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Ford

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.

Follow one of Torque News' Ford reporters Jimmy Dinsmore on Twitter at @driversside and send him tips for new Ford stories.

Ford has recalled 200,000 2014-15 Fusions and Lincoln MKZs

Ford Recalls 200,000 2014-15 Fusions, MKZs To Fix Brake Light Problem

By Marc Stern on January 22, 2022 - 3:26PM

Ford has recalled 200,000 2014-15 Fusions, MKZs, and some Mustangs to fix a problem that leaves the brake lights on. It seems that heat and humidity slowly destroy brake and clutch pedal parts, turning and leaving on the brake lights, confusing other drivers. This is very similar to the humidity problem that brought about history's biggest recall over Takata's front airbag housings.

Ford's 2022 Ranger Splash Forest Edition -- Quite Nice

Ford Offers Three New, Limited Edition Color Choices For Ranger Line

By Marc Stern on January 21, 2022 - 8:02AM

Last fall, Ford unveiled a trio of new colors for the Ranger line. Well, they finally released the color availability and pricing and truthfully, the colors are stunning.

Ford Mustang Prepares For An EV Future, What Will It Need To Do To Adapt?

By Carl Malek on January 19, 2022 - 4:39PM

The Ford Mustang has always been one of the most visible and iconic members of the muscle car family. A big burbly V8 and gobs of performance have always been Mustang trademarks for years. But with rival Stellantis teasing a potential EV future for the muscle car segment with a mysterious EV muscle car concept, what does Ford need to do to help prep the Mustang for electron-powered performance?

Ford BlueCruise Comparison Discussion to Tesla Autopilot and GM Super Cruise by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on January 18, 2022 - 5:40PM

Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports on how Ford’s assisted driving tech---BlueCruise---differs from Tesla’s Autopilot and GM’s Super Cruise.

Dealers Reassure Ford They Aren't Charging Huge Up Fees For Lightnings

Most Dealers Reassure Ford That They Are Not Slapping Huge Up Fees On Lightnings

By Marc Stern on January 17, 2022 - 11:49AM

Ford dealers reassured the manufacturer that they are charging only the MSRP on Lightnings. The reassurance was needed following reports last week, as detailed earlier by other Torque News stories, that there were dealers taking advantage of the limited supply of the sought-after electric pickups. Reports circulated that there were up fees of $30,000 but most averaged only $5,000.

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Poll: Nearly All Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Paid MSRP or Less

By John Goreham on January 15, 2022 - 12:38PM

Despite the buzz surrounding dealer markups, most Ford Mustang Mach-E battery-electric vehicle buyers paid MSRP or less over the past 13 months.

Ford Maverick Wins Important Industry Awards

NACTOY Awards Just A Part Of Ford Maverick And Bronco 2022 Story

By Marc Stern on January 12, 2022 - 5:40PM

For the second time in the last two years, Ford has won two major NACTOY awards. NACTOY stands for the North American Car/Truck of the Year Awards. It is a program that began months ago as the first vehicles were vetted for the program. As the months have gone on, a jury of 50 automotive veterans have put and pushed each vehicle through its paces to find the winners.

Lucid Air Finishes Runner-Up For North American Car Of The Year 2022

By James Walker on January 11, 2022 - 1:07PM

Ford takes home a pair of trophies in awards results featuring a lack of electric vehicles despite strong finalists.

Ford F-150 Leads Pickup Market For 45th Year

Ford Becomes Best-Selling Vehicle Manufacturer In Fourth Quarter

By Marc Stern on January 11, 2022 - 11:49AM

In looking over Ford's 2021 sales wrapup, the automaker enthusiastically looked toward 2022 and saw its electrified vehicle models taking off.

Ford Recalls Transit Vans To Repair Rear Driveshaft Problem; 2022 Maverick, Mustang Mach-E Rear Seatbelt Issues

By Marc Stern on January 9, 2022 - 1:48PM

Ford has had a number of recalls recently. They continue with fixes for rear driveshaft problems for Ford Transit vans and for problems with rear seatbelt assemblies in Maverick compact pickups and Mustang Mach-Es.

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Ford Recalls 2018 F- 150 Pickups To Fix Tailgate Problem; Transit Connects To Repair Roof Issue

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2022 - 3:27PM

Ford has had a busy time with recalls. In the latest recalls, the automaker has recalled 2018 F-150s to repair rear pickup bed latches that open and to fix Transit Connect vans whose panoramic Vista roofs fly off.

Ford Details Plan To Stop F-150 Lightning Markups

By Carl Malek on January 7, 2022 - 5:10PM

The dreaded dealer markup has always been an unfortunate part of the car buying experience, especially for high-demand new vehicles. The push to electrification has shined a spotlight on these markups, but Ford recently revealed a plan that aims to negate that on the F-150 Lightning.

Dealers Reportedly HItting Lightnings With Huge Up-Charges

Dealers Reportedly Slapping Big Markups On New Ford Lightning EV Pickups

By Marc Stern on January 5, 2022 - 5:33AM

Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.

Ford Doubles Down On EV Optimisim, Doubles F-150 Lightning Production

By Carl Malek on January 4, 2022 - 11:34AM

Ford is riding a wave of EV fueled optimism and has now officially revealed that it has once again boosted F-150 Lightning production to keep up with tremendous demand

Report Suggests Ford's Michigan Presence Plays Role In War With Tesla

By Carl Malek on January 3, 2022 - 1:55PM

The battle between Ford and Tesla in the hotly contested EV segment has picked up steam in recent years as the Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning aim to beat the upstart firm at its own game. A new report suggests that Ford holds a distinct geographical edge over its rival.

