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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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Ford Offers Remote Pickup, Delivery For Repairs, Mobile Service

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2023 - 11:41AM

Ford has begun a new service that allows customers to have their vehicles picked up and dropped off for service. The new service follows a J.D. Power Study on customer satisfaction. The program also allows customers to have mobile service, as well.

Edmunds Names The Ford F-150 Lightning The ‘Best of the Best’

By Marc Stern on January 25, 2023 - 4:03PM

For the second time in as many weeks, Ford's F-150 Lightning has been honored by Edmunds, a trusted name in car-buying. In a brand-new award, the Lightning has been honored as Edmunds' "Best of the Best."

Is The Left Coming for Your Pickup Truck?

By Timothy Boyer on January 25, 2023 - 11:51AM

Today’s news raises concerns that pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 should and will become a thing of the past because they have become bigger, bulkier, and more dangerous.

NHTSA Successfully Closes The Book On Ford Explorer Exhaust Leak Probe

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2023 - 4:24PM

After more than six years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed the books on a probe of 1.46 million Ford Explorers over exhaust fumes. Ford issued a Service Action Plan, which was applied to many vehicles. They found the issue was due to some upfitting.

Ford Honored For Its Leading Efforts At Sustainability

By Marc Stern on January 23, 2023 - 12:01PM

One of the goals that Ford is constantly trying to achieve is to better its efforts at eliminating or cutting its carbon footprint. Indeed, the automaker has just been honored for its efforts at sustainability.

Barrett-Jackson To Auction All-New 7th Gen Mustang To Support Juvenile Diabetes

By Marc Stern on January 23, 2023 - 11:52AM

At the upcoming Barrett-Jackson next week, Ford has donated the very first 7th Generation Mustang to support the fight against juvenile diabetes.

Did the Ford Pinto Really Deserve its Reputation?

When Ford Exploded into Compact Car History

By Timothy Boyer on January 21, 2023 - 1:19PM

Would you ever consider buying a 2,000-pound compact car for $2,000? Many car shoppers did just that back in the ‘70s. Here’s a little Ford history that sheds a different light on the often-misunderstood story of the Ford Pinto.

Supply Chain Crisis Over; Stored F-150s Begin To Get The Semiconductors They Need

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 12:20PM

Though it has slipped far into the background, the supply chain problem has impacted Ford and other automakers for at least the last two years -- until very recently, in fact. Now, as the supply of semiconductors has increased the chipless trucks that were placed into storage are getting the semiconductors they need and heading for sale.

Ford F-150 Wins Double Honors From Edmunds

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 11:26AM

The F-150 Lightning continues to garner its share of awards. This time Edmunds has named the F-150 Lightning winner of its Top-Rated Electric Award. This is the second award for the pickup line from the car-info site. In its second award of the year, the conventional Ford F-150 was honored for its many decades of innovation.

Despite Suit, Compact Ford Truck Still Remains Popular

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 10:38AM

One of Ford's most popular vehicles, the compact Maverick pickup, faces a class-action suit over a side curtain airbag. The suit has done nothing to dial back the compact pickup's incredible popularity.

Ford F-150 Transmission Leak Warning

By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2023 - 8:46AM

Does your Ford F-150 have an ongoing transmission leak problem? Find out now about common leak points that are often misdiagnosed.

Ford Bronco, Maverick Keep Winning Awards; This Time C/D’s ‘10Best Trucks, SUVs’

By Marc Stern on January 17, 2023 - 3:23PM

Ford's Bronco, which has garnered its share of attention, has added to its list of honors by being named Car and Driver's "10Best SUV." Meantime, the popular compact Maverick pickup was named the publication's "10Best Trucks."

Ford Is Developing New EV Platform For Its Next-Gen Cars

By Armen Hareyan on January 16, 2023 - 11:35PM

What Happens When Engine Oil is Not Changed

Common Way Ford Owners Destroy Their Triton Engines

By Timothy Boyer on January 12, 2023 - 6:18PM

While some Ford engines are notorious for major engine damage due to design, factory assembly, and parts issues, in truth not all blame goes to Ford. Discover now a common way Ford owners wind up destroying their trucks that is absolutely insane!

iSeeCars Study Shows Ford F-150, Escape Among Top 10 Used Vehicles Sought In 2022

By Marc Stern on January 12, 2023 - 5:51PM

The Ford F-150 pickup and the Escape crossover remained popular vehicles with customers last year as many buyers were forced into the used-car market by high prices.

Ford Lightning Takes NACTOY Truck Honors Following MotorTrend Victory

By Marc Stern on January 11, 2023 - 3:09PM

Ford's F-150 Lightning electric continues to rack up its share of prestigious automotive awards as the pickup has now been named winner of the North American Truck of the Year Award.

