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ford f-150 plug-in hybrid

HEV Technology Builds 41 MPG Plug-In Hybrid Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

Rather than make yet another Mustang derivative, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies has done something relevant and managed to install a plug-in hybrid system in a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The resulting vehicle achieves a combined fuel economy of up to 41 MPG, up from a combined 16 MPG on the 2WD version of the truck. HEVT will now offer the technology as a retrofit on a limited basis as they conduct further testing in an effort to put it into mass production. See, how hard was that? More »

3:20 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Wes Siler
1,562 views, 44 comments

Latest by Mike the Dog: This is a lot easier to believe than the 100 MPG Chevy Pickup from the other day... [jalopnik.com] more »

over the back fence

PUTC: 2013 Ford F-150 To Get Four-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine

Our good friends at PickupTrucks.com and Automotive News are reporting this morning Ford is planning to offer a version of the F-150 with a four-cylinder EcoBoost engine by 2013. The move is a response to rapidly rising prices at the gas pump and new NHTSA standards that will raise Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for light trucks to 28.6 mpg by 2015. More »

12:01 AM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Ray Wert
2,321 views, 64 comments

2009 ford f-150

2009 Ford F-150 Release Postponed Two Months, Truck Production Cut

Ford announced today that it was delaying the release of their 2009 Ford F-150 on the heels of GM's announcement that they would likely delay the development of the replacement for their GMT900 platform. Obviously, the merger of high gas prices and the F-150 getting thumped by the Civic has convinced Ford it also needs to cut the production of its older models. Resources are also shifting toward the Edge, Flex and smaller cars like the Focus. In a frank statement, CEO Alan Mullaly said "We view the move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles as permanent and we are responding to customer demand." Press release below the jump. More »

10:55 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,852 views, 45 comments

Latest by petersterncan: @rlj676: The C1 Focus doesn't share much with the Mazda 3? LOL! I'd like to say you're way out in left field... but the truth is that you're not even in the ballpark. And once again, I'm going to provide a more »

2009 ford f-150 raptor

2009 Ford F-150 Raptor Inching Closer To Full Monty

Mike Levine over at Pickuptrucks.com has some new spy photos of the much-anticipated (by Ford fan-boys) 2009 Ford F-150 Raptor, the factory rock-basher Ford plans to "drive... right up Toyota's ass." These pictures start to show off the new nose punctuated by a stamped mesh grille, and you even get a glimpse of the beefy factory skid plate. We can hardly wait to see those sweet Fox Racing bits tucked under the 35" tires. [Pickuptrucks.com]

Spy Photos

12:00 PM on Thu Jun 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,883 views, 22 comments

industry news

This Is Our Country, This Is Our Truck...And It Will Be For Quite Some Time

General Motors is planning to extend the current product cycle on its full-size trucks and SUVs, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. New designs had been expected to come in time for the 2012 model year. However GM spokesperson Tom Wilkinson told the Journal that GM was "looking at the whole product portfolio" in an effort to bring more fuel-efficient vehicles to the U.S. market. While the change in product planning should free up much-needed R&D funds, there's little doubt the lukewarm launch of the latest Toyota Tundra and the gas prices-induced slow-motion 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Ford F-150 launch train-wrecks influenced top brass at the Ren Cen. More »

9:20 AM on Thu Jun 19 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,302 views, 37 comments

Latest by Andrew Stoy: @ViergangFuchs: The phrase I used was "slow-motion launch train-wrecks." Ford and Dodge have products that are going to come out despite the market, not because of it. Things will have changed so dramatically between the time F-150 and Ram were more »

offbeat news

Do Not Drive A Suburban Near Utah's Dugway Proving Ground

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offbeat news

Unsold Ford F150 Makes Great Perch For Bird Nest

Here's a pretty strong commentary on the state of sales for full-size pickups — a bird has managed to build a nest and lay eggs on the hood of a Ford F150 at an Orange Country Ford dealer. Seems like the kind of undertaking that would be noticed if, you know, people were busy looking at the truck on a regular basis. Of course, the dealer thinks it's great and has roped the truck off as a conversation piece 'till the chicks hatch. We just think it's a picture worth a thousand words. [OC Register]

4:21 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,040 views, 49 comments

Latest by Mike the Dog: @smoke~: It's just tired and shagged out from a particularly long squawk. Beautiful plumage. more »

2011 ford f-100

More Details On Ford's F-ing New Small Truck

Although PickupTrucks.com broke the story, the bastions of the mainstream car news and rumors at Automotive News has further confirmation this morning we should be expecting to see a smaller-than-F-150 pickup truck built on the F-150 platform sometime in the 2011 calendar year. Although AN's not confirming the name either, their speculation is similar to ours — a 2011/2012 Ford F-100. In addition to the additional speculation on the name, we're told this morning the project's been code-named P525 and although the new pickup is in Ford's cycle plan, it has not yet received final approval. More »

