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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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2017 Ford F-150
They Said I Was Crazy For Changing My Ford F-150’s Oil Every 10K Miles Since It Was New, But They Were Wrong, It Has 217K Miles, and Still Going Strong
By Denis Flierl on
Critics warned him it was too long, but Mark's 2017 Ford F-150 just hit 217,000 miles using 10,000-mile oil changes. Is the 5.0L V8 really that bulletproof, or is he playing with fire? Here is why his controversial maintenance schedule is working.
Red Ford F-150 parked in a shaded forest clearing near a lake, showcasing the truck’s front and side profile in natural outdoor lighting.
After Seeing a Ford F-150 Towing a 4-Ton Sea Ray With No Weight-Distribution Hitch, Expert Says the Setup Was “An Accident Waiting to Happen,” Warning a 2-Ton Pickup Can’t Recover Control If Anything Goes Wrong on Grades or in Crosswinds
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 owner's successful tow of a 4-ton Sea Ray boat was praised for its 13 MPG efficiency, but an expert warned the setup was an accident waiting to happen.
2025 Toyota Tundra vs Ford F-150
I Ditched My 2021 Ford F-150 For This Toyota Tundra, Now All My F-150 Repair Problems Are Fixed Forever, Goodbye, I’m Out (Now, How About That Tundra?)
By Denis Flierl on
Fed up with his 2021 F-150, Steve Betts found a permanent fix: "I bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra. Good luck, y'all." Is the switch to Toyota the ultimate solution? Torque News reporter Denis Flierl asks: "Now, how about that new Tundra?"
A Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup charges inside an owner's garage
It’s Sad To See Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Sales Slowing Down Because Shoppers Are Not Aware of the Long-Term benefits - People Need To Look Beyond the Sticker Price and Understand These Key Aspects of EV Truck Ownership
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a comment from a Torque News reader on our story about the dire situation for EV trucks in America. Let’s examine this very well-stated point.
2026 Ram 1500 and 2500 Lineup
2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Ram 2500 and Ford Maverick to Duke it Out for 2026 North American Truck of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but the Ram 2500 has an upgraded interior. Ford has also customized the Ford Maverick into a street truck called Lobo. Which vehicle will be crowned the most important truck of 2026?
2017 Ford F-150
A Ford F-150 Owner Fights a $1,500 Dealer Bill For Snapping Turbo Bolts: Says,“My Ford F-150 Warranty Repair Became a Nightmare”
By Denis Flierl on
Your F-150 is in for warranty work. The dealer snaps the turbo bolts and demands YOU pay $1,500! This isn't just one truck; it's a known defect that Ford shops try to scam owners on. Find out how to fight the bill and get Ford to cover their mistake.
2019 Ford F-150
An F-150 Owner Won’t Buy Another Ford, Says, “I Have Serious Buyers Remorse One Year In, Between the Transmission and the Underpowered Oil Burning Engine, Now I Owe More Than It’s Worth”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is done with his truck. Between the transmission slipping and the underpowered oil-burning engine, he won't buy another Ford. His truck has also dropped in value. He's not alone in this situation. What F-150 owners need to know.
A long row of Ford Mustang Mach-E cars await buyers in November 2025 on a dealer's lot
Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicle Defies the Trend, Posts Solid October Deliveries and We Know Why
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to put up solid numbers in October, even as some competitors saw huge EV delivery declines. Here’s why the Mach-E is defying the industry, at least for the time being.
Chris Bowman's 2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
My F-150 Was In For Warranty Work, The Ford Dealer Snapped the Turbo Bolts Off Trying to Remove the Manifold, Now They Expect Me To Pay $1500 For a New Manifold
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner says the dealer botched a warranty repair, snapping turbo bolts inside the manifold. Now they want him to pay $1,500 for the new part. Is this standard practice, or a repair scam? What F-150 owners need to know about Ford service.  
Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires mounted to a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
3 Surprises Swapping From All-Terrain Tires to Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV Winter Tires On a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands, Read Our Initial Review Findings
By John Goreham on
We have just swapped out Falken WildPeak A/T3W all-terrain tires for Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires, and our initial drive leaves us with three surprise conclusions already.
