WhistlinDiesel’s Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Torture Test #2
The aftermath of August’s Tesla vs. Ford standoff is even crazier, with only one truck surviving go through Chris Chilton 13 hours ago YouTuber WhistlinDiesel drops the second part of his Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 durability test. Both trucks suffered severe abuse, causing the Cybertruck to make two trips to a Tesla service center. Whistlin Diesel claimed the results were close, but only one truck was still running at the end of the testing program. Once the Cybertruck started getting into the hands of owners, people started testing its durability claims and documenting the results on YouTube. A social media star who always goes beyond reason managed to capture the frame of his Cybertruck during a video test with an F-150 last summer, and now he's back with a second video, looking at Tesla Still, Ford makes the toughest trucks. in a file called Cybertruck Durability Test #2Cody Detwiler (better known to YouTube viewers as WhistlinDiesel) has really pushed…
Ken Block’s 1977 Ford F-150 “Hooniruck” to be released in 2019
Barrett-Jackson is for sale 1977 Ford F-150 custom truck, known as the "Hooniruck" (Lot 1365), will be offered at the Scottsdale Auction at Westworld, Scottsdale, January 18-26, 2025 No reservations. Designed and built by the late professional rally driver Ken Block with the Hoonigan Racing Division, the all-wheel drive "Hooniruck" debuted in the Gymkhana Drift Video Series. Watch Barrett-Jackson's "Hooniruck" preview video here. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyyhartwOsI[/embed] "Ken Block's genius and talent were taken away from all of us too soon," said Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson. Tsdale took one of his all-wheel-drive cars for a wild ride and then we auctioned it off to charity. This is one of my all-time favorite auction moments that celebrates Ken. An unparalleled spirit throughout his career as a world-class rally driver and professional drift driver. I'm delighted that we have the opportunity to offer this incredible custom truck in January to celebrate Ken's lasting impact on the motorsports community. This custom truck has a…
Ford F-150 driver brake check gets immediate police karma
The police watched his every move and then swooped in when the driver least expected it. Dashcam footage shows the driver of a Ford F-150 in Portland checking the brakes of another vehicle. A nearby police officer soon noticed the aggressive driving behavior and initiated a traffic stop. Oregon law classifies a brake inspection as a Class B traffic violation, punishable by a $1,000 fine. Bad drivers are everywhere. In fact, some people are not only bad, but intentionally aggressive. Despite this, it seems that few people are ultimately held accountable for their actions. In a new video from Portland, Oregon, a police officer appears to be waiting in the wings to bring justice to one such driver. The incident occurred on NE Halsey Street on the afternoon of December 9. While we have no way of knowing the events leading up to this incident, it's clear that the driver of the Ford F-150 was actively traveling around the world.…
Ford recalls F-150 Lightning due to steering defect
Ford has received two field reports and one warranty claim related to the control arm failure go through Brad Anderson December 26, 2024 18:16 This recall affects Ford F-150 Lightning models produced between November 5, 2023, and February 13, 2024. Ford reports that the nuts on some electric truck control arm connectors may not be tightened properly. Starting on February 3, vehicle owners will be notified of the recall and instructed to contact their dealers. If you own a 2023 or 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, this is the car for you. Ford has recalled nearly 12,000 electric pickup trucks in the United States due to a safety defect in the front upper control arms. Why is this important? This defect could cause the driver to completely lose control of the vehicle. This is a major security issue that has been linked to at least one shocking incident. In that incident, an F-150 Lightning unexpectedly swerved onto a highway guardrail at…
Ford F-150 recalled after lightning issue leads to crash
Ford is recalling 12,000 F-150 Lightning trucks due to a problem that could cause drivers to lose control. December 25, 2024 — Ford F-150 Lightning problems have resulted in the recall of nearly 12,000 electric vehicles (BEVs) with serious control and steering issues. The recall of 2023-2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks is necessary because the front upper control arm ball joint nuts may not be tightened properly. This allows the front upper control arm to separate from the steering knuckle assembly. Ford is aware of a crash resulting from this issue. According to Ford, an F-150 Lightning owner "reported that at mile 639 they experienced intermittent vibrations while driving on the highway, and then the vehicle suddenly made an uninstructed left turn into the side rail. Upon inspection, dealership The dealer's technician discovered that the upper control arm nut was missing and the joint was separated from the knuckle." If the front upper control arm separates from the steering knuckle…
