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A 2018-model Ford F-150. (Media.ford.com)

Ford recalls two million trucks over seat-belt fire concerns

By GFM Network News September 6, 2018

Washington | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. said on Thursday it would recall two million F-150 pickup trucks in North America to address fire concerns relating to seat belts that have been linked to three serious incidents but no injuries. The second-largest U.S. automaker said it was aware of 17 reports of smoke or fire […] Read more

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Heavy factory, dealer discounts fuel U.S. truck price war

By GFM Network News June 4, 2018

Reuters — Heavy discounts of up to US$16,000 per vehicle are fueling a “truck war” among full-size pickups sold in the U.S. by the Detroit Three, a Reuters analysis shows. Strong U.S. sales this year of the highly profitable big trucks have helped offset lagging passenger car sales. But it is not clear how much […] Read more

Ford’s 2018 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab pickup. (Ford.com)

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Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

By GFM Network News May 10, 2018

Detroit | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. is working with a key supplier to shift some parts production from Michigan to Ontario, after a fire and subsequent parts shortages forced the automaker to halt manufacturing of its highly profitable full-size pickups, according to sources familiar with the companies’ plans. The supplier, Chinese-owned Meridian Magnesium Products, […] Read more

Ford has begun production of F-150 pickups with a 3.0 litre Power Stroke diesel under the hood.

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A diesel F-150 pickup for 2018

The F-150 begins production with a new 3.0 litre diesel engine option

By Scott Garvey March 14, 2018

This year Ford joins the ranks of automakers that are offering a diesel engine option in half-ton pickups. The 2018 F-150 will be available with a total of six different engine choices, and for the first time a 3.0 litre V-6, turbocharged diesel capable of 30 m.p.g. (7.84 l/100 km) is one of them. The […] Read more

This Ford F-150 Platinum edition pickup was the subject of this year’s Grainews winter road test.

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Winter F-150 road test

Our cold-weather review of a Ford 2018 Platinum pickup

By Scott Garvey March 5, 2018

Extreme cold weather is hard on vehicles. And this winter has been extreme. So rather than stay inside with a hot cup of coffee and watch afternoon movies, Grainews decided there was no better time to take advantage of Mother Nature’s cruel side to see just how it affects the average farm pickup. So we […] Read more

Ford expects its 3.0-litre Power Stroke diesel engine to provide drivers with highway fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon on its 2018 F-150 diesel pickup. (Ford.ca)

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Ford to launch diesel truck to grab fuel economy edge

By GFM Network News January 9, 2018

Detroit | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. plans this spring to offer a diesel engine version of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck, looking to gain a marketing edge as its main rivals ramp up more efficient pickups of their own. Ford executives said they expect the F-150 diesel model with a 10-speed transmission to achieve […] Read more

Ford Raptor and Super Duty trucks can be ordered with a factory-installed set of auxiliary switches for aftermarket accessories.

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Ford offers optional switch packages

By Scott Garvey June 12, 2017

Want to install an additional driving light on your new truck, or maybe a bunch of them? How about an electric winch? If you like to boost a truck’s abilities by adding electrical aftermarket accessories, then Ford’s Upfitter switch package is something you may want to consider adding to the options list if a new […] Read more

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Ford recalls F-250s that could roll while in park

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 1, 2017

New York | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 52,600 F-250 pickup trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada because the vehicles could roll after the driver moves the automatic transmission lever into park position, the company said on Saturday. The recall, the third announced by Ford this week, affects 2017 model year […] Read more

The 2017 competitors in the Canadian Truck King Challenge.

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How do the newest pickups compare?

Judges at the 2017 Canadian Truck King Challenge rate the competition

By Howard J. Elmer January 27, 2017

The Canadian Truck King Challenge is an annual event where automotive journalists get together to evaluate the current pickup truck offerings from all brands. This year we had a field of 11 pickup trucks, falling into four classes: midsize, half ton, three-quarter ton and one-ton trucks. All pickups are tested in the same way, by […] Read more

All trucks were driven along the same predetermined route so judges could more accurately compare them.

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PHOTOS: The competitors: 2017 truck lineup

By Howard J. Elmer January 27, 2017

The Canadian Truck King Challenge is an annual event where automotive journalists get together to evaluate the current pickup truck offerings from all brands. This year offered a field of 11 pickup trucks, falling into four classes: midsize, half ton, three-quarter ton and one-ton trucks.

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Ford recalls two million trucks over seat-belt fire concerns

Heavy factory, dealer discounts fuel U.S. truck price war

Ford scrambles to restart truck production after fire at supplier

A diesel F-150 pickup for 2018

Winter F-150 road test

Ford to launch diesel truck to grab fuel economy edge

Ford offers optional switch packages

Ford recalls F-250s that could roll while in park

How do the newest pickups compare?

PHOTOS: The competitors: 2017 truck lineup

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