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Additionally, children riding in any passenger seating position in compact extended cab pickup trucks were at three times increased risk of injury compared to children in other vehicles. This study did not evaluate the risk of injury from riding in the cargo area of a pickup truck, which already has a well-described fatality rate.
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Mazda Motor Corp., the Japanese automaker controlled by Ford Motor Co., is recalling 76,000 pickup trucks built by Ford and sold in the U.S. to fix cruise- control switches that can overheat and cause a fire. more
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The Association currently represents more than 1,700 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, bodies, equipment, trailers and accessories. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and a government relations office in Washington, DC.
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Ford Motor Co.’s 2005-model Five Hundred sedans and 2005-2007 models of F-250 and F-350 trucks are being investigated by a U.S. safety agency after drivers reported electrical failures and loss of steering control. more
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"For-sale trucks are regularly displayed at local U-Haul Truck Sales locations nation-wide so you can see exactly what you're getting," Taylor said. For a trouble-free buying experience, find the truck sales location nearest you by calling (866) 404-0355.
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The firms ... have installed electronic control modules (ECM) in their trucks. These “engine brains” can be set to control and record engine speed, idling time and other parameters, as well as record excessive hard braking.
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