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Come to this section of Torque News to read general Ford news and reviews. The Ford F Series has been the bestselling vehicle in the United States for over three decades and here you will find the latest Ford news and reviews about of Ford models. The Ford brand is far more than just trucks. Models like the Fusion, Focus EV, Taurus, Fiesta, Mustang, Escape and Explorer make Ford a top competitor in pretty much every major automotive segment in both the American and global markets. Torque News reporters update the news on this page about Ford vehicles daily.

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Avoid Popular Full Sized Truck Problems With These Recommended Models

Full-Sized Pickup Trucks From Detroit Haven't Proved To Be The Most Reliable Among Used Vehicles ―Here Are The Most Reliable Pickup Trucks to Buy Used Instead, Say These Experts

By Timothy Boyer on December 19, 2024 - 11:49AM

Consumer Reports Say That These Are the Used Trucks You Really Want to Buy When It Comes to Reliability

I Think My Mechanic Destroyed My Car –Ford Owner Catches a Bad Fix on Video

By Timothy Boyer on December 13, 2024 - 8:32AM

A car owner discovered that her timing chain repair was performed unbelievably badly on her Ford and caught it on film. However, not all responses from the public on social media blame the mechanic.

I Flew To Houston to Buy a Ford F-150, It Was An Elaborate Facebook Marketplace Scam Says Sheriff’s Office, I’m Out Thousands of Dollars and the Truck

By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2024 - 1:48PM

The Eagle County Sheriff's office in Colorado says a man flew to Houston to buy a Ford F-150 truck, but it was a Facebook Marketplace scam. He lost thousands, and he doesn't have the truck. Here is the man's story and an essential warning to car buyers.

Ford Mustang GTD Sets Record for American Car at Nurburgring Track

By Mary Conway on December 11, 2024 - 7:37PM

When Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the Mustang GTD last summer, he promised a supercar. The GTD team just finished a super lap to prove its power.

GA SWAT Lieutenant Slaps Ford Dealer Employee Saying “Gonna Be Repercussions” Over a Missing Garage Door Opener After Trading In His F-150

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2024 - 7:26AM

Here is a story that raises many questions and reveals what not to do if you are in a position of authority. In a surprising turn of events, a Georgia SWAT leader loses his composure and does the wrong thing after trading in his Ford F-150 pickup.

Thomas Says “The Ford Mustang Mach-E Has To Be the Worst New Car You Can Buy Today, To Lose $20,000 In the First Year Is Mind-Blowing”

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2024 - 7:46AM

You may want to reconsider if you are considering buying a new Ford Mustang Mach-E or any new EV. Thomas says that the new electric Mustang lost significant money in only one year. Here is his warning to EV buyers.

As a Mustang Mach-E Owner I Disagree That Ford Supports EV Fast Charging as My Dealership Has Only One and Unconnected ChargePoint, While Salesman Says "It's Above His Pay Grade"

By Armen Hareyan on December 5, 2024 - 3:07AM

Mustang Mach-E owner calls out Ford for failing EV drivers with broken promises and frustrating charging woes—here’s his story.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Ford Just Had A Fantastic Month of EV Deliveries

By John Goreham on December 4, 2024 - 12:53PM

This past November, Ford’s dealers moved EVs in record-setting numbers. We break down the facts and figures and offer our perspective on Ford’s EV situation heading into 2025.

"Anything Over a 33" Tire Is a Compromise," My Advice To My Son Who Is Looking For a G13 Ford F-150 And Is Wheel Shopping Simultaneously

By Armen Hareyan on December 4, 2024 - 8:10AM

I came across a father’s brilliant advice to his son on buying a Gen 13 Ford F-150 and picking the right wheels—plus, truck enthusiasts chimed in with game-changing tips you don’t want to miss.

Misfiring Engine Diagnosis Almost Totaled This Owner's Ford

Ford Dealership Misdiagnosed a Coil and Plug and Gave a Ridiculous Estimate of $1,200 for a Misfiring Engine Problem –Here is the Correct Diagnosis and Fix That Rescued This Truck From the Dealership.

By Timothy Boyer on December 3, 2024 - 2:25PM

Ford engine cold start-only misfires are common and unfortunately are often misdiagnosed. Here's how to correctly and accurately diagnose a misfiring Ford engine with this demonstration that wound up saving an owner from having to have his engine replaced

My Ford F-150 Has Lost So Much Value, $20K In Negative Equity Since Ford Decided to Tank the Brand Due to Reliability and Cutting Corners

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2024 - 7:15AM

Many truck and SUV owners are shocked when they trade in their vehicles. Negative equity is at an all-time high, according to Edmunds. Here is an amazing story of a Ford F-150 owner who is $20,000 in the red.

Cold Start Misfiring Ford Engine Warning Problem

Ford Had Some Major Issues With These Engines Warning to Ford Owners

By Timothy Boyer on November 27, 2024 - 9:34AM

A misfiring Ford during startup is a warning sign of severe potential damage if not taken care of very soon. This EcoBoost expert will help you DIY quickly identify if you have major issues with your Ford engine.

