Why Ford's Hot Ranger Raptor Is Likely Coming to the U.S.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is gearing up to launch a new pickup model that is sure to get the attention of Ford truck fans all over the world: It's the first-ever high-performance Raptor version of the midsize Ranger pickup that Ford sells in many overseas markets.

To be clear, Ford hasn't said anything -- yet -- to suggest that this new Ranger Raptor will be offered in the United States. And we don't know a whole lot about the truck yet. It won't be launched officially (anywhere) until next year.

But with the midsize Ranger pickup set to return to the U.S. market late next year as a 2019 model, it seems like a very good bet that the new Ranger Raptor will find its way to U.S. Ford dealers. Here's what we know.

Source: Fool.com