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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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Consumer Reports Recommends Buying These Older SUV Models

Most Fuel-Efficient Used Compact SUVs Recommended Today

By Timothy Boyer on June 21, 2025 - 11:48AM

By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.

A blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked near an electric vehicle charging station, surrounded by trees and other cars.

I Just Drove My Mach-E 500 Miles With Four 30-Minute Charging Stops, It Was Easier Than Expected, But Tesla Chargers Being Dead While the Lot Got Repaved Wasn't Ideal

By Noah Washington on June 21, 2025 - 4:38AM

The Ford Mustang Mach-E proved itself on a 500-mile road trip, making EV travel "not too bad" in 2025, but a bizarre incident with inoperable Tesla chargers reveals the still-evolving infrastructure.

Consumer Reports Recommended Compact SUVs with Safety Features

Compact SUVs from $25,000 to $35,000 With Standard Active Safety Systems You Will Want

By Timothy Boyer on June 19, 2025 - 3:13PM

These subcompact and compact SUVs, Consumer Reports says, are high performers that will keep you safe with active safety systems that come standard in their recommended choices for consumers.

Flat tire with visible wheel rim damage and puncture, showing tire sidewall and alloy wheel details

I’m So Glad My 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Came With a Spare Tire Because Fix-a-Flat Or a Tire Mobility Kit Would Not Have Saved Me In This Tire Damage Situation

By John Goreham on June 18, 2025 - 5:26PM

We paraphrase 2023 Ford Bronco Sport owner M.A., who counted his blessings after a huge hole took out his tire. Is this a good reminder that spare tires serve a useful purpose?

White Ford Explorer with black accents and wheels parked on suburban street with trees and grass

My Used 2022 Ford Explorer ST Is Jerking So Bad When I Drive, And What’s Worse Is I Just Bought It an Hour Ago

By Aram Krajekian on June 18, 2025 - 5:13PM

Certified pre-owned should mean peace of mind, but this Explorer ST barely made it through its first drive. What happened next, and how the dealer responded, raises bigger questions about trust and accountability.

Traditionally Made in America Ford Models with Incentive Deals

Best of the 2025 New-Car Deals for the 4th of July Holiday Recommended by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on June 18, 2025 - 4:00PM

The best new car deals this 4th of July that car shoppers need to know about on the 2025 models offered with money-saving incentives that start right now before the holiday.

I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality

By Aram Krajekian on June 18, 2025 - 8:59AM

This owner drove three of the top electric trucks across the country, but what made him circle back to the Ford F-150 Lightning says a lot about what really matters in an EV truck.

A black Ford F-150 truck and a white Ford Transit van parked in a snowy area near a wooden building, with charging stations visible.

I'm Beta Testing Worksport's New Solar Bed Cover on My F-150 Lightning, It Generates Power But Can't Charge My Truck Yet, So I Use a Portable Battery Instead

By Noah Washington on June 18, 2025 - 8:03AM

Imagine charging your F-150 Lightning just by parking in the sun. This beta tester reveals Worksport's new solar bed cover is making that a reality, even if it requires a portable battery (for now).

A white Ford Mustang Mach-E parked at a Tesla charging station, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

My 2023 Mach-E Premium Has Been My Daily Driver for 18 Months, But Ford's Climate Controls on Touchscreen, Useless Sun Visors, and Missing Steering Wheel Play/Pause Button Still Drive Me Crazy, Here's My Fix-It List

By Noah Washington on June 16, 2025 - 10:07AM

He loves his Ford Mustang Mach-E, but after 18 months, he's still tearing his hair out over shockingly bad sun visors, a laggy touchscreen, and missing basic steering wheel buttons.

Caterpillar R1600H LHD loader in an underground mine

Ford Motor Company Shuts Down Production Of Its Explorer SUV In Chicago Plant For A Week Due To Rare-Earth Element Shortage

By Chris Johnston on June 15, 2025 - 6:59PM

The trade war and new tariffs led China to reduce exports of magnets made with rare-earth elements. These magnets are critical to production of the Tesla model Y and other vehicles.

Best Cars and SUVs List is Not Just Toyota and Lexus Models Shows Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports Best Deals on 10 Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs

By Timothy Boyer on June 14, 2025 - 4:24PM

Save gas and money on these models recommended by Consumer Reports automotive experts.

A black electric truck with an open front trunk displaying a scooter sits beside a gray electric truck in a parking lot.

My F-150 Lightning Platinum Has the Most Comfortable Ride of Any EV I've Driven After Testing Tesla, Rivian R1T, and GMC Sierra EV, But Ford's Charging Speeds and Native Software Still Can't Match the Competition

By Noah Washington on June 14, 2025 - 4:24PM

The 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum beats rivals in comfort and build quality, but its charging speeds and native software are still holding Ford back.

