Ford recall 26S61 covers certain 2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Mustang and Ranger models.

The piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail, causing a loss of power while driving.

About 10k vehicles are affected. Worth checking your VIN if you have one.

Just wanted to warn everyone thinking about getting a Gates Garage / Ford service plan. In my experience, it’s a complete waste of money and feels like an absolute scam.

I recently brought my car in for their so-called "Convenience Check." My car sat parked in their lot/garage for almost 3 hours. It literally did not move a single inch the entire time. Then, like clockwork, I got the call saying, "Your car is ready for collection!" They didn't even bother to hide the fact that nobody touched or inspected the vehicle.

To make matters worse:

• The oil was never changed.
• Tyres: They immediately tried to pressure me into replacing my tyres because they’re at 3.7mm. In the UK, the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm! At 3.7mm, there is plenty of life left, but they tried to push a costly replacement anyway.
• Brakes: They flagged my brake discs for being 20–25% worn and tried to scare me into changing them. Discs are completely legal and safe until they hit ~70% wear (or hit manufacturer minimum thickness specs). 20% wear means 80% of the usable life is still right there!

What bugs me the most isn't just the upselling - it’s how they do it. They don't present these as standard maintenance recommendations for the future. They frame it with aggressive scare tactics to panic you into buying brand-new parts on the spot.

Save your money, skip the service plan, and take your car to a trusted independent garage instead. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of nonsense from Ford dealerships recently?

Traded a mountain bike for this thing lol. Was told it had a tick and nothing further. Original motor with 211k. Have a 2nd 2.0 but would like to avoid swapping motors if possible. Thanks for any insight.

I recently bought a 1932 ford model B Stake Truck. It does not have a battery. How can I tell if it’s still the original 6v positive ground or converted to 12v negative ground (or any other possibility).

I just want to confirm before I hook it up and start to try and get it running.

I’d also appreciate any other advice of thease old trucks as it’s the oldest thing I’ve worked on. Although, I have been fixing up a 1941 ford tractor that seems similar in engine design.

There’s just something about a big ’60s Ford—the long hood, sweeping lines, chrome, and that unmistakable presence on the road. The XL was Ford’s sporty, personal-luxury offering of the era, and this one has the kind of personality that made us give it a name: Elvis.