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Diesel Ford F-150 now seems extremely likely in light of new spy shots

If it quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, then… More evidence has emerged suggesting that a diesel Ford F-150 is on the way. Autoblog recently published more photos of an F-150 test truck. These follow shots and a video of a prototype F-150 with a Venturi tip exhaust pipe sounding off in […]

July 5, 2016

Pickups

Ford says Chevy’s Silverado/F-150 weight comparison is bull

As the latest in the Ford v. Chevrolet saga resulting from Chevy’s literal stabs at the F-150’s aluminum truck bed, Ford has taken exception to Chevy’s recent comment that the 2016 F-150 is only slightly lighter than the 2016 Chevy Silverado. Following our recent interview with Chevrolet Senior Communications Manager Jim Cain, Ford Truck Communications Manager Mike […]

July 1, 2016

Pickups

Ford has sold more than 1 million fuel-friendly EcoBoost-equipped F-150s

Ford has sold more than 1 million F-150 pickups equipped with the company’s EcoBoost V6 engines in the U.S. It took more than 1,000 days for Ford to sell its first 400,000 EcoBoost engines, but only 2,000 days to sell 1 million. Adoption of the 2.7-liter EcoBoost is soaring, with more than 13,000 orders placed in the last […]

June 30, 2016

Pickups

Ford rejects Bloomberg report that F-150 fails to meet U.S. emissions standards

Ford has rejected a recent Bloomberg report stating that 40 percent of its new F-150s fail to meet 2016 U.S. emissions and fuel standards. The article, titled “Ford’s crown jewel the F-150 has a big problem after overhaul,” is based on findings produced by automotive research group H-D Systems, which reports that the new 3.5-liter, […]

June 28, 2016

Pickups

Honda Ridgeline stands up to Chevy’s puncture test better than Silverado or F-150

Honda has stepped up to the truck bed challenge by dumping 800 pounds of concrete blocks into the pickup bed of its 2017 Ridgeline. Though only one load was dropped from a height of roughly four feet, the Ridgeline’s composite bed appears to have held up better than the steel or aluminum beds subjected to […]

June 22, 2016

Pickups

Chevrolet responds to F-150 puncture test criticism, calls out Ford for using bed liner in marketing

Chevrolet has enjoyed plenty of exposure with its series of puncture tests comparing its Silverado and Ford’s F-150, but it’s also drawn criticism from some who recall Chevy’s own interest in aluminum coupled with the popularity of bed liners which others say make the costly impact tests a moot point. Chevy tested 12 2016 Silverados up […]

June 14, 2016

Construction Equipment

2017 Ford F-150 will boast huge 450 lbf. torque, fast performance with new 3.5L V6, 10-speed transmission

Ford revealed details Tuesday on both its second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine and a new 10-speed transmission slated for release with the 2017 F-150. The updated powerplant sheds some weight, gets matched with a new transmission and, according to Ford, lays down 30 lb.-ft. more torque than first-generation models. That’s a best-in-class 450 lb.-ft. for a V6—including gasoline […]

May 4, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford bringing new Raptor’s 10-speed transmission to the F-150

As part of an announcement on new manufacturing facility investments, Ford has announced that it will soon begin offering a 10-speed transmission option to F-150 customers. The F-150 is currently offered with a six-speed transmission. This new 10-speed will be introduced with the 2017 F-150 Raptor slated for release with a new SuperCrew model later this […]

May 2, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford F-150 becomes first full-size pickup to sweep IIHS top safety honors

The 2016 Ford F-150 has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick for SuperCrew and SuperCab configurations, the only large pickup to earn such a distinction. Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Global Product Development, and chief technical officer, says the company set its sights on best in class crash performance […]

April 18, 2016

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Ford’s Kansas City plant launches special edition F-150 to honor Royals’ World Series win

With the first pitch of Major League Baseball’s 2016 regular season Opening Day leaving the mound Sunday, Ford has launched a limited run of F-150 pickups to celebrate the Kansas City Royals’ 2015 World Series win. The Royals clinched their second World Series title in November beating the New York Mets four games to one. Ford […]

March 31, 2016

Construction Equipment

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor first stock pickup to finish Desert Mint 400 race

By crossing the finish line at the Desert Mint 400 near Las Vegas last weekend, Ford says its next-generation F-150 Raptor is the first stock pickup to complete the off-road race. The 2017 Raptor, slated for release this fall, competed in the factory stock class for full-sized trucks (Class 1200) and, as the only stock truck […]

March 18, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford brings hybrid-inspired Auto Start-Stop engine feature to more F-150 models

Ford has announced that it is expanding the availability of one F-150 feature that takes cues from hybrid electric vehicles. Auto Start-Stop, first available on the 2015 F-150, and initially only on models equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, will now be available on 2017 models equipped with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost as well—including the 2017 Raptor. Just […]

January 26, 2016