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PHOTOS: 2016 Ford Super Duty aluminum prototype pickup explodes, burns to nothing during testing

No. 14 Story in 2014 NO. 13 » Mishaps with prototype vehicles aren’t exactly surprising. After all, that’s why you build prototypes. So the mishaps—or in this case fiery, terrifying explosions—happen during the testing phase and not after release to the general public. But the way this prototype 2016 Ford Super Duty went up in […]

August 5, 2014

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TOWGATE: Ford’s numbers don’t add up in brawl with Ram over heavy-duty pickup towing title

When there’re billions of dollars in sales on the table, auto manufacturers that build pickups aren’t shy about boasting they’re the “best” in any area they can to drive customers to their product. So when Ford saw Ram Trucks laying claim they are the best-in-class in the 2015 heavy-duty pickup towing segment, the boys at […]

August 4, 2014

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How to double a Ford F-250/F-350’s driving range with a simple fuel tank install (DIY GALLERY)

[imagebrowser id=114] Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in the trades choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy. Better fuel economy equates to more time spent in the field and less at the fuel pump. So the last thing you’d […]

July 31, 2014

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Ford reveals 2015 F-150 pricing: aluminum body boosts price of all models (UPDATE: Check out the full pricing guide!)

Ford dealers began placing their orders for the 2015 F-150 on Monday and pricing for the new pickup have been announced. As expected, while the new aluminum bodies shave 732 pounds from the weight of the pickups, the material and new production methods add anywhere between $395 and $3,515 to the cost of the trucks. UPDATE: You […]

July 28, 2014

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Displacement Replacement: How the 2015 Ford F-150’s 2.7L EcoBoost packs V8 power into a V6 frame

It wasn’t that long ago a 2.7-liter V6 with a compacted-graphite-iron (CGI) block, twin turbos, reverse-flow cooling, split-mains, variable-displacement oil pump, deep-sump oil pan and direct-injection making 325 horsepower would be something seen only in race circles. But here we are today looking at exactly that engine going under the hoods of Ford’s 2015 F-150s: […]

July 24, 2014

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Ford reveals 2015 F-150 weighs less than 5,000 pounds; 2.7L EcoBoost V6 has V8 power

Since unveiling the 2015 F-150 back in January, Ford has released quite a bit of information about the new truck. For starters, we knew that thanks to its aluminum body, the new truck would weigh up to 700 pounds lighter than the 2014 F-150. We also knew that the body won’t rust when scratched and […]

July 23, 2014

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FIRST DRIVE: 2015 Ford Super Duty pickups pack powerful improvements over 2014 models

[imagebrowser id=38] Rolling hard into the throttle, driving 2015 Ford F-350, Ram 3500, and Chevy 3500HD Silverado duallies while towing 33-foot fifth wheel travel trailers tells a lot about a diesel pickup’s power, ride and handling. Put those same trucks/trailers on an interstate where nearly seven miles roll at greater than a 4-percent grade, with […]

July 22, 2014

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POLL: Can aluminum-bodied pickups stand up to the abuse of construction work?

When Ford unveiled the 2015 F-150 and announced that it would have an aluminum body, two of the first questions and criticisms regarding the move were aluminum’s durability and repair cost. Many analysts and customers voiced skepticism that aluminum was a strong enough material to stand up to the abuse many pickups receive. Ford is […]

July 14, 2014

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Why the Ford F-150 is the most American vehicle, period

For the second year in a row, the Ford F-150 has taken the top spot in the annual American-Made Index by Cars.com. The ranking takes into account three factors to determine how “American” cars are, including domestic-parts content (percentage of a vehicle’s parts considered to be “domestic,” meaning built in the U.S. or Canada), final assembly […]

July 7, 2014

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PHOTOS: Guy flips an old Ford F-150 on its head and is driving this upside down truck around Illinois

This has to be the coolest pickup truck modification I can think of in…I don’t know…ever? A couple of weeks ago, Reddit user diddletheskittle posted the image you see below with the simple headline “This car is upside down.” Forgiving Mr. Theskittle that this is obviously a truck, we unfortunately have no other information to […]

June 30, 2014

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Ford has shown aluminum truck bodies don’t rust and may improve gas mileage, but how will they hold up after 30 years?

Ford rocked the automotive world with its decision to use aluminum bodies in pickup trucks starting in 2015. This will cut 700 pounds off the weight of their F-150 trucks and improve fuel economy—an admirable goal. But the automaker has yet to divulge pricing on the aluminum body models and when it comes to the […]

June 27, 2014

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Ford recalls 5,675 2014 F-150 pickups due to steering defect, issues “Do not drive” warning

Ford Motor Co. has announced it is expanding a recall of 2014 F-150 trucks due to an electronic power-assist steering gear problem affecting 5,675 trucks. Because the defect impacts steering, Ford urged affected truck owners not to drive the trucks until they are repaired. Previously, the recall applied to fewer than 400 trucks. Of the 5,675 pickups affected […]

June 26, 2014