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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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August Had A Very Strong EV Sales Month
The Old Guard's Electric Surge: How Legacy Auto Won August
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers like Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Kia achieved record-breaking electric vehicle sales in August 2025 by offering popular vehicle types, leveraging brand trust, and benefiting from a rush for expiring tax credits, signaling a major sales event.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
I Walked Away From My Ford F-150, the Chevy Dealer Had A Bunch of 2024 Silverado 6.2Ls Leftover, I Got a 200K Warranty, and Free Trailer for $58K OTD
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner made a bold move. Eric Josephson snagged a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Waldoch Upfit with a 6.2L engine, a 200,000-mile warranty, and a new trailer for just $ 58,000. Was this Labor Day bargain a stroke of genius, or a risky gamble?
Cars Most Likely to Require a Gas Can in Your Trunk
Avoid These Cars With the Worst Fuel Economy
By Timothy Boyer on
When the tank runs low on your car, here's why fuel economy should be your top car-buying priority, and which models Consumer Reports found are the worst.
Consumer Reports Says 2025 Lincoln Navigator is Not for Everyone
Consumer Reports Fails the 2025 Lincoln Navigator ― The Driver Is Left With a Unique Steering Wheel Design That Feels Utterly Unnatural to Use. Parking Maneuvers Feel Like Rotating a Book: Horizontal, Vertical, Horizontal
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent review of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator by Consumer Reports reveals that it is little more than an overpriced Expedition.
Updated CR Recommendations for Fuel-Efficient SUVs
The Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs You Can Buy Today
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' latest listing of fuel-efficient small and midsized SUV model recommendations that can save you money without sacrificing the utility consumers want in today's SUVs.
Image of Tesla showroom by John Goreham
Here’s Why, How, and When EVs Will Drop From 8% to Just 5% Market Share In the U.S.
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
2025 McLaren Artura Spider charges on an Emporia Level 2 EV charger inside a lucky person's garage
Two-Year Testing Update of the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger - Here’s How This Unit Holds Up to Regular Use With Virtually Every EV Model Sold In America
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
A blue 2026 Kia EV9 with modern styling drives on a winding road through green hills and mountains, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I Keep Hearing About EV Range Anxiety, But I Charge My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 Overnight at Home for Pennies With Great Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Range anxiety gets thrown at EVs all the time, yet this owner shows how charging a Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 at home flips the narrative when compared to his Mustang.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Had a 48-Hour Tesla Cybertruck Demo, Now I’m Thinking Of Selling My Ford F-150 To Get A Cybertruck, But I Have Questions
By Denis Flierl on
A long-time Ford F-150 owner is about to jump ship and buy a Tesla Cybertruck. What are the real-world ramifications, and what should ICE truck buyers be aware of if they make a switch to electric? Is Jason asking enough of the right questions? 
2015 Toyota RAV4
I Put My Daughter In a Reliable 2015 Toyota RAV4, Ford, Never Again, the 2014 Escape Is a Money Pit and the Turbo Is Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer hopes that the 2015 model year RAV4 is more reliable than the 2014 Ford Escape. She recently purchased the older RAV4 for her daughter, and she's a Toyota fan because she owns a 2014 Highlander. Will the older RAV4 be reliable?
A blue Ford pickup truck parked in front of a modern hotel with large glass windows and balconies on a sunny day.
My F-150 Lightning's BlueCruise Kept Ping-Ponging Between Lanes On The Highway And After Three Failed Dealership Visits, It Only Updated When I Test Drove GMC's EV
By Noah Washington on
He took his F-150 Lightning to the dealership three times for a software fix with no luck, but the truck suddenly updated itself with the solution only after he test drove a competing GMC EV, as if it was nervous he would trade it in.
Best Time for New Car Shopping
Best Labor Day Deals on New Cars for 2025
By Timothy Boyer on
According to a recent Consumer Reports update, "Labor Day weekend is typically one of the biggest car-shopping holidays of the year as dealerships make way for next-year cars. And based on our analysis, this year looks to be no exception."
Ford's Improved EV Future
Ford's 'Model T Moment': A Radical Massive Bet on Affordable EVs As The Company Pivots To A Stronger Future
By Rob Enderle on
This column details Ford's radical new strategy to win the EV race by using a secretive "skunk works" team to create a truly affordable electric pickup, underpinned by a revolutionary, cost-cutting manufacturing process reminiscent of the original Model T
A white Ford Expedition drives on a scenic road with mountains and trees in the background, under a clear sky, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I’m a Ford Fan by Far, But My 2025 Ford Expedition’s BlueCruise Is Terrible While My Company Truck’s GM Super Cruise Works on Just About Every Highway and Back Road
By Aram Krajekian on
BlueCruise may be Ford’s answer to hands-free driving, but when one Ford Expedition owner says it struggles where GM’s Super Cruise thrives, it raises questions about how far behind Ford might be in this race.
Ford's Model T Moment
Ford's Model T Moment is a New EV Platform- the First Will be a $30,000 Dollar Midsize Truck
By Mary Conway on
Ford CEO says the new platform will revolutionize the assembly process making EVs more affordable.
2017 Toyota Highlander
After 2 Failed Transmissions, I Said Goodbye To My Toyota Highlander and Got a Nice Ford Explorer, I’m Glad I’m Off That Crazy Train
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner shares her experience with her 2017 Highlander, highlighting two failed transmissions in one year. She's had enough and purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer. What are the issues with the Highlander, and is the Explorer a reliable SUV?
