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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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The Worst and Best Car Brands Reviewed and Rated

Most Unreliable Cars To Own Over 5-10 Years

By Timothy Boyer on September 7, 2024 - 12:24PM

Which cars are proven to be the most unreliable if you plan on owning one for 5 years or more? Find out with this latest recommendation about the 2025 models you should avoid and those you should consider.

Image of 2025 Ford Explorer ST by John Goreham

6 Things We Loved About the 2025 Ford Explorer ST

By John Goreham on September 6, 2024 - 1:12PM

We had a chance to drive the 2025 Explorer’s sporty trim and were pleasantly surprised by a long list of details. Here are the six best.

Ford is Recalling More than 90,000 of its Popular Vehicles like F-150s and Broncos Because of Engine Valve Problems

By Mary Conway on August 31, 2024 - 9:19PM

This recall could be very costly to Ford because some of the vehicles may need engine replacements.

Ford Hoping to Shake Up SUV Sales with a New Tremor Trim for 2025 Explorers and Expeditions

By Mary Conway on August 30, 2024 - 10:54PM

Ford recently told dealers to expect a rugged new package to help boost SUV sales.

Top 5 Best Trucks to Buy for Reliability and Value in 2025

By Timothy Boyer on August 30, 2024 - 9:55PM

Here are the top 5 best trucks you can buy in 2025 based on this review, comparing midsize and full-size trucks that offer the best-expected reliability and value for money. Plus, the worst trucks that you should avoid buying.

How Qualcomm Became The King Of In Car Electronics

By Rob Enderle on August 30, 2024 - 6:37PM

Qualcomm has become the leader in car electronics. Still, in the future, using this technology, cars should become far easier to upgrade, significantly reducing vehicle costs and premature scrapping of older vehicles.

Comparing the F-150, Caterpillar Pickup, and Cybertruck

F-150 vs. Caterpillar Pickup vs. Cybertruck Or Why The Cybertruck Sucks

By Rob Enderle on August 30, 2024 - 6:14PM

While the Ford F-150 and the Lightening represent the status quo we look at challengers like the 2025 Caterpillar pickup truck and Tesla Cybertruck (which sucks).

Cut Your Repair Costs with This Advice from Consumer Reports

Secret Warranties That Can Get Your Car Fixed for Free

By Timothy Boyer on August 30, 2024 - 10:32AM

Consumer Reports reveals hidden warranties for fixing your car―even when a car is past its warranty period. Plus, how to get technical service bulletins you thought only your mechanic had access to.

2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and 2022-2024 Ford Bronco Raptors are Eligible for Horsepower and Torque Upgrades

By Mary Conway on August 29, 2024 - 11:29PM

Whether it is more power for out on the road or more torque for out on the trail, everyone seems to want more. Now, Ford is making a special upgrade available.

Why Ford is Smart to Invest in Lincoln Vehicles Like the New 2025 Lincoln Navigator While Slowing Down on EVS

By Mary Conway on August 28, 2024 - 5:27PM

Ford makes the majority of its profit selling large trucks, it is smart that the company is focusing on profits to fuel its investments.

Image of Ford bronco Sport Falken tire by John Goreham

Nitpicking Ford’s New 2025 Sasquatch Trim For Bronco Sport - Is It Really Better?

By John Goreham on August 28, 2024 - 8:49AM

We identify two ways the new Sasquatch trim seems to be over-hyped. Tires and ground clearance.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Visits Customers To Understand How Ford Cars and Software Are Working

By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2024 - 11:08PM

Farley visited DHL yesterday as part of a Gemba road trip in Europe, to meet customers and dealers to better understand how Ford's vehicles and software are working to increase productivity for businesses large and small.

How Ford is Beefing up the 2025 Bronco Sport to Battle for Off-Roading Fans

By Mary Conway on August 26, 2024 - 9:39PM

Ford is adding more off-roading ability and room for new accessories as it strikes at the heart of the off-roading market.

Image of 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch courtesy of Ford

Price Change - 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch vs. 2023 Badlands Price - You Won’t Believe This

By John Goreham on August 26, 2024 - 6:31PM

With inflation raging in the U.S., we were afraid to compare the new ‘25 Sasquatch trim to our top-trim Bronco Sport from ‘23. What we found shocked us.

The Car Repair Anyone Can Do That One Garage Could Not

By Timothy Boyer on August 23, 2024 - 9:32AM

Here is a good reason why you should learn about one of the most basic car maintenance checks and repairs that almost cost this owner his vehicle all because the garage he went to was woefully incompetent.

Image of 2024 Ford Mustang GT courtesy of Ford.

