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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.

How To Make Android Auto Work or Apple CarPlay Work Wirelessly In Your Vehicle

By John Goreham on September 6, 2023 - 2:10PM

We added wireless Android Auto to a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. Here is how we converted the wired system to wireless and how you can do the same quite easily.

Ford Ranger pickup truck to have plug-in hybrid version

I Can't Believe Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck Segment Has Been Ignored for So Long

By Armen Hareyan on September 5, 2023 - 5:48PM

There are people in the Torque News reader community who say they have been waiting for a plug-in hybrid pick up as they would love the flexibility of being able to tow long-range and use electric around town.

Despite Not Being Popular, These SUVs Come Highly Recommended

By Timothy Boyer on September 1, 2023 - 4:16PM

Here’s an update on the latest midsized SUV’s that despite their perceived popularity, should be avoided according to Consumer Reports’ car experts who recommend these recently updated better choices for shoppers.

Image of 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands by John Goreham

2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Review 1,000-Mile Update - Hello Torque Steer

By John Goreham on August 31, 2023 - 2:42PM

We update our long-term test of the 2023 Ford Bronco and dive into how well the Bronco Sport handles on pavement during spirited driving. We also discovered a small concern.

$5,600 Repair Bill for This Ford F-150 Owner’s Tail Lamps

By Timothy Boyer on August 31, 2023 - 10:37AM

Here’s a warning for newer Ford F-150 owners that will make them want to take some extra precautions to avoid this very expensive taillight repair.

Ford’s Police Interceptor: Fastest Cop Car On The Road

By Marc Stern on August 28, 2023 - 5:13PM

Here’s a look at why the Ford Police Interceptor Is Tops.

Truck Shoppers Pay More for Blind Spot Warning Feature

Truck Dealership Predatory Practices You Need to Be Aware Of

By Timothy Boyer on August 24, 2023 - 11:42AM

Here’s some need-to-know info before you go shopping for a new truck that shows just how dealerships take advantage of truck buyers in order to squeeze more money out of their customers.

Least Expensive New Cars Recommended by Consumer Reports

10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends

By Timothy Boyer on August 22, 2023 - 11:25PM

Here are 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models with the lowest prices available today recommended by CR analysts that includes one pickup truck!

‘The Rock’ Continues Ford Ways With New Truck, An F-150 Raptor R

By Marc Stern on August 21, 2023 - 7:05PM

For an automaker having a fan like "The Rock" is a real feather in its cap. With "The Rock," Ford has a whole quiver.

Ford Introduces Most Powerful Mustang Of Them All, The GTD

By Marc Stern on August 19, 2023 - 1:13PM

Ford introduces its most powerful street-legal Mustang, the GTD, based on its Le Mans racer.

Top Ten Weirdest Cars from Ford and Why You Should Grab One Today

By Timothy Boyer on August 14, 2023 - 5:13PM

Here’s a must-watch video that highlights some of Ford’s most questionable models that qualify as being truly weird at any age. However, if you can snag some of these models today---it’s money in the bank.

Jim Farley's Vision: A Thriving U.S.-Based EV Supply Chain, Not an EV Ban

By Peter Neilson on August 14, 2023 - 1:47PM

Ford's CEO Jim Farley isn't banning EVs. Dive into how he's supercharging a U.S.-based electric future.

Image of 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands on stone bridge by John Goreham

How The Bronco Sport Became the First-Ever New Ford In My Family

By John Goreham on August 8, 2023 - 4:50PM

My family has long trended toward Asian-branded automobiles. Here’s how and why the 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands became the first Ford in my family in over fifty years.

Going Mostly American with Your Car, SUV, and Truck Choices

Consumer Reports Best American Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on August 8, 2023 - 4:30PM

According to Consumer Reports analysts, these domestic models are the highest scoring for shoppers looking for new vehicles from traditional U.S. brands.

Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles in use

Ford Tries To Tackle Its EV Sales Woes By Selling More Hybrids

By Justin Hart on August 4, 2023 - 8:29PM

Last week, Ford went on record to contradict themselves by explaining they are shifting electrified vehicle production to focus more on hybrids. Apparently, that is what customers want. I’m skeptical, however.

The Ultimate Bike Rack for Your Toyota Tacoma or Other Truck

By Timothy Boyer on August 2, 2023 - 10:04PM

It’s no exaggeration to say this is the “Ultimate Bike Rack” system for your Tacoma or other truck. Discover now what makes this the one you really do need for your truck.

