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At $21,000, Would You Hate To Fall In Love With This 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra II?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

A shortage of respect (and horsepower) has meant few Mustangs of this generation were given TLC. Is this too much to pay for a pampered pony?

Man Checked Out Henry Ford Biographies From Library 64 Years Ago And They Were Just Returned

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 08 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

These books are now so old that you won't be seeing them back in circulation.

Ford In Talks With Trump Administration About Getting Into The War Business

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:55:37 +0000

Big bangs and even bigger gas prices.

At $12,500, Is This 1964 Ford F-100 A Patina'd Peach?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The classic pickup market is hot right now, but does an unusual transmission make this F-100 a steal?

Ford's Maverick Isn't Eligible For Consumer Reports' Best Cars Made In America List: Here's The Pickup They Picked

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The Ford Maverick is popular, not least in Consumer Reports' rankings, but what's the pickup pick if you're only looking at made-in-U.S.A. trucks?

The Most And Least Expensive Cars From These 6 Automakers

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0000

From the least-expensive cars you can buy today to seven-figure ultra-exclusive hypercars, there's a widening gap between what's cheap and what's expensive.

Ford Dropped The 'Shelby' Name Because Of — You Guessed It — Money

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:24:57 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, Ford doesn't actually own the Shelby name. Those rights belong to Shelby America, and Ford just pays them to use the name.

At Least One Pope Preferred Manual Transmissions

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Pope Leo was recently gifted a Ford Explorer Hybrid, but when he was driving around Chicago before the papacy, he was shifting his own gears in a humble sedan.

How Ford's Rushed Bronco II Became A Target For Rollover Lawsuits

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Ford's Bronco II was marketed towards a younger audience, but it was also released with known issues that led to it being incredibly dangerous.

Here's How Much The 2021 Ford Bronco Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The 2021 Ford Bronco is decently reliable, but how well does that translate into depreciation? The answer you get from estimates might not be the truth.

Ford Is Recalling 1.4 Million F-150s Over Unexpected Downshifts

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:01:31 +0000

Ford is once again recalling a bunch of trucks.

New Ford Mustang GTD Competition Variant Sets 11-Second-Faster Nürburgring Time, Beating Everything But Mercedes-AMG One

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The GTD Competition has more power, less weight, better tires and improved aerodynamics.

Ford Dealership, Former Owner Accused Of Rolling Back A Bronco's Mileage By More Than 50% Before Selling It

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Unfortunately, odometer rollbacks aren't nearly as rare as they should be.

Bad News: The Cars Closest To Depreciation-Proof Are Probably Out Of Your Budget

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Almost every car ever made depreciates over time, so if you want a car that keeps its value or even gains some value over time, it'll cost you.

Why Car And Driver Hated The Now Legendary (And Valuable) Ford GT40 Mk III

staff@jalopnik.com (Brian Corey) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000

You might expect that a noted automotive magazine would have appreciated a car with a pedigree as excellent as the Mk III's. You'd be wrong.

Before He Changed The World With Inexpensive Cars, Henry Ford Was The Fastest Man On Four Wheels

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000

When the Ford Motor Company was in its infancy, Henry Ford made a high-stakes, high-speed marketing decision to try and put the company on the map.

11 Supercars With Mind-Boggling Torque Specs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Supercars are known for their extreme speed and sleek style, but plenty of them also have incredible torque potential. Here are 11 with excellent numbers.

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.

Ford GT Mk IV Is The Fastest American Car To Lap The Nürburgring, And The Third Fastest Car Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:38:14 +0000

The only two cars to ever boast faster lap times than the GT are the electric VW ID.R Pikes Peak racer, and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.

Ford Is Working On An All-Electric Affordable Vehicle That'll Compete Directly With The Tesla Model 3 And Model Y

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:06:39 +0000

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is working on an affordable car to rival the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and more.