On the air TV and radio May 16, 2009
10 p.m. PBR, Ford F-150 Invitational (same-day tape), VERSUS. SOCCER. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Morning Leadoff May 16, 2009
VERSUS - PBR, Ford F-150 Invitational, at Pueblo, Colo. (same-day tape). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TV and Reno Line May 15, 2009
(ESPN2) 5 p.m.AUTO RACING IRL, pole qualifying for Indianapolis 500*(VERSUS) 9 a.m.NHRA, qualifying for Thunder Valley Nationals(ESPN2) 3 p.m.NASCAR, Sprint Cup, All-Star Race*(SPEED) 4 p.m.GOLFEuropean PGA Tour, Irish Open*(GLF) 7 a.m.Nationwide Tour, BMW Charity Pro-Am*(GLF) 10 a.m.LPGA, Sybase Classic*(ESPN2) 11 a.m.PGA Tour, Texas Open*(CBS) noonChampions Tour, Regions Charity Classic(GLF) 3:30 p.m.HORSE RACING Preakness Stakes, at Baltimore*(NBC) 1:30 p.m.BASEBALL White Sox-Blue Jays*(WGN)... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
4-Year-Old Texas Girl Was Taken By Force, Police Say May 14, 2009
Shes believed to be with an Hispanic man in his 30s whos driving a 1990s white Ford F-150 pickup truck with Texas license plates, police said. The man is about 5-foot-7, weighs about 190 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. (KWTX.com, TX)
City Approves Police Complex Bids, Sells Farmers Market May 11, 2009
SPLOST funds will be used for three-year leases on nine 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police pursuit vehicles, a 2009 Ford Fusion for the Special Services Division, a 2009 Ford F-150 Ext. Cab for the Criminal Investigation Division extended cab pickup and an unmarked 2009 Crown Victoria for the chief. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Two wounded in Dunwoody drive-by shooting May 9, 2009
Uriel Rodriguez, 18, and Primetieo Sanchez, 31, were walking along an access road when a white Ford F-150 truck occupied by several Hispanic males approached them from behind, Carlson said. Someone in the truck began shooting, hitting Rodriguez and Sanchez in the abdomen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Scranton man reports being forced into van, beaten May 8, 2009
Police say a 20-year-old man reported being approached by two men when he was pumping gas into his pickup truck in Scranton. The man told police that the men called him by the wrong name. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ford "Focuses" On Smaller Cars May 7, 2009
The #1 selling vehicle in the US is the Ford F-150 pickup ... The #1 selling vehicle in the US is the Ford F-150 pickup. (CBS News -- US)
BREAKING NEWS: Government videos, affidavits say Demjanjuk is fit to travel Apr 28, 2009
I helped him climb into the pickup truck, a Ford F-150, with a rather high seat. He had no more difficulty than I would expect from someone his age in getting into the truck and scooted himself over once his climbed into the seat. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Dar Davis: 10 cars that can save Detroit (547) Apr 28, 2009
The Ford F-150 choice by Newman as car No. 6 is a head scratcher. He explains that the F-150 has been a bedrock vehicle for Ford - a perennial best seller and a huge profit maker. (The Herald-Palladium)
Deputies Find Stolen Truck In Desert Apr 20, 2009
KFOX Weekend Assignments Editor/Associate ProducerEl Paso County Sheriffs Deputies found a stolen silver Ford F-150 in a desert area near Mercantile Avenue and Pine Springs Drive. According to police the truck was stuck and abandoned. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Study: Ford Surpasses Honda in Initial Quality Apr 18, 2009
The new 2009 Ford F-150 recorded quality levels that equate to less than one problem per vehicle, as did the Taurus, Taurus X, Fusion, Milan, and Edge. "We are energized by the continuous improvement we are seeing on both initial vehicle quality and customer satisfaction," said Fowler. (PR Newswire)
Photo Release -- U Car Share -- the Alternative to Car Ownership -- Coming to Virginia Tech Apr 11, 2009
U Car Share will provide six EPA SmartWay certified vehicles, a Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Focus, Toyota Yaris, Mini Cooper and a Ford F-150. The vehicles will be parked at four different locations near classes, residence halls and the Squires Student Center. (Primezone Releases)
Two-car collision at Stanfield Cutoff Apr 3, 2009