2023 Bronco Sport Badlands Long-Term Test Update- Off-Pavement, Flooded Roads, Highway

By John Goreham on August 2, 2023 - 4:39PM

Our latest update of the 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands covers multiple driving scenarios. Read how the Bronco Sport Badlands performs in all of these conditions.

Image of Falken WildPeak A/T Trail tire by John Goreham

Falken WildPeak A/T3W Tire Long-Term Test - What Makes These Tires So Popular?

By John Goreham on August 2, 2023 - 1:26PM

We are conducting a multi-year test of the Falken WildPeak A/T3W all-terrain SUV tire. Here are the results of our off-pavement, heavy rain, snow, and back-roads sporty driving testing.

Image of Ford Bronco Sport by John Goreham

2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Long-Term Test - Initial Likes and Dislikes

By John Goreham on August 1, 2023 - 4:01PM

Torque News has purchased a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands for long-term testing. Here is how we have found the vehicle after its first 500 miles in service.

Leaked Tesla Image Show a Cybertruck Wrapped To Look Like Ford F-150, Octavalve, & Small Frunk

By Tinsae Aregay on July 24, 2023 - 11:21AM

New leaked images show a Cybertruck prototype wrapped by Tesla to look exactly like its main competitor, the Ford F-150 Lighting. The Images also show the Cybertruck’s surprisingly small frunk space, the octovalve, 48-volt wiring, and front casting.

Ford Slashes Price Of F-150 Lightning By Up To Nearly $10,000 Just as Tesla is About To Announce Cybertruck's Pricing

By Marc Stern on July 17, 2023 - 7:56PM

Ford slashes price on F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck by up to $10,000 ahead of Cybertruck's deliveries.

Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Cybertruck Will Start Below $50,000 Following Ford F-150 Lightning Price Cuts

By Tinsae Aregay on July 17, 2023 - 1:53PM

Elon Musk in a recent tweet has hinted at the Cybertruck’s starting price as being lower than that of the Ford F-150 Lightning. Musk’s comment comes in response to a news article reporting that Ford has decreased the starting price of the F-150 Lightning to $50,000.

The 4 Deadliest And Fastest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2023 - 9:24AM

Which vehicles are the deadliest to drive? According to recent calculations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there are four models you should be aware of if you are buying a new car.

No Need for a Specialty Tool with This Trick

Ford Repair with a Coat Hanger

By Timothy Boyer on July 14, 2023 - 10:20AM

Here’s a neat mechanics’ trick using a wire coat hanger rather than an expensive specialty tool to get this common maintenance and repair job done yourself.

Ford Dealership Says This Is a Normal Noise in the Ford F-150

By Timothy Boyer on July 11, 2023 - 3:16PM

Here’s why you should put more faith in what your Ford is saying to you than what a dealership is saying is “normal” for an F-150.

Mustang Mach-E Charging at a Tesla station

Many Garages Not Built To Handle Today’s Weighty EVs

By Marc Stern on July 11, 2023 - 1:03PM

Parking is the likely cause of NYC garage collapse.

Ford Donates State-of-Art Bronco Response SUV to Badlands Monument

By Marc Stern on July 7, 2023 - 4:12PM

Working with the Badlands Monument, Ford has designed and donated a state-of-the-art key response car to fight wildfires

Best of Mechanic Problems and Their Mechanical Nightmares

By Timothy Boyer on July 2, 2023 - 10:48AM

If the actor Clint Eastwood ever played the role of a mechanic, you can imagine a scene in which he would paraphrase the immortal line “A man’s got to know his limitations” with the addition of “…as a mechanic.” Here’s a compilation of the best of mechanic problems and their mechanical nightmares to carry the point of nearly unbelievable car fails of car owners (and some mechanics).

Ford Sets Sights On Dakar Rally; Plans To Develop Special Ranger T1+

By Marc Stern on June 27, 2023 - 3:51PM

Ford, which has been participating in some of the off-roading's toughest venues, has a big challenge to go, the Dakar Rally which is a test of man and machine in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, will take on the "big one" in the next couple of years. It is developing a tougher extreme Ranger T1+ specifically for the challenge.

SuperVan 4.2 Van Continues Tradition As It Takes On Pikes Peak

By Marc Stern on June 26, 2023 - 4:42PM

Working with STARD advanced research and development, Ford Performance developed the Super Van 4.2 to take part in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Like other major races lately, Ford has used them to develop and refine electric vehicles. The Super Van has many special refinements that will likely find their way into Ford's electric fleet in the future.

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