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Police say four masked suspects cut the hinges on the rear door of a trailer outside Ritter Foods on South 3rd Street around 1 a.m., loaded about half a pallet of Black Angus beef ribs into a dark-colored Ford F-150, and fled with a Jeep in pursuit or accompaniment; the theft is under investigation and echoes prior meat theft incidents in the area.
Ford’s 2027 F-150 receives a mild refresh that finally makes a V8 available on all trims, pairs the 5.0L V8 with the standard lineup while replacing the 2.7L with a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (325 hp/400 lb-ft) and keeps a viable hybrid option across most trims; BlueCruise towing support rises to 10,000 lb (with caveats on lane changes); the XL starts at about $40,585 (including destination), Tremor and Raptor gain cheaper base variants, and a Carhartt Edition adds rugged styling for roughly $4,195 on top of the base price, with deliveries due in early 2027 and Ford assuring the Novelis recovery won’t delay launches; availability and pricing details may vary by trim.
Ford is expanding the 5.0-liter V-8 across the entire F-150 lineup and cutting starting prices on key 2027 performance models by dropping some standard features, a move to broaden buyer choice and lift sales amid affordability pressures and past supplier-related output disruptions.
Ford’s 2027 F-150 introduces a new base 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 delivering 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, expands the availability of the 5.0-liter V8 across more trims, retains the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and PowerBoost hybrid, updates styling with a wider split-bar grille, and adds a Carhartt package for XLT Crew Cab; base XL starts around $40,585 including destination, while the Carhartt edition is priced around $65,455 (Carhartt package costs $4,195), with deliveries expected early next year.
Ford is recalling 223,472 vehicles due to potentially improperly secured front fuel tank straps that could detach or leak, risking a crash or fire. The affected model is the 2023–2027 Ford F-150. Owners will be notified by letters starting Sept. 21, and dealers will inspect and replace the straps at no charge. Ford’s recall number is 26S69, and the company can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.
Edmunds reports a record $6,884 average negative equity on traded-in cars in Q2 2026 as buyers roll remaining loan balances into new auto loans, with new-car prices near $50,000 and about 30% underwater. The top models with the highest negative equity are the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, and Ram 1500, and longer loan terms amid higher interest rates are boosting total interest paid as buyers carry over debt into newer vehicles.
Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickups due to a gearshift sensor issue that can cause the transmission to downshift on its own, potentially reducing vehicle control; affected owners will be notified and dealers will replace parts after letters go out on April 27, with a wrench light as a possible warning. Despite the recall news, Ford stock rose about 3.5% as investors shrugged it off, and the company celebrated a Mustang GTD win at the Nurburgring; analysts currently rate F as a Hold with upside of roughly 7–8%.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickups built from 2014–2017 due to a transmission range sensor issue that can cause an unintended downshift to second gear, potentially reducing vehicle control. The NHTSA notes possible dashboard warning lights, with Ford reporting two injuries and one crash potentially linked to the flaw. Owner notices begin April 27 and dealers will update or replace affected components.
Roush’s Nitemare package outfits a base Ford F-150 XL/XLT with a three-inch front and five-inch rear lowering, 22-inch wheels on 305/40R22 tires, a cat-back exhaust, hood air extractors, and a new grille for a bold fat-tire street-truck vibe; the upgrade costs $22,999 on top of the truck (which starts around $42k) and includes a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, with optional graphics. A Ford Performance Whipple supercharger kit can boost power to 700 hp for about $52k, if more oomph is desired.
Ford Racing, in collaboration with Whipple, launches 3.0L Whipple supercharger kits for the 2026 F-150 and Mustang GT, delivering about 700 hp/590 lb-ft in the F-150 and up to 810 hp/615 lb-ft in the Mustang; prices around $10,250 (F-150) and $10,500 (Mustang), with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty; not CARB-approved for 2026 models and the Mustang kit isn’t compatible with the strut tower brace; kits include blower, intercooler, calibration, and handheld tuner.
Ford is expected to report its third-quarter earnings with a focus on record hybrid vehicle sales, especially the hybrid F-150, which could serve as a key earnings booster amid concerns over declining EV demand and supply chain disruptions caused by a fire at an aluminum plant. Despite challenges, Ford's stock has outperformed the market, and the company aims to improve margins and operational performance.
Ford has introduced the 'Truckle,' a handcrafted silver and bronze belt buckle with a built-in compartment to securely hold an F-150 key fob, preventing loss and maintaining style, priced at $200 and debuted at the Texas State Fair.
Ford's stock (NYSE:F) declined as it became easier to purchase the F-150, possibly indicating increased accessibility or sales prospects for the vehicle, which impacted investor sentiment.
Ford is offering special financing rates to buyers with lower credit scores (below 620) to boost F-150 sales before the end of Q3, aiming to make vehicles more affordable despite the higher risk associated with subprime lending. This move aligns with industry trends as automakers like Stellantis and General Motors also provide low-interest deals to attract buyers amid rising vehicle prices and high interest rates.
Ford is set to send 144,000 redesigned F-150 and Ranger pickup trucks to North American dealers after holding them back to address quality issues, with the aim of hitting its 2024 profit target. Shipments of F-150 Lightning electric trucks will also resume this month, following a price cut on some variants. The delay in sending the trucks may impact the automaker's first quarter numbers, and the company had 60,000 F-150s in stock expected to ship in the current quarter. Ford engineers discovered electronic component issues in the F-150s, but updated the software before any trucks left the plant.