Published: Thursday, April 2, 2009 5:33 PM PDT Andrew Bennett of Big Bear City borrowed his dad's 2002 Ford F-150 on Thursday, April 2, to go to work at Kmart because his truck was out of gas. His dad said yes. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
20th annual Anglers Rodeo kicks off May 23 at sunrise Mar 28, 2009
The grand prize is a 2009 Ford F-150 Texas Edition truck, connected to a brand new boat and trailer. The grand prize for the STAR early bird drawing is a 21 Shoalwater Cat and McClain Trailer. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Thieves target dozens of Ford trucks in Salem Mar 25, 2009
To say Eric Newport cherishes his Ford F-150 would not be enough. You have to know that is where he keeps his iPod, GPS unit, not to mention a very expensive speaker system. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Investigators release composite sketch of Deltona flasher Mar 24, 2009
The black truck may have been a 2005 Ford F-150, or something similar, with an extended cab. Anyone with information about the flasher should call 386-860-7030. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Roush Propane F-150 Mar 20, 2009
I know this, because I recently spent a day behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was converted to run on propane by the folks at Roush Performance Products, he same guys you know and love for building 500 horsepower Ford Mustangs, not to mention souped-up F-150s that think they're Mustangs. Visually, the only difference between Roush's truck and a stock F-150 is the big white 59 gallon propane tank in the bed. (Fox News)
Used cars may be better buy than new ones Mar 20, 2009
They've leased trucks for more than 10 years, but were shopping for a used car this month after turning in their fifth Ford F-150 pickup. "I want lower payments with my mortgage and tuition for my son's private preschool," the Ford plant worker said while browsing at Law Auto Sales in Wayne, Mich. (AZCentral -- News)
Jaguar, Buick dethrone Lexus in reliability study Mar 20, 2009
Runners-up: Ford F-150 LD, GMC Sierra LD. Midsize Pickup. (Globe and Mail)
Woman runs over 2-year-old son in Ceres Mar 17, 2009
Virginia Barrera, 37, was driving a Ford F-150 on a dirt path toward the back of her home, where her son was. Barrera told her son to move away from the trailer and began to drive forward when she saw him leave, CHP officials said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
AJC Auto Show revs up with 600 vehicles Mar 13, 2009
2010 pre-production vehicles: Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford Fusion, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Kia Soul, Lexus RX450h, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda 3 Sedan, Mazda 3 Five Door, Mercury Milan Hybrid. Concept vehicles: Lincoln C Concept. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Texas man in jail after Perry County high-speed chase (16) Mar 12, 2009
State police at Newport said Carper was driving his 1982 Ford F-150 west on Route 322 in an erratic manner at 10:45 p.m.. A trooper attempted to stop the truck in Greenwood Township, but Carper refused to stop for the marked patrol vehicle, police said, noting that a chase ensued, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
CSCC enrollment rises Mar 8, 2009
tinkerbell wrote on Mar 7, 2009 3:56 PM:" I worked for Plastech in Franklin for 3 years on the floor. We made Ford F-150, F-250, and some F-350 dash parts. I lost my job August 8, 2008. It was hard just buying a house,getting married the year before, and 2 children to afford for. After trying for 3 months to find a job I decided to further my education into the medical field. Columbia State offers Medical Transcription or Medical Office Asstiant which was exactly what I wanted to go into. A... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ask the Auto Doctor Mar 7, 2009
Dear Doctor: I own a 2001 Ford F-150 Lighting 5. 4-liter supercharged V-8 with 40,000 miles. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
2009 Ford F-150 Mar 4, 2009
So, if you're shopping for a full-size pickup, should the newly redesigned '09 Ford F-150 be at the top of your list. In a word, "Yes." Ford did a masterful job of improving the F- Series (which also includes the heavy duty F-250, F-350, and F-450) without making any radical changes that might alienate loyal longtime buyers. (BusinessWeek)
