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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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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.

Can You Trust Your Car's Oil Life Monitor Feature?

By Timothy Boyer on October 17, 2024 - 10:40AM

Does an algorithm from the 1980s really accurately determine how much life is left in your car's motor oil between motor oil changes while driving? This oil expert tests the truthiness of this claim.

First Shelby Sport SUV Breaks Cover With $315K Starting Price

By Denis Flierl on October 16, 2024 - 3:20PM

You could be among the first to get the new Shelby Sport SUV. But it's not cheap and limited to only a few examples. It starts at $315,000. Get the details here.

Used Car Shoppers Who Know the Car Models to Look For

Consumer Reports' Most Popular Used Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on October 10, 2024 - 6:13AM

Consumer Reports' analysts recently revealed which used car, SUV, and truck models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports' website by shoppers wanting to save money with reliable used models.

Gemini rendered future Ford racing Future Tesla

Ford Steps Up To EV Ownership With "Ford Power Promise"

By Rob Enderle on October 8, 2024 - 6:18PM

The recently announced Ford Power Promise partially closes the gap with Tesla because Tesla has dramatically reduced its user support. However, Ford will underperform its potential without more powerful and better-executed marketing.

Review - WOLFBOX MegaFlow 24 Pro Portable Tire Inflator

By John Goreham on October 8, 2024 - 10:09AM

We test and offer our opinions on the high-speed WOLFBOX MegaFlow 24 Pro Portable Tire Inflator made for larger off-road tires.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Claiming the Mustang Name - 2024 Could be the year the Mach-E Surpasses Mustang In Deliveries

By John Goreham on October 7, 2024 - 2:51PM

An interesting fact is that if current trends continue, the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E will “outsell” the gas Ford Mustang in 2024. So, who owns the name?

Ford Creates Device to Help Breast Cancer Patients

Ford Creates Device to Help All Breast Cancer Patients

By Mary Conway on October 4, 2024 - 7:49PM

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Ford is showing a new seat belt accessory designed to help breast cancer patients.

2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Aims to Out Muscle the HD Competition

By Mary Conway on September 29, 2024 - 10:03PM

In a week filled with truck news, Ford opens orders for its 2025 Super Duty, with new technology to make towing easier.

Latest Compact SUV Recommendations from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports on Reliable and Fuel-Efficient Compact SUVs

By Timothy Boyer on September 23, 2024 - 4:35PM

Consumer Reports' latest recommendations of compact SUV models that blend SUV utility and small-car practicality with money-saving fuel economy.

Rally Team Finds BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A Tires Offer an Edge

By John Goreham on September 23, 2024 - 8:51AM

One New England-based rally team has found that street-legal Trail Terrain tires from BFGoodrich offer many advantages.

Your Vehicle's First Oil Change is Best Done DIY

Is Ford Hiding an Oil Leak Problem On the Maverick?

By Timothy Boyer on September 21, 2024 - 9:43AM

A new Ford Maverick owner shows why changing the motor oil yourself―at least for your vehicle's first oil change―is necessary. Plus, the most recent Ford Maverick recall alert.

Ford Recalling 2022-2024 Maverick Trucks Because of Rearview Camera Display Problems

By Mary Conway on September 20, 2024 - 10:20PM

These are frustrating and expensive problems for the automaker. They have a hit truck and software issues are forcing a recall.

Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference

Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM

Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

As Interest in EVs Ebbs, Ford Reveals its Fastest, Most Powerful Mustang Ever- the 2025 Mustang GTD

By Mary Conway on September 17, 2024 - 8:54PM

The 2025 Mustang GTD has 815-horsepower and an incredible top speed of 202 MPH.

Ford Has a Patent to Make Owners Miserable While Driving

New Ford Patent Will Have Owners Literally Punching Their Cars

By Timothy Boyer on September 13, 2024 - 10:50AM

We all know what road rage is, but is there a word when a driver becomes so angry that he takes it out on his car? Future Ford owners are threatening to do so if Ford uses their latest patent.

TOPS Will Replace Horsepower In Future Electric Cars

By Rob Enderle on September 12, 2024 - 6:57PM

TOPS, or Trillions of Operations Per Second, will increasingly be more relevant to how we measure cars than HP or any other metric as automobiles and their functions become smarter than we currently are.

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