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Top 5 EV Makers In The U.S. Hold Approximately 92 Percent Market Share In 2022

By Justin Hart on January 11, 2023 - 2:40PM

Some may say that 2022 was the year that electric vehicles (EVs) really took off, saleswise, or (finally) began to rapidly increase market share in the U.S. It is certainly true that electric vehicles sold in larger numbers than ever before in the U.S. last year, and almost every automaker is hurriedly bringing new EVs to market too. But how big are these increases really, and which automakers are capturing the most EV market share?

Caveats to YouTube Video Truck Repair Advice

Fix That Old Hard to Start Ford Truck

By Timothy Boyer on January 9, 2023 - 11:44AM

Here’s a simple diagnosis and fix for an old Ford Truck that refused to start. Plus, an important caveat to this repair video.

Ford’s Compact Maverick Hybrid Jumps To The Top Of Consumer Reports List, Bumps Honda

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2023 - 5:07PM

As Ford's compact pickup, the Maverick, remains wildly popular with customers, it has also become popular with Consumer Reports. Indeed, the Maverick bumped the Honda Ridgeline as the publication's top pickup.

Despite Sky High Pricing Now, EV Pricing Is Expected To Fall

By Marc Stern on January 6, 2023 - 4:34PM

EVs are facing a problem right now relating primarily to the fact that the auto industry is diving headfirst into the electric car space, and it is having an effect on EV pricing.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham.

Ford & Chevy Pull Ahead of EV Competitors With U.S. Delivery Increases

By John Goreham on January 6, 2023 - 12:26PM

We break down the U.S.- market battery-electric vehicle deliveries by model for 2022. Ford’s and GM’s 2022 deliveries in the U.S. market show that three brands are now making a meaningful volume of battery-electric vehicles.

Ford's F-Series Trucks: The Best-Selling Pickup for 46 Consecutive Years!

By Marc Stern on January 5, 2023 - 4:15PM

For the 46th consecutive year, the F-Series has again led the market in sales, a position that it has held for nearly half-a-century.

VW Joins Ford, Stellantis With Another Takata-Related Recall

By Marc Stern on January 2, 2023 - 11:10PM

And the beat of the Takata airbag recall continues to go on nearly two decades after it started. This time Volkswagen has joined Ford and Stellantis in recalling a number of VW Beetles to repair defective driver's side airbags that may explode.

The Worst Cars, SUVs, And Trucks You Can Buy In 2023

By Timothy Boyer on December 30, 2022 - 8:40PM

Here’s the latest from a car consultant who warns car, SUV, and truck shoppers the vehicles that he has tested that are the worst you can buy in 2023. Spoiler alert---the Ford F-150 Lightning is one of them!

After A Year Of Success, Ford Leads In A Dubious Category

By Marc Stern on December 29, 2022 - 2:11PM

Yes, it has been quite a year for Ford Motor Co. with its successful introduction and sale of new models like its electric truck the F-150 Lightning and its compact pickup, the Maverick. On the other hand, Ford set a rather dubious record for 2022 with the highest number of recalls for the year.

2022 Was Quite A Year For Ford With New Models, A Prestigious Award, And Huge Demand

By Marc Stern on December 28, 2022 - 7:44PM

This year has been quite a big one for Ford, with a new model proving so attractive to buyers that the reservation period is over, and buyers won't have their compact pickups until sometime next year. Also, the Lightning continues to attract new buyers to the electric pickup.

2022 Saw Takata Airbag Recall Deaths Grow By 5

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2022 - 4:10PM

With all of the notoriety, spot programs, and continuing recalls, the Takata airbag safety recalls continue to impact drivers more than 10 years in. Just last month, Stellantis and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged the owners of many models made by the automaker to park them until the repairs were made. Few have done so.

Bone-Chilling Cold Snap Requires Extra Electric Vehicle Care

By Marc Stern on December 22, 2022 - 11:11PM

Ford has some good advice for owners of electric vehicles as the weather turns bitingly cold and nasty.

Maverick Hybrid AWD Image by John Goreham

The One Change 2023 Ford Maverick Owners and Shoppers Want Most

By John Goreham on December 22, 2022 - 2:55PM

The Ford Maverick pickup truck is a big hit. However, there is one important thing many owners and shoppers of the Ford Maverick would like to see changed. Here’s what they say when polled.

Ford Gives Mustang Owners Best Christmas Gift Ever – More Horsepower

By Marc Stern on December 19, 2022 - 1:45PM

In what you might consider an early Christmas gift, Ford is giving Mustang customers more horsepower with upgrades to its 5.0-liter V-8, among other engines. It's is quite a treat.

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