Ford's effort to catch up with competitors in the overhead-valve V8 sweepstakes hit the market in 1954 and was called the "Y-Block." That's in reference to the engine block's deep skirting surrounding ...

Ford has created some iconic vehicles over its long history in the industry, from the Explorer to the classic Model T. The vehicles themselves, of course, serve as the most prominent work an auto ...

When the Y-Block V8 debuted in 1954, it boasted a long list of improvements over its predecessor. It was not only more powerful than Ford's previous Flathead V8, but was also significantly more rigid.

Ford has identified a fiery issue that affects just around 59,000 vehicles produced for the United States market. According to the Dearborn-based automaker, the engine block heaters in the subject ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 59,000 vehicles across 10 models due to engine block heaters that may crack and leak coolant, creating a potential fire hazard. The ...

Ford is recalling 59,006 vehicles across multiple model lines due to a potential fire risk caused by faulty engine block heaters. The recall spans several of Ford and Lincoln’s most popular models, ...

American carmakers in the 1960s chased trends like Metallica cutting their hair. Seemingly, every brand had to have a large displacement V8, even producing ...

Ford’s modern crate catalog is stacked with giant V8s that can transform everything from classic pickups to late-model muscle into serious powerhouses. At the center of that lineup is the 7.3-liter ...