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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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Ford F-150
F-150 Service Alert: Owner Finds Oil Level 10 Inches Over Full After Dealer Left "Crusty" Filter On 5.0L Engine
By Denis Flierl on
After a dealer "Works" service, a Waterloo F-150 owner found his oil dipstick 10 inches overfull with a "crusty" old filter still attached. This 5.0L engine service failure serves as a critical spring warning for owners during seasonal tire swap season.
2023 Ford F-150 Lariat and 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Why This 2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Regrets Trading His Ford F-150 5.0L V8 For Better MPG: "It Drinks Just As Much Gas"
By Denis Flierl on
Allan Lagman traded his 2023 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 for a Toyota Tundra expecting better fuel economy. Instead, he found the Tundra "drinks just as much gas" as the Coyote V8. Discover why this Texas owner is surprised by the real-world MPG results.
2025 Ford F-150
Ford Offers 2025 F-150 Owner Only $200 To Take Truck For 4-Week Emissions Test; Michigan Owner Calls It A “Joke”
By Denis Flierl on
A Michigan 2025 Ford F-150 owner slams Ford’s "In-Use Vehicle Emissions Program" after being offered just $200 for a 4-week vehicle evaluation. See the letter Ford sent and why owners are warning others about the low compensation and mileage risks.
Ford GT Mk IV Nurburgring Team
Why Automakers are Obsessed With Speed Records Especially From Nurburgring - Ford is Claiming the Latest Crown
By Mary Conway on
Auto manufacturers spend millions building supercars to take on the most specialized tracks. The automakers seem obsessed with setting records that the average driver will never come anywhere close to. Why is performance so important?
2026 Ford F-150 Lariat
Ford F-150 Warning: Why This 2026 Lariat Owner’s $2,800 Towing Setup Needs One Specific Transmission Habit to Survive Alabama Hills
By Denis Flierl on
New 2026 Ford F-150 owner Russ Wright faces Alabama hills with a 5.0L Lariat. Is the 10-speed transmission ready? We break down the $2,800 towing protection plan and the one sensor signal F-150 owners must monitor to prevent "gear hunting" failures.
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat electric pickup truck sideways on dirt rally course with large dust cloud
F-150 Lightning Shows Just 1.5% Battery Loss After 38,000 Miles, So Why Is Ford Pulling Back on EVs?
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning hit 38,000 miles with only 1.5% battery loss, defying every fear about EV aging. While Ford pivots to hybrids, this real-world data proves these electric hearts might actually outlive the trucks they power.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2 Engines in 90 Days: Why This Ford F-150 Owner Swapped for a 2023 Tundra Only to Face the Toyota Recall
By Denis Flierl on
Texas owner Travis Clay escaped a 2020 Ford F-150 nightmare, two engine replacements in 90 days, only to face the massive 2023 Toyota Tundra V6 recall. His story highlights the growing reliability crisis and the long wait for Toyota’s engine swap fix.
F-150 Lightning Wet Pavement Test, White with Reflections
$3,030 to Run a 26K-Mile F-150 Lightning vs $6,600 for Gas, One Owner’s Real 2025 Costs
By Noah Washington on
One owner tracked every dollar driving 26,000 miles in an electric F-150. The results make gas trucks look a lot more expensive than you think.
Ford F-150
Ford Tech Drops F-150 5.0L Engine in Just 40 Minutes: Why Oil Consumption is Triggering Total V8 Swaps
By Denis Flierl on
Ford Master Tech Bright Kim reveals the 40-minute secret to dropping an F-150 5.0L engine. As oil consumption issues trigger more V8 teardowns, see why this "cab-off" method is the gold standard for Regina’s top Ford experts in 2026.
Ford CEO Says They'll Have an Affordable EV To Compete With The Model Y3, And There's Nothing Else Like It on the Market
Ford CEO Says They'll Have an Affordable EV To Compete With The Model Y/3, And There's Nothing Else Like It on the Market
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed his skunkworks team of former Tesla and Formula One engineers has an affordable electric vehicle for 2027 to compete with the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and nothing else like it is on the market.
2027 Ford Bronco RTR Interior
Ford is Unveiling the Highly Anticipated 2027 Bronco RTR in Two Locations Tomorrow. See Why the Off-Roader is So Important to the Company
By Mary Conway on
The 2027 Bronco RTR is one of the most anticipated Ford vehicles in recent years. It is designed to be more off-road ready than the average Bronco but more affordable than the high-end Bronco Raptor.
2025 Ford F-150
2025 Ford F-150 Vibration Alert: Owners Report Unresolved 40-70 MPH Shudder Despite Road Force Balancing
By Denis Flierl on
2025 Ford F-150 owners report a "worrisome" vibration between 40-70 MPH that persists even after road force balancing. Early diagnostics suggest a potential driveshaft or transmission flaw. Is your new 3.5L EcoBoost affected by this 3,000-mile bug?
2026 blue Ford F-150
Why the 2026 F-150 5.0L V8 Beats the EcoBoost for South Florida’s 22-Ft Flats Boat Owners
By Denis Flierl on
South Florida owner Taylor McFadden asks if the 2026 F-150 2.7L, 3.5L, or 5.0L is best for a 22-ft flats boat. While the 2.7L is efficient, the 5.0L V8 wins on longevity in high-heat, saltwater climates where turbocharger maintenance costs often spike.
Bidirectional Charging Sucks For Now
The Illusion of the Rolling Generator and Why Bidirectional Charging is an Expensive Gridlock Today, and How It Evolves Tomorrow
By Rob Enderle on
Automakers promise your EV can power your home during an outage, but crushing hardware costs and utility red tape make bidirectional charging a frustrating hurdle. Here is the real story.
