{"id":475,"date":"2015-10-03T08:11:08","date_gmt":"2015-10-03T08:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=475"},"modified":"2024-05-15T05:38:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T05:38:22","slug":"2017-ford-f-150-raptor-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2017-ford-f-150-raptor-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date<\/h2>\n<p>The new and improved 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor\u00a0release date is\u00a0within sight! This new model Raptor\u00a0will highlight\u00a0a combination of the same great features\u00a0as previous years and brand new concepts that promise to make the capabilities of this off-road optimized Ford truck even better. We&#8217;re particularly excited about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2015-ford-f150-sport-mode-specs-and-features\/\">driving modes <\/a>on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor which promise to improve the driving experience no matter the terrain.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>2017 Raptor Terrain Management System<\/h3>\n<p>The all-new Terrain Management System that will be available on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor allows the driver to select from a variety of pre-set driving modes that<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2015-ford-f150-aerodynamics-and-driveability\/\"> improve driving dynamics<\/a> depending on conditions. The choice of each mode changes aspects of the powertrain, driveline, traction, and stability control. Available modes will be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Normal &#8211; This mode will be the regular choice, perfect for day to day travel, when all you really want is a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-ford-f-150-winder-ga\"> reliable Ford F-150<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Street &#8211; Want a higher-performance, on-road experience? This mode will be ideal.<\/li>\n<li>Weather &#8211; Tired of struggling through snow or ice with uncertain traction? No problem.<\/li>\n<li>Mud and Sand &#8211; Planning to hit sandy or muddy off-roading? This mode is for you.<\/li>\n<li>Baja &#8211; If you are going flat out on the beach (doesn&#8217;t that sound like fun?) try this high-speed option.<\/li>\n<li>Rock &#8211; Climbing a mountain? Let this mode run you slow and steady over those rocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2015\/10\/16101659\/2017-Ford-F-150-Raptor-b8883_o.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2015\/10\/16101659\/2017-Ford-F-150-Raptor-b8883_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2015\/10\/16101659\/2017-Ford-F-150-Raptor-b8883_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Refined Transfer Case Performance<\/h3>\n<p>Also improving off-roading capability on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will be a new transfer case. This device, which handles the power distribution for the Raptor&#8217;s wheels, should combine the best features of versatile all-wheel drive with the reliable aspects of four-wheel drive. This transfer case should improve high and low speed traction in all kinds of on and off-road environments.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-custom-truck-accessories-atlanta-ga\">Looking for Custom Truck Accessories?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Improved engine on the 2017 Ford Raptor<\/h3>\n<p>The current Ford F-150 Raptor truck comes with a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 411 horsepower. The 3.5-liter Ecoboost that will come standard on the 2017 model promises to increase that horsepower number and do so with greater fuel efficiency. Along with all the other powertrain enhancements in place for the 2017 year, like a new 10-speed transmission, the new Raptor should set new standards for efficiency and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Look for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor and its awesome driving modes to arrive in Georgia sometime in fall 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date The new and improved 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor\u00a0release date is\u00a0within sight! This new model Raptor\u00a0will highlight\u00a0a combination of the same great features\u00a0as previous years and brand new concepts that promise to make the capabilities of this off-road optimized Ford truck even better. We&#8217;re particularly excited about the driving modes [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,5,2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2017-ford-f-150-raptor-release-date\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor - Akins Ford\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date The new and improved 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor\u00a0release date is\u00a0within sight! 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