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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 Marc Stern on April 6, 2022 - 7:17PM
The Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's newest entry in the electric pickup truck market, will pace this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville. The drivers are excited about the prospect of seeing the powerful electric.
By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2022 - 4:04PM
An experienced Ford mechanic offers this warning to Ford owners who may not be aware that their transmission may be one of those known to self-destruct, but can potentially be averted if you know where to look for the developing problem with these specific transmissions.
By Timothy Boyer on April 2, 2022 - 10:31AM
Here’s a new video that will help car owners understand correctly what “Limp Mode” really means. Plus, learn how to DIY diagnose your Ford F-150 or other vehicle’s brake system when your vehicle's braking symptoms are telling you it's about to become a death trap.
By Marc Stern on April 1, 2022 - 4:19PM
Ford has a lot going on, right now. Indeed, the offerings can look downright schizophrenic when you take a long look. For example, it has a slew of electric offerings and plans to go all-electric later in the decade. Now, though the automaker is offering both its electrics and internal-combustion versions like its new, entry-level off-roader, the Rattler.
By Timothy Boyer on March 29, 2022 - 3:48PM
Here’s a middle-aged truck bought by a teenager on a tight budget, and it’s not running like it should---is it junk, or can it be diagnosed the old school way? Find out now with an informative video that shows a little bit at how engine diagnosis is done without firing away with the parts cannon or using a scan tool in order to target the problem.
By Marc Stern on March 28, 2022 - 3:53PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its range measurements of Ford's electric truck, the F-150 Lightning. With the extended range option, Lightning owners can expect over 300 miles of drive time until they have to charge again.
By Marc Stern on March 27, 2022 - 6:28PM
There is something to be said for testing, especially electric vehicles. The conventional thinking has always been that battery-powered EVs would have serious weather problems as extreme cold and heat sap battery strength. That's why Ford's engineers put their electric pickup Lightning through a number for grueling tests.
By Marc Stern on March 23, 2022 - 3:25PM
The Ford Motor Co. has recalled 300,000 vehicles based on the F-150 chassis to fix a master brake cylinder problem.
By Marc Stern on March 21, 2022 - 2:49PM
Ford will recall 157,000 2021 F-150 pickups to repair a problem with the windshield wiper motor. The front motor may fail due to several factors including poor adhesives and the wrong torque.
By Marc Stern on March 8, 2022 - 6:47PM
A study published this week shows that electric pickups will significantly cut emissions. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan. The study was funded by Ford.
By Marc Stern on March 6, 2022 - 2:10PM
In order to find out how Ford F-150 Lightnings perform in the cold, a group of Ford engineers took six Lightnings and spent two weeks putting them through their paces in Alaska's 30-below cold.
By Marc Stern on February 6, 2022 - 11:01PM
Ford boss Jim Farley is upset. He is mad about the reported markups some dealers are slapping on Ford F-150 Lightning reservations and orders. Indeed, he noted that dealers face having their Lightning allocations slashed for the 2022 sales year.
By Marc Stern on February 4, 2022 - 10:35AM
Picture this: an ice storm cuts power to millions, but owners of Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickups have a way out, their trucks. Thanks to Ford ingenuity and the automaker's partners, F-150 customers can use their trucks to power their homes for up to 10 days with rationing or solar charging. It is a new feature.
By Marc Stern on January 28, 2022 - 8:43PM
If a corporation can smile, then Ford has a great reason to be grinning ear to ear. This week the automaker rolled its 40 millionth pickup off the line -- a 2022 F-150 Tremor -- in Iconic Silver that is headed to its owner.
By Timothy Boyer on January 24, 2022 - 10:32AM
Here’s an interesting math-based argument for why EV owners will want to buy the Ford F-150 Lightning over investing in a solar powered Tesla Powerwall system.
By Marc Stern on January 17, 2022 - 11:49AM
Ford dealers reassured the manufacturer that they are charging only the MSRP on Lightnings. The reassurance was needed following reports last week, as detailed earlier by other Torque News stories, that there were dealers taking advantage of the limited supply of the sought-after electric pickups. Reports circulated that there were up fees of $30,000 but most averaged only $5,000.
By Marc Stern on January 11, 2022 - 11:49AM
In looking over Ford's 2021 sales wrapup, the automaker enthusiastically looked toward 2022 and saw its electrified vehicle models taking off.
By Marc Stern on January 9, 2022 - 1:48PM
Ford has had a number of recalls recently. They continue with fixes for rear driveshaft problems for Ford Transit vans and for problems with rear seatbelt assemblies in Maverick compact pickups and Mustang Mach-Es.
By Carl Malek on January 7, 2022 - 5:10PM
The dreaded dealer markup has always been an unfortunate part of the car buying experience, especially for high-demand new vehicles. The push to electrification has shined a spotlight on these markups, but Ford recently revealed a plan that aims to negate that on the F-150 Lightning.
By Marc Stern on January 5, 2022 - 5:33AM
Even as Ford is promising to ramp up production of the highly sought-after Ford Lightning EV pickup, dealers are reportedly slapping major up-charges on the new pickups. Indeed, there is a report of one dealer hitting potential buyers with a fee of $30,000 if they want to be among the first to receive one of the electric trucks.
By Carl Malek on January 4, 2022 - 11:34AM
Ford is riding a wave of EV fueled optimism and has now officially revealed that it has once again boosted F-150 Lightning production to keep up with tremendous demand
By Marc Stern on December 27, 2021 - 3:06PM
In yet another recall for the F-150, Ford has recalled the pickup to repair the cruise control radar module so that the vehicle's safety systems will work correctly.
By Marc Stern on December 23, 2021 - 3:45PM
In the second recall of Ford F-150 pickups in the last six months, Ford has recalled about 200,000 F-150 SuperCab models, equipped with four-wheel-drive, because of problems with driveshaft insulation.
By Carl Malek on December 21, 2021 - 1:12PM
Let's face it, power outages are the unsung Achilles heel of modern electric vehicles. If the power grid goes down during a storm or other major event, charging your electric car is out of the question. Ford has revealed a solution for this with an all-new adaptor for the F-150 Lightning and Powerboost Hybrid models that turn them into portable charging stations.
By Marc Stern on December 16, 2021 - 5:05PM
Ford Motor Co. scored a major victory in the Kelley Blue Book Best Buy program by taking five Best Buy Awards. The new Ford Maverick, the automaker's compact pickup earned the "Best of 2022 Award" and a Best Buy Award.
By Marc Stern on December 13, 2021 - 12:46PM
Ford has decided to cap its F-150 Lightning reservation system at 200,000 as it begins to convert them over to its order bank.
By Carl Malek on December 7, 2021 - 9:58PM
The Ford F-150 Lightning is a glimpse into Ford's long-term plans for electrification. Its technology and impressive driving range promise to make a splash in the broader EV pickup segment. But it appears that this is only the beginning, with Ford revealing that its working on a bespoke EV truck platform.
By Marc Stern on December 6, 2021 - 12:27PM
With a lead of almost 150,000 vehicles over its nearest rival, the Ford Motor Co. is on its way to keeping its claim to the top sales slot in the truck market for the 45th consecutive year.
By Timothy Boyer on November 26, 2021 - 5:46PM
Owners of Ford vehicles possessing a particular engine need to be aware of one sign that there is a common fundamental problem with this engine version that can cost them thousands in repair bills if not repaired immediately.
By Marc Stern on November 19, 2021 - 12:17PM
The F-150 Lightning's innovative Mega Power Frunk had very mundane beginnings. Designers used a cardboard box that they styled into the trunk (front-trunk) and they made changes as they showed it during the design input phase.