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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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1967 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Fans Can Take the Controls in Latest Fortnite Adventure

By Mary Conway on April 28, 2025 - 9:34AM

One of the most famous muscle cars in history is available in the virtual racing arena. Now, fans cans customize their own Shelby GT500.

2025 Ford Bronco Takes Off-Roading to New Heights with Two New Project Vehicles

By Mary Conway on April 26, 2025 - 9:07PM

The project or concept vehicles show how the Bronco can be customized to give drivers their perfect off-roading experience.

A red Ford truck is being loaded onto a tow truck at night, with rain falling and emergency lights flashing in the background.

My F-150 Lightning Died Two Miles From Home, Each Battery Percent Below 7% Only Lasted One Mile

By Noah Washington on April 26, 2025 - 5:35AM

I took the F-150 Lightning out in freezing rain and found out the hard way why Ford’s electric truck is still a work in progress. Is the Lightning really ready for America’s toughest truck buyers, or is range anxiety still king?

The Ford Mustang Just Turned 61 and Continues to Win Fans and Set Records

By Mary Conway on April 24, 2025 - 12:03AM

Ford continues to reinvigorate the pony car. Ford keeps adding more horsepower and performance to the world's top-selling sportscar.

Ford Recalling More than 120,000 2017-2018 F-150s, Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators for Potential Brake Problems

By Mary Conway on April 21, 2025 - 3:28PM

A brake fluid leak could reduce braking power and possibly lead to a crash.

Tesla is losing market share to other EV makers

Tesla's California Crown Slips: A New Era of EV Competition Is Giving Tesla Competitors An Advantage In EV Sales

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 7:08PM

Tesla has dropped below 50% of EV sales in California, benefiting a large group of EV makers in the US and abroad.

Image of Tesla shop area with piles of tires everywhere by John Goreham

My Electric Vehicle Is Burning Through Tires At a Rate of One Set Per Year In Under 20,000 Miles, Even Though the Last Ones I Bought Had a 75,000-mile Warranty, and the Shop Is Refusing to Honor the Warranty Because It’s a Tesla Model Y

By John Goreham on April 17, 2025 - 6:37PM

Many EV owners, including Tesla owners, are struggling with very rapid tire wear, even those who drive sedately and don’t own Performance trims. Here is what owners who solved the dilemma recommend doing.

Image of 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor side view by John Goreham

Look at These Images and Tell Us You Don't Want the Ford F-150 Tremor Series

By John Goreham on April 17, 2025 - 4:26PM

The Ford F-150 is one of America’s most popular vehicles. Available in many trims and with many packages, here’s why so many shoppers opt for the Tremor Series.

My Ford Mustang Mach-E Did Its Job, And It Was Fun While It Lasted

By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2025 - 1:39PM

An unexpected incident left this Ford Mustang Mach-E owner questioning everything, but what happened next might just change how you see EV ownership.

Ford F-150 Lightning Next to Trump Rally

I Voted for Trump and Love My F-150 Lightning, EVs Shouldn't Be A Political Statement When They Work This Well

By Noah Washington on April 8, 2025 - 10:12AM

My F-150 Lightning changed my mind about EVs, and I voted for Trump. When a vehicle works this well, it shouldn't be political.

Ford Mustang Owner Has Girl and Car Problems

A Ford Mustang Owner Has a Common Guy Problem We Can All Identify With. But is He Getting Good Advice? Here's a DIY Mechanic's Best Friend That Will Work

By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2025 - 10:03AM

A non-mechanic is panicking over a not-uncommon problem car owners sometimes face when objects fall into one of any number of the many crevasses you will find in your car.

Intel Working With Automakers To Make Them More Competitive

How Intel Could Help Western Automakers Catch Up to China’s EV Dominance

By Rob Enderle on April 4, 2025 - 3:46PM

Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.

Picture of the west being made obsolete by China's automotive companies due to outdated organizational structures and management styles

Why Most Western Automakers Will Fail By 2030: It’s About Company Structure And Management Style

By Rob Enderle on April 4, 2025 - 2:02PM

Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.

Image of Hillsboro Ford courtesy of Seth Orlick.

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Both See Solid Growth In Q1, Bucking the EV Decline

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 4:30PM

Ford is seeing solid and steady long-term progress with the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit as an important competitor suffers declining sales and lower buyer interest.

Image of Ford F-150 Lighting by John Goreham

EV Truck Delivery Numbers In Q1 Were a Disaster Confirming Consumer Rejection of EV Trucks In America

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 2:06PM

In the first quarter of 2025, EV truck deliveries were down over the prior quarter, based on available data. Here’s how bad it is.

Ford Explorer cruising down road in daylight

My Explorer ST Needed a $10K Engine Replacement Because I Trusted the Oil Warning Light, It Burned 3 Quarts in 3,700 Miles Without Any Alerts

By Noah Washington on April 1, 2025 - 9:28AM

Trusting the oil warning light cost me $10,000. My Explorer ST's engine failed after burning three quarts of oil in 3,700 miles, despite no prior alerts.

