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Ford says its idle-stop technology will be standard on all EcoBoost-equipped F-150s by the 2017 model year, which it claims "could represent more than 60 per cent" of sales by the time it rolls around. Already standard on the 2016 F-150 with the 2.7-litre EcoBoost engine , Ford says idle-stop …

During a radio interview, Ford CEO Mark Fields answered a few questions about the future of the Dearborn brand: when asked if there was plans to make the electric car more popular (according to the host, 8,000 Fusion PHEVs were sold in the United States, compared to 630,000 F-150s!), he …

Camping enthusiasts have a wide selection to choose from when they are shopping for a camper or a caravan. There’s a lot of different brands, and enough models and sizes to satisfy everyone, from the single traveller to the family hauling their second home away every weekend. Thanks to a …

The folks at Ford Performance are busy trail testing prototypes of the redesigned 2017 F-150 Raptor ahead of its fall 2016 launch. In a video provided by Ford, 2017 F-150 Raptors disguised as run-of-the-mill 13th generation F-Series pickups can be seen negotiating trails in northern Michigan as development of the …

What do the Ford Mustang and F-150 have in common? Apparently a new 'sport mode' that ensures the truck stays in the so-called "sweet spot" of the powerband and holds lower gears longer. Activated by pushing the tow/haul mode button twice, sport mode is engaged when an 's' appears next …

When Ford announced that the next F-150 would be made out of aluminium, a few people were sceptical of the truck’s safety in case of an accident; some competitors (like GM), even tried to convince customers that steel is stronger. The Dearborn manufacturer just proved that its truck was as …

In the old days, the most luxurious vehicle was the large sedan; the pickup truck was nothing more than a working vehicle, not something you wanted to be seen in. Today however, they have become supremely comfortable (and quite expensive!). Ford just launched the F-150 Limited, which proves this point; …

As light truck sales continue to outpace passenger cars in both Canada and the United States, Ford has announced plans to bring back the Limited trim to the 2016 F-150. Slated to become the sixth trim level available on the F-150 , the Limited will take its place at the …

We already know that the upcoming 2017 Ford Raptor will have a 3.5 litre Ecoboost engine and a 10-speed transmission, and we also know that its aluminium body will make it lighter and more nimble than its predecessor. But what about its off-road performance? Can the new Raptor jump dunes …

The most stressful part of pulling a trailer is when you have to back it into a tight space. While those with lots of experience won’t balk at the task, most people will have to start over a few times to get it perfect, which can increase their stress level …