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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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Dumb Catalytic Converter Thieves Warning

Why Not All Ford Catalytic Converter Thefts are Bad News for Owners

By Timothy Boyer on September 22, 2022 - 10:13AM

Here’s the latest by one mechanic on why you should not overreact right after finding out someone was under your truck with a power saw going after your vehicle’s catalytic converter. Plus, some bonus information on an inexpensive DIY measure you can use to prevent catalytic converter theft.

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Ford To Campaign 7th Gen Mustang At 24 Hours Of Le Mans

By Marc Stern on September 21, 2022 - 4:27PM

If you are into motoring and racing history, the chances are good that you have seen the 2019 move "Ford versus Ferrari," which detailed the duel between the corporate automotive giants to see who would take Le Mans at the time. It turns out that Ford would win in grand fashion in 1966 with a 1-2-3 win and later wins through 1969. Now, Ford will return to Le Mans in the automaker's seventh-gen Mustang.

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Ford Studies Low-Power Bluetooth To Bring Greater Safety

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2022 - 12:01PM

If there is one thing certain about smartphones, it is this: they are being used to handle many chores that we take for granted. For example in vehicle safety, Bluetooth technology may soon be used in Ford vehicles to warn drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists, or scooter-riders.

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Ford Recalls 2022 F-150 Raptors To Fix Problem With Lug Nuts

By Marc Stern on September 19, 2022 - 2:27PM

Ford has recalled a number of F-150 Raptors to repair improperly installed lug nuts. The lug nuts are incorrectly fastene and may cause wheel separation leading to crashes.

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Ford Introduces New Mustang Dark Horse – New Edition – And Pack Of Track Ponies

By Marc Stern on September 17, 2022 - 3:05PM

Ford used the Detroit Auto Show, renewed for the first time in three years, to not only introduce the 2024 Mustang but also introduce a new model, the Mustang Dark Horse, and a slew of track-ready racing ponies.

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All-New Mustang Sets Bold New Style With Cockpit, Advanced Engine; Retains Manual

By Marc Stern on September 15, 2022 - 11:56PM

With lots of flourish and fanfare, Ford has launched the seventh generation Mustang. The launch coincided with the end of The [Ford] Stampede and the beginning of the Detroit auto show that roared back to life after three years. Some watchers have saId this might be the last generation internal-combusion engined Mustang -- well only time will tell.

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Ford Bronco Customers Spend Up To $1,700 On Accessories

By Marc Stern on September 13, 2022 - 4:59PM

When Ford started selling the Bronco about a year ago, no one knew how popular it would become. Indeed, they have become popular as customers spend about double the amount other buyers spend on Ford's popular F-150 line.

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F-150s Don't Have To Be New To Be Solid Values

By Marc Stern on September 11, 2022 - 8:03PM

Although we would all like to have new F-150s sitting n our driveways, their cost today may preclude that option. Here is an option to consider and another to reject.

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Ford To Halt Sales of Transit Connects Next Year

By Marc Stern on September 10, 2022 - 1:16PM

Ford has decided to eliminate sales of Transit Connect compact vans next year. Planning now calls for the automaker to make up any lost sales with an expanded family of full-sized Transit vans.

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$39,974 Ford F-150 Lightning - Can It Really Cost So Little?

By John Goreham on September 9, 2022 - 1:37PM

We happened past a new Ford F-150 Lightning at a local fall fair. The price was shockingly low. Can this be real?

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Ford Updates BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving; Adds Features

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2022 - 5:01PM

For the last couple several years, Ford has been working with its hands-free driving suite called BlueCruise. Now at BlueCruise 1.2, the driving suite offers such things as automatic land-changing and other features.

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Plans For Powerful Hybrid Mustang Reportedly Shelved

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2022 - 10:54AM

As the big reveal gets closer and closer more information is coming out about the upcoming 2024 Mustang. For sure, it will likely have a V8 powerplant under the hood. Indeed, the V8 is likely the last gasoline engine that will power the Mustang line. Plans for a hybrid -- battery/gas engine -- Mustang have reportedly been shelved. The reveal is coming Sept. 14.

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Ford Recalls 2022 Mustang Mach-E EVs To Repair Half-Shaft Problem

By Marc Stern on September 5, 2022 - 4:03PM

This has been quite a year for Ford as the automaker has filed 40-plus recalls, several to fix problems with driveshafts. Now, the automaker has filed another recall, this time for the Mustang Mach-E, to fix a troublesome right rear half-shaft.

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Ford Recalls Super Duty Pickups, SUVs For Fire Risk, Camera Issue

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2022 - 7:36PM

Ford has recalled Super Duty pickups for a problem with the panoramic camera used in its 360 system. At the same time, it has recalled more than 277,000 SUVs for the risk of fire.

Ford August EV Sales Numbers Roar Strong With Massive Increase

By Carl Malek on September 2, 2022 - 2:46PM

Ford's EV push maybe controversial to some, but the company is already reaping the massive windfalls of this initiative with the company reporting a massive increase in EV related sales during the month of August

Ford Marks Re-Opening Of U.S. Mustang Mach-E Order Banks

By Marc Stern on August 31, 2022 - 2:43PM

Ford has reopened the order banks for the 2023 Mustang Mach-E electric. At the same time, the automaker has announced the pricing for the new models and other details.

