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Ford F150

The Ford F Series has been the bestselling vehicle in America for more than three and a half decades and as the most popular option in the F Series lineup, the F150 is effectively the single most popular vehicle in America.

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Are you a Ford F-150 Lightning owner or thinking about buying one with plans to go cross country into remote areas such as Dead Horse, Alaska? Then this is a must-watch video to find out whether this is really possible and some precautions you must take before attempting a trip that can easily turn into a doomed quest.
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Aside from leading the pickup market for another year, the Ford F-150 has just turned 75 and the automaker is celebrating the anniversary with a special edition.
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Find out why this Ford mechanic says he never uses aftermarket auto parts on a Ford F-150 when doing electrical system-related repairs.
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Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.
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Here’s the disassembly of an engine that this experienced salvage mechanic says nobody likes and shows why there might be some money in one if you have a truck that has gone south on you that carried this motor.
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Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.
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Here’s an informative explanation by a Ford mechanic why the Ford 5.4L 3V Triton engines are jumping their timing and cracking valve covers.
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The rivalry between Ford and Tesla in the electric vehicle wars is no secret with the two firms drawing the battle lines in their attempts to dominate the segment. A rumored move by Ford could be the ultimate act of trolling, with the F-150 Lightning potentially adding an adaptor to hook up to Tesla vehicles
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At his latest appearance on Jay Leno's Garage, Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted he convinced his colleagues to increase F-150 Lightning production from 20,000 to 150,000 vehicles a year by pointing to Tesla's production plans at Giga Texas.
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Ford's Lightning uses its "brains" to ensure that they can tow their trailers the distance.
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Ford F-150 Lightning customers will receive a bonus when they take delivery of their electric pickups. The Lightnings will given them more power and more range than they had expected. It is an unexpected bonus from Ford which is now the leader in electric pickups.
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With the start of LIghtning production, Ford is worried that there might be folks who jump in and try to jack up prices for new Lightnings by buying them at MSRP and then jacking the price. Customers for the new electric pickup may be forced to sign a one-year resale ban. It isn't unprecedented.
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Ford has recalled 22,000 2019 trucks to repair a problem with their rearview cameras.
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With all the fanfare due to a major milestone model, Ford has turned on its assembly line for its brand-new F-150 Lightning electric. At the same launch, Ford noted a second electric truck will be in the offing soon.
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Ford has issued a major pickup and SUV recall to repair a problem with their wiper arms. According to the automaker, the gearing is "not at the right height" and it can end up stripping the arm, causing a failure.
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Watch how this Ford engine repair specialist rescues an F-150 Triton engine from this #1 engine killing flaw after a dealership fail from servicing.
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Although it has seemed to take forever, the impending launch of the Ford F-150 Lightning has been rather quick. As recently as two years ago, the automaker was still teasing the pickup's launch and now it is scheduled for April 26.
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In another major recall, Ford has recalled nearly 50,000 2021 F-150 pickups to repair a problem with a false diagnostic issue that shuts down the transmission and stops the pickup, increasing the risk of a crash.
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In another major recall, Ford has recalled nearly 400,000 pickups, medium-duty trucks, and SUVs to repair a trailer-brake problem. The software problem can increase braking distances when you are towing also increasing the risk of crashes.
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The Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's newest entry in the electric pickup truck market, will pace this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville. The drivers are excited about the prospect of seeing the powerful electric.
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An experienced Ford mechanic offers this warning to Ford owners who may not be aware that their transmission may be one of those known to self-destruct, but can potentially be averted if you know where to look for the developing problem with these specific transmissions.
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Here’s a new video that will help car owners understand correctly what “Limp Mode” really means. Plus, learn how to DIY diagnose your Ford F-150 or other vehicle’s brake system when your vehicle's braking symptoms are telling you it's about to become a death trap.
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Ford has a lot going on, right now. Indeed, the offerings can look downright schizophrenic when you take a long look. For example, it has a slew of electric offerings and plans to go all-electric later in the decade. Now, though the automaker is offering both its electrics and internal-combustion versions like its new, entry-level off-roader, the Rattler.
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Here’s a middle-aged truck bought by a teenager on a tight budget, and it’s not running like it should---is it junk, or can it be diagnosed the old school way? Find out now with an informative video that shows a little bit at how engine diagnosis is done without firing away with the parts cannon or using a scan tool in order to target the problem.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its range measurements of Ford's electric truck, the F-150 Lightning. With the extended range option, Lightning owners can expect over 300 miles of drive time until they have to charge again.
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There is something to be said for testing, especially electric vehicles. The conventional thinking has always been that battery-powered EVs would have serious weather problems as extreme cold and heat sap battery strength. That's why Ford's engineers put their electric pickup Lightning through a number for grueling tests.
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The Ford Motor Co. has recalled 300,000 vehicles based on the F-150 chassis to fix a master brake cylinder problem.
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Ford will recall 157,000 2021 F-150 pickups to repair a problem with the windshield wiper motor. The front motor may fail due to several factors including poor adhesives and the wrong torque.
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A study published this week shows that electric pickups will significantly cut emissions. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan. The study was funded by Ford.