Ford Issues a Large-Scale Recall for Fuel-Pump Failure

The action includes the Ford Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super-Duty, F-350 Super-Duty, F-450 Super-Duty, F-550 Super-Duty, and Mustang, plus the Lincoln Aviator and Navigator from 2021 to 2023. (Specific years are listed below, though vehicles included in the recall will be determined via their vehicle identification number.)  Loss of fuel pressure and flow from…

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5 Reasons Not to Buy a Honda CR-V Now

Based on surveys of Consumer Reports members, the CR-V has average predicted overall owner satisfaction. While surveyed members are pleased with aspects such as comfort and driving experience, value stands out as a disappointment. When asked if they got what they wanted relative to the price paid, owners gave the CR-V the lowest rating. (Admittedly,…

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Meta Quest Promo Codes: $50 Off | March 2026

If you’re considering a virtual reality headset, Meta is the first place to stop. The Quest headsets have become the de facto choice for casual and even some enthusiast VR adventurers, thanks to their appealing price point, respectable performance, and wide digital catalogue of titles. While you can often find discounts on software, markdowns on…

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Squishy Fidget Toys Can Be a Sticky Mess—or Worse

Toy companies are not required by law to list their ingredients or material makeup on the toys’ packaging, but some companies do. The Nee-Doh packages and the Schylling website say that the gel inside the Nice Cube is “Maltose” or “100% Malt Extract” (a type of sugar made from barley) and the Nee-Doh Groovy Glob…

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How to Clean Your TV Screen

Screens can scratch easily, and even paper towels and tissues contain fibers that can cause damage. “Your best bet is to use a soft, anti-static microfiber cloth—the kind used to clean eyeglasses and camera lenses—and wipe in a circular motion,” says Scott Meadows, who cleans more than 200 TVs a year in his role as…

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Best Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

Bottom-freezers—as well as top-freezers—typically take up less space than other configurations. Bottom-freezers start at 24 inches wide and go up to 33 inches, making them suitable for a tight space. Our most recent surveys of CR members found that bottom-freezers tend to offer better reliability than some other types, too. For example, LG French-doors receive…

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The iPhone Gets a D– for Repairability

The iPhone is the least fixable phone on the market, according to repairability experts. Phones from Samsung and Google are not far behind. The latest repairability ratings are from an annual report called “Failing the Fix” put out today by the consumer advocacy group US PIRG. A 2021 French law required products to be labeled…

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