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Texas-Sized Debut

2011 Ford Super Duty Revealed
30622221 Posted September 24 2009 09:22 AM by esanchez

Ford unveiled its significantly-updated 2011 Super Duty truck today at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Coincidentally, this is also the location where Ford decided to unveil the 2008 Super Duty as well. By far the biggest...

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Interceptor: What's Next?

Proposal for F-150-based Police Interceptor
29835621 Posted August 31 2009 09:05 AM by esanchez

Its basic platform has been around since before Reagan was in the White House, and yet the old soldier still trods on nearly three decades later. Yes, I'm talking about the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Long a...

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2010 Ford Raptor: Built Like a Steakhouse, but Handles Like a Bistro

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 1st drive review
29797779 Posted August 28 2009 03:26 PM by Brandan

By Brandan Gillogly Photography: Brandan Gillogly I know what you’re thinking. ”Did he just paraphrase Zapp Brannigan ?” Yes. I did. Despite its size and heft, the Raptor is capable of some impressive, even elegant,...

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2010 Raptor: Part 2

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 1st drive review
25012838 Posted August 28 2009 03:25 PM by Brandan

While the frame and suspension hardware allow the truck to survive a grueling blast across the desert, what about the fate of those strapped inside?  

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2010 Raptor: Part 3

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 1st drive review
29799270 Posted August 28 2009 03:25 PM by Brandan

 The 7-inch wider track necessitated wider bodywork of course, so all of the sheetmetal forward of the A-pillar is unique to the Raptor, and Ford designers have done a good a job as any to make the wide bodywork look...

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Part 4

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 1st drive review
24934744 Posted August 28 2009 03:24 PM by Brandan

 When I had my chance behind the wheel, it was on the road at first, as Ford wanted us to get to know the truck in familiar conditions. My initial reaction was that I felt just as confident as in any truck. ...

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Part 5

Ford Raptor 1st drive review SVT F-150 150
24934873 Posted August 28 2009 03:23 PM by Brandan

 OK, clearly the Raptor is about going fast off-road, so how was it? Well, without resorting to woo-hoos and yee-haws, I’ll do my best to put it into words.

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Part 6: Finale

Ford Raptor 1st drive review SVT F-150 150
24935197 Posted August 28 2009 03:22 PM by Brandan

 The other interesting electronic function of the Raptor is the Hill Descent Control.

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Sport Trac: RIP. Do You Care?

Ford Discontinuing Explorer Sport Trac after 2010
24553826 Posted July 28 2009 10:10 AM by esanchez

Pickuptrucks.com is reporting that Ford plans to discontinue its Explorer Sport Trac model after the 2010 model year. My first reaction was, "Ford was still making it?" Although I was aware of  the vehicle's...

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Raptor SuperCrew?

Ford Reports Interest in Crew Cab F-150 Raptor
18914146 Posted June 24 2009 01:34 PM by esanchez

Pickuptrucks.com is reporting that at the release of Ford's self-promotional film, Raptor - Born in Baja , many of the attendees inquired about the possibility of a crew cab version of the high-speed off-road oriented truck.

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No SFE, Same MPG

Ford Drops SFE Models, but keeps mileage ratings
16675343 Posted June 15 2009 04:38 PM by esanchez

When gasoline prices were hovering around $4 a gallon not that long ago, everyone was scrambling to rush a high-mileage version of their best-selling vehicles to market. Trucks were no exception, with GM trotting out its...

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Ironworks Farm Find

'61 Ford F100 Unibody
18956121 Posted June 3 2009 02:55 PM by Bob Ryder

The odd-ball early model pickup trucks, better known as the ugly years, are gaining popularity in the custom truck scene. It dosn't matter if its a Ford Chevy or Dodge.  The odd-ball years are becoming more popular...

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Truckin' Fleet Milestone

100,000 miles and still going
18231175 Posted May 18 2009 02:51 PM by DanWard-Editor

 After completing a 672 mile drive home on Sunday, I witnessed an impressive milestone for a Truckin' fleet truck.

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Ford Fiesta Van - Really?

Is Ford Fiesta Van Really a Van
16180259 Posted May 13 2009 10:54 AM by esanchez

About once or twice I week, I meander over to the OE press sites to see what the latest & greatest is in the automotive world. Most of the time, it's usually some feel-good PR about planting trees in inner-city...

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Wave of the future receives CARB approval

Propane-powered F-150
18289470 Posted April 13 2009 09:42 AM by DanWard-Editor

 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has granted approval to the ROUSH® propane-powered F-150 pickup which means that it meets the strict emission standards of the state. This is the first propane-powered...

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