Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
For each new model year, truck manufacturers are one-upping each other, and 2011 was no exception, with Ford’s F-150 receiving a much-needed boost in the engine department. With that in mind, and me being in the market for a new pickup, I drove the “Big 3″ – Ford, GMC and RAM, and came up with a conclusive winner, which I ended up bring home to park in my own driveway. Continue Reading to see how things shaped up.
Continue reading ‘Comparison Test: 2011 GMC Sierra vs Ford F-150′
Two years ago, when I was starting up Road Reality, I reviewed a 2010 Ford F-150. It was a Lariat model with then-optional 5.4-liter V8. In that review, I said I was impressed. Since I was in the market for a full-size pickup truck and with a complete overhaul of the F-150′s engine options, a test drive of the new truck was in order. I also reviewed the 2011 GMC Sierra and test drove a 2011 RAM 1500, so the inevitable comparisons began in earnest – which you’ll find in an upcoming article. It may be a spoiler, but I brought the Ford F-150 home for good, trading in my 2010 Nissan Maxima. Continue reading for a full-on review of Ford’s latest F-150.
Continue reading ‘Review: 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Lariat’
Even the best-selling pickup truck in America can have a bad day, and this is the F-Series’ day. Ford is recalling a bit more than 16,000 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. The issue is the switch that prevents a driver from shifting from Park into Neutral or Drive. Normally, it stops drivers from shifting out of Park unless the brake is pressed, but apparently some faulty switches were installed into the affected vehicles.
Continue reading ’16,000 Ford F-Series Pickups Recalled over Transmission Concern’
2010 Mercury Milan
Last week, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford is recalling over 128,000 Ford Fusions and its sister car, the Mercury Milan, because of a problem with the wheel studs. The recall only effects Fusions and Milans with steel wheels, not alloy ones. Wheel studs are threaded bolts by which a vehicle’s wheels are attached. They run through the brake hub, and if enough of them break, the wheel could literally fall off of the car. Continue reading for more details and the NHTSA’s press release.
Continue reading ’128,000 Ford Fusions and Mercury Milans Recalled over Wheel Stud Issue’
Well, it’s award time in the automotive industry! Last week, Car & Driver announced its Top 10 Cars of 2012, and this week, Motor Trend has announced their Truck Of The Year winner, the Ford F-150. With around 650,000 variations, not including paint colors, there’s something for everyone. The F-150′s configurational highlights include four engine choices, three bed lengths, three cab lengths, and a myriad of creature comforts and capability-enhancing options. The engine which gave the F-150 a leg up in the competition was the EcoBoost V6, with its twin-turbo and direct injection technologies. Its power and fuel economy bested that of the V8s in its rivals. Click on over to Motor Trend to read their press release.
by John Suit
Source: Motor Trend
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A perennial favorite article from Car and Driver, their “10 Best” list is the culmination of hundreds of man-hours of testing, driving, and comparing new and updated cars from around the world – so long as they’re available in the United States, under $80,000, and available on January 1st, 2012.
Continue reading ‘Car and Driver Announces 2012 “10 Best” List’
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Robert commented on Comparison Test: 2011 GMC Sierra vs Ford F-150
Correct. The last ~ 12" of frame rail is c-channel, where the bumper attaches. I drive an '08 [more]
Robert commented on Comparison Test: 2011 GMC Sierra vs Ford F-150
Ooops... should have also wrote... "Thanks for the comparison!". Sorry 'bout that. [more]
Robert commented on Comparison Test: 2011 GMC Sierra vs Ford F-150
"On the GM side of the fence, their Sierra 1500 has C-channels". The GM 1500 trucks have had fully boxed frames [more]
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