Ford is Recalling 4,247 2020-2022 Ford Explorers Because the Driveshafts Can Disconnect

By Mary Conway on March 31, 2025 - 8:14PM

Ford is recalling Ford Explorers again, because they apparently weren't fixed the first time. The recall is serious because the driveshaft can actually disconnect and cause an accident.

Image of Ford bronco Sport water pump by John Goreham

I’m a Ford Bronco Sport Owner, and I’m On My Way to My Fifth Water Pump - How Owners Are Struggling With a Long-Running Engine Defect On One of Ford’s Most Popular Models

By John Goreham on March 31, 2025 - 1:18PM

Our title paraphrases Ford Bronco Sport owner “JK,” who has a had a record five water pumps. Let’s examine this serious issue with a very popular Ford SUV model.

Image of Chevrolet Bolt charging at a Supercharger courtesy of James Hamm

I’m Sitting at a Tesla Supercharger Station, and It Says It Is Not Compatible, but I'm Using the Adapter I Need Help - Let’s Examine the Many Ways Charging a Non-Tesla Vehicle at a Supercharger Can Go Wrong and How To Overcome Challenges

By John Goreham on March 31, 2025 - 10:58AM

We paraphrase a Ford EV owner trying to use a Tesla Supercharger. It should work, right? We break down the long checklist of things one must check to enable charging.

Ford is Recalling More Than 33,000 Bronco Sports and Escapes Because of Potential Fires

By Mary Conway on March 31, 2025 - 10:26AM

Ford has already recalled these vehicles but apparently they weren't fixed properly and there is still a risk of a fire.

Avoid Paying Too Much for Your Car's Battery with These Recommendations from Consumer Reports

Best Car Batteries for the Money Rated by Consumer Reports Update

By Timothy Boyer on March 30, 2025 - 4:34PM

"The average price in our latest car battery ratings is $170, with one model costing more than $350. Taking the time to research the best car battery for the money can pay off," a recent Consumer Reports newsletter states.

Ford is Patenting a New Way to Make EVs Like the 2025 Mustang Mach E More Fun to Drive

By Mary Conway on March 29, 2025 - 6:53PM

Ford is patenting a way to give EVs a stick shift. The move is aimed at making EVs more fun to drive but very few young people know how to shift gears.

Image of Hyundai service area taken by John Goreham

Act Fast To Buy Your Vehicle Extended Warranty Before New Trump Tariff Increases Kick In - All You Need to Know and a Step-by-Step Guide

By John Goreham on March 29, 2025 - 4:37PM

President Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported automobiles and car parts will dramatically raise the cost of extended vehicle warranties. If you have been thinking of buying one, now is your time to act.

Consumer Reports New Car Battery Recommendations

Consumer Reports Reveals the 7 Best Car Batteries of 2025 That They've Lab-Tested and Reviewed. "We've got some less expensive batteries in our ratings that score very well."

By Timothy Boyer on March 28, 2025 - 10:23PM

The best-rated car batteries in Groups 24-65 for most makes of cars and trucks that owners can find at prices ranging from as high as $350 to as low as $144.

Ford Patents Stick Shift For EVs As The Long Overdue Trend To Make EVs As Much Fun To Drive As Gas Cars Continues To Advance

By Rob Enderle on March 28, 2025 - 7:11PM

Ford has patented a stick shift for gas cars which potentially makes EVs a lot more fun to drive. This builds on efforts by Hyundai and Dodge to make EVs far more fun to drive potentially overcoming some objections muscle car buyers have had about EVs.

So, My 2023 Ford Bronco With Less Than 20,000 Miles, the Paint Is Melting and the Dealer Won’t Fix It Saying It’s User Error

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2025 - 7:04AM

Does the Ford Bronco have paint issues? Jackie's 2023 Ford Bronco's paint is badly damaged in two areas. The vehicle has less than 20,000 miles, it's still under warranty, but the dealer refuses to fix it. Here is what Ford Bronco owners need to know.

They Got Me... 200 kWh for $49.99 a Month for My Mustang Mach-E Right in Front of LA Fitness

By Armen Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 10:42AM

LA Fitness got him with a clever marketing offer for his Ford Mustang Mach-E for only $49.99 a month and 200 kWh. But this could be an unbeatable EV charging deal or a clever marketing trap.

The Safest EV SUVs of 2025 According to Crash-Test Ratings and the Safety Features You Need to Know

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 9:00AM

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity as their range and utility improve. However, safety is also a crucial element in vehicle ownership, so we have come up with a list of the best EV SUVs to look out for in 2025

Minor Annoyance for F-150 Owner Whose Infotainment and Interior Lights Persistently Remain on when Every Time he Switches his Truck Off

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 11:51AM

Ford F-150 Lightning owner, John Tunca expressed some frustration when his infotainment screen remained on even after switching the truck off. This has happened occasionally and requires him to switch the vehicle back on and off again.

So 45,000 Miles In, My Ford Dealership Asks for $695 To Replace My Mustang Mach-E's 12v Battery, Which It Said Was Healthy at 94%

By Armen Hareyan on March 24, 2025 - 2:34PM

A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner was hit with an unexpected $695 bill for a 12V battery replacement, despite being told it was 94% healthy. Now she is raising serious questions every EV driver needs to ask before their next dealership visit.

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