My 2020 Ford Explorer Needs a Transmission Rebuild at Just 62,000 Miles, But the 2025 Active Loaner Left Me Wanting More Tech and Comfort

By Aram Krajekian on June 14, 2025 - 11:08AM

One owner took his Explorer in for a transmission rebuild, but it was the unexpected loaner that left a lasting impression and made him question what really matters in a daily driver.

Ford Creates a New Sinister Look for its 2025 F-150 Lobo Street Truck

By Mary Conway on June 13, 2025 - 3:32PM

After the success of the 2025 Maverick Lobo trim, Ford is giving the F-150 a similar makeover.

A blend of Lucid Sapphire and Ford Mustang Mach-e GT Performance

The Unattainable Dream vs. The Attainable Compromise: Mustang Mach-E GT Performance vs. Lucid Air Sapphire

By Rob Enderle on June 13, 2025 - 10:12AM

The ideal EV would blend the Lucid Air Sapphire's unparalleled performance and range with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance's accessible price, attractive design, and robust dealer support.

Consumer Reports Best SUVs Focuses on Ford Models

Ford Dominates the Best Deals on New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now

By Timothy Boyer on June 12, 2025 - 4:17PM

Choose a great SUV at an incentive-reduced price, as per Consumer Reports' recently released list of recommendations for the best new SUV choices available today, which includes 5 Ford models.

Fifth-generation Ford Explorer (and other Ford models) are plagued by an electrical issue that may be an easy fix

Never Should Have Sold My Toyota Corolla, As My Ford Explorer Is Having New Problems Every Day

By Dimitar Angelov on June 10, 2025 - 3:09PM

Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.

Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain”

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2025 - 11:26AM

Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says.

Our Brand-New Ford Explorer Was Destroyed by Protesters in California Who Mistook Us for ICE

By Aram Krajekian on June 9, 2025 - 5:27AM

Not every Ford Explorer is law enforcement, but this news crew found out that doesn’t always matter. Here’s further insight into the current situation in California, and what it says about how vehicles are being perceived.

Ford dealer lot has ample Bronco Sport and Bronco inventory

If You Want a New Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Maverick, or Any Other Model In 2025, You’d Be Crazy Not To Buy Before July 1st - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on June 4, 2025 - 3:06PM

Ford’s “You pay what we pay” program has been extended through the end of June. After that, auto prices are looking pretty grim.

A white Ford F-150 Lightning truck parked on a driveway, showcasing its sleek design and black alloy wheels.

I Traded My Tesla Model Y for a Ford F-150 Lightning After One Month, Cold Weather Range Drops 75% But I'm Never Going Back to Tesla

By Noah Washington on June 4, 2025 - 1:02PM

75% range drop in cold weather, but still no regrets! This Ford F-150 Lightning owner left Tesla for good and explains why.

Best SUV Recommendations from Consumer Report

10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now for the Road Trip Ahead

By Timothy Boyer on June 4, 2025 - 9:31AM

“These high-scoring SUV models do well in performance, reliability, safety, and owner satisfaction available today,” states Consumer Reports in their recently released list of their recommended best of the best new SUV choices.

I Laughed at These Complaints About the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Before I Bought One, But Then I Traded It for a 2025 Ford Expedition Because They Were True

By Aram Krajekian on June 3, 2025 - 8:50PM

It took less than 10,000 miles for this Sequoia owner to realize the complaints he once mocked were true. Here’s what his experience reveals about how paper specs don’t always match up to real-world family use.

Image compares the Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric pickup truck to Slate's future EV pickup

Don't Wait For Slate’s Low-Cost Electric Pickup Truck to Arrive In 2027, Buy a Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric Pickup Now and Get 47 MPG While Covering More Than Half Your Miles In EV Mode

By John Goreham on June 2, 2025 - 3:31PM

Slate is hoping to someday build a low-cost, bare-bones pickup truck with a green powertrain. We’ve looked at the expected costs and found the currently available Ford Maverick pickup to match that cost, and it offers an experience very close to an EV rig

A blue electric Ford Mustang Mach E is speeding through a city street at night, illuminated by vibrant city lights.

My $60K Mustang GT Went to the Dealer for Warranty Work and They Gave Me a Mach-E, Now I Feel 'Like a Bit of an Idiot' for Dismissing What's Actually an Enjoyable Car

By Noah Washington on May 30, 2025 - 10:05AM

He drives a Mustang GT, but this Mustang Mach-E loaner opened his eyes! Find out why he now feels like an "idiot" for his EV skepticism.

Ford is Recalling Over a Million Vehicles for a Rearview Camera Glitch that Nearly Every Automaker Has Experienced

By Mary Conway on May 29, 2025 - 9:42PM

The rearview camera can go blank when the vehicle is in reverse raising the risk of a possible crash.

The Ford Dealer Is Charging Me $1,300 To Fix A 2022 Explorer I Took On A Test Drive That I Don’t Even Own

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2025 - 8:03AM

Kaelyn is a young mom looking for an SUV to accommodate her growing family. So, she went to a Ford dealer to trade her car in and test drive a Ford Explorer. She's heard they make a great family car. However, her test drive turns into a nightmare.