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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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White Grand Design Solitude luxury fifth-wheel RV parked under covered parking, with black F-250 Powerstroke towing it.
2024 Ford F-250 Powerstroke HO Tremor Owner Faces Severe Transmission Issues While Towing, After a Ford Tech Confirmed the Problem, the Dealer Claims ‘Could Not Duplicate’
By Noah Washington on
Despite a tech ride-along confirming the transmission is failing, the owner of a six-figure MSRP Ford F-250 is stuck in a frustrating loop of corporate denial.
Elon Musk, Tesla, Google, Ford, Toyota, GM
Elon Musk Says Tesla's Main Advantage Over Tech Giants Like Google and Legacy Automakers Such as Ford, GM, and Toyota Is That The Former Can't Build Cars, and The Latter Aren't Good at Tech
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has explained how Tesla is uniquely positioned to win the robotaxi race. Musk states that tech companies capable of developing full self-driving technology can’t build cars, and automakers lack AI expertise.
2021 Ford F-150 Platinum in Oxford White, side view, towing a trailer, parked outside white building with metal roof.
I Towed My Sea Ray 280 Boat 60 Miles With My 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid And Achieved 13 MPG While The Suspension Handled It Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
One F-150 PowerBoost owner worried his hybrid couldn't handle his massive Sea Ray 280 boat, but his first 60-mile haul proved otherwise.
2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Eco
I Want To Trade My 2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Eco For a 2018+ F-150 5.0, But I’m Not Sure Which Transmission To Go With, I Really Want To Try a 10-Speed
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 truck owner is torn between the 6-speed and 10-speed automatic transmissions for a 2018+ model. He's ready to trade his EcoBoost for that V8 growl. Which transmission wins? Here's what F-150 buyers need to know.
2024 Ford Maverick Tremor in metallic green, shown at three-quarter front angle climbing rocky mountain terrain, featuring off-road wheels and rugged styling.
I Drove My Ford Maverick Hybrid 122,000 Miles And When The Fuel Economy Dropped From 43 To 32 MPG, A Simple Engine Tune-Up Completely Restored Performance And Fixed Multiple Electrical Glitches
By Noah Washington on
One Maverick owner's cross-country trip exposed the hidden flaw in his high-mileage hybrid, causing strange engine over-revving and sound system errors. The bizarre solution? A full tune-up.
2025 Ford Raptor Rally
Ford Takes its 2025 Raptor Rally to New Heights
By Mary Conway on
Ford is celebrating its Raptor models this weekend with a huge event in Arizona. All types of Raptors are welcome from F-150s to Rangers and Broncos.
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Ford Focuses on Profitable F-150 and Super Duty Trucks, Moves Away From EV Production
By Mary Conway on
Ford is boosting production of its most profitable and popular trucks. The automaker is hiring 1000 workers and shifting some workers away from EV trucks.
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat
I Traded My GMC Yukon For This 2024 Ford F-150, Now I Have a Bad Vibration at 75 MPH, the Dealer Performed a Road Force Balance Twice and the Seats Still Shake
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat owner is feeling the shake! After two dealer visits for a high-speed cabin vibration that isn't the steering wheel, he's asking if anyone else has experienced this or found a fix. Is this a common issue for the new Ford truck?
2023 Ford Ranger PHEV in garage
"My 1992 Ford Ranger Has A Much Better Transmission Than My 2023, And Every Time I Slow Down Or Accelerate It Feels Like I Am Driving A Manual And Slamming The Gears"
By Dimitar Angelov on
Despite Ford having taken some measures, Ford owners continue to be frustrated with the 10-speed automatic, co-developed with GM.
2025 GMC Sierra SLT Premium Plus
I’m Typically A Ford F-150 Guy, But I Picked Up This Well-Optioned 2025 GMC Sierra SLT Premium Plus For Less Than What F-150 XLTs Are Selling For
By Denis Flierl on
A lifelong Ford guy just ditched the blue oval for a 2025 GMC Sierra SLT Premium Plus! The rebates were too sweet to ignore, allowing him to snag a premium truck for an XLT price. New mods are on, and more are coming! Is this the switch for good?
