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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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The Blue Oval’s Electric Blues And Why Ford’s 71% EV Sales Crash is a Warning Shot for the Global Auto Industry
Ford’s 71% EV Sales Drop Exposes a Bigger Problem That Truck Buyers Aren’t Convinced the F-150 Lightning Is Ready for the Job Site
By Rob Enderle on
After Ford reported a stunning 71% drop in EV sales, the company’s gasoline trucks and hybrids are now carrying the financial load while the F-150 Lightning faces slowing demand and growing dealer inventory.t
Consumer Reports Crowns the Ford F-150 PowerBoost King, But Owners Hitting 80k Miles Warn Of a Mechanical Time Bomb Under the Hood
Consumer Reports Praises the Ford F-150 PowerBoost, Yet Owners Approaching 80K Miles Say a $9,000 Mechanical Surprise May Be Lurking
By Denis Flierl on
While Consumer Reports ranks the Ford F-150 PowerBoost among the best hybrid trucks on the market, some owners nearing 80,000 miles say expensive drivetrain failures could turn that award-winning pickup into a costly repair story.
Ford Raptor R and Tesla Cybertruck
When a Ford Raptor Meets The Cybertruck, One Texas Owner Discovers Why “Peak Performance” Feels Like a Relic After Only 8K Miles In a Dual-Motor Rival
By Denis Flierl on
When a 700-HP supercharged Ford Raptor V8 meets the electric Tesla Cybertruck in Texas, the result isn’t what you’d expect. Is the essence of the ICE engine enough to stay?
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro charging
Despite “Cheap To Operate” Claims, F-150 Lightning Owner Reports “Major Range Anxiety” in Idaho's Charging Deserts, Calling Standard Battery “A Little Nerve Racking” For Primary Vehicle Use
By Noah Washington on
This Ford F-150 Lightning owner’s 30,000-mile report reveals a "major range anxiety" nightmare, with towing efficiency dropping so low that 80-mile stretches become a gamble.
2025 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Premium Nitrogen vs. Standard Compressed Air Tire Inflation Debate, and Why Using the Wrong Pump Is a $1,200 Bill Waiting To Happen
By Denis Flierl on
Everyone laughed when this Ford owner asked about 'premium air,' but as a 30-year truck pro, I’m not joking. Using the wrong pump isn't just a mistake; it’s a $1,200 repair waiting to happen to your F-150. Stop paying for 'wet' pressure today.
2027 Ford Bronco RTR
Fans Want Ford to Move Up the 2027 Ford Bronco RTR But It's Still Planned for Early 2027
By Mary Conway on
Ford is promising a more affordable off-roader that is more capable than the typical version but not as expensive as the Bronco Raptor. Fans want to buy the 2027 Bronco RTR now!
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Ford's 4.4 Million Recall Is a Huge Black Eye For a Company That's Reeling From Recalls and Billions Lost on EV Programs, But There Is 1 Good News
By Mary Conway on
Ford has had a record year of recalls and this is the largest one yet. A software issue can interfere with brakes, brake lights and turn signals raising the risk of a crash.
Automotive OTA Updates
The Software-Defined Smile And Why Your Next Car’s Reputation Now Rests on a Wi-Fi Signal
By Rob Enderle on
As car software becomes more complex than a spacecraft's, J.D. Power reveals that your car’s Wi-Fi connection might be more important for your happiness than its actual horsepower.
Ford Universal EV Platform
The $30,000 Moonshot And How Ford’s Universal EV Platform Is the Blue Oval’s Last Best Hope to Topple GM and Outrun China
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford pivots from the stalled Lightning to a $30,000 skunkworks-designed electric pickup, Jim Farley is betting the company’s future on a "Universal EV Platform" to beat GM and China.
2026 Ford Bronco Off-Road Racing
How Local Ford Engineers Use Off-Road Endurance Racing to Build a Better 2026 Bronco in the U.S.
By Mary Conway on
In the United States, Ford’s engineering team is taking the 2026 Bronco through brutal off-road endurance racing, including the 1,200-mile Baja Mexican 1000, to learn real-world lessons that improve durability and performance.
2017 Ford Explorer
Ford is Recalling More Than 400,000 Older Explorers Because Because of Possible Rear Suspension Problems
By Mary Conway on
Ford says a rear toe link can break and cause an accident. The recalled vehicles were built between 2017 and 2019.
A 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Features an optional front protection bar system
Are Bash Bars On Vehicles Like the Ford F-150, Bronco, and Bronco Sport Functional or Just Cosplay? Owners and a Collision Repair Expert Answer
By John Goreham on
Brush bars look cool on the front of SUVs like the Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch, but do they actually help in a crash or animal strike? Here’s what people in the know reveal about front Bash bars.
Rich Tulley's 2026 Ford F-150 5.0L & GMC Sierra Denali
2023 GMC Sierra 6.2L vs. 2025 F-150 5.0L Analysis: Recalls, Connecting Rod Defects, and the Coyote V8 Transition
By Denis Flierl on
Moving from a top-tier Sierra luxury rig to the Coyote-powered Ford is a bold play that’s sparking debate. Rich Tulley traded his '23 Denali for a 502A F-150, proving that high-end tech and V8 soul might just beat out the "Gold Standard" of GMC luxury.
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on a residential street in Florida, front three-quarter view
9,000 Miles In, a 2024 F-150 Lightning Lariat Owner From Florida Says "Range Anxiety Has Been Non-Existent, And 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 and only seven months, 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.
Shawn's 2025 Ford Maverick pickup truck shown from the rear quarter view, featuring a black tonneau cover over the bed and distinctive taillights.
A 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Owner Is Rethinking Long-Term Ownership After 6,000 Miles Behind the Wheel, Adds, “It Fits 90% of My Truck Needs, But My Complaint Is the Build Quality I Can’t Get Past”
By Aram Krajekian on
The Ford Maverick Hybrid looks like the perfect everyday truck on paper. But after 6,000 miles, one owner explains how real-world comfort, build quality, and expectations are reshaping his outlook.
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.
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