Mustang Mach-E Does Well In Best Car of the Year Contest

New Car Award Program Lauds Ford Mustang Mach-E

By Marc Stern on January 3, 2022 - 1:39PM

There is any number of "Best Car of the Year" programs out there that honor U.S. products. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, the automaker's first full automotive electric, did quite well in a brand-new program, Europea's "Best Car of the Year" Award.

Ford Recalls Mavericks To Repair Problems With Spray-in Bedliners

Ford Recalls New Mavericks To Repair Problems With Spray-in Bedliners

By Marc Stern on December 29, 2021 - 12:59PM

It has been a rather busy week on the recall front at Ford. So far, Torque News has reported on repairs needed by the cruise control radar module on F-150s. Now, we are reporting on assembly problems with the new Ford Maverick.

Ford Recalls F-150 To Fix Cruise Control Radar Module Photo by Ford Motor Co.

Ford Recalls F-150s To Repair Cruise Control Radar

By Marc Stern on December 27, 2021 - 3:06PM

In yet another recall for the F-150, Ford has recalled the pickup to repair the cruise control radar module so that the vehicle's safety systems will work correctly.

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Ford Recalls 200,000 2021, 2022 F-150s To Fix Driveshaft Problem

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2021 - 3:45PM

In the second recall of Ford F-150 pickups in the last six months, Ford has recalled about 200,000 F-150 SuperCab models, equipped with four-wheel-drive, because of problems with driveshaft insulation.

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Ford Offers More Range And New Trims In the 2022 Mustang Mach-E

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2021 - 10:34AM

For 2022, Ford Offers new paint packages and various electric range options for its 2022 Mustang Mach-E full-electric model.

Rattle Can Repair Scam Warning for Used Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on December 21, 2021 - 9:53PM

Here is a good example of what you need to look for to avoid a paint can scam that some dealerships resort to when selling used cars like this example with a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Plus, here is your chance to see how mechanics diagnose and replace the TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) in your tires.

Ford F-150 Lightning, Powerboost Hybrid Can Charge EV Vehicles

By Carl Malek on December 21, 2021 - 1:12PM

Let's face it, power outages are the unsung Achilles heel of modern electric vehicles. If the power grid goes down during a storm or other major event, charging your electric car is out of the question. Ford has revealed a solution for this with an all-new adaptor for the F-150 Lightning and Powerboost Hybrid models that turn them into portable charging stations.

Ford Bronco Fails To Earn IIHS Safety Award Courtesy Ford Motor Co.

Head Restraint, Headlights Keep Ford Bronco Four-Door From Winning IIHS Approval

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2021 - 9:15AM

Although the Ford Bronco Four-Door -- full-sized -- is one of the success stories of the auto year, one area where it has not lived up to the successful story line is in the ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety where issues with the head restraints and headlights kept the popular model from earning an IIHS award.

GM and Ford are not likely to beat Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025

By Justin Hart on December 17, 2021 - 9:27PM

The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.

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Ford Takes 5 KBB Best Buy Awards; Maverick Wins A Pair

By Marc Stern on December 16, 2021 - 5:05PM

Ford Motor Co. scored a major victory in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy program by taking five Best Buy Awards. The new Ford Maverick, the automaker's compact pickup earned the "Best of 2022 Award" and a Best Buy Award.

Ford Cannot Make EVs Fast Enough

By Carl Malek on December 15, 2021 - 3:22PM

Ford has had an impressive streak fo success when it comes to its growing lineup of electric vehicles. The Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning have proven to be very popular with customers, but it appears that the sheer amount of demand is pushing the limits of Ford's production facilities and the company cannot make them fast enough according to a new report.

Mustang Mach-E Is Such a Hit It Delays Explorer EV and Aviator EV

By Carl Malek on December 13, 2021 - 6:23PM

The Mustang Mach-E has been a smash hit for Ford ever since it powered its way to dealerships. A new report appears to suggest that it also managed to delay both the Explorer EV and its Lincoln cousin the Aviator EV.

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Ford Freezes Lightning Reservations At 200,000

By Marc Stern on December 13, 2021 - 12:46PM

Ford has decided to cap its F-150 Lightning reservation system at 200,000 as it begins to convert them over to its order bank.

Chevrolet Bolt, Ford Mustang Mach-e, Tesla Model Y

How Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Are Vying for The Lead in U.S. Market

By Justin Hart on December 13, 2021 - 4:44AM

Everyone should know electric vehicles are rapidly taking more market share from traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. But which manufacturers will lead the way in EV sales? The answer varies by region, of course, and much depends on the global supply chain, geo-political landscapes, the rippling impacts of the pandemic, etc. I will focus on the U.S. market since there should be rapid acceleration in U.S. EV sales, soon.

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Ford Dips Into the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' To Create Bronco Sport Parts

By Marc Stern on December 11, 2021 - 5:08PM

Following successfully recycling plastic water bottles into key parts on the 2020 Escape, Ford is now helping to cut the flow of plastic into the ocean by using plastic materials harvested from the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" as wiring clips for the Bronco Sport.

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