Door Handle Issue Prompts Recall of 281,000 Ford F-150s

A recall has been put out for certain 2009-2010 model year Ford F-150s built from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009, because of a potential problem with the interior door handles. More specifically, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] said that the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return

Door Handle Issue Prompts Recall of 281,000 Ford F-150s

A recall has been put out for certain 2009-2010 model year Ford F-150s built from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009, because of a potential problem with the interior door handles. More specifically, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] said that the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return

Ford Recalling F-Series Trucks, Edge and Lincoln MKX Over Fire Hazard

Nearly 15,000 Ford trucks and crossovers are being recalled in the States because of problems with electrical systems that can short and create a fire. The recall concerns certain 2011MY Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. Read more »

Automakers Developing Significantly Lighter Trucks to Meet New Fuel Economy Standards

Reuters is reporting that major automakers are tirelessly working on reducing the weight of future generation pickup trucks, in order to meet stricter fuel economy standards without sacrificing key abilities, such as power, payload capacity or towing capability. Until 2016, when the new mandates take effect, manufacturers must reach an average fleet economy of 35.5 mpg (6.63 lt/100 km), while

Ford Recalling 605,684 F-150s and Lincoln Mark LTs over Brake Issues

More than 600,000 MY2005-2006 Ford F-150s and Lincoln Makr LTs equipped with 5.4L 3-Valve engines are being recalled due to a faulty brake booster vacuum supply hose. Over time, the hose that is attached to the intake manifold may swell and lose retention force, a condition that could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. If this happens, once the

Ford Recalling 605,684 F-150s and Lincoln Mark LTs over Brake Issues

More than 600,000 MY2005-2006 Ford F-150s and Lincoln Makr LTs equipped with 5.4L 3-Valve engines are being recalled due to a faulty brake booster vacuum supply hose. Over time, the hose that is attached to the intake manifold may swell and lose retention force, a condition that could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. If this happens, once the

Ford Recalling 605,684 F-150s and Lincoln Mark LTs over Brake Issues

More than 600,000 MY2005-2006 Ford F-150s and Lincoln Makr LTs equipped with 5.4L 3-Valve engines are being recalled due to a faulty brake booster vacuum supply hose. Over time, the hose that is attached to the intake manifold may swell and lose retention force, a condition that could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. If this happens, once the

Ford Reportedly Planning Smaller Pickup Trucks Including F-100

With consumers shifting their interest towards more fuel efficient vehicles as gas prices continue to rise, carmakers in the US (and not only) are rethinking their product line up. According to Detroit News, Ford on its behalf is planning to revamp its truck range with the addition of a smaller and lighter version of its once almighty F-150 along with a new global compact pickup that is currently

Ford Reportedly Planning Smaller Pickup Trucks Including F-100

With consumers shifting their interest towards more fuel efficient vehicles as gas prices continue to rise, carmakers in the US (and not only) are rethinking their product line up. According to Detroit News, Ford on its behalf is planning to revamp its truck range with the addition of a smaller and lighter version of its once almighty F-150 along with a new global compact pickup that is currently

Ford Reportedly Planning Smaller Pickup Trucks Including F-100

With consumers shifting their interest towards more fuel efficient vehicles as gas prices continue to rise, carmakers in the US (and not only) are rethinking their product line up. According to Detroit News, Ford on its behalf is planning to revamp its truck range with the addition of a smaller and lighter version of its once almighty F-150 along with a new global compact pickup that is currently

2009 Ford F-150 Undisguised: Rumors Of A 330 HP V8 Biturbo Diesel

The facelifted version of America’s best-selling full-size pickup for 30 years has been caught by Car Mag’s spy photographers totally undisguised. Visually, the 2009 Ford F-150 hasn’t changed much with the most significant difference being revised front-end with the three-bar chromed grille that’s inspired from the Peter Horbury-designed Super Chief concept truck that was shown at the Detroit