2024 F-150 STX
My 2024 Ford F-150 2K Miles In, Has Had 8 Different Electrical Issues. Now, After 60 Days, 4 Dealers, and A Buyback, I’m Switching To a Ford Bronco
By Denis Flierl on
A dream truck became an 8-month nightmare of electrical chaos. After 60+ days in the shop and four dealers, Ford is buying back this brand-new F-150 under Lemon Law. Now, the toughest decision: stick with Ford's flagship or leap to a Bronco Badlands?
Silver 2025 Ford F-150 pickup truck photographed at three-quarter front angle on hilltop during sunset, featuring chrome grille, LED headlights, and premium wheels.
Ford F-150 Owner Says “It’s a Joke” After Dealer Declared His 2023 PowerBoost Undriveable from Axle Bolt Recall and Offered a 2020 Ford Escape Loaner for Two Months
By Noah Washington on
The F-150 PowerBoost recall exposes a severe disconnect between Ford's premium pricing and its support network. The owner, paying for a platinum lease, was offered a trade-in that cost $500 more per month or a 2020 Escape.
2024 Ford F-150
I Watched In Horror As the Ford Tech Forgot the Oil Filter on My 2024 F-150, and Ran It Without Oil For Who Knows How Long, I’m Worried About Catastrophic Damage
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner's nightmare: A Ford tech forgot the oil filter on a brand-new 2024 F-150 XLT 5.0L. The engine started, and oil was everywhere! How much damage did the dry run cause this babied truck? The owner is terrified. What would you do?
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in silver, three-quarter front view, featuring distinctive LED light bar and closed grille, parked on concrete with rural landscape background.
I Towed My 10,000-Pound Boat With My 2025 F-150 Lightning Across Hawaii's 6,600-Foot Volcanic Terrain And Used 76% Battery For The 90-Mile Journey While Maintaining Highway Speeds
By Noah Washington on
One F-150 Lightning owner hauled a 10,000-pound boat over Hawaii's 6,600-foot volcanic spine, using 70% of his battery on the 25-mile climb alone.
2020 Ford F-150
My 2020 Ford F-150 5.0L Engine Replaced 10K Miles Ago Is Eating Oil: It’s Already Down a Quart in 1,800 Miles, But I Can't Afford a New Payment
By Denis Flierl on
An F-150 owner's 2020 5.0L engine, replaced just 10k miles ago, is already 1 quart low at 1,863 miles. Is this the dreaded Ford oil consumption issue? Should he brave another engine replacement, or is trading it in inevitable? What would you do?
A 2026 Ford Expedition King ranch sits majestically in front of a fall foliage scene.
2026 Ford Expedition King Ranch - It’s Funny How Big Vehicles Find Big Projects
By John Goreham on
“To a man with a hammer, everything is a nail.” Or something like. As the saying goes, when you have a ginormous vehicle in the driveway, all of those big, long and bulky items just seem to spring to mind.
Ford F150 Lightening vs. Rivian
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Discontinuation: A Tragic Marketing Failure, Not a Bad Truck | Why the Cybertruck and Scout Are Winning the EV Pickup War
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's F-150 Lightning may be discontinued, but it wasn't the truck's fault. We analyze the catastrophic marketing failure that ignored the right buyer and how rivals like Scout are getting it right.
2025 Ford F-150
I Went From a 2017 Ford F-250 With 35s To This 2025 F-150, It’s So Low That It Feels Like I’m In a Car, Now I Have To Lift It 3 Inches and Run 33s
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Ford F-250 owner, Barry Horne, feels his new 2025 F-150 is too low to the ground. It's culture shock, and he's not sure he made the right decision to downsize. What can he do now? Here are his solutions and what F-150 owners need to know. 
Black 2022 Ford F-150 pickup truck shown at 3/4 front angle at construction site, featuring distinctive grille and wheels, parked near wooden framing.
I Spent An Hour Testing Apple Maps EV Routing With My Ford Mach-E And Found Five Critical Flaws That Make Google Maps And ABRP Far Superior For Electric Road Trips
By Noah Washington on
An experienced Ford EV owner compared Apple Maps to Google Maps and found Apple's system is "light years behind."
The Ford F-150 Half-Ton Plow Debate
I Just Finished My Ford F-150 Plow Install, Now I’m Getting Grief From All You F-250, and F-350 Guys For Running a Plow on My Half Ton
By Denis Flierl on
James is ready for Michigan snow. He finished installing a snow plow on his Ford F-150 5.0, knowing the heavy-duty truck owners will give him grief. Is his half-ton up to the task of clearing his driveway? What F-150 owners need to know. 
