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Ford F150

The Ford F Series has been the bestselling vehicle in America for more than three and a half decades and as the most popular option in the F Series lineup, the F150 is effectively the single most popular vehicle in America.

By John Goreham on March 29, 2023 - 3:17PM
We use the Lectron 48-amp V-box to charge the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. Here’s how it went.
By John Goreham on March 28, 2023 - 2:09PM
The 2023 Ford F-150 Lighting is a straightforward vehicle to charge. Don’t let high-end charging options deter you from buying what can be an effortless vehicle to own.
By Marc Stern on March 23, 2023 - 3:47PM
If you are thinking of buying an electric vehicle, there are some things to think about that should go into the equation. Torque News has looked at some of the features you should consider in this report.
By John Goreham on March 22, 2023 - 3:09PM
The Tesla Cybertruck is still imaginary but may become a reality in late 2023 for a small number of owners. Here are some features Cybertruck buyers will likely forgo that they could have in a Ford F-150 Lighting today.
By John Goreham on March 21, 2023 - 1:45PM
I like big frunks, and I cannot lie...Here is why you will love the Ford F-150 Lightning's front cargo space.
By John Goreham on March 21, 2023 - 9:01AM
Electric vehicle fans and owners will make EVs work in winter by adapting to and overcoming obstacles, just like all vehicle owners do. Of course the 2023 Ford F-150 Lighting works in winter.
By Marc Stern on March 20, 2023 - 5:36PM
Ford hasn't had it easy lately. With its CEO Jim Farley calling on the automaker to improve quality and a new quality chief in place, the automaker is still encountering problems. This time with a potential recall of 1.5 million midsized Fusions and Lincolns and a potential problem with F-150 pickups for problems with wiper arms.
By John Goreham on March 20, 2023 - 11:36AM
We compare the cost to power the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup truck to that of the F-150 Hybrid 4X4 in an EV-friendly state. The result surprised us.
By Timothy Boyer on March 18, 2023 - 9:33AM
If you happen to own an older model Ford F-150, here are some of the problems you’re most likely to face according to experts who create repair manuals used by many DIY Ford truck owners and those who hire out their repair needs and want to verify the repairs.
By Marc Stern on March 16, 2023 - 3:12PM
Any automaker, whether it is Ford, GM, or Stellantis wants to make sure its products are in good shape. That's why it was important for Ford to shut down its Lightning assembly line to make sure its pickup was in good shape. The automaker found the problem troubling the pickup and is now ramping toward full production.
By John Goreham on March 2, 2023 - 9:29AM
Ford’s 2023 E-Transit is the leading all-electric delivery van in production today. Ford’s new big order from the United States Postal Service will help to grow that lead.
By Timothy Boyer on February 21, 2023 - 9:03AM
Here’s an informative demonstration on how to replace faulty transmission cooler lines on some models of the Ford F-150 that will save your transmission from nearly guaranteed failure down the road.
By Marc Stern on February 17, 2023 - 6:36PM
The Ford Lightning story is a cautionary tale for the auto industry. The automaker halted production of the electric pickup due to battery fire issues and notified a handful of customers of other battery-related problems. While standard vehicles go through teething problems, the industry is rushing headlong into the electric universe. Their problems with electrics, like Ford's issues, are standing out right. They will get better but right now there are issues.
By Marc Stern on February 16, 2023 - 12:48PM
In a shocking move, Ford has halted the production of its mega-popular F-150 Lightning EV pickup for at least the next week. Ford, though, says it has found the problem, although it has not publicly identified it.
By Marc Stern on February 14, 2023 - 6:27PM
On Tuesday, Ford put a hold on further manufacturing of the super-hot electric pickup, the Lightning, because of a potential battery issue. Here's a possible look at the cause of it all.
By Timothy Boyer on February 14, 2023 - 4:01PM
Here’s a recent reveal by a Ford mechanic on what it means when your F-150 appears to be skipping gears, with a self-test to see if your vehicle is developing a transmission problem or not.
By John Goreham on February 14, 2023 - 12:09PM
Production and sales of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been paused due to what may be a battery issue.
By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2023 - 11:17AM
Here’s an informative piece of advice from a Ford mechanic on how to identify engine noise problems that are sometimes misdiagnosed and could cost you needless repairs without solving the problem in Ford 5.4L 3-valve Triton engines.
By Timothy Boyer on January 29, 2023 - 12:14PM
Here’s the latest on a strange Triton engine noise that could unnecessarily cost you thousands of dollars all because of an unusual noise due to a spark plug problem that is not obvious to many mechanics.
By Marc Stern on January 28, 2023 - 2:37PM
Although sales of full-sized pickups seemed to have taken a big hit this year, there is much more to the story. If you look at other segments -- like compacts and electrics -- and future prospects, the picture isn't gloomy.
By Armen Hareyan on January 26, 2023 - 10:28PM
Is the American Dream of owning a pickup truck about to come crashing down? Experts predict a drastic drop in pickup truck prices as the economy enters a recession. But not all truck manufacturers and models are created equal. Find out which pickups are expected to hold their value and which ones may leave you stranded at the dealership in this brief report about pickup truck prices in a recession.
By Marc Stern on January 25, 2023 - 4:03PM
For the second time in as many weeks, Ford's F-150 Lightning has been honored by Edmunds, a trusted name in car-buying. In a brand-new award, the Lightning has been honored as Edmunds' "Best of the Best."
By Timothy Boyer on January 25, 2023 - 11:51AM
Today’s news raises concerns that pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 should and will become a thing of the past because they have become bigger, bulkier, and more dangerous.
By Marc Stern on January 23, 2023 - 12:01PM
One of the goals that Ford is constantly trying to achieve is to better its efforts at eliminating or cutting its carbon footprint. Indeed, the automaker has just been honored for its efforts at sustainability.
By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 12:20PM
Though it has slipped far into the background, the supply chain problem has impacted Ford and other automakers for at least the last two years -- until very recently, in fact. Now, as the supply of semiconductors has increased the chipless trucks that were placed into storage are getting the semiconductors they need and heading for sale.
By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 11:26AM
The F-150 Lightning continues to garner its share of awards. This time Edmunds has named the F-150 Lightning winner of its Top-Rated Electric Award. This is the second award for the pickup line from the car-info site. In its second award of the year, the conventional Ford F-150 was honored for its many decades of innovation.
By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2023 - 8:46AM
Does your Ford F-150 have an ongoing transmission leak problem? Find out now about common leak points that are often misdiagnosed.
By Marc Stern on January 12, 2023 - 5:51PM
The Ford F-150 pickup and the Escape crossover remained popular vehicles with customers last year as many buyers were forced into the used-car market by high prices.
By Marc Stern on January 11, 2023 - 3:09PM
Ford's F-150 Lightning electric continues to rack up its share of prestigious automotive awards as the pickup has now been named winner of the North American Truck of the Year Award.
By Timothy Boyer on January 9, 2023 - 11:44AM
Here’s a simple diagnosis and fix for an old Ford Truck that refused to start. Plus, an important caveat to this repair video.