I Found a Cheap Competitor Because Ford Dealers Had Virtually No Inventory of F-150, But Deeply Regretted After 30 Days and 2,300 Miles

By Armen Hareyan on November 26, 2024 - 7:05PM

After venturing to a cheaper competitor due to Ford’s inventory issues, one loyal F-150 owner’s nightmare experience proves why the legendary truck remains the king of pickups—find out why he came running back to Ford.

Surveyed Mechanics Advise Consumers to Avoid Cars With These Engines

Most Unreliable Engines That Fail By 100,000 Miles Within the Past 2 Years

By Timothy Boyer on November 24, 2024 - 11:18AM

What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.

Ford F-150 Is the Best CPO 1/2 Ton Pickup Says Vincentric, But It’s the Slow-Selling Lightning EV Which They Are Paying Dealers To Move Out

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2024 - 7:22AM

It's not a surprise that the Ford F-150 received the best certified pre-owned award. It is a surprise it's the Ford F-150 Lightning. Dealers can't sell the EV, and Ford is paying them to move it out. Here is why it's excellent for truck shoppers.

Ram 1500 and Ford Ranger Will Battle it Out for 2025 Truck of the Year

By Mary Conway on November 21, 2024 - 12:22PM

The finalists were just announced for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the year. The full-size Ram 1500 will compete with the midsize Ford Ranger for the prestigious title.

Garage Calculates and Reveals Average Repair Costs by Car Make

Top 5 Most Expensive Vehicles To Maintain Ranked by Garage Work Orders

By Timothy Boyer on November 20, 2024 - 9:16AM

An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.

Ford Fails To Recall the F-150 and 9 Other Models, and Slapped With a Hefty $165M Fine, “When They Fail To Prioritize Safety, We’ll Hold Them Accountable”

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2024 - 9:35AM

Ford is being fined $165 million for failing to recall Ford F-150, Super Duty, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger, and Edge vehicles in a timely manner. It’s a costly mistake. Here’s what customers need to know.

Inexpensive Ignition Test Tool for DIY Misfiring Engine Diagnosing

Toyota Misfire Diagnosis Without Using an Expensive Scanner

By Timothy Boyer on November 15, 2024 - 11:44AM

Here are the resources you need to avoid firing the parts cannon at a misfiring Toyota engine and/or avoid overpaying a garage for a common engine misfire diagnosis you could DIY repair.

We Needed Help Catching the Guy Who Paid For Our Ford F-250 With a $25,000 Fake Check, Facebook Positively Played a Role

By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2024 - 10:16AM

A Ford dealership in New Hampshire needed help finding a customer who paid for a $50,000 Ford F-250 pickup with a fake check. They say Facebook played a crucial role in finding the guy. Here is their fantastic story.

Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands

"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.

By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM

An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.

Image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging by John Goreham

Evidence Mounts That Battery-Electric Pickup Trucks Are Failing In America

By John Goreham on November 12, 2024 - 9:08AM

We lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort.

Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait

Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think

By Timothy Boyer on November 8, 2024 - 10:48AM

A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.

Does Ford’s CEO Love His Chinese EV More Than A Mustang Mach-E? “It’s Fantastic, I’ve Been Driving One For 6 Months, I Don’t Want To Give It Up”

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2024 - 11:25AM

Ford's CEO Jim Farley says he doesn't want to give up his Chinese EV. Does he love it more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco SUV, or F-150 pickup? Find out what he said and why he won't give up his Chinese EV.

EV Running From A Gas Station Attendant (Gemini rendered)

The Growing Pain of Electric Vehicles And Their Promising EV Reality

By Rob Enderle on November 1, 2024 - 3:23PM

The amount of EV misinformation is increasing, and EVs are having growing pains, but the market remains relatively strong. For most countries, the full pivot to EVs is around a decade out.

Ford Pays Its Dealers Up To $22,500 To Move Out The Slow-Selling F-150 Lightning, It’s An Unprecedented Time For Truck Shoppers

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2024 - 10:59AM

Ford Motor Co. is paying its U.S. dealers to take F-150 Lightning pickups from its new EV distribution centers. Find out how much they receive in incentives and what it means for new truck shoppers now.

Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Owners Plug Them In Most Days - Here’s How We Know

By John Goreham on October 30, 2024 - 9:11PM

We polled three large fan clubs online and asked owners of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles how often they plug in and how many of their driven miles are electric. We also pulled in data from J.D. Power, PlugShare, and a manufacturer of PHEVs.

Ford CEO Loves His Chinese Xiaomi EV – The Critical Need For Partnerships With Companies Like Lenovo

By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 8:33PM

The CEO of Ford likes his Chinese Car more than any Ford, showcasing the critical need for companies like Ford to partner with companies like Lenovo to increase their speed of innovation before doing what Japan almost did.

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Tech and Gets Sportier

By Mary Conway on October 22, 2024 - 11:18PM

New in 2025, Mustang Mach-E adds a heat pump for better climate control and improves BlueCruise.

Choosing the Correct Motor Oil Engine Needs

Which Motor Oil for Your Car? Asks Reddit. Here's How This Expert Chooses His

By Timothy Boyer on October 20, 2024 - 10:57AM

Used car with no owner's manual and no idea what motor oil grade to use, or just wanting to know which motor oil is best for your car aside from what the owner's manual says? Here is how an expert chooses his.

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