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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 electric pickup truck parked on a residential street, front three-quarter view
After 7 Months and 9,000 Miles, a 2024 F-150 Lightning Lariat Owner Says “Range Anxiety Has Been Non-Existent”, Goes on To Say “This Is the Best Vehicle I’ve Ever Owned”
By Noah Washington on
What happens when a die-hard truck lover tries to go electric in the Florida heat? After 9,000 miles, this 2024 F-150 Lightning owner is debunking every EV myth, proving that range anxiety is a thing of the past.
Battery-electric pickup trucks sit idle as gas and diesel trucks clear roadways.
City-Owned EV Trucks Sit Out the Storm, While Gas and Diesel Trucks Head Out to Clear Snow and Spread Salt and Sand
By John Goreham on
As record snowfall lands on New England and across America, harsh winter weather requires all hands on deck. EV trucks offer no help in clearing roadways.
Ford's New EV Midsize Truck
How Ford is Using Race Car Design to Streamline its New $30,000 Midsize EV Truck
By Mary Conway on
All of the automakers have lost billions in EV investments. Ford is still determined to build an affordable midsize EV truck. It is hoping that its racing division can speed up the production.
Alex Olvera's 2024 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 10-Speed Transmission: How to Manage Thermal Limits During Heavy Towing
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the owner's manual. I’ve seen 10-speed Ford gearboxes cook themselves on I-70 because drivers trust the tech too much. One panicked V8 owner is hitting the alarm: "Will I be stranded?" Here is the "lock-out" trick the dealer won't mention.
2025 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra
Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra: Why One Owner is Trading a 2025 Ford for a Recalled Tundra to Escape Repeat Failures
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ford F-150 is willing to take a risk on a recalled Toyota Tundra because he’s fed up with his F-150. Is it a high-risk gamble he should take, and why is he “done” with Ford? Check out what truck buyers need to know.
Ford Moving Towards The Future
Ford’s $30,000 Gamble: Inside the Universal EV Platform and the Hunt for the Affordable Truck Crown
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s "Bounty Hunter" engineers just revealed the secret sauce behind their $30,000 electric pickup. Can radical "unicasting" and F1-inspired aero reclaim the affordable truck crown from rising global rivals?
Gray Ford F-150 Lightning Flash electric pickup truck front three-quarter view parked on pavement
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Confronted by Dealer Staff for Using 'Paid Public Chargers,' Told 'That's Not Allowed' Despite Paying $0.80/kWh and Spending $60 for the Charge
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning driver was treated like a trespasser at a Ford dealership while paying a premium of $0.80/kWh to save his truck from a low battery.
Side-By-Side Table Comparison of Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs GM's Silverado EV and The Tesla Cybertruck With 3 Major U.S. EV Pickup Approaches
Side-By-Side Table Comparison of Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs GM's Silverado EV and The Tesla Cybertruck With 3 Major U.S. EV Pickup Approaches
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 mid-size EV truck, GM's Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Tesla Cybertruck are the 3 major U.S. EV pickup approaches right now, each reflecting a different philosophy about how electric trucks should be engineered, priced, and marketed.
Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs. Tesla Cybertruck A Realistic Comparison of EV Pickups
Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs. Tesla Cybertruck: A Realistic Comparison of EV Pickups
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 electric truck promises 4.5-second acceleration and RAV4-like space with a structural LFP battery. That's a direct aim at Tesla Cybertruck and we will have to see if it may undercut Cybertruck by 2027.
Ford EV Center
The Silicon Carbon Compromise Shows Why Ford is Betting on Chinese Tech to Save the American Electric Dream
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford faces staggering losses in its EV division, CEO Jim Farley is making a high-stakes gamble: asking the U.S. government to trade trade-war rigidity for Chinese battery supremacy.