10:20 AM on Mon May 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,272 views, 27 comments

Latest by n/a: I learned how to drive a manual in a 1986 ranger. Crappy freaking clutches. more »

2009 ford f-150

2009 Ford F-150 5.4-Liter V8 Power Ratings Leaked On To Internet

Someone attending a Ford dealer training session for the new half-ton 2009 Ford F-150 in Michigan took a picture of an information placard revealing the six-speed automatic 5.4-liter V8 will achieve 320 horses at 5,200-rpm and 390 lb-ft of torque at 3,500-rpm. These new numbers, a modest improvement over the 2008 Ford F-150's 300-hp at 5,000-rpm / 365 lb-ft at 3,750-rpm, come after Ford let slip the numbers on the upcoming 4.4-liter Ford diesel V8 we'll see in the 2010.5 Ford F-150 and the 2010 Ford Super Duty. More »

Spy Photos

7:30 AM on Fri May 16 2008
By Ray Wert
3,747 views, 17 comments

Latest by n/a: -The horspower of the new 5.4: Meh, okay. Not a big deal, it is a truck, torque is king here. -The torque: Pretty damn stump pulling if you ask me. -I hope the MPG is improved somewhat. The current guzzles gas like more »

ford f-150 recall

Ford Recalls 655,000 F-150 Pickups To Fix Hose Problem

No, not that kind of Toby Keith hose problem — the only way to fix that problem is with Viagra. And really, that doesn't fix it, it just makes the problem a bit more hard. No, what we're really talking about is Ford recalling more than 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix some bad brake hoses in... More »

2:40 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Ray Wert
5,760 views, 32 comments

2011 ford f-100

Ford F-100 Coming In 2011?

The Ford Ranger's just about ready to kick the bucket, gas prices are higher than the dress neckline of a Texas polygamist cult and CAFE standards — well, let's just say they don't leave much room for error on the high side of the gas guzzle range. Sounds like high time Ford announced a new pickup truck, doesn't it? Perhaps. But only if said pickup truck is the purported return of a badge not seen from Dearborn since 1983 — F-100. That's right, we're hearing rumors this morning of a mini-pickup based on the current F-150. Well, it'll be based on the F-150 in look, feel and most importantly not in size. If it's coming, we're told to expect a Ford F-100 at 9/10ths the size of the 2009 Ford F-150 to hit dealer lots in the 2011 model year. More »

Spy Photos

8:15 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Ray Wert
11,320 views, 55 comments

Latest by 96xj: @RobertRyan1:Which US pickups have lower GVWR and/or towing capacity than a diesel Toyota Hilux? more »

senna hits dog

Senna Hits Stray Dog, Ends Day At Turkish Grand Prix

We watched the first part of the Turkish Grand Prix this morning and after the first corner featured some serious car over car accident action and the Ferrari/Mercedes slap fest, we got a little bored and sought out better things to do with our Sunday. Our mistake. We missed the Bruno Senna stray dog destruction derby. Yep, Fido (do wild dogs have names?) and a friend wandered onto the track. Fido's friend escaped but Fido wasn't so lucky, and ended up being struck by Senna's right suspension. Both the suspension and the dog found their end. Yeah, Felipe Massa may have won the race, but we definitely know who lost. Poor, poor Fido. This video is not safe for members of the ASPCA, small children or anyone else with a strong dislike for seeing dogs accidentally run over on a track. [Eurosport and Youtube]

7:30 PM on Sun May 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
10,559 views, 49 comments

Latest by n/a: Well, hell, someone had to clear the dog off of the damn track! The security guys couldn't do it and the dude working the flag must have been sleeping, or wondered what that yellow flag was for sitting next to more »

news

Ford Reveals New 6-Speed Automatic, More Power For Escape And Mariner

Ford has announced an all new front drive automatic 6 speed transmission with the elegant name "6F35." The new trans sports all kinds of innovative features designed to offer better fuel economy, quieter operation and reduced NVH. The 6F35 has also got a trick up its sleeve in that flat vehicle towing will no longer be a no-no due to a revised pump and baffle design which provides lube when the interior bits turn, regardless of energy source. As important is the announcement the transmission will be installed in the 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Mercury Mariner, both of which will get a horsepower bump for their engines. The 2.5L four will see another 17 HP, and the 3.0L V6 will get a whopping 40 HP increase. So despite the 4 to 6% fuel economy improvement with the new trans, expect to see only a 1 MPG improvement in fuel economy. Full details in the press release below. More »

11:00 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,631 views, 14 comments

Latest by FrankGrimes: good news for mexicans towing multiples of cars with chains. more »

ford f-650

Geiger Ford F650 Is A Bit Late To The Game

The first thought that comes to mind when taking a step back to look at the Geiger F650 is that this mechanical monstrosity is gonna be mighty thirsty for fuel. While it may not be powered by mere petrol, keep in mind that in most places diesel fuel actually costs more nowadays. Sure, you get over 737 lb-ft of torque from the 6.7-liter inline-six Cummins, but you really do need it to move this beast of burly burden.

