Tag: aluminum

The New 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 and Lightweight Frame

The New 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 and Lightweight Frame

Tougher and lighter; that is the theme of the 2015 Ford F-150. In order to meet that Ford had to introduce a smaller EcoBoost powerplant into the F-150 to decrease weight further while not dropping the horsepower. Ford gives us a taste on how they did that with the engine and some engineering. One of […] More »

By: | September 4, 2014


Tailgate-Up-or-Down Question Answered

Tailgate-Up-or-Down Question Answered

There’s a certain comfort in absolutes. Chocolate makes everything better. Never walk quickly through your living room in the dark without shoes on. One question to which several people want an absolute, definitive, all-time answer is: “Is it more fuel-efficient to drive with my tailgate up or down?” Autoblog finally has it – courtesy of […] More »

By: | August 28, 2014


F-150 Production is Stronger, Faster and More Advanced

F-150 Production is Stronger, Faster and More Advanced

It is getting stronger, lighter, and more technology, but that hasn’t slowed down the production of the new Ford F-150. Thanks to Ford’s Aligned Business Framework, supplier innovations reach customers faster and suppliers are getting feedback nearly as quickly. What new tech is coming out and how is it all working? Part of that speed […] More »

By: | August 27, 2014



Psst. Wanna Test Drive the 2015 Ford F-150?

Psst. Wanna Test Drive the 2015 Ford F-150?

Psst, do you want to be the first to test drive the all new 2015 F-150? Ford is giving a number of lucky people a chance to drive the new 2015 before it’s available to the public. Sign up at  F150drive.com for a chance at this exclusive opportunity before spaces fill up. Once you sign […] More »

By: | August 26, 2014


2015 F-150’s Seamless Rear Sliding Glass

2015 F-150’s Seamless Rear Sliding Glass

The 2015 Ford F-150 continues to originate and innovate with new features and technology. One of those new features is probably something you didn’t think about until Ford created it; the seamless rear sliding glass. It’s a unique feature for the new F-150 and certainly helps it stand out from the normal truck crowd. While […] More »

By: | August 26, 2014


2015 F-150 XL No Longer the Yugo of F-150s

2015 F-150 XL No Longer the Yugo of F-150s

Until very recently, I referred the F-150 XL option package as the “Yugo of F-150 trucks.” This is because the XL was the bare bones most basic it could get. Cloth seats designed to work hard and not play, mechanically-adjustable seats, a basic AM/FM radio, and air conditioning was pretty much all you got. That’s […] More »

By: | August 22, 2014



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