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Pickup Trucks (Page 58)

By Mary Conway on March 13, 2017 - 7:36PM
From the complaints, it sounds as though the plastic fender wells on some 2016 Ram trucks aren't secured properly. Several owners report that the fender wells keep popping out from behind the bumpers.
By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2017 - 4:42PM
I recently spent a week behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat and while this big, powerful truck performed every task just as well as you might expect – the ride quality from this hard-working truck was far better than any of my passengers could have foreseen.
By Mary Conway on March 12, 2017 - 4:25PM
In recent years, automakers have started to tilt headrests slightly forward. Many drivers find the new position uncomfortable.
By Mary Conway on March 11, 2017 - 10:01PM
Ford and its parts division Motorcraft have issued new recommendations about which oil can be used in its diesel F-series trucks. The advisory warns against using CK-4 motor oils.
By Mary Conway on March 9, 2017 - 5:42PM
What good is an emergency alert, if they don't tell you what the emergency is? That's the question Ram truck owners are asking about random alerts they are receiving on their UConnect system.
By John Goreham on March 8, 2017 - 9:19AM
Consumer Reports issues a confusing report panning the top-selling midsize truck in America. Here is a detailed breakdown on why the group dislikes the 2017 Toyota Tacoma.
By Mary Conway on March 7, 2017 - 5:00PM
Anyone who loves their dogs and loves their truck eventually ends up asking the question. What is the best seat cover to protect the back seat from wear-and- tear from my dog?
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2017 - 2:25PM
The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is the most powerful factory-built half-ton F-Series of all time, but for those Raptor owners who need far more power, the folks at Hennessey Performance have you covered with their new VelociRaptor 600 package – which lifts the output of the 3.5L V6 from 450 to 605 horsepower.
By Mary Conway on March 4, 2017 - 8:30PM
A number of owners of the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD complain that the steering is loose or wanders. Chevrolet has issued a Technical Service Bulletin about it, but owners say it doesn't fix the problem.
By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2017 - 8:35AM
With mid-size pickups like the Tacoma and Frontier the hottest segment in America, why doesn’t Subaru build a pickup?
By Mary Conway on March 2, 2017 - 8:52PM
The question seems simple enough, where can you get affordable keys made for 2016 Ram trucks? The answer isn't so simple. Most trucks come with expensive fobs and not everyone carries the right keys with computer chips in them.
By John Goreham on March 1, 2017 - 9:45AM
We compare and contrast the new 2018 Ford F-150 versus 2018 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport with an eye towards rugged looks.
By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2017 - 7:25PM
Like many large SUVs, the GMC Yukon Denali is often accused of being a mall crawler – the kind of vehicle that never does any real work while in the hands of “soccer moms” – so with the help of my wife and her champion horses, I spent a weekend putting the plush GMC SUV through the paces of a grueling horse show weekend.
By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2017 - 8:27AM
While the Nissan brand scores below the industry average in the latest J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, the 2017 Nissan Frontier pickup scored high in the mid-size category.
By Mary Conway on February 26, 2017 - 4:03PM
The owner of a new 2017 Ram 2500 is trying to save others a service call after his Ram appeared to be stuck in park.
He is hoping his simple trick will help you, too!
By Will Maley on February 26, 2017 - 11:21AM
Only a few months ago, Mercedes-Benz USA made it clear that it would be passing the X-Class pickup for the time being. Now, it seems someone at Mercedes-Benz has changed their mind.
By Mary Conway on February 24, 2017 - 5:40PM
The question keeps popping up on truck forums. What special harnesses or modules do you need to install HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps on a 2017 Ram?
By Mary Conway on February 23, 2017 - 8:11PM
A new buyer is confused after his remote start stopped working on his new 2017 Ford F-150. Members of a Ford F-150 forum give him suggestions to get him back on the road.
By Mary Conway on February 20, 2017 - 6:02PM
The buyer of a 2017 Ram 1500 Longhorn wants to match tint on his front windows to the back windows. Other Ram owners warn that there may be legal issues involved in just how dark you are allowed to go!
By Mary Conway on February 18, 2017 - 8:31PM
A 2017 Ram truck owner dislikes spray-in bed liners. He asks other owners what is the best mat to buy for his truck?
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2017 - 11:48AM
I recently had a chance to submit the Toyota Tundra Limited to one of the most tougher tests I have in my new truck testing repertoire - the horse show - and today I look at how well the Double Cab Toyota pickup served as our mission control for a weekend at the show grounds.
By Parks McCants on February 16, 2017 - 6:51PM
American Honda Announced Thursday that the reinvented and much improved 2017 Honda Ridgeline is now the only pickup truck on the road today to have earned the highest accident safety rating possible, from both the Federal government and the Insurance institute.
By Mary Conway on February 12, 2017 - 9:29PM
A Ram truck owner who drives a lot of deserted roads wonders if it is safe to use a fix-a-flat type spray if he is ever in an emergency. Other Ram owners make some suggestions.
By Mary Conway on February 11, 2017 - 5:36PM
A number of owners of 2017 Ram trucks are finding fogging and condensation in their headlights. It is a problem that has occurred in other model years. A new owner asks for help in clearing up the fog.
By John Goreham on February 9, 2017 - 5:37PM
Toyota's new 2018 Tundra TRD Sport will have equipment as well as appearance upgrades.
By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2017 - 11:13AM
Chevrolet announced this morning that the new Camaro Redline special edition series will be available sometime during 2017 and making this the most widely-offered package in the company lineup – there will also be a Redline edition version of 7 other cars, trucks and SUVs.
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2017 - 11:25AM
The Ram Trucks brand will introduce a pair of new appearance packages at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, including the arrival of the Night trimline to the Ram Heavy Duty lineup and the new, limited edition Copper Sport Ram 1500.
By Mary Conway on February 6, 2017 - 6:13PM
The new owner of a 2017 Ram 2500 is concerned that his truck isn't towing as well as it should. Members of the Ram Truck forum have some recommendations for him.
By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2017 - 7:49AM
The 2017 Nissan Frontier sales dropped like a rock to start the year. Why does Frontier take a slide down?
By Mary Conway on February 2, 2017 - 9:50PM
It is a common problem. What should you do if your new truck is too long for your garage? A Florida 2016 Ram 1500 truck owner asks for recommendations on the best cover to protect from sun damage.