, with a water line visible on the fender after a Peel River crossing and views of the still-frozen Muncho Lake. Other captions underline practical realities of this trial: frequent refuelling stops, and a reminder to carry extra gas after both SYNC and Google Maps routed the crew to a missing Husky station.
Photographers credited for the set include Andrew Wendler, Eric Stafford, Jonathan Ramsey, and Marc Urbano. Their images present close-ups and wide-angle shots that highlight the Raptor's exterior details, off-road stance, and how the chosen paint and options read in real-world settings.
The long-term programme will continue to exercise this Ranger Raptor through a full 40,000 miles; this gallery provides an early look at how the truck holds up under sustained use and in remote conditions. Readers can use these exterior images to judge styling, fit, and visible durability before full test results and interior coverage are published.
