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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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Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier

Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030

By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM

Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Wins IIHS Top Safety Rating

Ford Explorer, Bronco Sport Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

By Marc Stern on March 13, 2022 - 3:35PM

Two Ford models, the Explorer and the Bronco Sport, have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award rating, Top Safety Pick+.

Ford Pro To Smooth Electric Fleet Operations

Ford Pro To Provide One-Stop Shopping For Electric Fleet Operations

By Marc Stern on March 9, 2022 - 5:00PM

With all of the options now available to managers, it can be confusing when it comes to electric fleet operations. Ford Pro is aiming to smooth the way by providing one-stop-shopping for all a firm's EV charging needs.

Electric Vehicles Like The Ford Lightning Will Cut Emissions

Ford-Funded Study Shows Electric Pickups Will Have Major Impact In Cutting Emissions

By Marc Stern on March 8, 2022 - 6:47PM

A study published this week shows that electric pickups will significantly cut emissions. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan. The study was funded by Ford.

Vroom Vehicle Sale Goes Wrong For Respected Auto Reviewer

By John Goreham on March 7, 2022 - 10:23AM

We’ve highlighted how Vroom purchases go wrong. This story looks at how a sale to Vroom can also be a hassle.

Ford Engineers Torture Test F-150 Lightnings In Alaska Winter

Ford Engineers Torture-Test F-150 Lightning in Alaska’s 30-Below Cold

By Marc Stern on March 6, 2022 - 2:10PM

In order to find out how Ford F-150 Lightnings perform in the cold, a group of Ford engineers took six Lightnings and spent two weeks putting them through their paces in Alaska's 30-below cold.

Kia's EVs Mark Best-Ever U.S. Monthly Sales, Nearly Doubling Previous Record

By Justin Hart on March 6, 2022 - 1:08PM

Kia’s total February sales increased 2.3% year over year. That may sound like only modest growth. But it is important to note that last month Kia’s 2 EV models, the brand new EV6 and the returning Niro EV, also beat their previous best ever month, September 2021, by 181%.

Ford's Recent Moves Could Mean Big Changes At The Dealer Level

By Carl Malek on March 6, 2022 - 12:21AM

Ford's recent decision to internally split its ICE and EV businesses promises big changes in the way that the company handled various aspects of its business. That includes an experience that some customers might not realize, the dealership.

Wall Street Likes Ford's EV Plans, But Raises Some Questions On Finer Details

By Carl Malek on March 4, 2022 - 12:23AM

A big hurdle for any automaker looking to rapidly expand their EV ambitions is that they not only have to win over customers but also impress the power players in Wall Street. Ford's recent moves in the EV segment have turned some heads but raised some questions as well.

Ford Expands Driveshaft Recall to Cover Heavy-Duty Pickups

Ford Expands Pickup Driveshaft Recall To Heavy-Duty Trucks

By Marc Stern on February 28, 2022 - 10:19PM

In the second driveshaft recall in the last three months, Ford has expanded its driveshaft recall to cover heavy-duty pickups (F-250/F-350). In December, the automaker recalled 185,000 F-150 pickups because of potential driveshaft failures. Now, it has recalled about 250,000 heavy-duty pickups for the same problem.

Ford CEO Dismisses Rumors Of Splitting Company, Confirms Change Is Coming

By Carl Malek on February 24, 2022 - 2:53PM

Ford CEO Jim Farley caused a stir when he appeared to reveal during a recent conference call with investors that he was going to split the EV business away from the main company. However, Farley confirmed that while changes are coming, they will not involve altering the structure of Ford moving forward.

2022 Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Similar To Daytona Winner

Mustang-Driving Rookie Wins Daytona 500

By Marc Stern on February 23, 2022 - 7:27PM

The driver of Team Penske's Number 2 Mustang, a rookie at Daytona, battled throughout the 500-miler and only pulled out a win on the last corner of the race. The winning margin was .036 seconds, one of the closest finishes on record.

Ford, State Farm Team To Save Customers Money

Ford, State Farm Team Up To Bring Customers Usage-Based Insurance Savings

By Marc Stern on February 21, 2022 - 11:15AM

Ford and State Farm have developed a new program that is aimed at saving insurance customers money. The new program, which debuts this week, will reduced customer premiums as driving behaviors improve.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Wins WWCOTY Large Car Award

By Marc Stern on February 15, 2022 - 11:39PM

For the second time in as many years, Ford's Mustang Mach-E has won added another laurel its name. This time the Women's Car of the Year Award has chosen the Ford electric as the winner of its Large Car awards.

Ford Maverick Wins MotorWeek "Best of the Year" Award

Ford Maverick Wins MotorWeek 2022 Driver's Choice 'Best Of Year' Award

By Marc Stern on February 13, 2022 - 11:06PM

Ford's compact pickup, the Maverick, added another trophy to its award case last week when it won the prestigious MotorWeek Driver's Choice "Best of the Year" honors. It is the second time in two years that Ford has won the honor. Last year, the Mustang Mach-E took the honor.

Ford's Everglades Edition Lets Go Further Off The Grid Than Ever

Ford Bronco Everglades Edition Takes On Extreme Adventures With Confidence

By Marc Stern on February 10, 2022 - 6:21PM

Ford has developed a new Bronco model that will let you take the Bronco even further off the grid than ever. Ford used the Chicago Auto Show to intro the model.

Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ionic 5 and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs

Kia, Hyundai and Tesla Stand to Gain as Ford Halts 3 Production Lines

By Justin Hart on February 9, 2022 - 3:35AM

Beginning earlier this week, Ford is halting production on 3 different production lines, including the Cuautitlan, Mexico plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Is this only a brief pause, or is it the first sign of an impending miss for Ford as it attempts to massively ramp up EV production to compete with Tesla and out-sell other mainstream rivals vying for leadership in the race toward an electrified automotive future?

