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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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Black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on mountain road with hills in background
I've Owned Five Different EVs Since 2022 And After Testing The Ioniq 5, Solterra, Blazer EV, And Two Mustang Mach-Es, Ford's Electric SUV Won My Heart Despite Its Flaws
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Solterra, and Chevy Blazer EV, this multi-EV owner finally found their electric sweet spot. It wasn't just the Ford Mustang Mach-E's performance that won them over.
Nissan has canceled this beautiful vehicle, the Ariya battery-electric crossover
Unprofitable, Unpopular, Overpriced, and Unsubsidized EVs Begin Falling Like Dominoes in the U.S., and the List So Far Includes Nissan’s Ariya, Acura’s ZDX, Ford’s 3-Row SUV, and RAM’s Rev - Here’s What’s Next for Failing EV Models
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deliveries are about to head off a cliff in America. With only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y being successful, the remaining models will fall like dominoes, one after the other. Here are the first four to have already fallen.
Blue Ford F-150 STX pickup truck parked on grass with forest backdrop
I Took My Ford F-150 Lightning For Warranty Service And Discovered Ford's System Shows It Has A "Branded Title" Even Though I'm The Only Owner, And DMV Confirms My Title Is Clean
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner went in for routine service and was told his truck had a "branded title", even though it's brand new and he's the only owner. Now he’s fighting a warranty cancellation after Ford's internal database incorrectly flagged his truck.
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on concrete against cloudy sky background.
I Spent $80,000 On My Ford F-150 Lightning Only To Watch It Depreciate $50,000 In Two Years, And Now Ford Wants Monthly Ransom To Use Features Like Navigation And Cruise Control That Were Previously Included
By Noah Washington on
An early Ford F-150 Lightning owner spent $80,000 on his truck only to see it depreciate by $50,000 in two years. Read his full story of how a dream purchase became a financial nightmare.
White Ford F-150 Lightning with "Aspen Electric" branding parked beside a van in a lot. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
I Sold My All Gas Vehicle Fleet for Ford F-150 Lightnings, and They’ve Reduced My Business Operating and Maintenance Costs by 80%
By Aram Krajekian on
Trucks have always been the backbone of small businesses, but one contractor’s switch to Ford F-150 Lightnings shows how electric could also be a part of that picture.
Black electric SUV driving on a road with hills and palm trees in the background.
I Picked Up My New Ford Mustang Mach-E Yesterday And Was Shocked When The Dealership Delivered It Dirty, Then Tried Pressuring Me Into A $6,800 Extended Warranty By Claiming Everyone Buys It
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was blindsided when their dream car was delivered dirty, then hit with a shocking claim: "everyone" buys a $6,800 extended warranty.
Image shows a Ford F-250 in blue and silver against a backdrop of a wooded area.
When I Try to Sell or Trade My $80,000 Ford F-Series Truck, I Am Offered $10K Less Than I Owe On It - Should I Just Let It Be Repossessed? Dave Ramsey’s Hack Is Genius
By John Goreham on
This Ford F-250 owner is in a financial jam. Her F-Series truck is currently valued at about $10K to $20K less than she owes on it. Out of desperation, she was considering letting it be repo’d. Here’s the smart solution.
Incentives and Overall Scores Make these CR Recommendations the Best Deals Right Now
The Best SUV Deals Available Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new SUV, this month Consumer Reports brings some opportunities worth a close look.
Image shows a young girls sitting inside of a Ford F-150 Lightning's frunk area
Consumer Reports Data Shows EV Trucks Like the Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning, Sierra EV, and Silverado EV Are Among the Least Reliable Vehicles on the Market Today - Why We Think Ford Will Be the Brand To Turn This Around
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric pickup trucks are having a rough time gaining traction in the U.S. market. Could one reason be the reliability and durability scores? Be sure you read our opinions on why Ford will be the one to watch.
Avoid These SUV Models Says Consumer Reports
Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a recent list of small SUV recommended models, as well as those models you should stay away from, say Consumer Reports analysts.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Didn’t Buy a Sierra or Lightning EV Even With Better Truck Stuff Than Cybertruck, and Tesla Isn’t Luxurious Like Denali or Higher F-150 Trims, But CT’s Eco Is Hands Down Better
By Denis Flierl on
One truck fan chose a Cybertruck over a GMC Sierra or Ford F-150 Lightning. Why? It all came down to a compelling ecosystem, superior self-driving tech, and a painless buying process. It gives EV truck shoppers an honest look at what matters most.
Elegant Grey Ford Expedition Tremor parked in a suburban driveway. The sun casts reflections on its sleek exterior. Green trees and a well-kept lawn surround the scene.
I Wasn’t Planning on Buying a Ford Expedition Tremor, But Despite Its Small Issues I’ve Come to Love Its Power and Design
By Aram Krajekian on
In a sea of familiar SUVs, one Ford Expedition Tremor owner realized just how powerful it feels to drive something no one else around has.
August Had A Very Strong EV Sales Month
The Old Guard's Electric Surge: How Legacy Auto Won August
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers like Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Kia achieved record-breaking electric vehicle sales in August 2025 by offering popular vehicle types, leveraging brand trust, and benefiting from a rush for expiring tax credits, signaling a major sales event.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
I Walked Away From My Ford F-150, the Chevy Dealer Had A Bunch of 2024 Silverado 6.2Ls Leftover, I Got a 200K Warranty, and Free Trailer for $58K OTD
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner made a bold move. Eric Josephson snagged a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Waldoch Upfit with a 6.2L engine, a 200,000-mile warranty, and a new trailer for just $ 58,000. Was this Labor Day bargain a stroke of genius, or a risky gamble?