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6:00 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
7,583 views, 144 comments

Latest by n/a: let people drive what they wanna drive. I love my f650 turnes better and gets way better gas milage thank my old h2. The f650 with 6.7 cummins with an mp8 powercommander will get 24 miles to the gallon more »

2010 ford f-150

2010.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Mule

Remember how we told you about those leaks from the Ford dealer conference earlier this month indicated the 2010 Ford F-150 would get that shiny new 4.4L V8 diesel engine? Well, spy photog to the car and truck stars, Brenda Priddy, claims she's got this photo of a 2010.5 (that half means it's either half the truck Ford thinks it is or it means it'll be a mid-model year refresh) Ford F-150 mule with that big, new diesel under the hood. Why does she think it's the diesel engine mule? Well, it's those tell-tale dual exhausts, that's how. Full report from Priddy after the jump. (UPDATE: Those truck-loving folks at PickupTruck.com have more diesel F-150 pics that include a 2009 F-150 front on a last-gen body and the seven-lug wheels that indicate the Heavy Duty Payload Package may be an optiion in 2010.) More »

Spy Photos

11:45 AM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By Matt Hardigree
7,619 views, 17 comments

Latest by MrEvil: Too bad thanks to all the extra crap that the feds require on the exauhst this engine won't break 15mpg. more »

fast and the furious

Vin Diesel's Chevelle Pops A Fast, Furious WheelStand In New Movie

This here is some leaked video from the set of the fourth installment of the rice-sploitation The Fast And The Furious movie franchise. Remember that famous scene at the end of the first film, where Vin Diesel's blown Dodge Charger pops a massive WheelStand (by the way, we never remember if it's two words or if the "S" is capitalized — but we like how this looks)? Well it looks like the pacifier is at it again, this time in a Chevelle. Lined up against the Chevy looks to be a BMW M5, Nissan Silvia, and Skyline GT-R. Now if you're not a FatF fanboy, this raw footage is still enjoyable, seeing as it's lacking any of the mind-numbing dialogue and ridiculous story line the upcoming movie will likely have.
[CarDomain]

11:00 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Mark Arnold
11,563 views, 88 comments

Latest by n/a: Sorry, but no way. Unless you have some good slicks or maybe some nice large mickey t's wrapped around those rear tires... you are not doing to pull a wheelie without some trickery (like the wieghts). In order to get more »

2010 ford f-150

2010 Ford F-150's New 4.4L V8 Diesel Engine Gets Leaked To Internet

Remember that Ford dealer conference we learned about last week from our friends at PickupTruck.com? That's the conference where we heard about the scoop on Ford's upcoming and long-rumored off-road Ford F-150 Raptor program. Well, there's a second scoop for us from the Ford forum fan-boys at F150Online, spotted by the quick-eyed folks at PUTC — the first unofficial shot of Ford's upcoming 4.4-liter V8 Diesel engine that we've heard will make it's way into the 2010 Ford F-150. We're also told we should expect it to get dropped beneath the rails of the 2010 Ford F-250 and 2010 Ford F-350 to serve as the base-level diesel engine available. And why shouldn't it? Supposedly, this smaller oil-burning V8 will give a 20% boost... More »

Spy Photos

4:08 PM on Sat Apr 12 2008
By Ray Wert
14,676 views, 56 comments

Latest by MrEvil: Yeah, unfortunately the tree-hugger crowd has made Ford's latest Diesels rather pointless with their demands of 3 catalytic converters, the urea filter and the particulate filter. Don't get me started on the idiocy of the particulate filter. Gee, lets use MORE more »

over the back fence

Dealers Shown Ford F-150 "Raptor" With SVT Badge, Told To "Drive Directly Up Toyota's Ass"

Oh yeah, baby, it's on. Details on the expected off-road edition — the so-called "Ford F-150 Raptor" are beginning to leak out of Ford's dealer product preview currently underway in Las Vegas (that's gotta be a sober get together). Apparently the blue oval boys are pretty excited about the pending master of the off-road, showing off a shot to the assembled sales folk. They're even going so far as calling it the first Baja 1000 truck you can buy right off the show floor. Our friends at PickupTruck.com and Four Wheeler tell us the word on the street is the new power truck will find a 6.2-liter V8 under the hood good for 380 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque, an SVT badge on the tailgate and the word "Ford" on the front grille. That's right, no blue oval for this set-for-Baja bad-boy. But more than just the details on the new "Raptor" F-150 was the quote given to dealers about what they'd like to see them do with the soon-to-be-revealed off-road ready truck: More »

Spy Photos

10:40 AM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
9,652 views, 59 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: I think it's cool, a real offroad conversion is really hard for most people to build, and there's few offerings of real performance offroad except Jeep and their trail certified stuff. I had a 2003 SVT Lightning F150 I bought more »

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