Author Archive for Tim Esterdahl
Associate Editor Tim Esterdahl is a married father of three who enjoys all things automotive including wrenching on his collection of old pickups. He also plays an absurd amount of golf. Like really absurd.
Ford Goes All in On Aluminum – Gamble Grows
Prior to the first aluminum F-150 hitting the dealer lots, Ford is planning on using the new metal alloy in the rest of the their truck lineup. Ford is going all in on the new alloy. Will consumers follow?
Ford is planning on using aluminum not just in their F-150. They will use it throughout their F-series lineup including their large SUV.
Some V6 Ram 1500s May Have Cracked Heads – Growth, Quality Concerns Arise Again
Ram’s solid sales growth seems to come at the price of quality, as we’re once again hearing about a major build issue with one of Ram’s products. This time, it’s that a limited number of V6 engines may have cracked heads. The question is, are problems like cracked heads (and various recall items over the last 3 years) caused by Ram’s rapid growth, or are they a continuation of Chrysler’s long history of reliability problems? What’s more, with Fiat-Chrylser’s ambitious plans for more rapid growth, is it reasonable to anticipate more problems just like this one?
Certain Chrysler Pentastar engines may have a left cylinder head flaw.
2015 GMC 2500 All Terrain Unveiled – Not an Off-Road Pickup
GM has unveiled a photos and specs on their new 2500 “all terrain” pickup. Don’t be confused though, this isn’t an off-road pickup. When GM says “all terrain,” they mean pedestrian cruising on the highways with occasional trips to the hardware store.
This “All Terrain” GMC truck is ready to utilize your technology in style. Off-roading? Not really.
Toyota Expands Airbag Sensor Recall to include 2003-04 Vehicles
Toyota is expanding their recall of faulty airbag sensors to include 2003-04 trucks as well. This recall also states they will replace them instead of conducting an inspection on a case by case instance as they other recall dictated. This is good news for consumers and cuts the red tape out of this issue.
Toyota has expanded their airbag sensor recall to include 2003-04 models and made it easier for the customer.
GM Report Blames One Engineer – Rubbish
If you have been following the GM recall fiasco news, you know the Valukas report basically places the blame on one engineer. That’s rubbish. Here’s why.
GM’s ignition switch recall leaves a deadly legacy.
