Ford Sued Over Allegedly Defective EcoBoost Engines
Three Ohio drivers are suing Ford, saying the EcoBoot V6 engines powering their cars are defective.
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Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Trucks are big profit generators for automakers. The half-ton and heavy-duty pickup segments are probably the most fiercely competitive categories in the industry. Brands fight tooth and nail for every sale they can make. To move the metal they’re willing to leverage any and every competitive advantage no matter how small. Not surprisingly this winner-take-all...
F-150 Raptor Special Edition Gets Subdued Graphics
Ford just announced a special edition package for its purpose-built off-roader: the SVT Raptor.
Ford Atlas Concept Development Revealed
Ford’s F-Series might as well be an ATM streaming $100 bills into company coffers, which is why it’s so important that the brand makes the most out of each generation.
Top 10 Trucks for Urban Cowboys
Once upon a time trucks were built for work. They had manual door locks, crank windows and AM radios, if they had any sound system at all. Leather seats, air conditioning and voice-activated distractions were out of the question. Like a framing hammer, pickups were simple and effective. For decades they were purpose-made for hard-working...
New 2015 Ford F-150 Heading to 2013 Detroit Auto Show
General Motors has just finished up unveiling its new trucks and Ford is looking to steal away some of the thunder at next year’s Detroit Auto Show by giving everyone a peek at its next-generation F-150.
Turbocharged Cars Don’t Live Up to Fuel-Economy Hype Says Consumer Reports
Vehicle quality was not the only thing making news when Consumer Reports unveiled the results of its latest reliability study in Detroit earlier this week. Amongst the issues highlighted by the consumer publication were real world fuel economy and forced induction engine technology.
Ford Storms 2012 SEMA Show With Modified Trucks
Dominating one side of Ford’s exhibit at this year’s SEMA Show, Ford’s trio of modified trucks stands out next to loads of Focus STs, Mustangs and more.
F-150 Hybrid Planned as Joint Ford-Toyota Project
Toyota and Ford began a partnership last year to develop a hybrid system for trucks and SUVs, and according to a “high ranking Ford engineer” the goal is a Ford F-150 hybrid.
Next Generation Ford F-150 to Shed 700 Pounds
Ford engineers are currently looking at overhauling the brand’s popular F-150 pickup truck for its next-generation model with a very significant change that could prove controversial. The American automaker could be building its next F-150 with a large aluminum body, potentially lightening its truck by 700 lbs.
F-150 Limited Trim Level Teased by Ford
Ahead of the scheduled Tuesday release, Ford is teasing its highest trim-level F-150 to date which it calls “Limited.”
Will a New Era of Turbocharging Bring Back Old Problems?
In an effort to squeeze as much power from every car, while making them more fuel-friendly, automakers are increasingly switching their engines to use a technology that’s not exactly new and which isn’t typically associated with fuel economy – turbocharging.
Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle Package Revealed
Ford just announced its new F-150 Special Service Vehicle (SSV) package which is aimed directly at fire rescue and law enforcement fleets.
Win a Ford Focus ST, Mustang GT or F-150 Courtesy of Rockstar
Want a chance to win yourself either a Ford Focus ST, Mustang GT, or F-150? Rockstar Energy has teamed up with Ford for what they call “the sickest giveaway of the year!”
New Bill Poses Possible Fine Hike, Automakers Protest
Part of a two-year highway reauthorization bill is ruffling feathers among some of the world’s top auto manufacturers because it could allow for massively increased fines. The provision in question would raise the amount of money an automaker may be fined for failing to properly recall problematic vehicles. As it stands, the maximum fine is...
F-150 Tops Silverado in Best Value Awards, but Chevy Wins Overall
Ford will tell you how the F-150 beat the Chevrolet Silverado in the 2012 Best Value in America awards, but it won’t tell you that the company also lost to Chevrolet. A press release titled “F-150 wins Best Value Award” might seem pretty simple, but the eighth annual “Best Value in America” award isn’t quite...
Ford F-150 Clone to Bow at Beijing Auto Show
Two weeks ago, we saw that China’s Jianghuai Automobile Co. (JAC) recreated its own version of Ford’s F-150 pickup truck to an amusing level of detail. According to The Detroit News, JAC now plans to unveil its 4R3 pickup at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. Copying Ford design cues to even sport the F-150 grill...
Roush Announces Ford F-150 Supercharger Kits
Roush is to Ford what steroids are to athletics. While their modified vehicles are certainly less than common on the road, we usually see them materialize as Mustangs. That wont be true this time. Instead, Roush Performance is going to work on the 5.0- and 6.2-liter V8 F-150 trucks. Customers have the option to buy...
Next Generation Ford F-Series Will Use Aluminum Body Panels
Reports are coming in that Ford‘s next-generation F-Series full size pickups will be using plenty of aluminum panels in order to save weight. Ford is working adamantly to comply with fuel economy standards that continue to become more stringent. Due in 2014, the new F-Series trucks will have aluminum doors and fenders, which is a...
Ford F-150 V6 EcoBoost Hits Mark of 100,000 Sold
Ford took a bit of a gamble, putting in a fuel efficient V6 into their full-size F-150 pickup but now that the EcoBoost-powered truck has sold 100,000 this year, we’re pretty sure Ford execs are content with their decision. It’s been over 25 years since Ford has sold that many V6-powered pickups in one year,...
Ford Raptor Gets Luxury Makeover, 605-HP Upgrade: SEMA Preview
Addictive Desert Design is teaming up with JPM Coachworks to build a one-of-a-kind Luxury Performance Ford Raptor for this year’s SEMA Show. Starting with a 2011 Raptor SVT SuperCrew, the team revamped the sport truck from bumper to bumper, with a collection of some of the industry’s finest products available for the Raptor. The first...
Fords F-150 V6 Enjoying Continued Success
Ford ventured into dangerous territory five years ago, when they considered switching out the traditional V8 for a V6 powerplant. The two biggest issues surrounding the change was whether the V6 would have enough power, and whether the engine would be durable enough to compete with big boy V8’s. Doug Scott, manager of Ford’s truck...
Ford Recalls Over 1 Million F-Series Trucks for Fuel Tank Strap
A recall has been issued out for owners of 1997-2004 Ford F-150s, 1997-1999 F-250s and 2002-2003 Lincoln Blackwoods to address a fuel tank strap that has become susceptible to corroding due to de-icing chemicals used on roads in cold weather. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a recall notice in mid-September and replacement straps will...
Feds Investigating Fuel Tank Problem On Ford F-150 Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a fuel tank problem that could affect more than 2.7 million Ford F1-50 pickup trucks. NHTSA claims that the steel straps holding up the gas tank in place can rust and break, possibly allowing fuel to spill and catch fire. The trucks with this issue include the...
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