New GLE Coupe is Mercedes' Solution to its BMW X6 Problem
The GLE Coupe sits on the same chassis as the facelifted ML, but with modified suspension, steering and electronic systems to improve handling and feel. The crossover model is 4,900mm long, 2,003mm wide and 1,731mm tall, with a...
I bought a new f-450 in 2012 with a fancy Reese gooseneck hitch system and the drop-in "pucks" for attaching safety chains have openings too small to accommodate a hook or chain big enough to be of any use on a large trailer. The first time I used the truck with a trailer I cobbled together a...
Been having a few issues with the gearbox im using, not sure what box it is but it was in car when bought the shell and it had a series1 setup. basicly it sometimes popped out of the bottom gears randomly, and tonight ive been out init and now lost my third gear?? will go in all other but 3rd...
One Ford…And One Small Problem
Written by: Angus MacKenzie on October 24 2012 10:00 AM
http://blogs.motortrend.com/one-ford...lem-26343.html
I hear Ford is again considering building a four-door car off the Mustang platform. This idea has been floating around the Glass House for years, but...
By Nat Shirley
Friday, Jul 27th, 2012
LLN
The Center for Automotive Safety is calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to fine Ford for alleged wrongdoing in relation to yesterday’s Escape unintended acceleration recall. The non-profit consumer safety group claims that Ford...
Subaru stops sales on three 2012 nameplates for brake problem
By: Richard Johnson
December 1, 2011
Automotive News
TOKYO -- Subaru of America stopped the sale of 2012 Impreza, Legacy and Outback models on Friday, Nov. 25, following customer complaints about increased brake pedal travel...
AP Sources: Parts problem hurts Ford Focus sales
Tom Krisher
July 28, 2011
Yahoo
DETROIT (AP) -- Ford can't make enough Focus cars to keep up with rising demand because of equipment problems that have caused a shortage of dashboards, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated...
The controls on the right spoke of the steering wheel stopped working at about 4500 miles - I can't adjust the screen to the right of the speedo, scan whatever stereo component I'm listening to, or adjust the volume of the entertainment system. Thankfully it was stuck on the nav screen while I...
Let It Snow: Cold Weather No Problem for Ford Focus Electric’s Liquid-Heated Battery System
Ford Press Release
Ford’s use of an advanced active liquid-cooling and heating system to regulate the temperature of its lithium-ion battery packs in Focus Electric will provide customers in cold and...
After approximately 950 complaints, Ford has announced that it will recall 462,750 (according to NHTSA's announcement) 1998-2003 Windstar minivans for those faulty axles we told you about back in May (read more here). The Blue Oval will target vehicles that were sold or are registered in the...
Hey I'm having serious issues with my e-brake when it is cold outside. Seems that the rear brakes stay locked when I release the e-brake and now my rotors are shot as well as pads. I was stupid and didn't do anything about it once it happened. So now I'm paying for it. My driver-side rear...
As an investor who follows Detroit carefully and is well versed with their balance sheets, I know exactly how to solve their financial woes.
Instead of offering loan guarantees, Congress could simply allow the companies to pull VEBA agreements with unions forward to December 1, 2008, and make...
Ford's good problem: making enough small cars
Automaker has no plans for additional plant closings
Craig Trudell
Automotive News | May 30, 2008 - 5:25 pm EST
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. is mulling its options on how to make enough small cars to meet customer demand. Those options include...
Andra Jackson, The Sydney Morning Herald, 25/05/07
The Ford Motor company is replacing brake hoses on its popular BF and BA Falcon models Australia-wide after a brake durability problem was detected.
Owners of the models are being asked to bring their cars into Ford dealerships "as a matter...