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2026-2027 Ford F-150 Recalls: Every Open Campaign and What to Do
Every NHTSA safety recall on the 2026 and 2027 Ford F-150, from fuel tank straps and seat bolts to the tailgate cable and gauge cluster, with what each fix…
4.6 and 5.4 Plastic Intake Manifold Coolant Leak: Affected Fords, Symptoms and the Fix
Smell antifreeze at the front of your 4.6 V8? The plastic intake coolant crossover on 1996-2001 Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, Town Car and Mustang cracks. Here’s how to confirm…
Ford 10R80 Transmission Problems: CDF Drum, Harsh Shifts, and What Ford’s TSBs Say
Harsh or delayed shifts on 2017+ Fords with the 10R80? Use the door-jamb build date to sort CDF sleeve leaks (on/before 15-Aug-2022) from later F-clutch container wear, then decide…
6.0 Power Stroke: Common Problems and the Failure Chain (2003-2007)
The most common 6.0 Power Stroke problems on 2003-2007 Super Duty trucks, from the clogged oil cooler and EGR cooler cascade to FICM, STC fittings, VGT turbos and head…
Best Ford Maverick Accessories (2022-2026), Ranked by Real Owners
Floor liners, bed protection, a tailgate assist and a tonneau cover top the list. Here are the Ford Maverick accessories owners actually recommend, with fitment notes for hybrid and…
3.5 EcoBoost Cold-Start Rattle: Timing Chain or Cam Phasers? (2011-2020 F-150)
That 2-5 second rattle when your 3.5 EcoBoost F-150 starts cold? Here’s what Ford’s bulletins say for 2011-2015 trucks (chain plus phasers) vs 2017-2020 trucks (phasers plus a PCM…

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