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Ford's 6.0L Power Stroke Has A Reputation: Here's What's Actually True

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0000

The Ford 6.0-liter Power Stroke gets a bad rap in the diesel sphere, but is it really that terrible? Here's the truth about this particular engine.

This Is The Most Reliable Ford F-150 Engine, According To Ford Techs

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Ford F-150 offers a wide number of powerful and reliable engines. But one in particular stands above the others as the most dependable of them all.

These 9 Vehicles Still Offer Front Bench Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Front bench seats are a rarity in the modern era, but a few certain modern-day vehicles include extra room for a third person to sit up front.

These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars For Gen X Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Generation X is often forgotten, but some of its favorite car models are also exceptionally popular in the eyes of previous and future generations.

Younger Buyers Are Snapping Up Ford Lightnings, But Not The Electric One

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Decades before Ford created its soon-to-be-unlamented F-150 Lightning, a different Ford Lightning sparked across the landscape. Now younger buyers want them.

These Are The 2026 Pickup Trucks That Can Tow The Most

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Modern trucks are vastly more capable than their counterparts from a generation ago, and these are the models that are best at towing and trailering.

Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Trucks And SUVs For Trailer Issue Affecting Lights And Brakes

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:46:21 +0000

It's already looking like Ford's recall-packed 2025 was no anomaly.

Ford F-150 Raptor R Vs. Ram TRX: Which Quick Truck Did The Depreciation Speedrun Faster?

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0000

If you're shopping for a new truck, the Ford F-150 Raptor R and Ram TRX are probably already on your radar. But how do they retain their value over time?

6.7L Cummins Vs. 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel Engines: What Are The Differences?

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Both Cummins and Ford offer 6.7-liter diesel engines. They share a few similarities, but those don't go much further than their displacements.

Here's How Much Weight The Ford F-150 Has Gained Through The Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Ford introduced the F-150 in 1975 to serve as a bridge between the light-duty F-100 and heavy-duty F-250. Here's how the truck evolved in size over the years.

Why Did The Ford Raptor V8 Go Away In 2017?

staff@jalopnik.com (Nishant Jayaram) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Originally, Ford's F-150 Raptor was a capable off-road machine with a V8 engine. But in 2017, Ford decided to turn to a different power plant. Here's why.

Screw Eddie Bauer, Ford Is Planning A Super Duty Carhartt Edition

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Ford says the inspiration for many of the details on the truck came after Ford designers visited the Carhartt store to research textures and colors.

6.4 Vs. 6.7 Power Stroke: How Do The Diesel Engines Compare?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Power Stroke Diesel engines provided thrust for Ford Super Duty rigs for decades, but there are some key differences between each of the Power Stroke engines.

What's The Difference Between Ford's 6.8 And 7.3 Godzilla V8 Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Ford's "Godzilla" V8 engines are some of the strongest gas-powered blocks in its lineup. How do the 6.8 and 7.3 versions compare to each other?

Which Ford Vehicles Have BlueCruise?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:25:00 +0000

Ford's BlueCruise is one of the best hands-free driving features you can find in cars today. But not every Ford model comes with BlueCruise available.

TorqShift Vs. Allison: How Do These Heavy-Duty Transmissions Compare?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:25:00 +0000

For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.

At $4,950, Would You Say 'Action' To This Movie Car Collection 1977 Ford Transit Pickup?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:25:00 +0000

A rarity in the U.S. with some screen credit to go with the patina.

Ford's Lion Diesel Engine In The F-150 Was An Underrated Engine That Deserved Better

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:25:00 +0000

Ford's Lion diesel engine didn't last long, only being in production from 2018 to 2021, but it was an underrated engine that deserved a better fate.

Is The Ford Maverick Reliable? Here's What Consumer Reports Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:25:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick is a relatively new pickup truck. Some might wonder how reliable it manages to be, and luckily for them, Consumer Reports has the answer.

What Are The Differences Between Ford's Super Duty 7.3 Godzilla And 6.7 Power Stroke?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:05:00 +0000

Ford's heavy-duty pickup trucks come with either the 7.3 Godzilla engine or the 6.7 Power Stroke engine. Here are the differences between them.