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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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2025 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5L
2025 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5L Owner Says, “I Only Have 3K Miles On It, and If I Accelerate Hard, It Feels Like It’s Chugging, My Old 2015 F-150 EcoBoost Never Felt Like This”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2025 F-150 losing its edge? One owner’s new Lariat is “chugging” and hesitating at just 3K miles. "My 2015 never felt like this," he says. Is this a common 3.5L EcoBoost glitch or a major red flag? See what other owners are reporting.
2019 Ford F-150 on the tow truck
Ford F-150 Owner Says, “One Thing About Owning a New F-150 Is That You Need a Backup Vehicle So When It’s In the Shop Every Other Month, You Still Have Transportation”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your dream truck becoming a nightmare? One Ford F-150 owner warns: the best accessory for a new Ford isn’t a bed liner, it’s a backup vehicle. From shop visits to reliability rants, find out why "Built Ford Tough" is being put to the ultimate test.
Toyota Camry XSE
The Are The 5 Carmakers With The Most Recalls In 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on
Even carmakers that are typically known for reliability are ranking high on this list
Image of a Ford Raptor looking like king of the hill
Tariffs? What Tariffs? GM and Ford Finish 2025 With Strong Sales Growth and Massive Stock Value Gains
By John Goreham on
Weren’t tariffs supposed to sink America’s legacy automakers in 2025? It’s pretty hard to see the damage, looking at the stock valuations and sales results of Ford and GM.
Ford Bronco going airborne off road
Ford Bronco Sport Owner Says They’d Be All Over the Bronco EV If It Was in North America, Goes On to Say, “The Whole Vehicle Is Bigger with More Cargo”
By Chris Johnston on
Ford Bronco fans are disappointed that the much bigger Bronco EV with a range extender option is only available in China, but there are hints about its U.S. availability.
2019 Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 Raptor
2019 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “Goodbye Tacoma With 123K Miles, Hello Ford F-150 Raptor” - He Adds, “Good Memories, But I Had To Go Bigger & Better”
By Denis Flierl on
From 123,000 miles of memories to a massive power play! Why would a loyal 2019 Toyota Tacoma owner ditch his reliable rig after six years? Meet the driver who finally outgrew his "Taco" and traded up for the beastly 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor.
Ford engineer proudly displays keys of an EV he worked to design
In a Touching Personal Story, Ford Reveals How Its EVs' Infotainment Systems Are Able To Help Drivers Manage Range and Range Anxiety
By John Goreham on
We don’t normally pull our story topics from public relations marketing pieces, but we will make an exception to inform our readers on an interesting EV topic related to range management. Be prepared to become emotional.
Black 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum towing an Airstream travel trailer, front three-quarter view demonstrating luxury and hauling capability.
After the 100,000-Mile Hybrid Warranty Expired, a 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says His Battery Was Found “Compromised” With Visible Burn Marks at 103,000 Miles and Quoted $5,200 to Replace It
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner is facing a $5,200 "out-of-warranty" nightmare after his hybrid battery was found with visible burn marks just 3,000 miles past the 100,000-mile limit.
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Stop Shaming My V8: Why the ‘Dinosaur’ Trucks We Were Told to Kill Just Saved the American Auto Industry from an EV Disaster
By Mary Conway on
The truck sales numbers are out for 2025, and despite uncertainty about tariffs and falling demand for EVs, truck sales drove increases in sales.
Gray Ford F-150 Platinum full-size pickup truck photographed from a front three-quarter angle in a forest setting, emphasizing premium trim and stance.
An F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says His Front Differential Exploded at 71,457 Miles While Using 4-Low In Reverse, “Slow, Steady, No Wheelspin”, Leaving Him With a Full Repair Bill for What He Calls a Common Failure
By Noah Washington on
While the owner of this "exploded" F-150 PowerBoost blames a design flaw, some technicians point to the truck's front leveling kit as a potential contributor to the failure.
