For 15 years, one man's Ford pickup ran smoothly day in and day out. But then the owner said a tank of E15 gasoline ended its undefeated startup streak.
The viral TikTok from creator J. Bradshaw (@j.bradshaw94) has become about a whole lot more than a truck that’s been unexpectedly sidelined. The clip that’s been viewed more than 1.2 million times is now serving as a battleground in America's increasingly heated debate over fuel, regulation, and whether older vehicles are being left behind.
“The E15 they're giving us is going to destroy your vehicle. This truck has been a trooper for years and has been running just fine for years,” he said before turning the key and hearing nothing but sputtering.
Fuel Changes Spark Opinions
After showing the truck refusing to start, Bradshaw doubles down on his belief about what caused the problem.
