Ford History: Celebrating 70 Years of the Infamous Y-Block!
The Y-block engine: one of Ford’s most widely-criticized V8s. But behind all the negative press lies a truly wonderful powerplant!
By: M.C. Cuccio | December 17, 2024
Tag: engine
Ford Coyote V8 Engine Teardown Reveals That It’s Pretty Had to Kill
This poor Ford Coyote V8 from a 2012 F-150 exploded after 220k miles, but the truck’s owner was to blame, not the engine itself.
By: Brett Foote | November 19, 2024
Select Ford F-150, Expedition EcoBoost Models Recalled Over ‘Rapid’ Oil Leaks
A little over 2,000 2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2024 Expedition, and 2024 Navigator models with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 have a misplaced cup plug that can cause major issues.
By: Brett Foote | November 19, 2024
Ford Recalls 90K 2.7L & 3.0L EcoBoost Powered Models Over Potential Engine Failures
A host of Ford EcoBoost Nano-equipped models are being recalled after some have experienced engine failure due to faulty intake valves.
By: Brett Foote | September 4, 2024
Quick Tips: Diagnosing Ford 5.4L 3V V8 Ticking Noises
In this case of this particular Ford 5.4L 3V V8, its ticking noise doesn’t exactly stem from what one may think.
By: Brett Foote | August 6, 2024
Ford EcoBoost Teardown Reveals Horrific Effects of Neglected Maintenance
The person who drove the Escape this exploded Ford EcoBoost engine came from reportedly never bothered to check the oil.
By: Brett Foote | July 10, 2024
Ford Sells Diesel Super Duty Pickups That Can Run on Jet Fuel (Yes, Literally)
Via its 98H package, Ford can supply the U.S. military with a Ford Super Duty diesel that can run on jet fuel and all kinds of other stuff, too.
By: Brett Foote | June 24, 2024