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Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Chevy Silverado Takes on the Apocalypse

Published on February 3, 2012 in Fun Stuff. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

GM is breaking out the big guns for this year’s Super Bowl, with an ad directly aimed at the Ford F-150.  The ad claims that the Chevrolet Silverado is the “… most dependable and longest lasting full size truck on the road…” and that if you drive an F-150, you won’t survive for the post-apocalyptic world.  This brought to mind another video I’ve seen on YouTube, wherein a Ford F-150 drives away after being involved in a dealership fire.  Click past the jump for Chevrolet’s ad and the F-150 video I found.

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Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (10/2011 – 1/2012)

Published on January 19, 2012 in Owner's Log. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s been a quick three months with my new 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat, and for a refresher on my impression of it, see the review I wrote on it.  In the past quarter, I’ve logged over 3,600 miles, virtually worry-free.  Read on for what’s been happening with my F-150.

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Comparison Test: 2011 GMC Sierra vs Ford F-150

Published on December 29, 2011 in Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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.

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Review: 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Lariat

Published on December 28, 2011 in Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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.

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16,000 Ford F-Series Pickups Recalled over Transmission Concern

Published on December 16, 2011 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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.

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Motor Trend Announces 2012 Truck Of The Year

Published on December 13, 2011 in Industry Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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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