ICE data shows Ford electric vehicle sales soar 21%, but F-150 Lightning sales drop 17%
While the electric Mustang Mach-E's sales are up an impressive 38%, its ICE sibling is underperforming even without competition from Dodge or Chevrolet go through John Halas December 4, 2024 10:49 Sales rose strongly by 14.3% in November, with hybrid and electric vehicles driving growth. Year-to-date sales are up 4.6%, reflecting solid demand across all powertrain options. Lincoln's Nautilus surged 103.2% in November, cementing its status as a bestseller. The auto industry is full of surprises, and Ford's November sales numbers are no exception. Ford and Lincoln's combined sales increased 14.3% in the same month last year, totaling 166,373 vehicles, and Ford appears to be riding high. Even the year-to-date numbers look good, with sales to date up 4.6% to 1,887,301 vehicles compared with 1,803,569 vehicles for the same period in 2023. But as always, the devil is in the details, especially when you dig into the capabilities of individual models. Let's break it down. Electric and hybrid vehicles grow…
Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit dismissed
The class action lawsuit alleges that 2013-2018 Ford F-150 Hitachi master cylinders caused brake fluid leaks. November 6, 2024 — The Ford F-150 brake master cylinder class action lawsuit ended six years after the lawsuit began when the plaintiffs dropped the lawsuit. The Ford F-150 lawsuit alleges that the 2013-2018 trucks are defective due to a Hitachi brake master cylinder. The plaintiffs allege that Ford equipped its F-150 trucks with brake master cylinders that contained seals that leaked brake fluid into the brake booster. Ford F-150 drivers also believe the master cylinder should use two seals to prevent brake fluid leaks. Allegedly, Ford F-150 brakes could fail without two internal seals. Ford F-150 plaintiffs claim the truck can pass a stoplight even if the driver presses the brake pedal. In 2019, many claims were dismissed and class-action lawsuits quickly floundered, but a judge said the plaintiffs could change and refile the brake master cylinder lawsuit. Ultimately, the class-action lawsuit only…
Ford F-150 Lightning sales plummet 50% in October
Customers end F-150 Lightning sales, forcing automaker to cut production November 4, 2024 19:44 Ford reported overall sales growth of 15.2% in October compared with the same month last year. Sales of hybrid models surged 38.5% in October, while sales of internal combustion engine models increased 14.1%. F-150 Lightning sales plummeted by nearly 50%, which is why they recently decided to discontinue production. Ford has high hopes for its next generation of electric vehicles, but their current models are still struggling. That was evident today, as the automaker reported an 8.3% decline in electric vehicle sales compared with last October. The biggest loser was the F-150 Lightning, whose sales fell 49.8%. Given the steep decline in production, it's no surprise that the company recently announced plans to temporarily halt production later this month into early next year. More: Ford to pause F-150 Lightning production until 2025 due to weak EV demand Although buyers no longer favor electric pickup trucks, they…
Ford suspends F-150 Lightning production until 2025 due to weakness
Despite stronger lightning demand in 2024 than in 2023, electric truck production will cease after November 15 and will not resume until January 6 go through Chris Chilton 14 hours ago Ford will temporarily halt production of the F-150 Lightning due to slowing demand for electric vehicles in North America. Michigan Lightning lines will be suspended from mid-November until January 6, 2025. Lightning sales are up 86% this year, but Tesla's Cybertruck is proving more popular with buyers. Ford is temporarily halting production of the F-150 Lightning as part of a plan to combat weak demand for electric vehicles that is causing problems for several automakers. The Lightning line at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan will be idle from mid-November until January 6, 2025. automotive news Report. Granted, that time frame includes Ford's customary week-long holiday shutdown, but it's still an embarrassing fall from grace for a truck that was supposed to be one of Ford's halo…
Ford’s SEMA lineup includes 700-hp F-150, Broncos Galore