Five Ways the 2024 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Is Unusual and Awesome

By John Goreham on August 19, 2024 - 10:32AM

The 2024 Ford Mustang is a rare vehicle The GT convertible is ever more rare. Here’s what makes this legend so special in 2024.

Act Fast if You Want the 2025 60th Anniversary Ford Mustang in this Retro Color

By Mary Conway on August 18, 2024 - 10:18PM

You only have until the end of Monday, August 19th, if you want the 60th Anniversary Mustang in Brittany Blue.

Spark Plug Change in Ford Trucks Requires New Part and Procedure

Ford Truck Warning for DIY Owners

By Timothy Boyer on August 7, 2024 - 10:25AM

If you own a Ford truck from 2021 to the present date, you need to know about this change to the engine before attempting a simple maintenance task all DIY owners perform.

Elon Musk Responds to Tucker Carlson’s Tesla Cybertruck Ford F-350 Comparison Review – “We Need to Make it More Affordable”

By Tinsae Aregay on August 6, 2024 - 12:39PM

Tucker Carson has recently released a Tesla Cybertruck review. Tucker pitted the all-electric truck against a Ford F-350, asking whether a rural farmer could replace his Ford F-350 with a Cybertruck. Musk has responded to the video.

Tesla Cybertruck Rear Giga Casting Snaps In Half While Trying to Pull a Ford F-150, & Yes, It’s a Good Thing

By Tinsae Aregay on August 2, 2024 - 11:07PM

A truck durability test pitting the Tesla Cybertrck against a Ford F-150 has indeed with the Cybertruck’s tow hitch sheering off together with the rear giga casting. Here is why the Cybertruck performed exactly as designed.

Cybertruck Savings vs Ford F-150 Unless You Drive 20,000 Miles a Month

By Armen Hareyan on August 2, 2024 - 8:47PM

Beyond the flashy designs and electric powertrains, the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning present a complex economic and performance comparison. Let’s break down the details.

By Mary Conway on July 31, 2024 - 7:14PM

Ford is finally giving car buyers what they have been asking for, a small truck with great fuel economy, all-wheel-drive, and better towing power: 2025 hybrid Maverick.

It Cost Me $55.35 to Charge My Tesla Cybertruck, It’s Cheaper to Drive My Ford F-150

By Tinsae Aregay on July 29, 2024 - 5:18PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner was shocked to find out that charging his all-electric truck costs $55.35. A 2023 Ford F-150, on the other hand, costs less than $50 to travel the same distance as the Cybertruck.

We Should See the Freshened 2025 Ford Maverick This Week

By Mary Conway on July 29, 2024 - 4:36PM

Dealers have been told that the automaker will reveal the 2025 model this week and open up ordering.

It's Not Just Car Dealership Scam You Need to Worry About

Our Daughter's First Car Scam Experience

By Timothy Boyer on July 25, 2024 - 3:53PM

Even a famous car mechanic’s daughter is not immune to used car scams. Here’s how a daughter’s first car she bought on her own almost became a legally binding scam experience―from someone other than the dealership.

Ford Is Breaking EV Sales Experience Stereotypes By Living Electric

By John Goreham on July 25, 2024 - 9:43AM

We take a deep dive into how one of America’s top manufacturers of EVs has turned around the EV buying experience in partnership with its dealers.

Ford Explorer Hit My Tesla Cybertruck Head-On at Highway Speeds – Feeling Bored Writing This Update From the Hospital

By Tinsae Aregay on July 20, 2024 - 4:24AM

John was recently involved in a head-on collision with a Ford Explorer that crossed over a double yellow line. However, John says that not only is everyone in the Cybertruck safe, but he is also feeling bored and doing nothing at the hospital.

Useful Ford Expedition Spark Plug Change Demonstration

Ford Expedition Spark Plug Change You Can DIY

By Timothy Boyer on July 16, 2024 - 4:10PM

Here’s a great demonstration on how to change the spark plugs on your Ford Expedition that you can use along with your Haynes manual. Plus, important info you need to know about your Ford’s ignition coil health.

Images of WeatherTech shade by John Goreham

Review- Ford Bronco Sport Custom Windshield Sunshade by WeatherTech

By John Goreham on July 15, 2024 - 5:39PM

We test and review the WeatherTech custom-fit windshield sunshade specifically fitted to the Ford Bronco Sport. Is it better than a generic shade?

Image of Ford Bronco Sport by John Goreham

2023 Bronco Sport Badlands 1 Year Review - An Outstanding Ownership Experience

By John Goreham on July 10, 2024 - 11:09AM

We update our long-term test of Ford's 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands following one year of ownership. The vehicle has been fantastic, but what has surprised us the most is the positive ownership experience.

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