First appearing in 1977, the 8.8 Ford rear axle is found in almost all Ford V-8 cars from '86 on, and in V-6-powered Rangers and Explorers. There are 24 different Fords that offered the 8.8 rear ...

Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers from 2020 (seen above) through 2022 model years in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail. Raymond Boyd / Getty Images ...

Ford Rear-Axle Quick Reference It's easy to understand Ford rear-axle identification. Five basic types have been used in Fords, Mercurys, and Lincolns since 1957. Here's how it plays out.

(CNN) - Auto giant Ford has recalled almost 42,000 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks because a left rear axle shaft may break and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford Motor Company has recalled nearly 113,000 F-150 pickup trucks over concerns a rear axle hub could break off, causing the vehicle to lose power or roll away when in park. The recall applies to ...

Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 of its popular F-150 pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that "may fatigue and break." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said ...

Every electric pickup on the market—the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV—utilizes independent rear suspension instead of the solid rear axles typically found in full-sized ...

Over 100,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled by the company after an issue with the rear axle on some trucks that may cause an increased risk of crash. Ford is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 ...

Though, this additional motor-on-axle setup would require a different suspension design and, interestingly, does show an outboard shock setup on both axles, just like the current F-150.

As the Ford Mustang approached its 50th birthday in 2014, the question of live rear axles vs. independent suspension was top of mind among many.

Ford is recalling some older Windstar minivans because a previous rear-axle-recall repair might not work. This recall covers about 342,000 vans from 1998 through 2003. The company said Wednesday ...