Ford F150 Truck Blog

Sean Hyland Motorsports is taking the incredible 2010 Raptor F150 and making it better. They’ve announced they are building the baddest Ford 4×4 ever. They start with the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor edition and install a supercharged engine boasting a whopping 750 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque.

Behind that is an available 6-speed manual (SWEET!) or 4-speed automatic. The package is also rounded out upgrades in the areas of  fuel system, cooling, exhaust, suspension, wheels, and tires.

According to the SHM web site, this unbelievable truck will be available for fall 2009 delivery. That’s all the info we have right now but as we hear more, we’ll let you know.

The 2010 F-150, powered by the all-new SVT Raptor, was named 2009 “Truck of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), the seventh consecutive time a Ford F-Series truck has won the award. Additionally, F-150 SVT Raptor was named best “Full-size Pickup Truck.”

Ford trucks also took the “Truck Line of Texas,” a distinguished honor recognizing the best-in-class capability and durability of Ford’s lineup.

Another top honor, “Outstanding Feature,” went to Ford Work Solutions, a suite of productivity technologies developed for the commercial truck owner. The system includes an in-dash computer that connects with the home office; Tool Link that keeps track of costly tools and equipment; Cable Lock, which locks up tools in the open truck box; and Crew Chief, a telematics system, giving the fleet manager more control of his/her fleet of vehicles.

For information on the 2010 F150, check out http://www.fordf150.net/2010/

eBay Motors and CarDomain Select MOTORZ TV to Perform Live Installs at SEMA Show 2009

Chris Duke, host of hit automotive DIY show “MOTORZ TV” to perform live installations on Ford vehicles at the Ford Motor Company booth at the SEMA Show 2009 in Las Vegas this November.

My congratulations goes out to Chris Duke of MOTORZ TV. I’ve personally known Chris for about oh, about 7 years or so and he is the real deal. This guy lives and breathes car & truck stuff. He has had many successes in the online and offline world in the world of automotive and the Internet.

If you go to the SEMA show this year, definitely stop by the Ford booth and the MOTORZ booth (#22299). In the meantime, check them out at http://www.motorz.tv

About Duke Networks
Duke Networks, LLC (www.duke.net) produces “MOTORZ TV,” a DIY show for automotive enthusiasts. Host Chris Duke shows you how to install aftermarket products step-by-step in layman’s terms, in a typical garage setting, using common tools. MOTORZ is broadcast on cable television to over 1 million viewers through i2TV and published to over 40 distribution partners including CarDomain, StreetFire, YouTube, TiVo, SPIKE, and iTunes. For more information please visit www.motorz.tv.

Thanks to our member wallster for posting this video. Let this be a warning to all affected F-150 owners, be sure to check for outstanding recalls on your truck and get them fixed ASAP so this doesn’t happen again.

Here is the link to check for recalls on your truck: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

When I heard about this I knew we had to spread the word. This information comes from the Car Connection’s blog.

In the eight consumer complaints that prompted the investigation, the driver airbag had deployed unexpectedly, either when starting the engine or shortly thereafter.

Five of the eight F-150 owners who experienced the issue suffered injuries from the airbag deployment. The investigation summary says that one tech attributed wire chaffing as the cause or potential cause.

So far, the investigation covers only the 2005 Ford F-150, but if you’ve experienced this problem with any late-model F-150, log in your account at ODI’s Defects and Recalls page.

Source: CarConnection

Now it’s time for a post for pure entertainment. I got a kick out of this guy who can’t handle the power of a Dodge Ram with a Viper engine. Enjoy: