Model tested: 2019 Ford Edge ST-AWD Engine: 2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic EPA ratings: 19/city, 26/highway (combined unavailable) Base price: $42,355 As tested: unavailable Overview: The Ford Edge is a popular, midsized crossover slotted between the Escape and Explorer. In the … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCrew XLT FX4 4×4 5’ Box Engine:2.3-liter twin-turbo I-4, 270-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 24-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $34,115 As Tested: $41,625 Performance: Impressive power for a 2.3-liter … read more
Model tested: 2018 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Engine: 3-liter, V6 turbo diesel Transmission: 10-speed automatic with tow/mo EPA ratings: Unavailable Base price: Unavailable As tested: Unavailable Overview: The 2018 Ford F-150 is perhaps the most innovative of today’s full-size pickups. Restyled for 2018, … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium 4WD Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 166 horsepower, 149 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 29-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined Base Price: $27,240 As Tested: $26,420 Performance: Easy to park Minimal overhangs Excellent approach/departure angles for … read more
One of the fun things about writing this column is that from issue to issue, I never know exactly what I will encounter on a visit to Jim’s Classic Garage in Gig Harbor. This month is a great example. In the shop was … read more
“You can have it in any color you want — as long as it’s black.” Those were the immortal words of Henry Ford when asked by a reporter about color choices for the Model T at its introduction back in 1908. Ford was … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Ford F350 Super Duty 4×4 Crew Cab King Ranch Engine: 6.7-liter Power Stroke Diesel V-8, 440 horsepower 925 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: fuel economy ratings not required for 1-ton diesels Base Price: $58,650 As Tested: … read more
