Looks like there are others with spontaneous combustion issues!
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 568,000 cars over fears that a tow hitch harness could catch fire.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that the fire could be caused because of a short circuit.
Car...
Got these plans from @HenryMac for building a platform for the 6’ bed. His measurements are dead on and made making this a measure twice only for the build. Going to buy some Sheetrock tonight so the christening is here!
Well the day has finally arrived that after tomorrow’s 1 hour ahead it will be the last clock change we will be making. After a lifetime of doing this the tradition ends and forever more we stay the same time year round.
My son showed me this and I think my boy found a winner. The more I dug into this the more legit it appears. With chip shortages and what ever else happens it looks like it can save your truck or auto. https://www.empshield.com/vehicle-protection/
Tesla under investigation after reports of steering wheels falling off while driving: 120,000 Model Ys may have been delivered to customers with missing bolt
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11835791/Tesla-investigation-reports-steering-wheels-falling-driving.html
Came across this product and I have to say it’s well thought out and I even saw a video of a guy using it as a boat. https://getflated.com/products/air-topper?variant=40058622148776
Pick a major truck nameplate, and chances are, it falls into the poor reliability category. Cr explains the Toyota Tundra, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Nissan Frontier, and Jeep Gladiator, only to name a few, got rough scores.
On the other hand, there were a few pickup truck models that stood out as...
CEO Jim Farley had a town hall meeting. According to The Wall Street Journal, he is reworking performance metrics. As Ford has increasing financial troubles, it should be considered a warning: Our reputation for quality is under siege. Get better at what you do, or these new metrics may cost you...
Ford’s midsize pickup truck faces challenges in a highly competitive market
Ford has been facing some challenges in the midsize pickup truck segment, and the Ranger has not been immune to these issues. According to Ford Authority, sales of the Ranger decreased by 40% by the end of 2022 due to...
When choosing which pickup truck to get, reliability is a crucial factor. It’s ideal to have one that has minimal problems — and can run strong for many miles and years. According to Consumer Reports, there is only one midsize pickup truck that’s very unreliable: the 2022 Jeep Gladiator...
The all-new 2019 Explorer began production on very shaky ground at its Chicago assembly plant. But assembly issues plagued the newly minted SUVs. It was so bad that every one produced was trucked to Ford’s Flint Rock assembly plant in Detroit, for “quality control.” This includes the sister...
Up in the NE we have an Arctic blast last night. With the high winds lost power at 7PM. Didn’t come back on until 7AM this morning. House temperature got all the way down to 35F before the power came back on. Extra down comforter on the bed last night and feet were still freezing 🥶
Hindsight...
“We should have done much better last year,” Farley said in a statement. “We left about $2 billion in profits on the table that were within our control, and we’re going to correct that with improved execution and performance.”
Ford Slides as CEO Says $2 Billion Profit Left ‘on Table’
A guy I have worked with for the last 15 years has always been a Taco guy. He had one years ago that had the frame recall and it was in the shop for 4 months getting the replacement done. About 4 months ago it got totaled in an accident (Covid related health issues he blacked out) and needed...
The most purchased car in the US last year was the Ford F-150, the data shows
Drivers in 31 out of 50 states prefer the affordable pickup over other options
Coming in second was the similarly priced Chevrolet Silverado, in a year where full-size pickups dominated the secondhand market
The data...
Looks like the 2023 Ford Maverick is already gone as soon as it arrived. Apparently, Ford is planning to close orders for its small truck, meaning you will no longer be able to buy one directly from the factory
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/say-goodbye-2023-ford-maverick/
The Ford Authority Take
The not-insignificant 13 percent slide in Ford Ranger sales in the third quarter of 2022 is entirely attributed to decreased production of the midsize pickup, resulting in a notable lack of units at the dealer level as a result of The Blue Oval continuing to prioritize...
arcia purchased the black-over-red Corvette Z06 1LZ on December 23 from Covina Hills Chevrolet in Covina, California, according to his YouTube videos. The in-demand sports car carried a sticker price of $113,975, but documentation fees and dealer charges saw the final sales price reach...