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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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Image of WildPeak A/T Trail tires by John Goreham

Falken WildPeak A/T Trail Tire Review - Initial Impressions & MPG Impact

By John Goreham on April 7, 2022 - 3:55PM

We test Falken’s WildPeak A/T Trail tires on a popular crossover SUV model. Here’s how to know if these tires are right for you.

Ford F-150 Lightning To Pace Martinsville NASCAR Cup Events

Ford F-150 Lightning To Pace NASCAR Cup Events At Martinsville

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.

Ford Transmissions Have a Coolant Line Problem

Ford Mechanic Talks About Transmissions That Self Destruct

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.

Ford Recalls Bronco Sport, Escapes to fix potential fire hazard

Ford Recalls 350K Escapes, Broncos To Fix Potential Fire Hazard

By Marc Stern on April 4, 2022 - 10:31PM

About 350,000 Ford Escapes and Bronco Sports have been recalled by the automaker to repair a potential fire hazard as the oil separator on the 1.5-liter engine may crack and there is the potential for oil to be sprayed on a hot engine;

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Affordable Electric Crossovers Still Only Available In Tiny Numbers - Ford Leads

By John Goreham on April 4, 2022 - 1:55PM

There exists a long list of EV crossovers in America with a consumer cost under $45K from which to choose. Ford is ahead, but none of the brands offer any significant volume of deliveries. Hybrids, on the other hand...

Ford Maverick Pickup Within Striking Distance Of Second Place In Deliveries In Its Segment

By John Goreham on April 4, 2022 - 11:45AM

The new Ford Maverick pickup truck is now selling at a rate that surpasses many competitors. Let’s use some other trucks as a comparison to see how well it is selling.

Death Trap Ford F-150! Limp Mode? Asks Mechanic

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.

Ford's Newly Introduced F-150 Rattler, an entry-level off-roader

Ford Unveils Rattler, Aimed At Entry-Level Off-Roading Crowd

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.

Testing the Mustang Mach-E: EV SUV That Immediately Attracts Attention

By Armen Hareyan on April 1, 2022 - 8:40AM

This week I am testing the pre-production Ford Mustang Mach-E and I absolutely love it. It's got great power, great handling, 285 miles of range per single charge and a reasonable price for the category.

Ford, GT350 Owners Square Off In Suit Over Voodoo Engine

By Marc Stern on March 31, 2022 - 1:11PM

In a class-action lawsuit that Ford is contesting owners of Shelby Mustang GT350s are battling to show that there is a problem with some of the 5.2-liter V-8 "track-ready" engines used in the iconic vehicle.

Diagnosing a Ford F-150 Without a Scan Tool

Old School Diagnosing a 1990 Ford F-150

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.

EPA Completes Range Testing Of Ford Lightning

EPA Completes Range-Testing For F-150 Lightnings

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.

Ford F-150 Lightning Undergoes Tough Testsing

Ford Engineers Test Lightnings In Tough Situations To Make Sure Everything Is Okay

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.

Ford Has Recalled 2022 Escape and Corsair Hybrids To Fix A Battery Problem

Ford Recalls Escape, Corsair Hybrids To Fix Battery Problem

By Marc Stern on March 25, 2022 - 11:06PM

Ford recalled 2022 Escape and Lincoln Corsair hybrids to repair a problem with the high-voltage battery that could cause them to lose power.

Ford Recalls 300K Pickup-based Vehicles To Fix Brake Problem

Ford Recalls 300K F-150s, Navigators, Expeditions To Fix Brake Cylinder Problem

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.

Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E

Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 both Outsold Ford Mustang Mach-E in February

By Justin Hart on March 22, 2022 - 3:11PM

In the short time that Kia’s EV6 has been on sale in the U.S. (since early February), it is already outselling the best selling non-Tesla EV from 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. To be clear, that is for only a single month of sales, so far. But Kia’s EV6 isn’t the only Korean EV outselling Ford, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 also outsold the Mustang Mach-E last month. Note, February was only the second month the Ioniq 5 was on sale in the U.S.

2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Review: Retro Spirit and Genuinely Fun SUV

By Armen Hareyan on March 21, 2022 - 7:43PM

The 2021 Ford Bronco comes with all the tools to rival the Jeep Wrangler. Without being too mistaken, we can say that the arrival of the Ford Bronco was one of the big news of the past year in the automotive world. In this review of the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak I am going to focus on my first moments behind the wheel of the model.

Ford recalls 157,000 2021 F-150s to repair windshield wiper motor issue.

Ford To Recall 157K 2021 F-150 Pickups To Repair Faulty Front Wiper Motor

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.

Ford Recalls 80,000 Edge Crossovers to Repair Backup Camera Issues

Ford Recalls 80,000 Edge Crossovers To Fix Backup Camera System

By Marc Stern on March 19, 2022 - 5:00PM

Ford has recalled 80,000 Edge crossovers to fix issues with the backup camera. Owners will be notified of the recall at the end of April.

Ford Puma Leads Automaker's European Sales

Ford Europe To Add Seven All-Electric, Connected Vehicles By 2024

By Marc Stern on March 16, 2022 - 2:28PM

Ford announced this week that its European fleet will be electric by the middle of the decade. The move, which has started in America, will continue with at least seven new vehicles in the next few years.

Study Highlights Disconnect Between Pricey EVs and Real Shopper Expectations

By John Goreham on March 15, 2022 - 11:16AM

The automotive press adores high-priced electric vehicles. This study reveals why most EVs are way outside the range that most buyers can afford to spend.

Fun Fact: The Ford Maverick Is Larger Inside Than The Ranger

By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 1:48PM

We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.

2022 Base Ford Maverick Hybrid XL FWD Review -You Had Me At Steelies

By John Goreham on March 14, 2022 - 11:18AM

Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.

Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier

Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030

By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM

Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.

2022 Ford Bronco Sport Wins IIHS Top Safety Rating

Ford Explorer, Bronco Sport Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating

By Marc Stern on March 13, 2022 - 3:35PM

Two Ford models, the Explorer and the Bronco Sport, have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award rating, Top Safety Pick+.

Ford Pro To Smooth Electric Fleet Operations

Ford Pro To Provide One-Stop Shopping For Electric Fleet Operations

By Marc Stern on March 9, 2022 - 5:00PM

With all of the options now available to managers, it can be confusing when it comes to electric fleet operations. Ford Pro is aiming to smooth the way by providing one-stop-shopping for all a firm's EV charging needs.

Electric Vehicles Like The Ford Lightning Will Cut Emissions

Ford-Funded Study Shows Electric Pickups Will Have Major Impact In Cutting Emissions

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.

Vroom Vehicle Sale Goes Wrong For Respected Auto Reviewer

By John Goreham on March 7, 2022 - 10:23AM

We’ve highlighted how Vroom purchases go wrong. This story looks at how a sale to Vroom can also be a hassle.

Ford Engineers Torture Test F-150 Lightnings In Alaska Winter

Ford Engineers Torture-Test F-150 Lightning in Alaska’s 30-Below Cold

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.

Kia's EVs Mark Best-Ever U.S. Monthly Sales, Nearly Doubling Previous Record

By Justin Hart on March 6, 2022 - 1:08PM

Kia’s total February sales increased 2.3% year over year. That may sound like only modest growth. But it is important to note that last month Kia’s 2 EV models, the brand new EV6 and the returning Niro EV, also beat their previous best ever month, September 2021, by 181%.

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