Ford's Bronco Raptor Is A Great Off-Roader; Bronco-R Lessons Learned

Ford Bronco Takes 1-2-3 In Grueling King Of The Hammers Racing

By Marc Stern on February 8, 2022 - 12:56PM

In 2019 and 2020, Ford's Bronco-R ran in the tough Baja 1000. The lessons learned in this backcountry off-road race were well-learned as Ford Performance took them and applied them to a new generation of off-road racing Broncos. Those lessons were learned quite well as Ford took three podiums in this past weekend's King of the Hammers off-road race.

Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Offers Interesting Alternative to Bolt EUV

By John Goreham on February 8, 2022 - 8:16AM

Those who are looking for an affordable EV crossover with a cost in the mid-$30Ks should check out Ford’s Escape PHEV Titanium.

Ford Chief Upset Over Reports of Huge F-150 Lightning Markups

Dealers Face Wrath Of An Unhappy Ford Boss Over Reported Lightning Markups

By Marc Stern on February 6, 2022 - 11:01PM

Ford boss Jim Farley is upset. He is mad about the reported markups some dealers are slapping on Ford F-150 Lightning reservations and orders. Indeed, he noted that dealers face having their Lightning allocations slashed for the 2022 sales year.

Ford Has Enhanced Its Certified Preowned Program

Ford Enhances Certified Pre-Owned Program With Two-Week Money-Back Guarantee

By Marc Stern on February 5, 2022 - 3:55PM

Ford, the longtime leader in pickup truck sales, has enhanced its certified preowned program. The enhancement makes the program the leading CPO program in the vehicular world. Starting this month, used-vehicle buyers will be given a two-week, money-back guarantee so they can return their vehicles if there is an issue.

Ford CEO Drops Hint Ford Could Break Company Up To Meet EV Demand

By Carl Malek on February 5, 2022 - 11:23AM

The race towards electrification is forcing many automotive companies to think outside the box when it comes to meeting the rapidly changing EV landscape. Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared to drop a potent bombshell of a hint on one idea Ford is possibly considering, breaking up the company.

Ford's F-150 Lightning Can Be Used To Power Lightless Houses

Ford Lightning Lights Up Their Lives By Powering Homes If Grid Goes Down

By Marc Stern on February 4, 2022 - 10:35AM

Picture this: an ice storm cuts power to millions, but owners of Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickups have a way out, their trucks. Thanks to Ford ingenuity and the automaker's partners, F-150 customers can use their trucks to power their homes for up to 10 days with rationing or solar charging. It is a new feature.

Ford Plans A Return To GT3 Racing Led By the Mustang

Ford Performance, Multimatic Plan Return To GT3 Racing

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2022 - 5:42PM

Ford plans a return to GT3 racing in 2024 after partnering with Multimatic. The return will mean the Ford Mustang will lead the return to races like the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Ford Rolls 40M F-150 Off The Line -- A Great Achievement in 75 Years

40-Millionth F-Series Pickup Rolls Off Line At Ford

By Marc Stern on January 28, 2022 - 8:43PM

If a corporation can smile, then Ford has a great reason to be grinning ear to ear. This week the automaker rolled its 40 millionth pickup off the line -- a 2022 F-150 Tremor -- in Iconic Silver that is headed to its owner.

Most Powerful Street-Legal Ford Bronco, the Bronco Raptor

Ford’s Desert-Racing, Rock-Crawling 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Is Its Most Powerful Street-Legal Bronco Ever

By Marc Stern on January 27, 2022 - 2:27PM

Ford debuted its most powerful street-legal Bronco this week. Already sought after by celebrities, the Bronco Raptor offers buyers a rock-crawling performance SUV that is the most powerful Bronco in the brand.

Kia EV6 Pricing Revealed, Beats Almost All Currently Available EV Competitors

By Justin Hart on January 27, 2022 - 2:22AM

Kia has revealed the pricing of their new EV6 for the U.S. market and the good news is that it has a lower starting MSRP, at $40,900, than almost every other compact EV SUV currently for sale. Only the VW ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (when the RWD base model goes on sale) are priced lower than the EV6, and only a tad lower at $40,760 and $39,700 respectively.

Ford Halt Orders for Highly Sought-After Maverick Compact Pickup

Buyer Excitement Forces Ford To Cut Off Orders For The Sought-After Maverick

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2022 - 11:52AM

Ford has been forced to cut off new orders for the highly sought-after compact pickup the Maverick. The automaker was inundated with orders for the compact truck following its debut.

Buying the Ford F-150 Lightning is a Better Deal Than Buying a Tesla Powerwall

By Timothy Boyer on January 24, 2022 - 10:32AM

Here’s an interesting math-based argument for why EV owners will want to buy the Ford F-150 Lightning over investing in a solar powered Tesla Powerwall system.

Battle For 2nd Place: Kia vs Ford In 2022 U.S. Plug-In Vehicle Market

By Justin Hart on January 23, 2022 - 10:15PM

Kia will offer more plug-in vehicle models in the U.S. than Ford for 2022. Ford will offer 3: Mustang Mach-E, F150 Lightning and the Escape PHEV (and technically a 4th, but it is a commercial cargo van and isn’t really a factor in the consumer market). Kia will offer at least 4 models: EV6, Niro EV, Niro PHEV and the Sorento PHEV, but more choices doesn’t mean Kia will sell more units. So which automaker is more likely to take 2nd place in the U.S. market for 2022?

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