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Ford to build a hybrid F-150 with integrated generator for jobsites
As part of a $4.5 billion investment in the production of electric vehicles by 2020, Ford on Tuesday announced that it will introduce a hybrid drivetrain option for its F-150 pickup truck. Though rumors have been swirling the last couple of years around the possibility of a diesel-powered F-150, Ford has repeatedly said it would instead focus its […]
January 3, 2017
Pickups
As Ford launches 2017 Super Duty recall, Consumer Reports drops recommendation of F-150
Though the 2017 Super Duty has won just about every award and piece of critical acclaim a pickup can win this year, the last half of 2016 has proven a bit rocky for Ford with the automaker issuing numerous costly recalls amid the already-pricey launch of the next-generation heavy duty pickup. Compounding these troubles is […]
December 30, 2016
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Pickups
Super Duty poised to ring in New Year with record-breaking haul
Ford's 320 horsepower 6.8-liter V10 engine, with its 460 lb.-ft. of torque, is set to break records at the 2017 Rose Parade.
December 29, 2016
Pickups
A look back at 2016 HWT test drives
Hard Working Trucks takes a look back at trucks and vans we test drove during 2016. Links are provided below and appear in order of publication. Jan. 3: Isuzu NRR If you’re looking for heavier haul capabilities but still need an urban traffic fighter, Isuzu’s NRR should be on your shopping list. The 5.2-liter diesel […]
December 29, 2016
Pickups
Work truck wheels require care for extended life
Keeping wheels clean is important to ensure the longevity of the wheel, regardless if it's steel or aluminum.
December 28, 2016
Pickups
Ford concludes 2,000 mile off-road testing on all-new Raptor pickup
For the most part, the testing of pre-production model trucks is pretty boring. Most of it takes place fighting traffic along side the rest of us. Time is also spent whirling around test tracks and on a dyno. But Ford put its all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor through just a bit more – like 2,481 miles of […]
December 28, 2016
Trucks
This ’39 Ford Woodie truck packs a 400-hp Chevy V8
While going back through materials for our Year in Review roundup a few weeks back, I came across this classic truck that we spotted while visiting Shell’s exhibit at this year’s SEMA show and wanted to share it before year’s end. This 1939 Ford Woodie is a classic surfer’s vehicle and was restored for the The Barn Find Hunter series […]
December 28, 2016
Pickups
Truxx van and pickup rental app expands to Android
Truxx announced the release of their truck and van sharing platform on Android. Truxx is an Uber-like application platform that pairs people who need to move large items with truck and van owners who want to earn a little extra money. Truxx has proven popular among iOS users, and with today’s announcement, Android users will […]
December 26, 2016
Pickups
Holiday hunch: Business owner tracks down stolen truck
Squared Away Lawns owner Chad McClain had been spending time with family on Christmas Day in Oklahoma when on a hunch he decided to check on his business through his security cameras. “I started talking about my cameras and how I needed to check them more often to make sure that nothing is going on […]
December 26, 2016
Pickups
Texas shop remanufactures pickups in under 48 hours, sells them for half price
Hmmmm…it’s half the cost of a new truck and it comes with a 3-year/75,000-mile warranty? Yes. A vehicle remanufacturer in Tyler, Texas rebuilds fleet vehicles, including trucks and vans, in a short amount of time and can save fleet owners plenty of money. “The guy or gal who owns a new fleet is going to save […]
December 23, 2016
Pickups
Ford’s new 4.8-liter could be replacing 5.0-liter Coyote
Ford Authority is reporting that Ford’s 5.0-liter “Coyote” V8, a popular engine for F-150 and Mustang, will be replaced by a more efficient 4.8-liter V8 for model year 2018. Ford Authority, which credits an unnamed source for informing them about the switch, states that the new engine will feature direct and port fuel injection, or […]
December 22, 2016
Pickups
Ford recalling 2017 Super Duty trucks over fuel tank concern
Ford is recalling roughly 8,000 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks to inspect and install a fuel tank strap reinforcement. In the affected vehicles, over time, a missing reinforcement could lead to a fuel tank strap separating from the frame, resulting in the fuel tank moving out of position and potentially contacting the ground, increasing the […]
December 21, 2016
Pickups
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor plays in the snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… Professional rally driver Ken Block knows just how to handle the first day of winter: with a heavy dose of Ford Raptor. Watch the video below and see how Block takes on the snow with the 2017 F-150 Raptor. Though there’s no Christmas music, listening to […]
December 21, 2016
Pickups
More photos, history on first Ford Bronco truck
The recent Hard Working Trucks story, “First Ford Bronco found, looks like a truck,” was so popular that we opted to do a follow-up and take a closer look at this very unique and storied legend. The 1966 Bronco half-cab was once owned by Ford phenom Carroll Shelby. Its next owner paid Shelby $100 for the […]
December 19, 2016
Pickups
New tech driving sales on 2017 Ford Super Duty
Ford reports that customers are now expecting more than superior capability from their trucks–they’re demanding more technology to get the job done quicker and easier. Here are the top five class-exclusive technologies that customers are choosing, never before available on Super Duty until now: Adaptive Steering – Technology makes backing a trailer into a parking […]
December 18, 2016
Class 7-8
Inside the Nikola One: The electric semi is packed with tech to “revolutionize” trucking
“My goal is to literally revolutionize the trucking industry,” said Trevor Milton, CEO and founder of Nikola Motor Company (NMC), moments after the Nikola One was unveiled in Salt Lake City on Dec. 1. Nikola One is a working prototype of an electric semi-truck with 1,000-hp, a range of more than 1,200 miles, and zero tailpipe emissions except […]
December 14, 2016
Pickups
Ford F-150 no longer recommended by Consumer Reports
In Consumer Reports December edition, Ford’s F-150 reliability rating dropped to the point that the iconic pickup is “no longer recommended.” Hard Working Trucks reached out to Ford for comment on the non-profit research group’s annual auto reliability report, which covers more than 300 vehicle models. The F-150 is one of 11 vehicles that ended […]
December 13, 2016
Pickups
TEST DRIVE: 2017 Honda Ridgeline a surprisingly tough pickup with smooth, sedan-like handling
You don’t see many Hondas tooling around a job site, but the company is poised to change that—or at least make a dent in it—in 2017 with its second generation unibody Ridgeline pickup. This ain’t your granddaddy’s Ridgeline. After briefly shelving the truck following the 2014 model year, the Japanese automaker went in a decidedly […]
December 13, 2016
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