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If you want to know why truck enthusiasts love diesels, look no further than the newly-released specs for the 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel: 440 lb-ft of torque, an 11,400-pound towing capacity, a 2,020-pound payload rating, and an estimated 30 MPG on the highway. Those are fantastic numbers. The thing about pickup trucks, they aren’t known for great fuel economy. They’re big, heavy, usually boxy, and ride high off the ground on big tires. Lately, the truck industry has seen major improvements lately when it comes to the efficiency aspect of larger vehicles.

Spring 2018…

Say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018! It will be an exciting year for many reasons but for Ford lovers: It will be extra exciting. Here are the top 3 most anticipated 2018 Ford models!

Expedition

The first Ford Expeditions rolled off the Michigan Truck Plant assembly line in 1997. In that year, SUV customers bought up more than 214,000 of them. The Expedition was progressive both regarding its design and its efficient modular Triton V8 powertrains. The handsome new Expedition follows the trend set by the Ford F-150. It has ten times the sealant that’s found…

With the new Ford GT and SVT Raptor, Ford lovers around the world are rejoicing, but the most exciting announcement for off-roaders is the welcoming of the new Ford Bronco. A renegotiated contract between Ford and the United Auto Workers moved Focus and C-Max production out of their current plans and brought the Ranger and Bronco back in. After years of teasers, Ford’s president of the Americas Joe Hinrichs and Vice President of Global Development officially confirmed at the 2017 North American International Auto Show that the Bronco is officially coming back. The midsize Ranger pickup has been out…

Hybrid cars are not just a commodity for the elite and high income population anymore; they are everywhere. Their popularity is due to their energy efficiency, lower fuel emissions, and reliability. Ford has taken notice of the significant aspects of hybrid vehicles and has cut costs $14 billion over the next five years to move away from sedans to develop more trucks and electric and hybrid cars. Out of that $14 billion, $10 billion will come from material costs and $4 billion from reduced engineering costs. By 2022, Ford plans to cut spending on future internal combustion by a third…