Drag racing is all about overkill: Too much horsepower is never enough. The drivetrain takes all the gaff, so racers tend to it with Brooklyn Bridge-like structures to keep from scattering parts all ...

Back in the '60s, parts tended to be over-engineered. Drivetrains especially were quite capable of handling that era's torquey high-output engines. In the intervening years power levels dropped, so ...

When it comes to gears and rears, many concentrate on the high-end, bulletproof differential and axles-and for good reason. When it comes to the transfer of horsepower and torque, a vehicle's rear ...

NHTSA opened its investigation in June after getting complaints alleging loss of power due to failure of rear axle bolts. REUTERS Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a ...

A problem with rear axle hub bolts snapping is causing 103k 2023-2025 Ford F-150 trucks recalled to fix the issue before crashes could occur. According to a NHTSA.gov filing, Ford Motor Company is ...

America's favorite pickup has been recalled yet again. Under NHTSA campaign number 23V-896, the Dearborn-based automaker intends to repair a grand total of 112,965 examples of the F-150, namely ...

General Motors and Isuzu Motors have issued a recall for certain examples of the Chevy Low Cab Forward heavy-duty trucks due to an issue related to the rear axle U-bolt nuts. The problem: in affected ...

Ford sold no fewer than 827,278 utility vehicles in the United States of America last year. Of those, the Explorer is the king of the hill, with 219,871 deliveries to its name. Redesigned in 2019 for ...

Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park. The recall comes ...

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