Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsFord recalling 1.48 million 2011-2013 F-150sFord is recalling roughly 1.48 million 2011-2013 F-150s with a 6-speed automatic transmission that may unintentionally change gears. Ford is aware of five reports of accidents, including one report of whiplash which may be related. An intermittent loss of the transmission output speed sensor signal to the powertrain control module can result in a temporary, […]February 13, 2019Pickups2019 Ford Ranger recalled for shifter defectFord is recalling certain 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles to verify shifter interlock functionality. In the affected vehicles, the PRNDL bezel wiring may interfere with the shifter interlock override, preventing the shifter from locking in the park position and allowing the driver to shift the transmission out of park with the vehicle off and without a […]February 12, 2019Pickups2010-2011 Ford Ranger in latest airbag recallThe latest Takata air bag recall from Ford includes 2010-2011 Ranger pickups. The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. Roughly 782,384 vehicles are affected: 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever […]February 11, 2019PickupsXL to unveil PHEV Ford F-250 at The Work Truck ShowXL continues its streak of impressive growth with the announcement of a plug-in hybrid Ford F-250 pickup that will be revealed next month at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The truck is the latest addition in XL’s growing plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) product family, which also includes the PHEV Ford F-150 that the […]February 10, 2019PickupsToyota eager to take on new midsize rivals with 2020 TacomaNo matter the additional midsize truck entrants, Toyota’s feeling confident that Tacoma will continue to dominate the segment. “Bring it on!” reads a Toyota press release. That kind of confidence comes from Tacoma’s coveted place as America’s best-selling midsize pickup for 14 years running, and the 2020 models introduced at the Chicago Auto Show are […]February 7, 2019PickupsKatzkin dresses up 2020 Jeep GladiatorA 2020 Jeep Gladiator has gotten all dressed up for the Chicago Auto Show this week thanks to a Katzkin upfit. The customized interior package for the Sting Gray Gladiator shows off Katzkin’s Tuscany Ink leather interior which is offset with the brand’s ‘hex tech’ inserts and Lt.Tungsten contrast stitching. The upfit is just one […]February 6, 2019PickupsMultifunction tailgate available on 2019 Ram 1500Whether you want your tailgate to swing out or drop down, Ram’s got you covered. The new Ram 1500 Multifunction Tailgate offers an industry-first 60-40 split tailgate which can be opened like…well…a gate and provide closer access to cargo in the bed. With both gates opened on either side, the bumper becomes more of a […]February 5, 2019PickupsFCA recalling 182,000 2019 Ram 1500 pickupsA power-steering issue has led FCA to recall an estimated 182,238 model year 2019 Ram 1500 pickups. An FCA US investigation discovered certain vehicles produced before Oct. 25, 2018, may have a battery ground-circuit fastener that was not secured properly. The connection may become loose enough to intermittently create an open circuit and affect power […]January 31, 2019PickupsFord pushes 3D part production to extremes for Ken Block’s 900-hp HoonitruckGymkhana TEN star Ken Block’s love affair with Ford pick-ups runs deep. He learned to drive in one, did his first burn-out in one and made a 1977 Ford F-150 the star of his latest video. The Hoonitruck has the same twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine as the Ford GT, tuned to deliver more than […]January 29, 2019Pickups2019 Ram 2500 & 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn revealedRam unveiled today the new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition luxury pickup. The Ram Laramie Longhorn has enjoyed upscale truck status with three consecutive wins as the Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas from the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). “The new Ram Heavy Duty sets benchmarks in ride and handling, […]January 23, 2019Previous PagePage 20 of 63Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseA fully electric swing system increases swing speeds for the 38-metric-ton model while converting wasted energy into a 70-horsepower boost.Compact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 EnginesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight Spaces