New Ford EV truck platform
Ford’s New EV Platform Promises a $30K Pickup With 4.5-Second 0–60 and 15% Better Efficiency
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford’s new EV platform promises a $30,000 electric pickup built in Kentucky with a structural LFP battery, 4.5-second 0–60 acceleration, and 15% better efficiency: an ambitious attempt to make affordable electric trucks mainstream by 2027.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally electric SUV kicking up dust while driving on a gravel dirt road
Ford Mach-E Owner Warns 'Trust Your Instincts' After HV Battery Failure at 31k Miles Left Him Stranded and Required All Modules Replaced
By Noah Washington on
A family’s trip turned into a highway survival story after their Mach-E’s high-voltage battery hit a "critical health floor" and disabled all power at just 31,000 miles.
The $53B Detroit Automotive Bonfire
The $53 Billion Bonfire: Why the Big Three’s Pivot to Hybrids Might Just Be the Greatest Strategic Blunder in Automotive History and How to Fix It Before China Wins
By Rob Enderle on
Detroit is burning $53 billion as it retreats from EVs to hybrids. But with China’s tech lead growing, is this a smart pivot or a slow-motion surrender to obsolescence?
A Ford sign sits high up above a dealership
A Soon-To-Be Ford F-150 XLT Owner Is Nervous About Whether To Buy a Ford Extended Warranty When He Completes His New Truck Purchase Because He Doesn’t Want To Overpay - Here’s What Ford Owners, Including Your Author, Advise
By John Goreham on
Buying a new Ford F-150 can be stressful. If you are worried about the hard sell from the after-sales advisor and don't want to overpay for an extended warranty, we can help.
2026 GMC Sierra
“It Won’t Make the Hill”: One Owner’s Swap from a Ford F-150 to a GMC Sierra SLT and a Tesla Model 3 Commuter In the Garage
By Denis Flierl on
One shaky Ford F-150 trade-in and a hidden accident report later, this owner finally found his 2025 GMC Sierra "forever" rig. From towing through steep grades to parking next to the family Tesla, see why the SLT trim is Justin’s choice for reliability.
2026 Toyota Tundra and 2026 Ford F-150
2026 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra Buyers Are Bailing: The $1,200 "Kill Switch" Dealers Refuse to Disable
By Denis Flierl on
"Is the car I just bought really mine?" That’s the $50,000 question Ford and Toyota fans are asking this year. With new monitoring tech watching your every move, some are even trading down just to stay in control.
2024 Ford F-150
“I Ruined My 2024 Ford F-150 for a “Look”: This Bilstein 5100 Lift is a ‘Lumber Wagon’ Nightmare”
By Denis Flierl on
One F-150 owner found out the hard way that maxing out suspension settings destroys ride quality. Before you touch those factory springs, learn the 2026 "Geometry Rule" to save your truck. What F-150 owners need to know.
Ford’s New Mid Size EV Truck Targets $30K Pricing, But Let's See If Unicasting Delivers and 2027 May Be Its Biggest Risk
Ford’s New Mid Size EV Truck Targets $30K Pricing, But Let's See If Unicasting Delivers and 2027 May Be Its Biggest Risk
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford says its upcoming mid size electric pickup could hit a $30,000 price by radically rethinking how trucks are built, but after 15 years covering the auto industry, I see both a rare opportunity and some hard realities that could make or break this bet.
Ron Vic's Ford F-150
“I Stopped Wasting Half My Day at the Ford Dealer: Why I’ll Never Leave My Driveway for F-150 Service Again”
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of the service lounge "time tax"? One F-150 owner just exposed an industry secret: getting your 40k-mile maintenance done at home costs the exact same as the shop. Skip the 2-hour wait and let the experts come to you. Is dealership service dead?
Ford F-150 dashboard display showing Trip 2 statistics including fuel economy of 0.5 MPG average and trip time of 240:10:50, with temperature and fuel level indicators visible at the top of the blue digital interface.