Ford F-150 Lightning with a man sitting in the frunk
I Think the EV Rollout Was One of the Biggest Marketing Failures of the Century. Most People Don’t Know What My Ford F-150 Lightning Is Like
By Chris Johnston on
If more people knew what the Ford F-150 Lightning could actually do, the whole EV rollout might have gone differently.
A red Ford Mustang Mach-E is parked in a forest campsite near a green tent. A person sits by a fire pit in the background, surrounded by trees and cabins. The scene feels peaceful and rustic.
I Took My Mustang Mach-E on a 14,500-Mile Road Trip Through 22 States and Canada Plus Slept in It for 25 Nights, So If You’re Thinking About Getting an EV, Just Do It
By Aram Krajekian on
In a world still full of EV skepticism, this Mustang Mach-E owner set out on an adventure that challenged assumptions and revealed just how much electric vehicles can do.
Ford Skunkworks In Operation
Ford's Skunkworks: A Secret Weapon in the EV War with China - Ford Finds a Better Path Forward
By Rob Enderle on
To counter the existential threat of China's dominant and low-cost electric vehicles, Ford's CEO Jim Farley has initiated a secret "skunkworks" project, leveraging a small, agile team to rapidly develop an affordable EV platform.
Jon Galland and a Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Dealer Says, "If You Ever Need To Replace Your Ford Mustang or F-150 Lightning EV Battery Pack, Get Ready To Take a $25K to $40K Hit"
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning battery has to be replaced? A Ford dealer gives insight into the EV repairs. First, it's costly, and second, they are not easy for the Ford dealers to work on. Check out the learning curve.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Promising Major EV Update - New EV Platform to Battle Cheap Chinese EVs
By Mary Conway on
Ford is changing strategies to offset the cost of tariffs and falling EV demand. How the automaker will use a strategy instituted by former CEO Alan Mulally to drive change.
White 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving on highway with mountain landscape in background
I Drove My 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4,536 Miles Through Pacific Northwest And Canada With My Family Of Five, Completed 25 Fast Charges And Averaged 2.0 Miles Per kWh
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, five people, and 4,536 miles. This Lightning owner just proved EVs could conquer epic road trips through the Pacific Northwest and Canada, averaging 2.0 miles per kWh.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Ford's Huge Bronco Sport Recall Put a Major Dent in What Could Have Been Record Profits
By Mary Conway on
Ford earned a record of $50.2 billion in the second quarter of 2025 but actually posted a loss because of recalls, tariffs and canceled production.
A gleaming, bright blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked on a driveway, surrounded by lush green foliage. The car's modern design conveys a sense of innovation.
I Traded In My BMW X5 M for a Ford Mustang Mach-E and It Was Quite the Downgrade, I Think Ford Gave Up When It Came to the Rear Design
By Aram Krajekian on
Trading a BMW X5 M for a Mach-E isn’t something you hear about every day. But when this new owner called the rear design “ugly,” it sparked a conversation that went deeper than just looks.
Jay Leno and Jim Farley with 2025 Mustang GTD
Why Auto Expert Jay Leno Says the 2025 Mustang GTD Can Challenge Porsche
By Mary Conway on
Jay Leno puts his new 2025 Mustang GTD to the test while the CEO of Ford looks on.
Jturkish’s Ford F-150 Lighting and camper trailer at campsite
Took The Ford F-150 Lightning Out Camping This Weekend, and It’s Hands Down The Best Tow Rig I Have Ever Owned
By Chris Johnston on
Adding weight and wind resistance have some surprising results on the Chevy Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning’s towing and hauling range.
Dark Gray 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck, front-facing view with rugged mountain landscape background
I Took My 2023 F-150 Lightning 400 Miles Round Trip, And It Cost The Same As Gas, But Added 103 Minutes Because Of Charging Time
By Noah Washington on
He took his 2023 F-150 Lightning 400 miles, and the cost was identical to gas, but the trip gained 103 unexpected minutes. Is EV long-distance travel truly practical?
Vehicles Scrapped for Lack of Parts Problem
My 2014 Ford Explorer Is Obsolete, Dealer Says They Don't Support It Anymore. Are We Just to Expect That Cars Now Have a 10-Year Lifespan? ― Where I Find the Most Useful Resource With OEM Part Availability Problems
By Timothy Boyer on
Ford Explorer owner reports dealership will not bother themselves with his vehicle due to a parts availability problem. Plus, two unusual places where I go for parts that yielded some surprising results.
2025 Ford Explorer ST in blue-gray, driving on mountain highway with autumn forest blurred in background
I Tracked CO2 Levels In My 2025 Ford Explorer ST And Discovered They Skyrocketed When Using A/C, Even With The Fresh Air Setting Selected
By Noah Washington on
He measured the air in his 2025 Ford Explorer ST and was stunned… the A/C's "fresh air" setting was a lie, causing CO2 levels to skyrocket within minutes and raising serious questions about cabin air quality.
2018 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Owner Who Ran Down Church Shooter with His Truck Says, "While I Talked with 911, I Realized There Was No Time, It Just Kind of Happened”
By Denis Flierl on
The owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 was just given a new 2025 Ford F-150 worth $70,000. It's all because he ran down a church shooter as he was driving to attend services. He was running late, and it was a bizarre scene, but what he did was extraordinary. 
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