Significantly redesigned, Super Duty highlights begin with an all-new 6.4L V-8 Power Stroke turbodiesel and bold exterior styling. Ford has also added: a new interior design; industry-first power-fold, power-telescoping side mirrors; and an integrated tailgate step. Did we mention the refined chassis and suspension? The 2008 Super Duties will be available in three cab styles, a selection some manufacturers are cutting from their pickup lines... Read more

When we heard that Ford was redesigning the Explorer Sport Trac for 2007 we were intrigued, to say the least. This vehicle sports a dual personality, and has always been one of our favorites in the midsize category of light trucks. It offers comfortable seating for four (five, if all three in back are not adults), well-mannered driving and handling characteristics, and the advantage of having a reasonably sized, lockable covered bed that can be used ... Read more

Diesel pickups are a big hit with those who tow large boats and want lots of reserve power, and today’s crop of turbocharged diesels available in the light-truck category is particularly attractive. Their characteristically hearty low-end torque, combined with a broad, flat torque curve stretching across the low- and mid-range engine speeds provides serious pulling power. Read more

It’s back. The old bug to buy a new truck has, as my wife sarcastically says, “once again reared its ugly head.” Although I’ve been afflicted a dozen or so times in the past, this time’s a bit different. Throughout the years, I’ve been a believer that good-old American power in the form of a nice, small-block V-8 under the hood is the best way to tow a bass- or walleye-style boat. To that end, I’ve owned Ford, Dodge and Chevy pickups and SUVs. Read more

It’s been nearly three years since we looked at the venerable and incredibly popular Ford Expedition. Our last visit (“Expeditionary Force,” October 2002) revealed segment-firsts, such as independent rear suspension, fold-flat third-row seats, and enhancements that included the availability of AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, a new frame design and upgraded towing capacity. The 2003-model-year Expedition we tested easily handled towing chores and ... Read more

Crowned Trailer Boats’ Tow Vehicle of the Year in 2003, Ford’s F-350 four-wheel-drive (4WD) Crew Cab dually, powered by the then-new 6.0L V-8 Power Stroke turbodiesel outscored the competition in half of the categories judged. As capable as that vehicle was, the updated 2005 model offers a handful of pleasant surprises that further enhance its already kingly stature. Read more