My Ford F-150 Powered My House for Eleven Days After an Ice Storm Knocked Our Power Out
By Aram Krajekian on
A major ice storm cut power for days, but one Ford F-150 owner never left home. By relying on his truck, he kept essentials running and discovered a kind of capability most people never plan for.
The 2026 Ford Expedition Really Impressed Me With Its Cloud Effect and Different Controls
The 2026 Ford Expedition Really Impressed Me With Its "Cloud" Effect and Different Controls
By Armen Hareyan on
I vividly remember years ago my test-drive of the Toyota Sequoia, and now reviewing the 2026 Ford Expedition I'd say it's like "riding on a cloud." And long road trips are less fatiguing because the suspension settles quickly after big dips.
Electric vehicle deliveries January 2026
Entering the Fifth Month Since Federal Subsidies Ended, EV Deliveries Are Dramatically Lower Than Prior Years, As Hybrids Continue To Surge - You’ll Never Guess Which Brand Bucked the Trend
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicle shoppers remain scarce. Manufacturers are reporting sales increases overall, but EV sales are an anchor restraining stronger growth. Hybrids show the biggest growth. Here is what the data available says about EV market health head
2026 Ford Ranger PHEV and 2015 Ford Mustang GT
Ford Recalls Ranger And Mustang Models Due To Issues With The Brakes And Seatbelts
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some Ford Rangers may experience power-brake assist failure, while certain Mustang models can have issues with the seatbelt pretensioners.
Red Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked in front of a modern building, front three-quarter view.
A New Mustang Mach-E Owner Says She Was Told Home Installation Was “Included,” Then Got a $7,930 Quote, With a $7,705 Panel Upgrade Requirement Driving Nearly the Entire Cost
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was left in sticker shock after discovering that her "included" home charger installation came with a staggering $7,930 price tag.
lue Ford Mustang Mach-E GT electric SUV driving on a highway at night, side profile view.
After 3 Weeks Overseas, a 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT Owner Returns to Find His Pillars “Melted Into Distorted” in 55°F Raleigh Weather, and Says Ford Dismissed the Warranty Claim as “Clearly Damaged Caused by Solar Reflection”
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT owner returned from a three-week trip to find his vehicle's pillars "melted into a distorted shape," despite Raleigh temperatures never rising above 55°F.
Dale Tucker's 2021 Ford F-150
“I’m Shaking My Head:” Why This Ford F-150 Owner Is 100% Right About Your Cold-Start Habits Killing the 5.0L V8 Transmission
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the owner’s manual; your morning routine is destroying that Ford F-150 drivetrain. One veteran driver is calling out "disheartening" shortcuts that cause hammering engines and clanking gears. Skip the idle time and you're begging for a nightmare.
2019 Ford F-150
I Looked Into Why This 2019 Ford F-150 Owner Is “Out In The Cold" With Ford: “A Quart of Oil Every 150 Miles Is Extreme, and the Dealer Just Walked Away”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is left stranded after his 5.0L V8 began drinking a quart of oil every 150 miles. Here is why the dealer declined the repair and what every Coyote owner needs to know about their warranty rights in 2026.
White Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck shown from the side angle in snowy winter conditions, with snow-covered wheels and a utility vehicle with plow attachment visible in the background.
Winter Range Loss Is Real in My Ford F-150 Lightning, But It Hasn’t Been the Problem I Expected
By Aram Krajekian on
Winter is meant to be the hardest season for electric trucks, but for one Ford F-150 Lightning owner, it’s where the truck makes the most sense for reasons that don’t show up on a spec sheet.
2026 Ford F-150
Why a Well-Respected Publication Calls the Ford F-150 the Best Truck for the Money
By Mary Conway on
U.S. News and World Report just released its list of the 2026 Best Cars for the Money. Two Ford vehicles come out on top.
2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Edition
What We Know About Ford's 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Edition
By Mary Conway on
Ford's CEO Jim Farley is teasing the new F-250 Super Duty on Social Media. What can buyers expect?
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