Angry Ford customer argues with a service writer over warranty duration
Help - The Ford F-150 I Purchased New Had 73 Miles On It When I Bought It From the Dealer, and the Truck Now Has a Major Engine Problem At 60,054 Miles - Is the Truck Still Under Warranty Or Not?
By John Goreham on
A Ford F-150 owner is stressing out about the warranty on his F-150, which he purchased new with just 73 miles on the odometer. Can you answer this tricky warranty question?
Tesla Cybertruck parked beside a Ford F-150 Lightning
I Own a Ford F-150 Lightning and Talked to A Tesla Cybertruck Owner at Work Who Said He Was Going to Buy a Lightning, but Decided Not to for a Reason That Surprised Me
By Chris Johnston on
The Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck are the two best-selling electric pickup trucks in the U.S. and emotions run very high when comparing them.
Ford F-150 with oil leaking over the sides
My Ford Dealer Just Ran My F-150 Pickup Truck Without Installing the Oil Filter During a Service Visit, Making a Huge Mess - Will This Destroy the Engine, or Will It Be OK?
By John Goreham on
Our title block paraphrases Ford F-150 Owner LS, whose truck was just run without an oil filter. He needs the help of our readers to know if the engine will be damaged or not.
A Tesla Cybertruck looks menacing in a dark black glossy wrap
Electric Truck Dreams Are Hitting Reality: Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning Struggle Into 2026
By John Goreham on
Rivian’s R1T and Ford’s F-150 Lightning were both leaders in their segments. However, like the Cybertruck, all three appear to have stalled. Here are updates on the three, and what could happen in 2026.
2023 Ford F-150
I Just Traded My 2025 Ram 10K In With Major Electrical Issues, For This 2023 Ford F-150 With 38K Miles, I Think the Older F-150 Is a More Reliable Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram owner's nightmare leads to a surprising trade. He traded a new 2025 Ram 1500 for an older 2023 Ford F-150 with higher mileage. Why? Major electrical issues and terrible customer service. Will the older Ford F-150 last?
2024 Ford F-150
I Figured I Would Come and Upset Some of You With My Ford F-150 With a Carolina Squat
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 with a Carolina Squat is raising eyebrows. Bailey Musselwhite is here to "upset some of you" with a seriously divisive truck mod. Are you for it or against it?
2025 Ford F-150 Raptor R
I Walked Into My Local Ford Dealer and They Have a F-150 Raptor R On the Floor, Asking $146K, Wow, That’s an Expensive Status Grocery Getter
By Denis Flierl on
$146K for a Ford Raptor R?! An F-150 owner's shock at the dealership's price tag leads to a simple decision: stick with the reliable 2019 F-150 XLT he already owns. Is the Raptor R worth the insane markup? See what F-150 enthusiasts say.
White Grand Design Solitude luxury fifth-wheel RV parked under covered parking, with black F-250 Powerstroke towing it.
2024 Ford F-250 Powerstroke HO Tremor Owner Faces Severe Transmission Issues While Towing, After a Ford Tech Confirmed the Problem, the Dealer Claims ‘Could Not Duplicate’
By Noah Washington on
Despite a tech ride-along confirming the transmission is failing, the owner of a six-figure MSRP Ford F-250 is stuck in a frustrating loop of corporate denial.
Elon Musk, Tesla, Google, Ford, Toyota, GM
Elon Musk Says Tesla's Main Advantage Over Tech Giants Like Google and Legacy Automakers Such as Ford, GM, and Toyota Is That The Former Can't Build Cars, and The Latter Aren't Good at Tech
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has explained how Tesla is uniquely positioned to win the robotaxi race. Musk states that tech companies capable of developing full self-driving technology can’t build cars, and automakers lack AI expertise.
2021 Ford F-150 Platinum in Oxford White, side view, towing a trailer, parked outside white building with metal roof.
I Towed My Sea Ray 280 Boat 60 Miles With My 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid And Achieved 13 MPG While The Suspension Handled It Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
One F-150 PowerBoost owner worried his hybrid couldn't handle his massive Sea Ray 280 boat, but his first 60-mile haul proved otherwise.
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