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Ford

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.

Follow one of Torque News' Ford reporters Jimmy Dinsmore on Twitter at @driversside and send him tips for new Ford stories.

Image of Ford Bronco Sport Badlands and Toyota Venza Limited by John Goreham

Contrast Story: Ford Bronco Sport vs. Toyota Venza - Which Way With 46K?

By John Goreham on April 29, 2024 - 10:47AM

We contrast two top-trim crossover SUVs with the same price. The Ford Bronco Sport Badlands and the Toyota Venza Limited. Which is your cup of tea?

New Repair Manuals Focused on Ford Repairs

Used Ford Truck Models You Can Fix and Save Money

By Timothy Boyer on April 29, 2024 - 10:31AM

Looking for a way to save money with an older model Ford Truck? Here is a list of models you can work on solving many problems yourself with this one useful new resource.

Gray 2023 Kia Niro EV exterior and interior

Things Are Confusing For Non Tesla Drivers That Want To Use Superchargers

By Justin Hart on April 27, 2024 - 2:01PM

If you own an electric vehicle (EV) that isn’t a Tesla, you may know it is now possible to use Tesla Superchargers (in some cases for some EVs). But how and where is changing over time and it can be confusing depending on which EV you drive.

The Best Car Manual Today for Your Ford Car or Truck

The New Ford DIY Repair Manual Every Ford Owner Should Have

By Timothy Boyer on April 27, 2024 - 8:41AM

A popular traditional car and truck repair manual publication has recently focused on individual model manuals for a wide range of Ford cars and trucks that is vastly improved, finds this DIY automotive writer.

Consumer Reports Identifies Cars With Paint Peeling History

Used Cars Most Likely to Have Paint Problems―It Happened to Me

By Timothy Boyer on April 26, 2024 - 2:13PM

Consumer Reports' customer survey yields this list of models known for frequent problems with bubbles, peeling, and flaking of their OEM body paint. Plus, the best way to prevent paint damage from spreading.

Do You Like The Performance Car Exhaust Rumble? Then Don’t Read This

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2024 - 12:55PM

Why aren’t more people talking about one electric vehicle benefit that will affect everyone regardless of what vehicle they drive or if they even drive a car? It's noise pollution. Here is why I love quiet EVs.

Image of Ford Bronco Sport by John Goreham

Ford’s Bronco Sport Earns Remarkable Ownership Approval Rating

By John Goreham on April 23, 2024 - 9:23AM

We combine our own polling data with that of other sources and explain why the Ford Bronco Sport has developed such a loyal ownership base.

Image of Ford Maverick Hybrid by John Goreham

Ford's Wise Move to Hybridize Trucks Pays off

By John Goreham on April 22, 2024 - 3:27PM

Ford is one of few automakers who stuck to hybrids once the EV mandates began in earnest. That has now started to pay off for the company.

Latest Review of Car Batteries Based on Performance and Price

Best Car Batteries for the Money in 2024

By Timothy Boyer on April 12, 2024 - 10:20AM

Here are the best 2024 car batteries for the money recently rated by Consumer Reports and what you need to know before buying a new car battery and making it last its longest.

Ford Dark Horse Edition Of the 7th Gen Mustang

To Honor Ford Mustang’s 7th Generation, the Automaker Gives It A Special Logo

By Marc Stern on March 27, 2024 - 9:53PM

The 60th edition of the Ford Mustang is a special model and so the automaker has given it its own special color logo.

Interior of New Electric Explorer like the wone that went around the world

Youngest Traveler Takes Ford Explorer Around The World In Six Months

By Marc Stern on March 26, 2024 - 9:34PM

Driving a new Ford Explorer, Lexie Alford Sets the Record As the Youngest Driver To Circle a Globe in EV as she covers 30,000 km in six months.

Least Reliable Cars That Won't Even Last 60,000 Miles

By Timothy Boyer on March 26, 2024 - 2:35PM

Ten 2024 models that will not reach anywhere near the 200,000 miles or more car owners expect from their cars today. Plus, the 10 most reliable 2024 models.

Ford Ranger Raptor Waits To Run Off-Road

Ford Ranger Raptor Assault School Trains Owners Of New Ranger Raptors In Off-Roading

By Marc Stern on March 25, 2024 - 9:16PM

Ford has found that properly training its Ranger Raptor owners will help them learn to appreciate their new vehicles.

IIHS Warning, The 7 Cars Failing Its New Automated Driving Test

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2024 - 11:09AM

The IIHS reported that eleven new cars were rated "Poor" in its new partial driving automation system testing. See which seven vehicles are the worst.

Ford Raptor Churns Up A Dust Cloud Offroad

Ford Reviewers Rave About Newest Ranger Raptor As Ford Finally Fills Out The Lineup

By Marc Stern on March 22, 2024 - 9:22PM

Since it first appeared some years ago, Ford's Ranger Raptor has drawn critical acclaim in every U.S. market. No one could answer why, but the waiting is over here, too. And the reviews have been great.