Stolen Cars El Paso, Ford Tops List Mar 1, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- El Paso Police have released a list of the top stolen vehicles in El Paso so far this year and the Ford F-150 leads the list with 32 stolen in the city, as of Feb. 27 ... 1) Ford F-150 32 stolen 2) Chevrolet Silverado 28 stolen 3) Honda Accord 14 stolen 4) Ford F250 -10 stolen and Honda Civic 10 stolen 5) Chevrolet Tahoe - 9 stolen and GMC Sierra 9 stolen. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Pike chief in Antarctica Feb 22, 2009
Here are a few other gas guzzlers on Richards's list: Ford F-150 (515,583 vehicles); Dodge Ram (245,840), Toyota Tacoma (144,653), Toyota Tundra (137,249), Jeep Wrangler (84,615). Range Rover and Lexus also compete in this notorious category. (Boston Globe)
NADAguides.com Announces Top Five Most Researched Car Brands of 2008 Feb 20, 2009
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CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER BUSINESS CONTRACTS TUESDAY Feb 17, 2009
This would procure a 2009 Ford F-150 for 60 months for 21,849, and is already included in the 2009 budget. An emergency clause is included in the measure to enact it immediately, instead of waiting the normal 30 days for the legislation to become active. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Time to clean up Feb 17, 2009
"Yes I have a hangover, and it's self-inflicted," said Justin Nelson, 29, wearing dark sunglasses while brushing his teeth behind a Ford F-150 near the infield campsite he shared with eight other Wisconsin race fans. He spent "a couple of hundred dollars" on booze just for himself, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
New 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150: Tough Truck With Cool Attitude Feb 10, 2009
The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is the first Harley-Davidson edition vehicle built off the award-winning new 2009 Ford F-150. "This truck builds on the legacy of toughness that's been the hallmark of the Ford F-Series brand," said Matt O'Leary, chief engineer. (PR Newswire)
15-year-old girl missing; abduction suspected Feb 9, 2009
They were last spotted leaving a gas station in Salem in a red 2001 Ford F-150 with a license plate reading X468264. The vehicle was reported stolen by Jones s employer on the same day that Squatrito went missing. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Monster Truck Feb 8, 2009
Ford F-150The pickup truck commercial circa 2009 has all the subtlety of a. In a series of ads for the Chevy Silverado, Howie Long appears to argue that purchasing a Dodge Ram (which has a , ideally suited for those with manicures) or Ford F-150 (featuring a "" that allows for easier access to the truck bed) will turn you gay ... In this automotive pissing contest, the ads for the Ford F-150 betray the least status anxiety. (Slate)
Cities differ over car perks Mar 30, 2008
San Diego's Jerry Sanders: 2002 Ford F-150. Chula Vista's Cheryl Cox: 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
PCCC approves bids on Monday Mar 27, 2008
The bid specifications call for a white Ford F-150, Chevrolet C-1500 or equivalent extended cab, two-wheel drive truck with a full bed, 5. 4-liter V-8 engine, automatic transmission and a trailer towing package with a frame mounted receiver hitch, among other specifications. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Suspect in armed kidnapping named Mar 22, 2008
Officials said Peiro-Rojo is believed to in the company of one or more people in a white 1997 Ford F-150 Supercab with California license plates 6R73043. Police said he may be attempting to flee to Mexico. (AZCentral -- News)
County’s solid waste plan to be revised Mar 19, 2008
The group signed a lease agreement with Day Ford Automotive Group in Monroeville for a 2008 Ford F-150. The Somerset Conservation District will use the truck for West Nile virus data collection. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Local ski hill hosts boardercross Mar 16, 2008
