Late-model Ford owners are a fortunate bunch. It's easy to make your Blue Oval machine stomp the competition with copious horsepower, and these days the transmissions aren't too bad, either. The last ...

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 axle.

Speaking of axles, if you want to beef up your rear in one shot, then think about picking up MW's Ford axle kit. It comes with Hi-Torque axles, the C-clip eliminator kit, weld-on end or retainer kit, ...