Ford has once again dominated its peers for a second consecutive year at Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2026 – Asia’s premier off-road auto endurance rally widely recognized as “Dakar of the East”, spanning approximately 2,000km in Thailand’s most extreme backcountry terrain.
What did Ford Ranger Raptor achieve at AXCR 2026?
Held from 10 – 15 August 2026, the grueling rally saw Ford Ranger Raptor clinch a remarkable 1st and 2nd place finish in the T2A-D Series Cross Country Cars category, a stock class designed to challenge production-based vehicles reinforced only with limited rally safety modifications.
AXCR 2026: T2A-D Series Cross Country Cars Class Ranking (Time-Based)
1st: Ford Ranger Raptor (Vehicle 103) – 13hrs 55min 06sec
2nd: Ford Ranger Raptor (Vehicle 121) – 14hrs 08min 35sec
3rd: Toyota Fortuner (Vehicle 112) – 14hrs 48min 48sec
How remarkable was Ford Ranger Raptor’s AXCR 2026 achievement?
Despite a mid-rally navigation setback, the Ranger Raptor teams showcased intense resilience – battling back to secure Ford’s first 1-2 class victory and the only vehicle in their class to claim a Top 5 overall finish against far more modified rally competitors, virtually from the showroom.
What does Ford Ranger Raptor’s success at AXCR 2026 signify?
Building on previous success in the rally, this latest achievement at AXCR 2026 further cements Ford Ranger Raptor’s reputation for exceptional high-speed off-roading, with Built Ford Tough capability proven against the punishing unpredictable elements in tropical rally conditions.
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Links
https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/img/en/articles/2026/ranger-raptor-won-axcr-2026-thailand
https://asiacrosscountryrally.com/report/2026/260815.html