Jalopnik - Obsessed with the culture of cars

2027 Ford Maverick Trims: Powertrain, Appearance, And Features Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick is incredibly popular with customers, but what exactly do you get for your hard-earned dollars when you turn up at the showroom?

2027 Ford F-150 Refresh Boosts V8 Availability, Exactly What We Need When Gas Is Over $4 A Gallon

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:18:42 +0000

Details are out on the new, refreshed Ford F-150, including expanded availability of the 5.0-liter V8 and changes in prices across the range.

Ford Maverick Vs. Honda Ridgeline: How The Compact Truck Stacks Up To A Mid-Size Pickup

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline may not be the most natural rivals, but both popular trucks have their place. Here's where they differ and compete.

Long Before The Ford Fathom, A Dealership Sit-In Saved Ford's First Electric Pickup

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Ford's first electric pickup was short-lived, but a customer sit-in at a California dealership (sort of) saved the battery-powered truck from extinction.

Ford's Coolest Special Edition Trucks Throughout The Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

You have to hand it to Ford when it comes to special edition trucks. Granted, there have been a few misses along the way, but the cool ones made up for it.

8 Of The Least Reliable Years For The Ford F-150

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Ford recalled 1.4 million F-150s in 2026, reminding us yet again that reliability is never guaranteed. Here's a closer look at the most problematic model years.

Why The Ford Maverick Went With Unibody Construction Instead Of Body-On-Frame

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick wasn't conceived with the traditional pickup customer in mind, so it's not a traditional pickup. Maybe that's what makes it so great.

More Than A Century Before The Slate Truck, Kits Turned Model Ts Into One-Ton Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0000

The forthcoming Slate truck might have captured the imagination of customers, but Ford came up with a similar idea more than 100 years earlier.

Where Will The Ford Fathom Be Built?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The internet is awash with people intrigued by Ford's new Fathom electric pickup truck, due in 2027, but where will the new battery-powered model be built?

What's Included In The Ford Maverick's 4K Package That Doubles Its Tow Rating?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0000

For $745, the optional 4K Tow Package makes the Maverick an even more practical truck, pushing its standard 2,000-lb towing capacity to 4,000 lbs. Here's how.

Ford Fathom Will Be More Than Just An F-150 Lightning Do-Over

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane O' Donoghue) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Ford's upcoming Fathom is an EV truck, so that makes it just like the discontinued F-150 Lighting, right? Wrong.

When (And Why) Did Ford Stop Selling Semi Trucks In The US?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Ford's semi-truck business once held a significant share of the U.S. market. See what changed and why the company eventually walked away from heavy-duty trucks.

Ford Bronco Getting A Pickup Variant 10 Years After Its Reveal (And A Hybrid Sooner Than That)

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:20:26 +0000

Meant to do battle with the Jeep Gladiator, a pickup variant of the Bronco should arrive in a few years, but a hybrid Bronco may get here even quicker.

These Are The Types Of Drivers Who Made The Ford Maverick A Sales Success

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Since its 2022 model year debut, the compact Ford Maverick has won over a surprisingly broad audience, including many buyers that you may not initially expect.

Ford F-150 SVT Lightning And Ram SRT-10: Current Values For The Formerly Fastest Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The SVT Lightning and Ram SRT-10 are known for being incredibly fast trucks, and that has affected their current values in the secondhand market.

I Love Being The Pickup Truck Friend

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

I love having a vehicle that can haul all my friends and all their stuff, I love being able to help people move, and I don't understand why anyone wouldn't.

Ford's Midsize Electric Pickup Is Called The Fathom, Starts At $29,945

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:47:40 +0000

Should Slate be terrified?

Here's How Much A 2022 Ford Maverick Has Depreciated In Four Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Ford's compact Maverick pickup truck has proven ridiculously popular over the last five years, but how does that translate to the 2022 Model's depreciation?

5 Used Trucks More Reliable Than The Ford F-150

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

While the F-150 is an undisputed sales leader, that doesn't necessarily make it the most reliable truck on the market. Here are five alternatives to consider.

Ford Chooses The Bear To Test The F-150 Security Package

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Ford used an 800-pound Kodiak bear to show off the security system on their F-150 pickup truck, highlighting smartphone notifications for break-ins.