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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 F-150 Lightning Problem Some Owners Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late

By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2022 - 4:28PM

The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.

Reported Ford Engine Problems Related To Another Model, Engine?

Reasons For Ford Engine Failures Explained In TN Story

By Marc Stern on June 9, 2022 - 2:12PM

This week the Ford world was seemingly rocked by news that the 2.7-liter V-6 twin-turbo powerplant that powers some models of the super-popular Bronco had major mechanical issues. On looking at it more closely, it is possible that it is related to an earlier problem with the 3.0-liter V-6 that powers the Ford Explorer ST.

Cracked Valve Cover Damage in Triton 3-Valve Engines

Ford 5.4L 3V Triton Engine New Problem Explained

By Timothy Boyer on June 7, 2022 - 8:46PM

Here’s an informative explanation by a Ford mechanic why the Ford 5.4L 3V Triton engines are jumping their timing and cracking valve covers.

Ford Potentially Including Tesla Charge Adaptor In F-150 Lightning

By Carl Malek on June 6, 2022 - 8:02PM

The rivalry between Ford and Tesla in the electric vehicle wars is no secret with the two firms drawing the battle lines in their attempts to dominate the segment. A rumored move by Ford could be the ultimate act of trolling, with the F-150 Lightning potentially adding an adaptor to hook up to Tesla vehicles

Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Hybrids Recalled To Fix Battery Problem

Ford Recalls Escape, Corsair Hybrids To Repair High-Voltage Battery Problem

By Marc Stern on June 6, 2022 - 1:54PM

Ford has recalled a number of SUVs to repair a problem with the high-voltage batteries in hybrid versions of the Lincoln Corsair and Ford Escape, essentially corporate twins.

NHTSA Opens Probe Of 2.7-liter Bronco Engines

NHTSA Probes' Catastrophic Engine Failure' In 2.7-Liter-Powered Broncos

By Marc Stern on June 5, 2022 - 11:28AM

Ford has opened a probe of Ford's 2.7-liter-powered Bronco following reports of "catastrophic engine failures" that begin with the drivetrain and end up stopping the engine and keeping it from starting.

Kia Niro, Sorento, Sportage, and EV6 side by side

Kia U.S. Electrified Vehicle Sales up 132 Percent, year over year, in May 2022

By Justin Hart on June 3, 2022 - 3:25AM

Kia just released their U.S. vehicle sales information for May 2022. While overall Kia sales were down in the U.S. for the month of May, as they are for year to date, Kia’s electrified vehicle sales were up, in some significant ways.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Will Crank 418 Horsepower

Ford Bronco Raptor Will Crank Out 418-Horsepower, 440 lb-ft of Torque

By Marc Stern on May 28, 2022 - 3:51PM

When the Bronco Raptor was debuted last February Torque News, like other publications, speculated about just about everything to do with the specialty SUV. Though we thought that, based on information about other models from Ford that used the same engine, the power would be in the 350 to 400 horsepower range, we didn't know exactly. Now, we do.

Worst Recalls on Used Cars You Will Want to Avoid

By Timothy Boyer on May 28, 2022 - 7:50AM

Here’s the latest on the top four worst car recalls you want to be aware of when shopping for a used car to help you avoid buying not just a lemon, but a relatively rotten lemon amongst used cars. This includes one where Ford sent customers a warning sticker to place on their vehicles rather than initiate a recall.

Hyundai Recalls 281,000 Vehicles To Fix Exploding Seatbelts

By Marc Stern on May 26, 2022 - 12:41PM

Sometimes the similarities between recalls are amazing. For example, a few years ago Takata's exploding airbags made historic news with the auto industry's largest safety recall. Now, though it is far smaller, Hyundai has made similar news this week by recalling 281,000 vehicles to fix exploding seatbelt pretensioners.

Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es to fix software problem

Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es To Update Problem Computer Code

By Marc Stern on May 24, 2022 - 9:23PM

As vehicles become more reliant on car area networks, connectivity, and computers in general automakers have to be sure that software is up to date and not causing problems. That's why Ford is recalling a limited number of its hot-selling Mustang Mach-E crossovers to fix a potential problem with the computer code. Ford plans an over-the-air update.

A Ford Truck Repair This Mechanic Refused to Do

By Timothy Boyer on May 21, 2022 - 6:59PM

Are there any repairs mechanics will just refuse to do? Here’s one example of a repair job that truck owners often find it difficult to hire a mechanic willing to take a chance on that is among the sketchiest repairs truck owners often need.

Ford recalls 2021 Expedition, Lincoln navigator

Ford Recalls 39K Expeditions, Navigators To Probe Potential Underhood Fire Issue

By Marc Stern on May 19, 2022 - 4:33PM

Ford has announced a recall of 39,000 full-sized Expedition and Navigator SUVs as it seeks the cause of potential underhood fires.

Tesla Model 3 Can Be Access Via Bluetooth

Hackers Can Access Vehicles Via Bluetooth; The Capability Is There

By Marc Stern on May 18, 2022 - 3:03PM

In what may be sure to renew calls for better automotive security, the NCC Group says it has found a vulnerability to hackers via Bluetooth, a common technology used in vehicles from Fords to Volkswagens.