White Honda Prologue EV, Blue Kia EV9, gray Kia Sportage PHEV, white Chevy Blazer EV and gray Lexus TX PHEV

Decisions, Decisions: Fully Electric Vehicles Vs. Plug-in Hybrids For A One Car Household

By Justin Hart on March 22, 2024 - 2:11PM

The other day my neighbor tells me he is thinking about replacing his 2 gas powered vehicles with one electric vehicle (EV). But there’s a catch: he works from home, rarely drives long distances, and isn’t that sure about what the future holds, per se.

Ford Bronco Adds To Automaker's KBB Dominance

Ford Bronco Continues Year’s Dominance in KBB Best Resale Value Awards

By Marc Stern on March 21, 2024 - 9:53PM

Ford Continues Its Dominance With KBB Model Value Awards Remaining High.

Ford looks at competition to its key models

Is Ford Making The Right Model Moves In The Face Of Chinese, Domestic Competition?

By Marc Stern on March 19, 2024 - 9:47PM

Ford looks to Tesla as its chief competitor after studying Chinese models. Is Ford making the right moves?

Ford F-150 Lightning Wins KBB Value Award

Ford F-150 Lightning Retains 43 Percent Of Its Original Value After 5 Years

By Marc Stern on March 18, 2024 - 9:49PM

Ford’s F-150 Lightning Named Winner Of Kelley Blue Book Annual Best Resale Value Award.

Ford's Current Competition To the BYD Seagull

China’s BYD Builds Good Model That Undercuts U.S. EVs By Thousands

By Marc Stern on March 16, 2024 - 11:02PM

Ford Chief Views Threat To Market Posed by China’s Inexpensive BYD Seagull; Feels Heat

After Years Of Promising, Ford Makes Good And Offers The Ranger Here

By Marc Stern on March 15, 2024 - 8:46PM

Ford Ranger was available in other markets like Europe and Australia, but there were only vague hints that it would be there. It now is.

Saving Money by Choosing the Right Hybrid Model

7 Hybrids That Save the Most Money on Gas and Those That Don't

By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2024 - 5:11PM

Consumer Reports analysts have this to say about what 2024 hybrid models earn their keep shortly after buying and which models do not.

A current Ford Model Waiting For Market Changes

While Industry Battles Market Mandates, Ford Sees Threat From Chinese Makes

By Marc Stern on March 13, 2024 - 10:20PM

Ford's leader has looked around the market and has found the 800-pound gorilla in the room, it has the name BYD.Q

Surprising Used Car Online Search Source

The Best Website for Finding a Good Used Car

By Timothy Boyer on March 13, 2024 - 10:47AM

Informative recommendations by a well-known “How-To” auto expert on how to find the best used first car for a new owner and how to go about maintaining it to last a long time.

Ranger Raptor R Makes No Bones that it is a performer

Ford F-150 Raptor R Exists For The Hard-Core Off-Roader

By Marc Stern on March 12, 2024 - 9:28PM

Just look at the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup. It makes no bones about having the worst mileage figures, but then again, it is moving 700-plus horsepower around so you would expect it.

Most Popular 3-Year-Old Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

Consumer Reports' Most Popular Used Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on March 12, 2024 - 5:06PM

When it comes to what used car models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports’ website, CR analysts recently created a new “Most Popular” list to aid your used car shopping research.

After Three Years, Ford Bronco Is One Of Top Vehicles At Retaining Value

By Marc Stern on March 11, 2024 - 10:11PM

When the Ford Bronco returned to the lineup after a 50-year hiatus three years ago, no one knew just how strong a contender it would be. The Bronco has met any expectations the automaker may have had.

I Think These 5 Brand-new Cars Make The Mk4 Toyota Supra Sound Unreasonable

By Dimitar Angelov on March 11, 2024 - 8:00PM

We all love the 1990s Toyota Supra, but with current prices, you are better off with one of these brand-new performance models

Rivian R2 SUV, R3 Crossover and Kia EV3 sedan and EV4 SUV

The Race To Affordable EVs: Kia And Others Will Challenge EV Only Brands, But Not In Overall Sales

By Justin Hart on March 10, 2024 - 10:22PM

Kia, among other legacy auto brands, is racing to sell affordably priced EVs before their startup rivals like Rivian and Tesla. Yet legacy auto faces a significant uphill battle in terms of producing and selling such affordable EVs.

Torque News Finally Tracks Down Why Pickups are sitting at tracks

Ford Confirms Why It Is Holding Various Pickups At Sites Near Detroit

By Marc Stern on March 10, 2024 - 8:14PM

Finally, Torque News has told you why Ford is storing pickups. It wants to make sure they are quality-built.

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