A discount tire with a bad outcome is shown on a Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Bronco Owner Warns: Don’t Make This All-Terrain Tire Mistake
By John Goreham on
The owner of a Ford Bronco Sport purchased “generic” all-terrain tires at a fantastic price. The ownership experience turned out to be anything but fantastic.
2024 Ford F-150
2024 Ford F-150 Transmission Issues: Why an 11,000-Mile Failure Linked to Factory Misalignment is Raising Quality Concerns
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Ford F-150 owner reports a total transmission failure at just 11,000 miles, along with persistent water leaks and factory panel misalignments. Read why this custom-ordered 5.0L build is being called the "worst truck" owned, despite being brand new.
2016 Ford F-150
Why 2018+ F-150 Owners Face $6,000 Transmission Failures While 2015-2017 Gen 2 Models Hit 300K Miles: A Reliability Deep Dive
By Denis Flierl on
As Ford F-150 powertrain warranties expire in 2026, owners report a stark divide. While Gen-2 5.0L trucks exceed 300,000 miles, newer 2018+ models face $6,000 10R80 transmission rebuilds due to a known CDF drum flaw. Is the 6-speed Gen-2 the safer bet?
Ford F-150 Lightning front trunk loaded with camping gear and equipment
After 497 Mile Winter Trip, F-150 Lightning Delivers on Range but Struggles With Software
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner says a 497-mile winter trip showed strong range but raised concerns about aggressive braking from driver-assist features and a clunky in-car software experience.
The $25,000 EV Is Still a Myth in The USA Due To 4 Constraints, But China Is Playing a Different Game
The $25,000 EV Is Still a Myth in The USA Due To 4 Constraints, But China Is Playing a Different Game
By Armen Hareyan on
The $25,000 EV America has been promised for years runs straight into four unlikeable economic walls that China quietly demolished a decade ago and the math will amaze you.
Volvo EX60 Charging
Why the Explosive Demand for the Volvo EX60 Is the EV’s ‘Aha!’ Moment, Just When High Oil Prices Make Us Need It Most
By Rob Enderle on
Gas is expensive and legacy auto is retreating, but Volvo’s new EX60 is a rare beacon of hope: the right EV, at the right size, right when we need it.
Ford F-150
A Lifetime Toyota Owner Switched to the Ford F-150 EcoBoost: Now a Dual ‘Wrench’ and CEL Error is Warning Others
By Denis Flierl on
After a lifetime of Toyota reliability, a Wisconsin owner’s switch to a 2018 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost ended in an immediate "Wrench" and Check Engine light double-whammy. Here is the specific powertrain failure common to this switch and how to fix it.
Ford F150 Lightning driving on dirt road kicking up dust
F-150 Lightning Owner Says Ignoring 12V Battery Warning Led to 40-Minute Breakdown, Goes On To Say “0/10 Experience.”
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning became immobilized after a 12V battery warning was ignored, highlighting how small components can still disable modern EVs.
A Tesla dealership in Peabody Massachusetts has many cars on the showroom floor
Do Tesla Dealers Offer Discounts in 2026? Some Owners Say Yes, But It’s Hard
By John Goreham on
There is a raging debate over whether Tesla discounts new cars, but the more passionate question may be whether calling Tesla’s retail locations “dealers” is accurate.
What looks like horse hair came out of the back of one Ford F-150 owner's tailpipe
Ford F-150 Owner Finds “Horse Hair” Coming Out of Truck’s Exhaust
By John Goreham on
The owner of a 2016 Ford F-150 pickup is looking for help explaining why what looks like a horse's mane is now dragging along behind his truck. Can you guess what it is?
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC is the new Shelby GT500.... literally!
The New Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Is Missing The Plot For One Very Specific Reason
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Mustang GT500 replacement is great on paper, but is it really worth the $108,485 starting price?
2020 Ford F-150
Why 2020 Ford F-150 5.0L Owners Face $6,000 Transmission Failures in 2026 Despite Perfect Maintenance
By Denis Flierl on
2020 Ford F-150 5.0L owners face a 2026 reliability wall. Despite maintenance, 10R80 CDF drum failure and PTWA oil loss are triggering $6,000 repairs. Watch for 215°F+ temps, harsh 7-8 gear shifts, and 1qt/1k-mile oil consumption to avoid total failure.
2026 Ford F-150 2.7L
Why a 2026 Ford F-150’s 10-Spd Failed at 106 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A brand-new 2026 F-150 needs a total transmission swap after just 24 hours. Is Ford's 10-speed 10R80 still the 'weak link'? Here is what owners need to know.
Ford F150 Lightning Platinum electric pickup truck driving on a road through trees
Used Ford F-150 Lightning Sale Reveals $3,900 Repair Issue After Delivery
By Noah Washington on
A used Ford F-150 Lightning purchase quickly revealed sensor faults and a cracked taillight, leading to a $3,900 repair estimate. The situation shows how important thorough inspections can be when buying a used electric truck.
2024 Ford F-150
A 2024 F-150 Owner Left the Ford Dealer With a “Fresh Transmission, But the Lurching Hasn’t Stopped - Is Your Dealer Gaslighting You?
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the “adaptive learning" excuses. Here’s why this 2024 Ford F-150 $70k rig is a "pretty lemon.”
2026 Custom Ford Explorer for Pope Leo
Ford's CEO Commissioned a Top-Secret Ford Explorer for Pope Leo, the First American Pontiff
By Mary Conway on
The world was stunned when Cardinals elected an American to lead the Catholic Church. Both the Ford Explorer and Pope Leo XIV are from Chicago's south side. Ford's CEO Jim Farley and his wife thought it was the perfect American gift.
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