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NewsFord Delays Launch of Three Refreshed Models for Quality Assurance
Just like it did with the 2023 Super Duty , 2023 Escape and 2024 F-150 , Ford will delay the market launch of three refreshed models in order to perform extra quality checks and reduce the number of potential problems and recalls. These models include the 2025 Explorer , Bronco …
NewsIIHS Names the Safest Vehicles in 2024, Here's the Full List
Just like it does every year in late February, the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its list of the safest vehicles on the market. For 2024, even fewer names receive the top award. Why? Because the IIHS has once again strengthened its requirements, challenging manufacturers to …
New Models2025 Ford Explorer is Revised From the Ground Up With Lots of Tech
The sixth-generation Ford Explorer is entering its sixth year, which means a proper mid-cycle update is long overdue—especially with many competitors having recently gotten a complete redesign, such as the Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-90, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. For 2025, the lineup now consists of four trim levels including …
RecallsFord Recalls Over 2 Million Explorers in North America
Ford , which ended another year as the automaker with the most recalls in North America, doesn’t seem to want to give up its crown for 2024. Plagued by well-documented quality issues, the automaker is now recalling some 2.24 million Explorer midsize SUVs across the continent and beyond. The number …
Hybrid/Plug-in HybridFord Explorer, Lincoln Aviator to Lose Hybrid Option
Ford is dropping its two electrified midsize SUVs for the 2024 model year. A company spokesperson has confirmed to The Car Guide that both the Explorer Hybrid and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring (plug-in hybrid) will not return. “To meet continued strong demand for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid and …
NewsNHTSA Expands Probe of Ford’s EcoBoost V6 Engines
An investigation launched in June 2022 following reports of catastrophic engine failures with Ford Bronco SUVs featuring the 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 has expanded to include a lot more vehicles. We’re not just talking about some 25,000 Broncos now. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it will look …
NewsAvoid These 9 Popular Vehicles, Consumer Reports Suggests
What are the most important things you should consider when shopping for a new vehicle? It all depends on your needs and driving habits, of course, but it’s generally best to listen to the voice of reason and not make an emotional purchase. In other words, things like safety, reliability, …
News10 Vehicles Most Often Targeted by Catalytic Converter Thieves
Catalytic converter thefts continue to be a major problem across North America, and this extends beyond private driveways. Parking lots, even ones that were well-lit, are getting hit now. So do car dealerships on a regular basis. Thieves are attracted to catalytic converters due to the precious metals they contain, …
ElectricAll-Electric Ford Explorer Debuts as Smaller SUV for Europe Only
While the launch of a fully electric Ford Explorer in North America has been pushed back to mid-decade, the automaker today unveiled one for Europe. This new battery-powered SUV is the result of a partnership between Ford and Volkswagen , with the latter supplying its MEB platform. It will go …
NewsMost Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
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