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2015 Ford F-150 Delayed? Aluminum Production Problem
Rumors have it that the all-new Ford F-150 could be delayed due to the production issues related to the aluminum they plan on using. Is this the tip of the iceberg or a speed bump?
Production issues with aluminum are rumored to be delaying the new Ford F-150.
Chrysler Recalls Certain 2013 Ram 1500 Models with Transmission Shaft Issue
Chrysler is recalling a small variety of Ram 1500 models due to a production issue that was employed early in the manufacture of them. Why doesn’t Ram spend more time working out problems at the production level?
Chrysler is recalling a small batch of Ram 1500 pickups because of an assembly issue.
2015 Ford F-150 – The Aluminum Gamble
At the 2014 North American International Auto Show, Ford will unveil the 2015 Ford F-150 (Tim will be there btw). It is becoming one of the most anticipated product reveals in years and it is also a big gamble. Ford plans on using aluminum on a scale that has so far been unprecedented. Will it pay off?
Ford is planning a big gamble on their 2015 pickup. Will it pay off?
A Tesla Pickup Truck? I’ll Be The Blue Guy
Perhaps out of an interest to keep Tesla in the news, Elon Musk suggested yesterday that his company might build an electric pickup truck that would compete with Ford’s F-150 in the next 5 years. To that I say “I’ll be the blue guy,” a sarcastic way of saying “Don’t hold your breath.”
For a company that hasn’t turned a legitimate profit – and barely has enough cash to keep the lights on – dreams of building an F150 competitor are preposterous.
Here’s why I think the notion of a Tesla pickup in 5 years is beyond fanciful.
Chrysler Techs Can’t Follow Tie-Rod End Directions – Recall Announced
Chrysler announced it will be recalling 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix a steering alignment issue. The problem? The tie-rod ends were installed incorrectly because technicians “misinterpreted” instructions. Yep. Really.
Apparently, Chrysler technicians didn’t follow the directions and installed tie-end rods incorrectly resulting in six accidents. Now, Chrysler has announced a recall to fix the problem. Good grief!
