Ford F-150 Raptor Named 'Best Pickup' in the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor drove away with top truck honors in the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year Mudfest. The “Best Pickup” award is based on two days of grueling on-road handling and off-road testing courses driven by 28 members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington.

Raptor's Cutting-Edge Terrain Management System Enabled by Cutting-Edge AWD/4WD Transfer Case

When the all-new F-150 Raptor hit showrooms last fall, few could foresee the extent of the innovations beyond its high-output engine and new skin.

Best in the Desert: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Prepares for Grueling Off-Road Racing Series

There’s a roar in the desert – spitting sand and kicking up rocks. It’s the sound of the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, running in the 2016 Best in the Desert off-road racing series’ new factory stock class.