Raptor as Border Patrol Truck

powerstroke72 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 10:13 PM

Just found this about the U.S. Border Patrol possibly using the Raptor:

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/08...vt-raptor.html

fordtruckman · #2 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 11:29 PM

Nooo, there is only 5,000. Don't waste then on the border patrol.

Scorpion67 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 12:36 AM

The idea is to prevent people from crossing the border. Not entice them! (to get caught, so they can get a ride in a Raptor).

powerstroke72 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpion67

The idea is to prevent people from crossing the border. Not entice them! (to get caught, so they can get a ride in a Raptor).

Yeah really!! Aw, they'll stay down there....they can still buy the Lincoln Mark LT south of the border...

tvsjr · #5 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 07:29 AM

I'm really surprised Ford didn't build a special service (SSV) package of the Raptor... all the cool suspension and 4WD goodies, without the expensive extra features that aren't needed. I bet they could make a mint selling such a vehicle to law enforcement, fire, and utility companies.

powerstroke72 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Here's another write-up:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/07/r...50-svt-raptor/

Brian460 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 07:43 PM

This is a great idea. Let the trucks actually do what they are designed for, instead of sitting in some pavement pounders garage, because "it looks good".

Louie3 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 08:14 PM

I like the whole idea of a Raptor XL model ( just add basic features, power locks and windows...) having a rugged interrior you can probably see more of these being put to what they are actually meant to do instead of cruising on the express way

Scorpion67 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 11:02 PM

yes cos leather seats makes it less capable off-road