Today s action features the slopestyle competition, where snowboarders weave through a terrain park complete with a semi-buried Ford F-150 to jump over or bounce off of and try to impress the judges with their acrobatic excellence. Next weekend, the ski area on Mount Belmont plays host for the first time to the Montana Free Skier Championship, which will have races similar to the snowboard races, on Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
American Axle Strike Another Dagger Pointed at GM: Doron Levin Mar 15, 2008
Sales of pickup trucks have been slow anyway, but GM can ill- afford even a few buyers to choose a Toyota Tundra or Ford F-150 over a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra. A Bit of Help. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
What the worlds richest put in their garages Mar 10, 2008
Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton, with assets in excess of $15 billion, owns a Ford F-150 pickup. More from ForbesAutos. (MSNBC -- Business)
Confrontation with Lankford detailed Mar 9, 2008
And when he returned to Honolulu Police Department headquarters, he discovered the license number Thoma gave him is of a Ford F-150 pickup truck registered to Lankford. "It was clear that part of (Lankford's) name was used in the conversation (with Thoma). Matt being part of Matthew, Ford being part of his last name," Nakamura said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Learning as he goes Mar 6, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Thursday, March 06, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
How high will California gas prices go? Mar 6, 2008
At a Chevron station in Fresno, Amy Garcia cringed at paying $30 to fuel her Ford F-150 truck. "And that is only filling it about halfway," Garcia said. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Ariz. couple, missing 2 weeks, sought by authorities Mar 3, 2008
Their pickup truck is described as a black 1998 Ford F-150 with four-wheel drive, an extended cab and Arizona license plate 921-KRB. The truck normally has an off-white water tank in the bed and may have a gold accent stripe along the bottom. Investigators think the couple may have gone to the Clear Creek Reservoir area, south of Winslow. (AZCentral -- News)
2 DMV employees on leave amid hiring investigation Mar 1, 2008
2004 FORD F-150, Automatic, 4. 6L V8 16V SOHC, , Price: $16,988. (The Daily Reflector)
Police Name Suspect In Northside Shooting Feb 26, 2008
He may be driving a tan or gold Ford F-150 pickup truck. Anyone with any information about the shooting or Tanner's whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers at 866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2008 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Hummer's feeling a little misunderstood Feb 21, 2008
GM has sold only a few more than 250,000 H2s and H3s since it took over the brand in 2002, compared with 760,000 Ford F-150 pickups sold just in 2007. Yet Hummer's initial appeal fed today's image crisis. (USA Today -- Autos)
NC teen publishes fantasy novel Feb 16, 2008
By KIM UNDERWOOD Winston-Salem Journal. WALNUT COVE, N.C. Lots of people think they have a book in them. (The Daily Reflector)
Dodge's minivan Journey worth taking Feb 16, 2008
That would plug it in behind the Caravan, which was third in overall vehicle sales last year in Canada (behind the Ford F-150 pickup and ) and the pickup, which was fifth overall. Based on the new D platform used for the Dodge Avenger and sedans, the Journey should score well with consumers on several fronts, says Bigland. (Driving.ca)
Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave' Feb 16, 2008
Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave. Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave. (The Daily Reflector)
Comment sought on N.C. 43 roadwork Feb 13, 2008
By The Daily Reflector. Wednesday, February 13, 2008. (The Daily Reflector)
A pick-me-up for pick-ups Feb 13, 2008
By G. CHAMBERS WILLIAMS IIISan Antonio Express-News Published on: 02/01/08. Detroit Ford and Dodge upped the ante in the full-size pickup market with the introduction of the redesigned F-150 and Ram, respectively, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Commentary: Lightening The Load Feb 13, 2008
In the coming years, we are likely to see new models in this segment that are not quite as petite and nimble as the small pickups of the 1960s, but will be a sharp contrast in size to today's huge Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram pickups. This fall, General Motors (nyse: - - ), for example, will build a pickup based on the Hummer H3. (Forbes)