Ford to offer new kit to transform F-150 into high-performance street truck Ford unveiled its lineup of trucks and SUVs at the SEMA show, including several Broncos and F-150s. The F-150 FP700S previews an upcoming performance package that will give the pickup 700 horsepower. Mustang fans can look forward to two pricey packages that include increased lift, extended fenders and new wheels. Ford showed off a range of vehicles at the SEMA show, including the Bronco, Bronco Sport and modified versions of the F-150. The company will also display a customized 1969 F-100 along with new personalization kits. Starting with the fun stuff, the F-150 FP700S is a high-performance street truck that largely flies under the radar because it's based on the low-slung XL regular cab. Don't let looks fool you, though, as this rear-wheel-drive pickup is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine paired with a Whipple supercharger. Thanks to this upgrade, the model has 700 hp (522 kW /…
Flashing stop lights lead to Ford F-150 recall
More than 20,000 2022 Ford F-150 trucks are being recalled for the second time. October 25, 2024 — Ford has recalled more than 20,700 2022 F-150 trucks because the parking lights may flash when the headlights are turned on. Ford discovered the issue after an over-the-air update to the body control module in June. Ford says the parking lights may flash: When the driver manually selects the "position light on" mode. When the driver manually selects "Headlights On" mode. Drive with your headlights in "auto" mode. When ambient light is low enough to trigger Night mode. As of August 30, 2024, Ford has received 368 reports of this issue in the United States, but there have been no reports of accidents or injuries. Any F-150 trucks previously recalled for the same problem will need to be repaired again. This repair involved the Ford dealer replacing the LED driver module. This is what Ford says about F-150 maintenance. "The remedy is…
Shelby’s Ford F-150 Baja Raptor is a 900-horsepower beast
Upgrade pricing starts at $61,995 for V6-based models, while V8 versions start at $64,995. Shelby installed a suspension lift kit and 18-inch flow forged wheels. All models come with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. We at Carscoops really like the Ford F-150 Raptor R. Ford didn't have to make such a crazy pickup truck, especially as the industry geared toward electric and hybrid vehicles, but it did and we're forever grateful. However, Shelby American may just be one step ahead of Ford with its latest F-150 Baja Raptor. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The company has been selling modified versions of the F-150 Raptor since 2013 and has expanded its fleet with new V6- and V8-powered Baja Raptor models. Both take the standard F-150 Raptor and Raptor-R to new heights with multiple performance upgrades and styling changes, although neither comes cheap. The Baja package for…
Ford F-150 Lightning and Ranger sales double in third quarter, Bronco
Ford delivered 478,326 vehicles (-0.4%) in the third quarter of 2024, including Lincoln, 504,039 vehicles (+0.7%). Ranger (+110%) and F-150 Lightning (+105%) saw the largest sales increases. The Blue Oval's hybrid vehicle sales increased by 38% in the third quarter, electric vehicle sales increased by 12%, while ICE sales fell by 3%. Ford's sales in the third quarter of 2024 were 478,326 vehicles, excluding Lincoln, a slight decrease of 0.4% compared to the same period last year. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The biggest winner among Blue Oval's vehicles was the Ranger mid-size pickup truck, with sales reaching 15,504 units in the third quarter of 2024, an impressive 110% increase compared to the same period last year. More: Ford no longer makes boring cars, says it's now in 'iconic car business' Sales of the all-electric F-150 Lightning also jumped 105% (7,162 units), while…
Hennessey’s Venom 800 turns the F-150 into a 3.4-second lap
Hennessey unveiled the 800-horsepower super truck after receiving numerous requests from customers who couldn't afford the Raptor R. go through Brad Anderson September 25, 2024 13:50 The Venom 800 is designed for those enthusiasts who missed out on buying a Ford F-150 Raptor R . The truck can accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, easily outpacing its competitors. Only 250 units of the Venom 800 will be produced, so it is an exclusive option. Last year, Hennessey unveiled the powerful Venom 775 edition of the F-150, designed to rival the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford's own F-150 Raptor R. Twelve months later, an even more powerful version of the truck arrived, aptly called the Venom 800. The tuner says they've been getting a ton of requests from power-hungry pickup buyers who haven't been able to buy a Raptor R, so they built the Venom 800 to give them an aftermarket alternative. As you might guess from the name,…
Ford F-150 frame bends in harsh test, but
