Ford Recalling 605,684 F-150s and Lincoln Mark LTs over Brake Issues

More than 600,000 MY2005-2006 Ford F-150s and Lincoln Makr LTs equipped with 5.4L 3-Valve engines are being recalled due to a faulty brake booster vacuum supply hose. Over time, the hose that is attached to the intake manifold may swell and lose retention force, a condition that could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire.

If this happens, once the vacuum reserve is depleted drivers will no longer have power assist braking. They still will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort –a scenario that most drivers will want to avoid. Ford is expected to begin the recall on or about July 7, 2008, but if you want to learn more, you can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Ford Recalling 605,684 F-150s and Lincoln Mark LTs over Brake Issues

Ford Reportedly Planning Smaller Pickup Trucks Including F-100

With consumers shifting their interest towards more fuel efficient vehicles as gas prices continue to rise, carmakers in the US (and not only) are rethinking their product line up. According to Detroit News, Ford on its behalf is planning to revamp its truck range with the addition of a smaller and lighter version of its once almighty F-150 along with a new global compact pickup that is currently under development in Australia.

According to source close to the matter, Ford’s new entry-level F-Series truck codenamed P525 will be based on a shortened version of the F-150 platform. Apart form being about 10 percent smaller than the F-150, it will also be significantly lighter due to the use of thinner-but-stronger steel in the frame and more aluminum in the body. -Continued

Along with the traditional V6 and V8 naturally aspirated motors, the P525 will also be offered with Ford’s all-new six-cylinder EcoBoost engine that combines turbo-charging and direct fuel-injection to deliver power and towing capacity comparable to that of a V8 motor while consuming far less fuel.

Via: Detnews

Ford Reportedly Planning Smaller Pickup Trucks Including F-100

Videos: Ford Trucks Are Built Tough So Only True Men Allowed

In Ford’s new F-Series viral campaign, “Built Ford Tough” (BFT) is a mantra for truck and owner alike, meaning only true men can drive a Ford truck. But what’s the definition of a man? While in our books that might be someone who honors his words or never betrays his beliefs, according to Ford, an (F-series) man is someone who doesn’t carry roller luggage, eat meat substitutes or drink Starbucks coffee…

Dying way of thinking for a dying category of vehicles if you ask us, but nevertheless, we must say that we enjoyed all three videos of the BFT campaign even if we’ll never meet the standards of an F-Series man. All three clips show BFT cops searching for Ford truck owners that have broken one of the F-Series' "man laws".

Ford F-Series 10 Amendments

1. NO ROLLER LUGGAGE
2. NO SCOOTERS
3. NO PUNY DOGS
4. NO MEAT SUBSTITUTES
5. NO PINK SHIRTS
6. NO FANCY COFFEE
7. NO FANNY PACKS
8. NO CUTESY CELL PHONE RINGS
9. NO MANICURES
10. NO HAIR PRODUCTS

Videos: Ford Trucks Are Built Tough So Only True Men Allowed

Videos: Ford Trucks Are Built Tough So Only True Men Allowed

In Ford’s new F-Series viral campaign, “Built Ford Tough” (BFT) is a mantra for truck and owner alike, meaning only true men can drive a Ford truck. But what’s the definition of a man? While in our books that might be someone who honors his words or never betrays his beliefs, according to Ford, an (F-series) man is someone who doesn’t carry roller luggage, eat meat substitutes or drink Starbucks coffee…

Dying way of thinking for a dying category of vehicles if you ask us, but nevertheless, we must say that we enjoyed all three videos of the BFT campaign even if we’ll never meet the standards of an F-Series man. All three clips show BFT cops searching for Ford truck owners that have broken one of the F-Series' "man laws".

Ford F-Series 10 Amendments

1. NO ROLLER LUGGAGE
2. NO SCOOTERS
3. NO PUNY DOGS
4. NO MEAT SUBSTITUTES
5. NO PINK SHIRTS
6. NO FANCY COFFEE
7. NO FANNY PACKS
8. NO CUTESY CELL PHONE RINGS
9. NO MANICURES
10. NO HAIR PRODUCTS

Videos: Ford Trucks Are Built Tough So Only True Men Allowed