On a Ranger Raptor, press Trail Control in the off-road screen, drive to the desired low speed and use the steering-wheel SET toggle to set or adjust it.
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Verified specifically for the 2025 Ranger Raptor. The manual's Raptor procedure does not establish availability on other Ranger trims.
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- 2025 Ranger Raptor
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Step by step.
- 01
On a suitable off-road surface, open the Ranger Raptor off-road screen and press Trail Control.
- 02
Drive to the desired low speed and use SET+ or SET− on the steering wheel to set it.
- 03
Tap the SET toggle for small changes or hold it for larger changes; braking can reduce the set speed without switching the system off.
- 04
Steer and monitor terrain continuously; press Trail Control again to switch it off before returning to normal-road driving.
Important limits
- Trail Control is an aid and cannot create traction or replace the brake and parking brake.
- It is unavailable in Park, with the driver door open, cruise control on, parking brake applied or Pro Trailer Backup Assist active.
- Documented limits are 20 mph in 2H/4A/4H, 9 mph in 4L and 5 mph in Reverse; the system switches off above 42 mph.
Quick checks.
- ✓If it will not activate, close the door, release the parking brake and switch off cruise or trailer backup assistance.
- ✓If the indicator does not change to active, reduce speed below the limit for the selected driveline mode.
- ✓Brake-system pump noise during operation can be normal; investigate warning lamps or persistent faults.
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2025 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual — Switching Trail Control On and Off (Raptor)
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