Good groceries Feb 13, 2008
Upscale market coming to Greenville. Upscale market coming to Greenville. (The Daily Reflector)
Bulldogs claim wind-aided opening victory Feb 13, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008. WINTERVILLE A quick glance at the scoreboard following Pitt Community College's 19-12 season-opening victory over Southeastern Community College might suggest the Bulldogs' offense has as much muscle as a 1969 Dodge Charger. (The Daily Reflector)
Sheriff: 5 Die in Michigan House Fire Feb 13, 2008
By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press Writer. A fire raced through a home in rural northern Michigan before dawn Tuesday, killing a man and his four children and sending the children's mother to the hospital, authorities said. (The Daily Reflector)
Today's trucks have cubbyholes for just about everything Feb 12, 2008
Ford counts 30 storage spots in its 2009 Ford F-150. Ram and F-150, both due in showrooms later this year, have dual glove compartments, as well as multiple crannies in the dashboard and floor console. (USA Today -- Autos)
Ford exec thinks he has some better ideas Feb 12, 2008
Both its all-new Ford F-150 pickup trucks and a concept that may make it into production as Ford's entry in the hotly contested B car segment have been strong hits on the auto show circuit. But it's the Lincoln brand that has been getting the buzz -- this time through the swank, sexy MKT concept. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ford Integrates RFID Technology In Its Trucks Feb 11, 2008
All four Ford Work Solutions will be available this fall on the new 2009 Ford F-150 XL, STX, XLT and FX4 trucks; F-Series Super Duty XL, XLT and FX4 trucks; and all 2009 E-Series vans. Ford Company hopes that this newly developed technology will help the F-150 model maintain its top position in the market, especially with the new models launched by competitors such as Dodge, Toyota or Chevrolet in 2007. (eFluxMedia)
Tiny cars gain popularity Feb 7, 2008
Along with rising interest in small cars comes concern about their safety, especially on U.S. roads, where most other vehicles are larger: A four-door Ford F-150 pickup truck weighs about twice as much as a Nissan Versa. Safety experts say that while nearly all cars are safer than those of just a few years ago, smaller models typically are less crashworthy than larger ones. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ford Work Solutions Rethinks What Trucks Do Feb 6, 2008
The new 2009 Ford F-150 builds on that kind of industry-leading capability, offering the most 'smart' features that make towing and hauling more flexible, easier and safer ... All four Ford Work Solutions will be available this fall on the new 2009 Ford F-150 XL, STX, XLT and FX4 trucks; F-Series Super Duty XL, XLT and FX4 trucks; and all 2009 E-Series vans. (Jalopnik)
Colin Braun has been behind one wheel or another since the age of six. By 17, he was a true Grand Am Championship contender. Feb 5, 2008
First, he's got a season-long deal with Roush Fenway Racing to drive the No.6 Conway Freight Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (comparable to a Double-A league). Second, he's been racing since he was only six years old and is the youngest driver to win a professional Formula Car race and the youngest to win in a prototype Grand-Am car at Daytona. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
SFGate: Culture Blog! : Super Bowl advertisements live blog! Feb 4, 2008
First commercial break: Things start off badly with a Ford F-150 that's getting spun around in some kind of giant truck centrifuge, followed by former Bay Area "Evening Magazine" host Mike Rowe explaining how tough this truck is. Hopefully Ford is saving something better for the third quarter. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Edgewood to Kids: Go, Play Feb 2, 2008
It also asks for $18,000 for banner signs to advertise six events throughout the year on the light posts along N.M. 344 and $26,446 for a four-wheel-drive Ford F-150 for Holden to use. The vehicle he used is now driven by one of the town's animal control officers. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