Cars Most Likely to Require a Gas Can in Your Trunk
Avoid These Cars With the Worst Fuel Economy
By Timothy Boyer on
When the tank runs low on your car, here's why fuel economy should be your top car-buying priority, and which models Consumer Reports found are the worst.
Consumer Reports Says 2025 Lincoln Navigator is Not for Everyone
Consumer Reports Fails the 2025 Lincoln Navigator ― The Driver Is Left With a Unique Steering Wheel Design That Feels Utterly Unnatural to Use. Parking Maneuvers Feel Like Rotating a Book: Horizontal, Vertical, Horizontal
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent review of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator by Consumer Reports reveals that it is little more than an overpriced Expedition.
Updated CR Recommendations for Fuel-Efficient SUVs
The Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs You Can Buy Today
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' latest listing of fuel-efficient small and midsized SUV model recommendations that can save you money without sacrificing the utility consumers want in today's SUVs.
Image of Tesla showroom by John Goreham
Here’s Why, How, and When EVs Will Drop From 8% to Just 5% Market Share In the U.S.
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
2025 McLaren Artura Spider charges on an Emporia Level 2 EV charger inside a lucky person's garage
Two-Year Testing Update of the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger - Here’s How This Unit Holds Up to Regular Use With Virtually Every EV Model Sold In America
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
A blue 2026 Kia EV9 with modern styling drives on a winding road through green hills and mountains, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I Keep Hearing About EV Range Anxiety, But I Charge My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 Overnight at Home for Pennies With Great Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Range anxiety gets thrown at EVs all the time, yet this owner shows how charging a Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 at home flips the narrative when compared to his Mustang.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Had a 48-Hour Tesla Cybertruck Demo, Now I’m Thinking Of Selling My Ford F-150 To Get A Cybertruck, But I Have Questions
By Denis Flierl on
A long-time Ford F-150 owner is about to jump ship and buy a Tesla Cybertruck. What are the real-world ramifications, and what should ICE truck buyers be aware of if they make a switch to electric? Is Jason asking enough of the right questions? 
2015 Toyota RAV4
I Put My Daughter In a Reliable 2015 Toyota RAV4, Ford, Never Again, the 2014 Escape Is a Money Pit and the Turbo Is Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer hopes that the 2015 model year RAV4 is more reliable than the 2014 Ford Escape. She recently purchased the older RAV4 for her daughter, and she's a Toyota fan because she owns a 2014 Highlander. Will the older RAV4 be reliable?
A blue Ford pickup truck parked in front of a modern hotel with large glass windows and balconies on a sunny day.
My F-150 Lightning's BlueCruise Kept Ping-Ponging Between Lanes On The Highway And After Three Failed Dealership Visits, It Only Updated When I Test Drove GMC's EV
By Noah Washington on
He took his F-150 Lightning to the dealership three times for a software fix with no luck, but the truck suddenly updated itself with the solution only after he test drove a competing GMC EV, as if it was nervous he would trade it in.
Best Time for New Car Shopping
Best Labor Day Deals on New Cars for 2025
By Timothy Boyer on
According to a recent Consumer Reports update, "Labor Day weekend is typically one of the biggest car-shopping holidays of the year as dealerships make way for next-year cars. And based on our analysis, this year looks to be no exception."
Ford's Improved EV Future
Ford's 'Model T Moment': A Radical Massive Bet on Affordable EVs As The Company Pivots To A Stronger Future
By Rob Enderle on
This column details Ford's radical new strategy to win the EV race by using a secretive "skunk works" team to create a truly affordable electric pickup, underpinned by a revolutionary, cost-cutting manufacturing process reminiscent of the original Model T
A white Ford Expedition drives on a scenic road with mountains and trees in the background, under a clear sky, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I’m a Ford Fan by Far, But My 2025 Ford Expedition’s BlueCruise Is Terrible While My Company Truck’s GM Super Cruise Works on Just About Every Highway and Back Road
By Aram Krajekian on
BlueCruise may be Ford’s answer to hands-free driving, but when one Ford Expedition owner says it struggles where GM’s Super Cruise thrives, it raises questions about how far behind Ford might be in this race.
Ford's Model T Moment
Ford's Model T Moment is a New EV Platform- the First Will be a $30,000 Dollar Midsize Truck
By Mary Conway on
Ford CEO says the new platform will revolutionize the assembly process making EVs more affordable.
2017 Toyota Highlander
After 2 Failed Transmissions, I Said Goodbye To My Toyota Highlander and Got a Nice Ford Explorer, I’m Glad I’m Off That Crazy Train
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner shares her experience with her 2017 Highlander, highlighting two failed transmissions in one year. She's had enough and purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer. What are the issues with the Highlander, and is the Explorer a reliable SUV?
Ford F-150 Lightning with a man sitting in the frunk
I Think the EV Rollout Was One of the Biggest Marketing Failures of the Century. Most People Don’t Know What My Ford F-150 Lightning Is Like
By Chris Johnston on
If more people knew what the Ford F-150 Lightning could actually do, the whole EV rollout might have gone differently.
A red Ford Mustang Mach-E is parked in a forest campsite near a green tent. A person sits by a fire pit in the background, surrounded by trees and cabins. The scene feels peaceful and rustic.
I Took My Mustang Mach-E on a 14,500-Mile Road Trip Through 22 States and Canada Plus Slept in It for 25 Nights, So If You’re Thinking About Getting an EV, Just Do It
By Aram Krajekian on
In a world still full of EV skepticism, this Mustang Mach-E owner set out on an adventure that challenged assumptions and revealed just how much electric vehicles can do.
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