Ford F150 (Page 14)

There are aftermarket tuning companies and some dealerships that offer packages that increase the output of the Ford F-150 to more than 702 horsepower, but unlike the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, those are not produced by the automaker and they are built on a per-unit basis, so they don’t meet the criteria for a production vehicle or a mass-produced vehicle.

The Ford Motor Co. announced three safety recalls. According to the automaker, the three issues involve brakes, coil springs, and battery problems.

Prestigious North American Truck of the Year nominations announced. 2021 F-150 along with 2020 Ford Super Duty among the three finalists. Ford has other representation in the list with 2021 Ford Bronco Sport and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E named as contenders in Utility of the Year.

The COVID-19 virus has had an unusual effect on the used-vehicle market. If you are looking or have been looking for a used vehicle lately, you will find that the prices are up in all categories, full-sized trucks like the Ford F-150, midsized like the Ranger, and luxury SUVs.

Modified Ford F-150 nicknamed Blue Thunder has seen baseball-sized hail, lightning strikes and heavy rain. Amateur storm chaser made enough changes to F-150 to be able to endure some of nature’s fury.

Aftermarket retailer American Trucks offers bumper style guide aimed at F-150 owners. Video along with online buyer’s guide boosts consumer confidence to choose the right bumper and front-end protection for your Ford truck.

Ford has had some great intros this month. The Intros include the iconic Bronco series as well as the 14th generation Ford F-150. Well, there's still another intro that should interest off-roaders, the F-150 Raptor which is undergoing over-the-road testing. The test mule showed some interesting changes as my story points out.

Outgoing CEO Jim Hackett is retiring October 1 and Farley has been named his replacement. Seamless CEO transition underscores strength of Ford’s leadership team, succession planning, and company progress over the past three years, Executive Chairman Bill Ford says.

FordPass Rewards Visa can help reduce the cost of vehicle ownership. Card will have Model-A or Blue Oval logo on it. Ford plans to add customization option including Bronco and F-150.

Looking back at the week, there’s a wide range of good and bad news for Ford Motor Company. 2020 F-150 shortage leaves dealers scrambling while 2021 Bronco reservations are going strong. Best of all but perhaps overlooked is Ford exceeded Wall Street expectations from Second Quarter projections.

Ford partners with Telenav for special navigation packages that include off-roading route suggestions. System runs through Sync 4 in both 2021 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ford Bronco. Ford continues to advance navigation services for Sync 4 system in new vehicles.

All-new Ford F-150 will see small increase in price from 2020 Ford F-150. Base trim of 2021 F-150 will cost less than base trim of 2020 Ram 1500. Higher trims will cost significantly more.

With brisk orders already for the 2021 Ford Bronco, where are those customers coming from? Are they new to Ford or within the Blue Oval family? Ford looks to draw customers from Jeep, not within Ford family with Bronco and Bronco Sport.

All of Ford’s new vehicles will benefit from partnership with Mobileye, featuring camera-based detection capabilities for driver-assist systems, including improved forward collision warning, vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection, plus lane-keeping features. Ford’s new Co-Pilot 360 technology has even more driver assistance features.

Newest F-150 full of technology, but do consumers really want some of these features? 14th-generation F-150 takes the pickup truck as far technologically as it’s ever been.

Next-generation Ford Raptor will get new look for 2021 model year. Details are not confirmed, but speculation runs rampant that there could be the return of a V8 engine.

14th-generation F-150 is Ford’s most aerodynamic yet with deployable air dam, grille shutters, tailgate geometry all to help reduce drag and improve fuel consumption. While MPG is not available yet for 2021 F-150, all of these features are some of the highlights of the exterior and serve a specific purpose.

V8 engine will fit in F-150, Raptor and even Mustang. Originally part of 2020 Ford F-250, big V8 engine became instantly popular.

New TomTom Global Traffic Service through Sync 4 will help 2021 F-150 owners maneuver around traffic congestion. Active Drive Assist feature for next-gen F-150 offers hands-free driving, for first time ever. OTA updates could be game changer for maintenance.

The onboard generator in the 2021 Ford F-150 offers versatility and options. Pro Power Onboard generator available in both gasoline and hybrid F-150. Has the ability to power an entire job site or a tailgate party.

Three different Easter eggs are hidden within the 2021 Ford F-150, on various trims. King Ranch trim returns with even more exclusive touches.

14th-generation Ford F-150 has more grille choices and more wheel choices than ever before. This gives consumers a chance to pick the trim, grille, wheels they want for their truck. 2021 Ford F-150 choices reinforce that this is a truck designed with consumer preference in mind.

Full hybrid engine delivers Built Ford Tough capability. 2021 Ford F-150 hybrid is targeted to have the most torque and horsepower of any light-duty full-size pickup.

Ford unveiled the 14th generation F-150 with new looks and new features. Some of the features include a built-in generator, reclining seat, workman-focused tailgate and additional, useful storage.

Ford asks truck owners why they love trucks so much. Results show love of truck runs deep, across demographics.

Stop fooling yourself. You really do need the diesel F-150.

2021 Ford F-150 to be revealed June 25 to public while 2021 Ford Bronco will be revealed July 9. Both vehicles have been much anticipated, and regularly delayed due to COVID shutdown. F-150 will have multi-staged reveal to corporate world too.

Could a merger of Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company be coming? Rumors have circulated of how these two mega automakers make perfect partners which could mean a future merger.

Since 2015, Ford has been making its F-150 panels from aluminum.The experience has been positive. However, the automaker had a reminder for owners and repair shops. There are certain parts that should be original equipment so that body repairs can remain safe.

Door latches and safety recalls have plagued Ford over the last 9-12 months. While these issues seem minor or fall under the nuisance category to some, they can also pose major issues if a door happens to fly open during operation.