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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.

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

Worst Vehicle Recommendations for 2023
The Worst Cars, SUVs, And Trucks You Can Buy In 2023
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest from a car consultant who warns car, SUV, and truck shoppers the vehicles that he has tested that are the worst you can buy in 2023. Spoiler alert---the Ford F-150 Lightning is one of them!
Ford F-150 Pickup
After A Year Of Success, Ford Leads In A Dubious Category
By Marc Stern on
Yes, it has been quite a year for Ford Motor Co. with its successful introduction and sale of new models like its electric truck the F-150 Lightning and its compact pickup, the Maverick. On the other hand, Ford set a rather dubious record for 2022 with the highest number of recalls for the year.
Ford Lightning
2022 Was Quite A Year For Ford With New Models, A Prestigious Award, And Huge Demand
By Marc Stern on
This year has been quite a big one for Ford, with a new model proving so attractive to buyers that the reservation period is over, and buyers won't have their compact pickups until sometime next year. Also, the Lightning continues to attract new buyers to the electric pickup.
Takata logo
2022 Saw Takata Airbag Recall Deaths Grow By 5
By Marc Stern on
With all of the notoriety, spot programs, and continuing recalls, the Takata airbag safety recalls continue to impact drivers more than 10 years in. Just last month, Stellantis and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged the owners of many models made by the automaker to park them until the repairs were made. Few have done so.
Mustang Mach-E In Snow
Bone-Chilling Cold Snap Requires Extra Electric Vehicle Care
By Marc Stern on
Ford has some good advice for owners of electric vehicles as the weather turns bitingly cold and nasty.
Maverick Hybrid AWD Image by John Goreham
The One Change 2023 Ford Maverick Owners and Shoppers Want Most
By John Goreham on
The Ford Maverick pickup truck is a big hit. However, there is one important thing many owners and shoppers of the Ford Maverick would like to see changed. Here’s what they say when polled.
Ford upgrades 5.0-liter V-8
Ford Gives Mustang Owners Best Christmas Gift Ever – More Horsepower
By Marc Stern on
In what you might consider an early Christmas gift, Ford is giving Mustang customers more horsepower with upgrades to its 5.0-liter V-8, among other engines. It's is quite a treat.
The Importance of OEM Parts When Upgrading Your Old Ford
Common Mistake Ford Truck Owners Make Upgrading Their Engine
By Timothy Boyer on
Discover now a common mistake many truck owners make when upgrading their engine with one example involving an aftermarket part and the brands that are often at fault.
Ford Escapes Rated Good by IIHS
Ford Escape Among Only Two Small SUVs To Get IIHS Good Rating
By Marc Stern on
Ford's Escape has received a Good Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Escape is only one of two small SUVs to win this award.
Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Chevy Bolt
The Most Affordable EVs And How Much They Can Save On Fuel Costs
By Justin Hart on
There’s no denying that new vehicles have become terribly expensive in recent years. The average price of all new vehicles for sale in the U.S. is now a little over $48,000. That’s enough to make your head spin, your wallet groan, and your jaw to drop all at once!
Lightning Wins Truck of Year
Ford F-150 Lightning Adds Prestigious MotorTrend 2023 Truck Of The Year Honors
By Marc Stern on
Ford's F-150 Lightning won the 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Award. The editors of the publication put the electric pickup through its paces in a series of grueling tests and it passed them. Also, in a first, an electric pickup has been named the winner of the Truck of the Year award unanimously.
Ford GT Mk IV
Looking To Its Past, the Ford GT Mk IV Will Deliver Stunning Performance
By Marc Stern on
Ford, which will soon begin looking at it potential client list, will soon begin to build its final generation supercar, the GT Mk IV. The supercar is designed for ultimate performance on the track. It takes its cues from the original Le Mans-winning GTs that finished 1-2-3 in the iconic 1965 endurance race.
Too Much Heat from Your Vehicle's Heated Seats Can Damage Your Skin
Spider Veins from Your Heated Car Seats? Do This Before Going to a Mechanic.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s some recent advice from a Ford mechanic on simple checks you can do if you discover that your vehicle’s climate control is putting out little to no heat this winter. Plus, an explanation of why changing your coolant is an important car maintenance precaution as well as one toward protecting your skin.
Ford Battery Factory
Ford, Partner Make Significant Progress At BlueOval SK Battery Park
By Marc Stern on
As Ford and its partner plow ahead in their battery factory fab, it looks like the automaker and its partner will be on track to make 88 gigawatts in the next couple of years.
EcoBoost Engine Disassembly Demonstration
Why Ford EcoBoost Engines Fail Demonstration
By Timothy Boyer on
Discover why Ford EcoBoost engines fail so much with this EcoBoost engine teardown as a mechanic shows what goes into the EcoBoost as he disassembles one that reportedly had seized from a water intrusion problem.