Black pickup truck parked at a construction site with workers and wooden structures nearby.
I Towed A Loaded U-Haul 150 Miles With My Ford F-150 Lightning And Achieved 1.8 Miles Per kWh, But Discovered Wind Direction Makes A Massive Difference When The Empty Trailer Only Got 1.4 Miles Per kWh On The Return Trip
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's towing trip revealed a profound truth: his fully loaded U-Haul achieved an amazing 1.8 mi/kWh, but the empty trailer only managed 1.4 mi/kWh on the way back.
Front view of a Ford truck on a road with hills and shrubs in background.
I've Driven My 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash 6,592 Miles In Six Months And Found It Powers My Entire Camping Setup While Costing Just 9 Cents Per kWh At Home Versus 43 Cents At Fast Chargers
By Noah Washington on
After 6,500 miles, one F-150 Lightning owner proves the electric truck is the ultimate camper, using its battery to power his entire setup for days. His six-month review reveals the biggest financial benefit of EV camping.
White pickup truck driving through muddy terrain, splashing mud around, with grassy background.
I Discovered A Technique To Force My Ford Maverick Hybrid Into Electric-Only Mode At Highway Speeds, Significantly Improving Fuel Economy On My 114-Mile Daily Commute
By Noah Washington on
One high-mileage driver cracked the code on the Ford Maverick's hybrid system, finding a secret technique to force electric-only mode at highway speeds.
Electric pickup truck using V2H to power a home during an outage
I Had a Power Outage Last Night When It Was Incredibly Humid, and Tried to Plug My Ford F-150 Lightning Into My Home’s Generator Port to Run My AC, Lights and Fridge Until Power Came Back On
By Chris Johnston on
A sticky summer blackout put Ford F-150 Lightning V2H backup power to the test, and made me rethink my trim level choice.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally benefits from the addition of Michelin CrossClimate2 tires
I Thought EV Crossovers Were Harsh Off Pavement, but the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tires On a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Proved Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what we found most interesting.
Red Ford Explorer ST parked in driveway next to black Ram truck.
My 2021 Explorer ST Has Been At The Dealer For 2.5 Weeks With A Burning Oil Smell, And Now I'm Told The Turbo Oil Feed Tube Is On 2-Month Backorder As My 100K Warranty Expires
By Noah Washington on
One Ford Explorer ST owner is facing the ultimate automotive heartbreak as his vehicle breaks down just 1,500 miles before its 100K warranty expires. This warranty horror story reveals the single biggest danger of performance car ownership.
Ford Ff-150 Lightning Ready For Work
Ford's 450-Mile Lightning Strike: The Electric Truck Is Finally Ready for Work
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's second-generation F-150 Lightning, with its game-changing 450-mile range, directly solves the critical issue of towing anxiety that hindered its predecessor, finally positioning the electric pickup as a viable, no-compromise workhorse.
2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT
I Traded My Ford F-150 For This 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss, I’ve Heard Lots of Negative About New Chevys, But I Got a Great Deal, I Hope I’m Not Sorry
By Denis Flierl on
Jorge traded in his Ford F-150 for a 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT 6.2L despite all of the "negative stuff" he's heard. He got a great deal on the truck for his drywall business, but fears he'll regret it. Did he make a mistake?
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on mountain road with hills in background
I've Owned Five Different EVs Since 2022 And After Testing The Ioniq 5, Solterra, Blazer EV, And Two Mustang Mach-Es, Ford's Electric SUV Won My Heart Despite Its Flaws
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Solterra, and Chevy Blazer EV, this multi-EV owner finally found their electric sweet spot. It wasn't just the Ford Mustang Mach-E's performance that won them over.
Nissan has canceled this beautiful vehicle, the Ariya battery-electric crossover
Unprofitable, Unpopular, Overpriced, and Unsubsidized EVs Begin Falling Like Dominoes in the U.S., and the List So Far Includes Nissan’s Ariya, Acura’s ZDX, Ford’s 3-Row SUV, and RAM’s Rev - Here’s What’s Next for Failing EV Models
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deliveries are about to head off a cliff in America. With only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y being successful, the remaining models will fall like dominoes, one after the other. Here are the first four to have already fallen.