2025 Ford F-150 5.0
The High Tech 2025 Ford F-150 Is a Genius on The Highway That Still Makes Me Dream of The Raw Power in The Ten Year Old Truck I Left Behind
By Denis Flierl on
Is the legendary Ford F-150 5.0L V8 actually a step down? One owner loves the tech but misses the "oomph." From effortless EcoBoost torque to a "lazy" V8, see why this 2025 F-150 upgrade feels like a power downgrade. Is BlueCruise worth the loss of speed?
White 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked in a residential driveway, displaying its closed grille design, sculpted body lines, and modern EV styling.
Facing a $30,000 Repair Bill, a 2023 Mustang Mach-E Owner Says a Small Rock Caused “Total Coolant Loss”, Forcing a 180-Mile Tow on a 12,000-Mile EV
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Mustang Mach-E owner is facing a staggering $30,000 repair bill after a small rock reportedly punctured an underbody coolant line, causing total thermal system failure.
Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra
Ford F-150 Owner Asks, “What’s the Most Reliable Full-Size Truck Brand? - After 572 Owner Responses, Here Is the Answer, He Adds, “Let’s Be Real and Non-Biased”
By Denis Flierl on
One Ford F-150 owner went looking for the truth about truck longevity, demanding a "real and non-biased" answer. After 572 owners weighed in, the results are finally in. Is your favorite brand actually built to last, or is it just hype? Here’s the answer.
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E driving on a scenic road, front three-quarter view of electric crossover
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Says “Pretty Much Everything Depreciates Fast” After Comparing His EV to a Ram 2500 That Lost $36,000 in Just 18 Months
By Noah Washington on
A recent trade-in evaluation has exposed a surprising truth: a 2021 Mustang Mach-E is holding its value better than some of the most "reliable" heavy-duty work trucks on the market.
2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Just Traded My 2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch For This 2026 Toyota Tundra, I’m a First Time Toyota Owner, I Love It So Far, But Now I’m Told There’s a Tundra Engine Recall”
By Denis Flierl on
From luxury Ford King Ranch to a 2026 Tundra, Jack finally made the switch, and while he’s loving the Toyota life, a massive engine recall just hit the news. Did he make a huge mistake? Here’s the truth about his trade-in and what’s actually happening.
A blue 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck shown from a front three-quarter angle, positioned against a rocky desert mountain backdrop.
A 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says “Braking Did Nothing” After It Accelerated Uncontrollably, Slamming Into a Propane Tank and Pushing It More Than 60 Feet Despite Braking
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner says he is "lucky to be alive" after his hybrid truck accelerated uncontrollably, smashing into a propane tank despite his foot being firmly on the brake.
2020 Ford F-150 5.0L, 2025 Ford F-150 2.7L
“I Thought About Buying a 2025 Ford F-150 STX Until I Test Drove It and Floored It - It’s Gear Changes Are Smooth, But I’ll Keep My 2020 5.0L, It’s Much Quicker”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost overhyped? One owner test-drove the 2025 STX and walked away unimpressed. While the gear changes were silky smooth, he’s sticking with his 2020 5.0L V8 for one reason: raw speed. "I don’t think the 2.7L is a quick truck."
A black 2023 Kia EV6 and a dark blue Ford F-150 Lightning are parked side-by-side in a parking lot, both shown from their front three-quarter angles at dusk with apartment buildings visible in the background.
I Left My Kia EV6 for a Ford F-150 Lightning, and Even Though I’m Happy With the F-150, the Differences in Charging, Software, and Utility Stand Out
By Aram Krajekian on
After leaving the Kia EV6 for a Ford F-150 Lightning, one owner explains why charging speed, software, and utility reshaped how he sees EV ownership.
2025 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Owner Says, “Here’s the Proof For All You Crybabies, I Just Put In 38 Gallons Into My Truck’s 36 Gallon Tank”
By Denis Flierl on
Is Ford "lying" about fuel tank size? An F-150 owner pushes his "36-gallon" tank to the limit, literally running dry, to prove you can fit 38 gallons. The result? A viral debate, spilled fuel, and serious questions about what's really in your tank.
