Additionally, if the dealer doesn't agree to perform the TSB, then they have a customer that is put-out when they are told no. Then they bitch to everyone they know that the dealer shafted them, blah, blah, blah.....

The old E Series isn't completely going away. Ford will still be offering the heavy duty cut-away versions of the E Series for box trucks and short buses. The new Transit GVWRs do not go as high as the old cut-away.

I like this one just for the spectator input

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It is for picking up golf balls on the driving range.

Do we know they were actually damaged on the track? Could they have been involved in an accident in transport?

I see they reference new head castings with larger valves and a more aggressive cam for the 5.0. It sounds like there is going to be a noticeable HP increase.

from the spec sheet:

I read that headline as "Hummer" not hammer. I am disappointed.

The '15 F150 will likely get better MPG than the Ranger, have greater capability, be more refined, and not cost a whole lot more. I think they know the Ranger would be a tough sell.

I'm always keeping my eyes open for a crew cab truck with a bench seat in the front. I occasionally need to seat 6.

Also known as a turning brake or a cutting brake. The setup used in actual rally/offroad cars vary from the typical street handbrake. I don't quite have a grasp of the details, but the turning brake on a WRC car also disconnects the center diff. If the diff didn't disconnect, all the wheels would lock. There are…

How intrusive is the traction control? Can is be turned off enough for smokey burnout? If so, photographic evidence is requested.

hey Dutch guy, I have been following De Rooy on FB and haven't been able to figure out what "Word vervolgd" means that he closes with. A little help? Thx

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He reportedly passed a kidney stone as the race began and had to withdraw after about 35 miles.

He has been connected to a Dakar effort in the recent past.

Another big one - the Baja 500, Saturday 6/7. Trucks start leave around noon ET. Live streaming from the starting line and live tracking @ http://score-international.com/

SBCs into FJs is a time honored tradition. It seems the remaining old ones are as likely to have a SBC as they are a 'Yota mill.

In white (in photos at least), it comes off looking a bit rental car-ish.