After WhistlinDiesel managed to break the frame of a Cybertruck while towing an F-150, he decided to give the Ford truck a test drive to see how it would perform. go through Brad Anderson 4 hours ago WhistlinDiesel's testing proved that the F-150 can withstand wear and tear better than the more fragile Cybertruck. The F-150's steel frame withstood the stress, while the Cybertruck's aluminum frame would have easily snapped. The YouTuber also tried everything he could to sabotage the Ford's tow hook. A few weeks ago, YouTuber Cody Detwiler, better known as WhistlinDiesel, took the internet by storm when he broke the frame of a Tesla Cybertruck during his infamous torture test. The cause of the damage? Towing a Ford F-150. Now, he's back, and this time he's out to prove that a Ford can take the same abuse without fear. Tesla fans were quick to defend their beloved truck, claiming that the Cybertruck's damage wasn't due to traction,…
1977 Ford F-150 Ranger 4WD
Featured Car Hunter Networkan online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com, is this 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger 4WD. It underwent a full restoration circa 2018. Power comes from a rebuilt original 400ci V8, paired to a rebuilt C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in dark gray with a gray cloth interior, this upgraded F-150 is now being offered by the selling dealer with a deluxe Marti report and clear title. Originally Jet Black, the car has been repainted in Dark Gray. It features black bumpers and trim, modified headlights, tinted windows, black tubular running boards, and a painted cargo bed liner. The original wheels and tires have been replaced with a set of 17-inch Fuel wheels with manual locking front hubs and 33-inch x 12.50-inch General Grabber off-road tires. Inside, the original red vinyl on the bench seat has been replaced with gray cloth, and the back is dark gray vinyl. Features include manual windows, power steering, column-mounted automatic shifter, rebuilt air…
2014 Ford F-150 recalls 647,000 vehicles over downshift issue
Ford says the downshift problem in 2014 F-150s has led to warranty claims, accidents and reports of injuries. June 25, 2024 — A 2014 Ford F-150 downshift problem has led to the recall of more than 647,000 trucks, which can cause the trucks to suddenly downshift to first gear while in motion, regardless of speed. In the United States, the 2014 Ford F-150 downshift problem has resulted in more than 300 warranty reports, 96 field reports and 124 customer complaints. The downshift problem also caused nearly 100 2014 Ford F-150 trucks to experience rear wheel locking and dangerous control issues. Additionally, there were two reports of injuries resulting from sudden downshifts and one complaint that the issue caused a collision. "A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module may cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed." - Ford The 2014 Ford F-150 downshift problem triggered a…
2024 Ford F-150 windshields recalled over bonding issues
Ford is recalling 4,300 F-150 trucks because the windshields could detach in a crash. July 3, 2024 — The 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall affects more than 4,300 trucks equipped with windshields that may not be bonded to the truck. This can cause the windshield to break off in a collision. What is the reason for the 2024 Ford F-150 windshield recall? “The windshield positioning equipment at the vehicle assembly plant was not functioning properly, causing the windshield to shift in position during the polyurethane bead application process.” — Ford Ford says owners may see excess polyurethane sealant on the driver-side A-pillar exterior and passenger-side A-pillar interior. The issue could also cause wind noise and water leaks due to poor adhesion. Ford learned of the windshield adhesion problem in May when workers at the assembly plant discovered that the polyurethane sealant on the inner passenger-side A-pillar had deviated from the windshield and flange. As of June 18, 2024, Ford is…
Ford F-150 transmission downshift recall investigation
Ford F-150 truck owners have been complaining about their trucks' transmissions suddenly downshifting. August 5, 2024 — An investigation into a Ford F-150 downshift problem has concluded, according to a recall of Ford F-150 trucks. The first Ford F-150 downshift recall was issued in September 2016 for 2011 to 2012 trucks equipped with the 6-speed (6R80) automatic transmission. The Ford F-150 downshift recall was due to complaints from owners that the transmission would suddenly downshift to first gear, causing the rear wheels to lock. Ford engineers said the F-150's sudden downshifts were caused by cracks in the transmission's output shaft speed (OSS) sensor's OSS circuit board solder joints, causing intermittent signal loss in the OSS sensor. But in December 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a "recall inquiry" to determine whether repairs had fixed the F-150 downshift problem. Ford subsequently issued a downshift recall for more than 1.2 million trucks. Ford said dealers would reprogram the powertrain control…
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