Image of Ford Bronco Sport in snow by John Goreham
These Are the Five Best Winter-Ready SUVs For 2023
By John Goreham on
We run down the best SUVs for winter in 2023. Each of these SUVs offers equipment you will not find on the most popular SUV trims. Here is what makes them special.
Ford Lighting is Not a Winter Weather Winner
Ford Lightning EV Winter Disaster You May Want to Avoid
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s a recent take by a Ford F-150 Lightning EV owner on why it is a winter disaster compared to non-EV models that you may want to avoid. Plus, find out why you might also be better off waiting a little while longer and saving for a GM model that is predicted to be the EV truck of tomorrow that the Ford Lighting is not today.
Ice White Mustang Mach-E
Sales of Ford Electric Vehicles Climb at Twice the Rate of EV Segment
By Marc Stern on
As the year winds down and turns into December, Ford reports that its electric vehicle sales are outpacing the market. According to figures released this week, the automaker's electric sales are expanding at twice the rate of the rest of the segment.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E Production Hits Milestone At 150,000th Vehicle
By Marc Stern on
Ford has reached an enviable production milestone. In the two years since its Mustang Mach-E was put into production, the automaker has built its 150,000th version of the electric. The automaker predicts it will hit 2 million vehicles by the end of 2026.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Has Cold Weather Performance Advice For F-150 Lightning Owners
By Marc Stern on
Now that the weather has turned markedly colder with snow on the ground in many places, it's time to visit a place many automakers won't want you to see, cold weather performance. No matter who makes the vehicles (Ford, Tesla, or Kia, for example), cold saps battery strength. It is estimated that you lose half the charge capability between 40 and 0 degrees Fahrenheit and it just goes down from there.
Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Recalls 500K Bronco Sports, Escapes Over Underhood Fire Problem
By Marc Stern on
Ford has recalled more than 500,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs to repair a problem that could lead to underhood fires.
Ford Bronco Sport in snow image by John Goreham
EV Myth Busted - Media Widely Covers Ford's Latest ICE Car Fire Recall
By John Goreham on
EV owners often feel as if EVs are picked on for the fires their cars suffer. Here’s more proof that the mainstream, local, and automotive media do, in fact, cover ICE vehicle fires.
VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV
The Top 5 U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Makers Might Surprise You, A Little
By Justin Hart on
I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?
Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Ford F-150 Lighting EVs
How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?
By Justin Hart on
The other day I shared a nice lunch and conversation with an older stranger at a winery. We talked about wine, the stories behind each bottle and label, and after a while the conversation turned to electrified vehicles. He was very interested to hear about my experiences and thoughts as he was considering purchasing his first EV or plug-in hybrid for himself, or possibly for his wife.
Ford F-150 Lightning electric
Ford F-150 Lightning Included in 2023 NACTOY Award Finalists
By Marc Stern on
For the second year in a row, Ford has a finalist in the North American Car, Truck, Utility Award competition. The all-electric F-150 Lightning is in the running against a Chevy and a newcomer, Lordstown Motors.
Ford F-150s Recalled
Ford Recalls 450,000 F-150s To Repair Windshield Wiper Problem
By Marc Stern on
Ford has recalled about 450,000 of its popular F-150 pickup line to replace a windshield wiper motor that is causing problems.
Ford Earns Top Ranking In 2022 J.D. Power Consumer Finance Study
Ford Earns Top Ranking In 2022 J.D. Power Consumer Finance Study
By Marc Stern on
For the sixth time in the last seven years, Ford Credit has earned a top ranking in the annual J.D. Power Credit Satisfaction Study.
Ford Earns Top Ranking In 2022 J.D. Power Consumer Finance Study
Ford Offers New Off-Road Package While Expanding Off-Roadeos To All Bronco Sports
By Marc Stern on
Ford has added a new off-road-oriented package to the Bronco Sport lineup. The Black Diamond package has been added to expand the off-road capabilities of the Bronco Sport and make off-roading more fun for owners. Meantime, owners can also take advantage of the off-roadeo Bronco experience, where they learn about the Bronco Sport's capability in a fun setting.
Winter’s Early Arrival Means That You Have To Check Your Vehicle For Safety
Winter’s Early Arrival Means That You Have To Check Your Vehicle For Safety
By Marc Stern on
For many people winter's early arrival has them thinking about skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities. For drivers, it means checking out their vehicles and fixing things in anticipation of driving in the snow and ice.
Upgrading your EcoBoost Engine During Repairs
Important EcoBoost Engine Upgrade Recommendation Whenever Timing Repairs are Done
By Timothy Boyer on
If you are ever at the point where your Ford F-150 needs to have its timing assembly repaired or replaced, here is an important EcoBoost engine upgrade you will want to ask your mechanic to perform in addition to the work.
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