It May Seem Surprising, But Volkswagen’s Use Of The Scout Name Is All Right

By Marc Stern on May 16, 2022 - 8:24PM

Although this may seem surprising, Volkswagen's adoption of the Scout brand name is a bit of all right.

Mercedes Isn't Alone; Other Automakers Have Told Owners To Park Their Vehicles

By Marc Stern on May 13, 2022 - 10:40PM

Mercedes-Benz isn't the only automaker that has told its owners to park their vehicles and walk as others like Hyundai and Kia have as well. For M-B, it makes sense and like Ford it's just good public relations.

Kia Second Only to Tesla in U.S. EV Sales in 2022

By Justin Hart on May 13, 2022 - 1:42PM

It took much less time than I thought it might, but Kia has achieved the number two spot in the U.S. EV sales race, second only to Tesla (of course).

Kia Sorento PHEV charging in Eastern Washington desert

Electric Car Charging Deserts, They're Still a Thing

By Justin Hart on May 12, 2022 - 3:32AM

Before you buy a plug-in vehicle, it’s probably worth doing some research into where, besides your own home or perhaps your workplace, you can recharge your vehicle. Frankly, to not do so is somewhat reckless, since there are a number of regions in the country where your options for public charging may be limited.

Image showing the 900 horsepower Shelby GT500-H driving on a canyon road.

Shelby Is Building 900HP Rental Mustangs For Hertz

By James Walker on May 11, 2022 - 3:07PM

In honor of its 60th Anniversary Shelby is once again teaming with Hertz to let everyday people rent wildly powerful Mustangs.

Technicians install new windshield in a Ford Product

Ford Wants Replacement Windshields To Meet Tough Standards

By Marc Stern on May 11, 2022 - 8:29AM

Although there are lots of television ads now pushing glass-installation services and their importance, Ford has launched a new service to ensure that any glass installs meet company standards.

Ford Brings EV Magic To Smaller Transit Custom Van, Promises 236 Miles Of Range

By Carl Malek on May 9, 2022 - 4:18PM

Ford's Transit EV full-size van shook up the commercial vehicle sector a short while ago when the company revealed that it had infused the iconic model with an all-electric powertrain, But while the Transit has managed to garner some sales, we haven't seen moves in smaller van segments. Ford has changed that with the all-new E-Transit Custom

Ford Owner Plans To Tow With A Lightning

Ford Tech Helps To Ensure That Towing Reliability Data For The Lightning

By Marc Stern on May 9, 2022 - 3:31PM

Ford's Lightning uses its "brains" to ensure that they can tow their trailers the distance.

Mustang Mach-E Wins 2022 AAA Car Guide Award

Ford Mach-E Wins AAA Award As Best All-Around 2022 Vehicle

By Marc Stern on May 6, 2022 - 4:25PM

Ford's Mustang Mach-E, which has garnered a number of awards over the last couple o years, has won the AAA's prestigious "best car of 2022" in the auto club's "2022 Car Guide."

Ford Recalls Super Duty trucks over rollaway problem

Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks Over Possible Rollaway Problem

By Marc Stern on May 4, 2022 - 6:55PM

Ford has recalled about 200,000 Super Duty trucks to fix a potential rollaway problem. A washer in the transmission can disintegrate and become lodged in the Park position keeping the truck from remaining in Park.

F-150 Lightning Delivers More Range And Power For Its Customers

By Marc Stern on May 2, 2022 - 3:55PM

Ford F-150 Lightning customers will receive a bonus when they take delivery of their electric pickups. The Lightnings will given them more power and more range than they had expected. It is an unexpected bonus from Ford which is now the leader in electric pickups.

Ford LIghtning Buyers May Have Resale Ban

Lightning Customers May Be Forced To Sign A One-Year Resales Ban

By Marc Stern on May 1, 2022 - 7:49PM

With the start of LIghtning production, Ford is worried that there might be folks who jump in and try to jack up prices for new Lightnings by buying them at MSRP and then jacking the price. Customers for the new electric pickup may be forced to sign a one-year resale ban. It isn't unprecedented.

Ford Explorer Recalled For Driveline Problem

Ford Recalls 253,000 Explorers To Fix Drivetrain Rollaway Problem

By Marc Stern on April 29, 2022 - 6:59PM

Ford has recalled 253,000 Explorer SUVs to repair a problem with the drivetrain.

Ford Recalls 22,000 trucks to fix backup camera issue

Ford Recalls 22,000 2019 Trucks To Fix Video Camera Issue

By Marc Stern on April 28, 2022 - 5:28PM

Ford has recalled 22,000 2019 trucks to repair a problem with their rearview cameras.

Ford talks about a SECOND EV truck at the launch of the F-150 EV Lightning

By Marc Stern on April 27, 2022 - 3:29PM

With all the fanfare due to a major milestone model, Ford has turned on its assembly line for its brand-new F-150 Lightning electric. At the same launch, Ford noted a second electric truck will be in the offing soon.

Ford Escape Recalled To Fix Potential Rolling Problem

Ford Recalls 100K 2015 Escapes To Fix Potential Rollaway Problem

By Marc Stern on April 25, 2022 - 9:22PM

In another safety recall, Ford has recalled nearly 100,000 2015 Escapes to fix a potential rollaway problem due to a problem with a transmission cable bushing.

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