2024 Ford F-150 Rattler Potentially Spotted For First Time

To date, Ford Authority has spotted a number of 2024 Ford F-150 prototypes out and about, including revised versions of the Ford F-150 Raptor R and Tremor, as well as FoMoCo benchmarking the Chevy Silverado against its forthcoming refreshed pickup. Now, we’ve come across yet another iteration – what looks to be a 2024 Ford F-150 Rattler, the entry-level off-road-focused model in the current lineup.

The F-150 Rattler just debuted last March for the 2023 model year, offering customers an array of upgrades for a mere $1,495 extra. Those goodies include a dual exhaust with black tips, 18-inch dark-painted aluminum wheels, LT265/70R18C BSW all-terrain tires, a Rattler box-side decal, privacy glass, fog lamps, and an electronic rear-window defroster on the outside. Inside, the Rattler is equipped with a black interior with bronze-colored accents and stitching, as well as tray style floor liners.

Mechanically speaking, the F-150 Rattler features off-road tuned front shock absorbers, monotube rear shocks, and skid plates protecting the fuel tank, transfer case, and front differential. Gearing differs based on the engine one chooses, as Ford 5.0L V8 Coyote and 3.5L V6 EcoBoost customers get 3.31 gears, while the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost is paired with 3.55 gears and the 3.5L V6 PowerBoost hybrid gets 3.73 gears. However, a 3.55 electronic-locking rear-axle is available with the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, while a 3.73 electronic-locking rear-axle can also be paired with the 5.0L V8 Coyote or 2.7L V6 EcoBoost. Finally, the Rattler package also includes Hill Descent Control and Rock Crawl Mode, too.

On the current model, the Rattler package is optional on XL-trimmed F-150 pickups and requires four-wheel drive, a 145-inch wheelbase, and either the Class IV Hitch or Trailer Tow Package. It also can’t be paired with the Ford 3.3L V6 engine, the FX4 Off-Road Package, MyKey, the XL Chrome Appearance Package, the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost Payload Package, Heavy-Duty Payload Package, Snow Plow Prep Package, STX Appearance Package, or STX Black Appearance Package. The Rattler package proved to be so popular that it sold out rather quickly for the 2023 model year, perhaps unsurprisingly given the incredible value it provides buyers with.

This particular prototype seems to be an XL trimmed model equipped with halogen headlights, as well as an amber accent running horizontally across the clusters. The wheels also look to be identical to the ones present on the 2023 F-150 Rattler, which are unique to that trim, and are wrapped in LT265/70R18 Goodyear Enforcer AT tires – the same size as the current model. There’s also a side-exit exhaust present on this prototype, but it utilizes an EPA tip for testing purposes and is likely not indicative of what we can expect to see on the production model. Also notable is the sticker present on the rear window, which reads “Lone Wolf.” This seems to be a nod to pro wrestler Baron Corbin, given FoMoCo’s prior use of similar nicknames on prototypes.

As for what we can expect from the 2024 Ford F-150 in general, we do know that it will utilize a few styling tweaks including a new taillight design, as well as 22-inch wheels – which were previously spied on a prototype – and possibly a multi-function tailgate. Inside the cabin, a few changes are in store as well, as Ford Authority has thus far spied prototypes equipped with two different infotainment screens – one horizontally-oriented, and the other mounted vertically. As Ford Blue president Kumar Galhotra recently noted, the 2024 Ford F-150 will utilize 2,400 fewer parts than the current model, too.

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