Blue Ford F-150 STX pickup truck parked on grass with forest backdrop
I Took My Ford F-150 Lightning For Warranty Service And Discovered Ford's System Shows It Has A "Branded Title" Even Though I'm The Only Owner, And DMV Confirms My Title Is Clean
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner went in for routine service and was told his truck had a "branded title", even though it's brand new and he's the only owner. Now he’s fighting a warranty cancellation after Ford's internal database incorrectly flagged his truck.
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on concrete against cloudy sky background.
I Spent $80,000 On My Ford F-150 Lightning Only To Watch It Depreciate $50,000 In Two Years, And Now Ford Wants Monthly Ransom To Use Features Like Navigation And Cruise Control That Were Previously Included
By Noah Washington on
An early Ford F-150 Lightning owner spent $80,000 on his truck only to see it depreciate by $50,000 in two years. Read his full story of how a dream purchase became a financial nightmare.
White Ford F-150 Lightning with "Aspen Electric" branding parked beside a van in a lot. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
I Sold My All Gas Vehicle Fleet for Ford F-150 Lightnings, and They’ve Reduced My Business Operating and Maintenance Costs by 80%
By Aram Krajekian on
Trucks have always been the backbone of small businesses, but one contractor’s switch to Ford F-150 Lightnings shows how electric could also be a part of that picture.
Black electric SUV driving on a road with hills and palm trees in the background.
I Picked Up My New Ford Mustang Mach-E Yesterday And Was Shocked When The Dealership Delivered It Dirty, Then Tried Pressuring Me Into A $6,800 Extended Warranty By Claiming Everyone Buys It
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was blindsided when their dream car was delivered dirty, then hit with a shocking claim: "everyone" buys a $6,800 extended warranty.
Image shows a Ford F-250 in blue and silver against a backdrop of a wooded area.
When I Try to Sell or Trade My $80,000 Ford F-Series Truck, I Am Offered $10K Less Than I Owe On It - Should I Just Let It Be Repossessed? Dave Ramsey’s Hack Is Genius
By John Goreham on
This Ford F-250 owner is in a financial jam. Her F-Series truck is currently valued at about $10K to $20K less than she owes on it. Out of desperation, she was considering letting it be repo’d. Here’s the smart solution.
Incentives and Overall Scores Make these CR Recommendations the Best Deals Right Now
The Best SUV Deals Available Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new SUV, this month Consumer Reports brings some opportunities worth a close look.
Image shows a young girls sitting inside of a Ford F-150 Lightning's frunk area
Consumer Reports Data Shows EV Trucks Like the Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning, Sierra EV, and Silverado EV Are Among the Least Reliable Vehicles on the Market Today - Why We Think Ford Will Be the Brand To Turn This Around
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric pickup trucks are having a rough time gaining traction in the U.S. market. Could one reason be the reliability and durability scores? Be sure you read our opinions on why Ford will be the one to watch.
Avoid These SUV Models Says Consumer Reports
Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a recent list of small SUV recommended models, as well as those models you should stay away from, say Consumer Reports analysts.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Didn’t Buy a Sierra or Lightning EV Even With Better Truck Stuff Than Cybertruck, and Tesla Isn’t Luxurious Like Denali or Higher F-150 Trims, But CT’s Eco Is Hands Down Better
By Denis Flierl on
One truck fan chose a Cybertruck over a GMC Sierra or Ford F-150 Lightning. Why? It all came down to a compelling ecosystem, superior self-driving tech, and a painless buying process. It gives EV truck shoppers an honest look at what matters most.
Elegant Grey Ford Expedition Tremor parked in a suburban driveway. The sun casts reflections on its sleek exterior. Green trees and a well-kept lawn surround the scene.
I Wasn’t Planning on Buying a Ford Expedition Tremor, But Despite Its Small Issues I’ve Come to Love Its Power and Design
By Aram Krajekian on
In a sea of familiar SUVs, one Ford Expedition Tremor owner realized just how powerful it feels to drive something no one else around has.
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