2018 Ford F-250 Super DutyDerek McNaughton / Driving Ford is recalling more than a quarter-million heavy-duty trucks in North America over concerns their tailgates could fall open while driving.Some 29,953 Ford F-250 and F-450 pickups from model years 2017 through 2019 are affected in Canada, and another 231,664 in the U.S.On affected vehicles, the electric tailgate latch release switch inside the tailgate handle could short circuit when it comes in contact with water, letting the latches the loose and dropping the tailgate unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is sitting still or driving.Only trucks with an electronic tailgate handle are affected, of course.A separate recall the automaker also announced early December will see some 4,000 new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs recalled in North America over a possible fuel leak risk.On 2020 models, a protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line may be too short, allowing it to contact a vapor fuel line and, over time, possibly rub through it. If this happens, it could create a gas
Origin: Ford recalling 30,000 heavy-duty trucks in Canada for tailgates falling open
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Ford’s 2019 SEMA scheme is all about heavy-duty trucks
This new 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty debuts in Tremor off-road trim with Black Appearance Package by Ford Accessories as the most capable four-wheel drive Super Duty ever.Ford Ford is bringing no fewer than five truck concepts to this years SEMA show in Las Vegas, and they range from mild to way wild.First up is the LGE-CTS Motorsports Baja Forged Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT; its list of upgrades is as long as the name itself.The standard cargo bed was replaced by a Pronghorn modular utility flatbed, and a special canopy installed on top. A custom roof rack also holds a Tepui tent, and an integrated light bar. A 4.5-inch lift an 18-inch wheels complete the package. According to Ford, its a mobile command center, campsite and workshop. This LGE-CTS Motorsports Baja Forged 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT is the Swiss army knife for the modern adventurer – functioning as a mobile command center, campsite and workshop. Ford Up next is the Ford Accessories F-250 Super Duty Tremor Crew Cab with Black Appearance Package, pictured up top. This concept features the new Tremor off-road trim and pairs it with the Black Appearance package to give it a subtle but purposeful look.A winch is built into the front bumper, 35-inch tires are present, and a front-axle LSD and rear locker make this a formidable truck on the trail. The ultimate in workplace trucks, DeBerti Design takes this seriously capable 2020 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Crew Cab and ups the storage and styling to levels never before seen. Ford The third concept looks like pretty much every modified F-450 on the planet, but this time, its built by DeBerti Design. The dually truck features huge 22-inch wheels, a ridiculous light bar, and an air ride suspension. Dual pullout fender cabinets are included in the bedside.Built by BDS suspension, this F-350 Super Duty has pretty much every bell and whistle you could want. BDS Suspension’s project Go Beyond is outfitted as the ultimate off-road adventure 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab XLT Ford Theres a tent above the utility bed, which is complete with drawers and gas cans; theres a Warn winch in the front bumper; and the whole thing is lifted to fit the huge tires wrapped around the 20-inch wheels.The final truck is another F-250 with the Tremor and Black Appearance packages, but this time built by CGS Performance Products. Its painted red instead of blue, and features 20-inch wheels and 37-inch tires. No winch here, just a light bar. Check a Seismic monitor, CGS Performance Products dials up this 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab Tremor with Black Appearance Package into a full-on earthquake. Ford Look for all five of these trucks at next months SEMA show for the automotive aftermarket in Las Vegas. Well be covering some of the neatest vehicles from the floor of the industry exhibition, so keep your eyes on this
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Ford recalling 4,300 heavy-duty trucks in Canada because axle may fracture
Ford is recalling 4,316 new heavy-duty trucks in Canada because an axle shaft made from a bad batch of steel may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash in traffic, or of a rollaway in park.A total 28,579 examples of 2019 model year Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups are also affected by the recall in the U.S.On affected vehicles, the electronically locking rear-axle assembly may have been assembled with a passenger-side axle shaft made from a steel not up to Fords specifications, which may fracture.If the vehicle is driving in two-wheel-drive mode when this happens, it could stop or slow the truck in traffic; if stopped without the parking brake applied, the vehicle may be unable to hold park and could move.Ford is advising owners to use the parking brake when the truck is parked until dealers inspect and repair the axle shafts in affected
Origin: Ford recalling 4,300 heavy-duty trucks in Canada because axle may fracture
GM invests US$150 million to increase heavy-duty pickup production
General Motors is investing millions into expanding its pickup truck capacity, the second time in two months that it’s put major cash into its truck plants. It will invest US$150 million into Flint Assembly in Michigan to increase production of the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickup trucks, which started shipping to dealers earlier this week. The money will be used to enhance the conveyor system and tooling. The expansion will be completed in the first half of 2020. Last month, GM announced it’s expanding production capacity of its light-duty Silverado and Sierra trucks in Fort Wayne, Indiana, “in response to strong customer demand.” The automaker has invested more than US$1.6 billion into Flint since 2013, expanding its capacity by about 40,000 vehicles annually. Opened in 1947, Flint Assembly has three production shifts. It added 1,000 new jobs this year, and employs more than 5,000 workers. GM said the Flint and Fort Wayne investments are its most recent in its growing truck, SUV, and crossover business. It previously announced investments at three plants in Ohio, two in Michigan, and in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Its Canadian assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, which makes the final versions of the last-generation pickups currently sold alongside the all-new trucks, will close later this
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