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Ford Recalls 2022 Transit Vans To Fix Backup Cameras

By Marc Stern on August 29, 2022 - 5:22PM

In another recent recall, Ford has recalled a number of Transit vans to repair its backup camera. The vehicle lacks an audio control module that must be installed and programmed.

Ford Adds 58,000 Pickups To F-150 Driveshaft Recall

By Marc Stern on August 25, 2022 - 5:26PM

Ford has added another 58,000 F-150 pickups to its recall of the vehicles for problems with driveshaft insulators.

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Ford Marks Mustang's 7th Generation With A Detroit Stampede

By Marc Stern on August 24, 2022 - 3:39PM

As the Mustang enters its seventh generation, the automaker is marking the occasion with a Stampede at the Detroit Auto Show next month.

Jury Awards Huge Verdict In Super Duty Crash

Ford Slammed With $1.7B Verdict In Truck Crash; Plans Appeal

By Marc Stern on August 22, 2022 - 3:12PM

Following a years-long trial that resulted from a 2014 truck crash, the jury has awarded the plaintiffs $1.7 billion. They made a claim that a weak roof on a 2002 Ford F-150 Super Duty contributed to the deaths of their parents in the crash. Ford, which disputes the award, plans an appeal.

Ford CEO Discusses New Agreement With DTE Energy

Ford Partners With Green Power Firm To Move Toward Its Clean Energy Goal

By Marc Stern on August 18, 2022 - 3:35PM

Ford took a major step in meeting its clean energy goals by partnering with DTE Energy for 650 megawatts of power by 2025. The solar energy firm works with many major firms in meeting their energy goals.

1.7 Million Ford Midsized Models Probed For Brake Line Problems

NHTSA Opens Probe Into Front Brake Hose Problems In 1.7M Midsized Sedans

By Marc Stern on August 17, 2022 - 12:08PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into front brake hose failures in 1.7 million midsized sedans. The probe into Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans follows recall two years ago of Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models. The agency received 50 complaints of similar problems in the sedans and the result is the new probe.

When There's Noise Coming from a Ford...Listen

Most Common Source of Axle Noise on Ford Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on August 13, 2022 - 12:28PM

Here’s are two useful videos about the most common source of axle noise on Fords trucks that will demonstrate how to recognize a problem is beginning and what needs to be done before catastrophic damage happens.

Ford Celebrates Original 1966 Bronco With New Bronco And Bronco Sport Heritage Edition

By Marc Stern on August 12, 2022 - 2:25PM

More than 55 years ago, the Ford Bronco first appeared. Now, in honor of those first Broncos, the automaker has introduced special edition models of the current Bronco that are both retro and new.

Ford Reopens Order Banks For 2023 Lightning Electric

Ford To Reopen Lightning Orders; Maintains Some Prices, Raises Others

By Marc Stern on August 10, 2022 - 3:03PM

With Ford reopening its order banks for the F-150 Lightning, the automaker is averaging a $6,000 to $8,500 increase in pricing for new models.

Ford Increases F-150 Lightning Pricing For 2023, Cites Strong Demand

By Carl Malek on August 9, 2022 - 10:12PM

Ford recently revealed that it was reopening the order books for several of its models. One of these models is the 2023 F-150 Lightning, which has seen an impressive amount of consumer demand and sales. However, in addition to some welcome updates, the Lightning is also going up in price.

Wall St. Journal Takes Aim At Ford Success And It Misses

By Marc Stern on August 6, 2022 - 6:56PM

We know that the news from Washington and the major world capitals slows down in August. It's the month in Europe when folks take their vacations and it is the time in Washington when everyone escapes the oppressive heat and humidity. Because life slows down appreciably, there are fewer easy headlines for reporters to write cover and write about. What better time to do a hit piece on a successful automaker like Ford?

Exploding Airbag Claims New Victim In Continuing Takata Airbag Recall

By Marc Stern on August 5, 2022 - 4:54PM

The ongoing Takata exploding airbag safety recall claimed another victim last month as a young driver from Pensacola, Florida, was killed by an exploding airbag housing. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the relatively minor traffic accident turned fatal when the airbag housing exploded, striking the driver with shrapnel from the airbag housing.

Ford Launches The Maverick Tremor; Joins Others In Truck Space

Like Its Other Trucks, The Maverick Shows Ford Truck Flexibility

By Marc Stern on August 1, 2022 - 3:48PM

Ford has history of finding, creating, and dominating market segments. Through the years, it has jumped into the small truck space with the Courier and later into the midsized truck arena with the Ranger. The automaker left the compact truck market for a while but now has rejoined it with the Maverick. And, now Ford is expanding its Maverick lineup with the Maverick Tremor.

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Ford Announces Important News About Bronco Sport, Maverick, Edge, Explorer, and Ranger's Availability

By John Goreham on August 1, 2022 - 8:17AM

If you have been hoping to buy one of Ford’s most popular models. There is good news coming.

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