2022 Ford F-150 Lariat
Nissan Titan PRO-4X Owner Trades His Truck For a Ford F-150 Lariat, He Adds, “It Has 29k Miles On It and I Paid $42,500, I Definitely Stole This From the Ford Dealer”
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan Titan owner trades for a 2022 Ford F-150 Lariat with only 29k miles for $42,500! He claims he "stole it" from the dealer and now seeks leveling and lifting advice for his Antimatter Blue beauty. Is this the best used truck deal of the year?
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck shown in side profile parked on a forest road with trees in the background.
A Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says He Towed at 90 MPH Using Self-Driving and Says “I Have Total Faith In It”
By Noah Washington on
After a grueling 18-hour test drive across Oklahoma and Texas, a Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner says his truck towed at 90 MPH with "total faith" in its performance.
“Blue Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck driving on an open desert highway with mountains in the background.”
After 60,000 Miles of Charging to 100% Every Night, a Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Says His Battery Shows “Not One Single Percentage Point” of Degradation
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner spent 26 months "breaking every rule" of EV ownership by charging to 100% every single night for 60,000 miles.
Ring camera footage at night showing a dark Ford Mustang Mach-E with bright headlights and red taillights, and a dark sedan, stuck or maneuvering in a snow-covered driveway.
“I Had to Jump Back In to Stop It” Mustang Mach-E Owner Says His 2024 Model Rolled on Its Own While in Park, Nearly Hitting His Audi”
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Mustang Mach-E owner was forced to "jump back in" to stop his car as it rolled away on its own, missing his Audi by just inches.
2018 Ford F-150, 2026 Ram 1500
Ford F-150 Owner Says He’s “Done With Ford,” at 83K Miles With Too Many Issues, He Adds, “I’m Making the Jump To a 2026 Ram Hemi With a 100k 10-Year Warranty”
By Denis Flierl on
A frustrated Ford F-150 owner is ditching the Blue Oval at 83k miles. After relentless electrical gremlins, Shelby Naquin is jumping to a 2026 Ram Hemi with a 10-year warranty. Is Ford’s reliability crisis fueling a massive defection to Stellantis?
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E parked on a snowy driveway beside a house, showing winter driving conditions and snow-covered landscape.
“Still Almost Hit My House” Mustang Mach-E Owner Says Even “Driving Super Slowly” on Snow Tires Wasn’t Enough for Her Icy Driveway
By Noah Washington on
A routine winter arrival turned into a "take no prisoners" rescue after a Mustang Mach-E became a passenger to physics on a frozen driveway.
The engine area of a Ford Mustang GT shows off dual intakes
Is This 2026 Mustang GT’s V8 Cold Air Intake System the Best Or Worst You Can Buy Today? Vote In Comments
By John Goreham on
We debate the Mustang GT’s engine intake system and ask for your input.
2026 Ford Maverick and Ranger Raptor Take Top Honors
Ford's 2026 Mighty Maverick and Ranger Raptor Bring Home Top Honors
By Mary Conway on
Car and Driver ranks the Maverick and Ranger Raptor on its 2026 10Best list.
A Toyota worker smiles as a newly-produced Toyota rolls off an American assembly line
Big Three U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Companies See Huge Stock Gains in 2025 Under President Trump’s Tariff Policies
By John Goreham on
With less than a week of trading left in 2025, we look at the stock gains by General Motors, Ford, and Tesla to see how President Trump’s policies have changed their stock prices.
2017 Ford F-150
2017 Ford F-150 Owner Dumps His Pennzoil Out for Valvoline Restore & Protect at 140K: Says, “I Can't Wait to Hear What the Critics Have To Say”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Ford F-150 owner with 140,000 miles is ditching his usual Pennzoil for the latest viral oil trend. He claims to “fix things before they break,” but is switching brands on a high-mileage 5.0L engine a recipe for disaster?
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E in Star White Metallic parked on a suburban driveway, front three-quarter low angle view with a brick house and bare trees in the background.
Mustang Mach-E Owner Says a Sudden “Stop Safely Now” Failure Led to a Full High-Voltage Battery Rebuild, Broken Bolts, and a Month-Long Repair Limbo
By Noah Washington on
After a sudden "thunk" and a "Stop Safely Now" alert left his family stranded on a highway, a Mach-E owner discovered his battery pack was so badly damaged it "looked like a nuke went off."
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