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James Smith

Ford’s Recall Drama: Is Your Truck on the List?

Ford just dropped a massive recall bomb—over a million vehicles, including F-150s, Broncos, and even the new Lightning, are affected. The issue? A glitchy rearview camera and a loose nut that could mess with your steering. If you’ve got a Ford from 2021-2025, check your mail for a recall notice. Free fixes at the dealer, but yikes, that’s a lot of trucks in the shop! #FordRecall #CarNews #TruckLife #Cars

walkerjason

Brake Blitz: Drums & Rotors in the Hot Seat

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week is back August 24-30, and this year inspectors are zeroing in on drums and rotors. If you’re rolling through Canada, Mexico, or the U.S. in a commercial vehicle, expect extra attention on your brakes. Any out-of-service violations? You’re parked until it’s fixed. Last year, over 2,100 trucks got sidelined for brake issues—don’t be next! Keep those drums and rotors in check, or risk getting pulled off the road. #TruckLife #BrakeSafety #CVSA #Cars

Latoya Bradley

Ram’s Wild New Truck Awning Patent?!

Ram just patented a fabric rear diffuser for trucks that works kinda like an RV awning—but for aerodynamics! Instead of a fixed spoiler, this thing rolls out from the back bumper to help with airflow and maybe even boost range, especially on electric trucks like the Ram 1500 REV. It’s not hitting production yet, but imagine rolling up to the tailgate and popping out your own aero wing. Would you want this on your truck? #RamTrucks #CarTech #Innovation #TruckLife #EVs #Cars

Jennifer Smith

Cheapest New Truck? You’ll Be Surprised!

Who knew you could still score a brand-new pickup for under $30k? The Ford Maverick XL is the cheapest new truck in the US right now, starting at just $28,145—and sometimes even less if you can find one! It’s got all the basics: four doors, five seats, a hybrid engine, and some solid tech. Not feeling the Maverick? The Hyundai Santa Cruz and Toyota Tacoma are close contenders if you want more features or reliability. Truck shopping just got interesting! #TruckLife #CarShopping #FordMaverick #BudgetBuys #AutoTrends #Cars

Latoya Bradley

When Cummins Diesel Got EGR Drama

Ever wondered when Cummins diesels started using EGR? The real EGR system didn’t show up in Dodge trucks until mid-2007 with the 6.7L engine—before that, the 5.9L had a sneaky cam trick that kinda did the job, but not really. EGR helps with emissions, but a lot of owners say it just adds headaches (think carbon buildup and reliability issues). No wonder so many folks want to delete it! #Cummins #DieselEngines #CarTalk #TruckLife #AutoFacts #Cars

Colleen Jones

My Tundra’s Storage Surprise!

Upgraded from a Honda Ridgeline to a 2024 Toyota Tundra and thought I’d be swimming in space—until I realized the under-seat storage is basically useless with baby car seats installed. One dad in a Tundra group shared his struggle: can’t access the bin without uninstalling the seats! He’s hunting for sliding drawers or DIY hacks, but so far, nada. Anyone else run into this? How are you storing your gear with kids in tow? Drop your tips below! #TruckLife #ToyotaTundra #ParentHacks #CarSeatProblems #TruckMods #Cars

Alexander Black

GM’s Engine Fix: Lose-Lose for Owners?

GM’s big V8 recall just got messier. Nearly 600k trucks and SUVs need an engine fix, but the solution? Owners either risk a catastrophic engine failure or accept a recall that could tank their fuel economy and cost them thousands more at the pump. A new lawsuit claims the thicker oil GM now recommends means more friction, worse mileage, and a much pricier ride. Would you take the risk or the hit to your wallet? #GMRecall #CarNews #TruckLife #AutoLawsuit #FuelEconomy #Cars

James Smith

Dealer Denies Warranty on New Silverado?!

Imagine dropping big bucks on a 2024 Silverado 3500HD, only for the transmission to fail at 21k miles—and then the dealer refuses to fix it under warranty because of a lift kit. That’s what happened to Raul, and he’s not alone. Owners are flooding forums with similar stories, calling out GM for dodging responsibility. Pro tip: Know your rights (Magnuson-Moss Act!) and document everything if you’re denied. Would you fight the dealer or switch brands? Sound off below! #SilveradoProblems #CarWarranty #TruckLife #GM #CarCommunity #Cars

Frank Osborne

Ram Trucks Hit With Two Recalls

Ram just dropped two recalls—one for 71 Ram 1500s (2019-2024) where the driver’s airbag might not deploy because of a loose connector, and another for 778 Ram 2500/3500s (2025) where the gear selector display could show the wrong gear. Both issues are rare but could be serious if ignored. Dealers will fix everything for free, so if you drive one of these, check your VIN and get it sorted! #RamTrucks #RecallAlert #CarSafety #TruckLife #Cars

emily27

Ram’s New Trucks Already Recalled?!

Ram’s 2025 Heavy Duty pickups just hit the market and—oops—they’re already being recalled! Turns out, the gear display might show the wrong gear or lag behind, which could seriously mess with your drive. Only a few hundred trucks are affected, but still, not a great look after hyping up all those tech upgrades. If you snagged a new 2500 or 3500, check if yours is on the list for a free software fix! #RamRecall #TruckLife #AutoNews #CarFails #RecallAlert #Cars

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