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The Ford 385 V8 engine family powered almost everything the Dearborn company made for decades. Here are some of the most notable cars to feature a Lima model.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 385 Series V8 Engine

WashingtonExaminer

Ford issued a recall Tuesday for 668,000 pickup trucks due to reports of them unexpectedly downshifting into the first gear, causing drivers to lose control of the rear wheels.  The recall is being applied to 2014 F-150s, affecting 552,000 just in the United States. There have been 300 warranty reports, 96 field reports, and 124 […]

Ford recalls more than 600,000 trucks due to transmission problem

102.5 The Bone

According to documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the downshifting transmission problem can cause drivers to lose control of the trucks, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall alert: Ford recalls 550,000 F-150 pickup trucks because of transmission issue

Motor1.com

Exactly 20 years ago, Maserati went racing with the MC12. It marked the company's return to motorsports after nearly four decades, and now, the MC20 honors that occasion with two special edition models. Say hello to the MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda. Each car wears a special exterior finish borrowed...

Perfection Is a Maserati MC20 With the MC12's Livery

Who: Hyundai, Honda, Ford and Volkswagen issued vehicle recalls in May. Why: The automakers initiated the recalls over concerns involving defective fuel pumps, faulty tail lights, defective camera displays and electric wiring. Where: The vehicle recalls affect consumers nationwide. Automakers Hyundai, Honda, Ford and Volkswagen issued vehicle recalls last month...

Hyundai, Honda, Ford recall vehicles in May

USA TODAY

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 687,808 vehicles. This includes Kia, Honda, Toyota and Ford cars.

Kia, Honda, Toyota, Ford among 687,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

If you’re thinking about switching to an electric vehicle, you’re probably most concerned about one thing: Battery range. "Range anxiety" is real, and you don’t want to be stranded with a dead battery in your brand-new ride. Luckily, as EVs get more popular, automakers are finding ways to squeeze more miles out of a fully charged battery.

10 EVs With the Best Range for 2024

The Toyota GR Corolla is one of the hottest hatches you can buy right now. It has 300 horsepower and all-wheel drive, but a new video captures when one got too hot and caught fire. The GR Corolla blows its engine within the first few seconds of this video, shared...

Watch This GR Corolla Burst Into Flames Through Dashcam View

Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean EVs over faulty door handles. The handles can become stuck due to a malfunctioning mechanism. The company will inspect the handles and replace any ones that don’t check out. Fisker is effectively dead, but owners are still facing an ocean of trouble. That’s clear...

Bankrupt Fisker Recalls 12.5k Ocean EVs Over Faulty Door Handles

Transmissions matter a lot when it comes to diesel trucks. That's because pulling power isn't just limited by the power and torque of the engine, but also by the strength of the transmission responsible for delivering that power and torque to the wheels. As a result, most diesel truck owners want to know that their truck has a solid transmission behind their engine, especially if heavy towing is a part of the equation.

All About The Chrysler 68RFE Transmission

It's been a long road for Corvette fans, but the greatest 'Vette of them all will soon be official. Chevrolet announced the debut date for the new ZR1, and we're barely a month away as this article posts. Save the date for July 25. What can we expect on that...

The New Corvette ZR1 Has a Debut Date

Earlier this week, CDK Global was hit with not one but two massive cyberattacks. What is CDK Global you ask? Unless you work at an auto dealership, you've likely never heard of the company. But you probably have now, because CDK Global has a software suite used by nearly 15,000 dealers. And right now, those locations are virtually shut down.

Massive Car Dealer Cyberattack Cripples 'Every Angle' of Business

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The Ford Mk1 Escort was known for tearing up rally stages throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, with a production version built between 1967 and 1975. The Ford RS200 then became one of the most iconic rally cars of Group B in the 1980s, but production of the road-going model only lasted two years, between 1984 and 1986.

Your Favorite Group B Rally Car Is Going Back Into Production

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Goodyear is adding a new all-terrain option to its Cooper Discoverer tire lineup. It’s called the Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT and will be available in 28 sizes that fit rims measuring 16 to 20 inches. Goodyear designed the tire for various off-road conditions, giving the Stronghold AT wide, open...

Goodyear's New All-Terrain Tire Fits Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Recall encompasses the 2021-2024 Atlas three-row crossover SUV. It also includes the 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUV. The front passenger detection system may not work, rendering the passenger airbag inoperable. Volkswagen is recalling 271,330 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossover SUVs because front passenger airbags may not deploy...

VW recalls more than 271,000 Atlas SUVs for airbag fail

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Ford Recalls Half a Million F-150s for a Serious Transmission Problem

Ford has issued a new recall the F-150 that affects 552,188 trucks built for the 2014 model year. A problem with a sensor could cause the...

Ford Recalls Half a Million F-150s for a Serious Transmission Problem

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