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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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Original image of Ford F-150 Lightning by John Goreham

Breaking News - Battery Issue Halts Ford F-150 Lightning EV

By John Goreham on February 14, 2023 - 12:09PM

Production and sales of the Ford F-150 Lightning have been paused due to what may be a battery issue.

NHTSA Opens Probe Into Parts Flying Off 2 Million Ford Explorers

By Marc Stern on February 11, 2023 - 4:41PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation in reports that front windshield trim pieces are flying off some 2 million Ford Explorers.

2024 Mustang Dark Horse Has ‘A Track-Hungry Attitude’

By Marc Stern on February 8, 2023 - 6:22PM

Ford's Mustang crew has a lot to be proud of, especially the Mustang Dark Horse. Today, Torque News looks at the 2024 Dark Horse, talks to developers, and lets you in on some inside stuff.

Listen for These Engine Noises in Your Ford Truck

Two of The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Noises in Ford 5.4L 3v Triton Engines

By Timothy Boyer on February 8, 2023 - 11:17AM

Here’s an informative piece of advice from a Ford mechanic on how to identify engine noise problems that are sometimes misdiagnosed and could cost you needless repairs without solving the problem in Ford 5.4L 3-valve Triton engines.

King Of The Hammers Helps Ford Ensure That Its Off-Road Vehicles Improve

By Marc Stern on February 7, 2023 - 5:54PM

From the early days of racing, Ford has used racing to improve its products. Brakes, for instance, are advanced by huge leaps thanks to racing through shoes and drums to discs. Tire tech, too, developed thanks to racing and events like the King of the Hammers where Ford pushes and refines products like the Bronco.

Challengers Arise: Will Tesla Stay Ahead in the Electric Auto Industry?

By Marc Stern on February 5, 2023 - 2:03PM

With automakers like Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, BMW, and others either delivering or ramping up and delivering electric vehicles, you have to wonder if Tesla, the current market leader because it jumped in first, is seeing the competition gaining rapidly in its rearview.

Ford To Use F1 Return As Incubator For New Vehicle Technologies

By Marc Stern on February 4, 2023 - 6:28AM

In the early history of the auto revolution, racing was an incubator for all kinds of technology. From propulsion to engine tech to safety tech, the torture test of high-speed racing provided the basis for the auto industry to move ahead in leaps. Take one more recent example, tire tech. In the latter 20th-century radial tire tech still needed a proof of concept. Racing did it, and now all tires -- with a very few exceptions -- are safer for radial technology.

Media Missing The Real Story Driving The Ford/Tesla Price Cut Controversy

By Marc Stern on February 3, 2023 - 4:37PM

As the media keeps carrying on about the Ford/Tesla price cut controversy and "price war," they keep missing the story's central point. They don't have the automotive expertise to look and take the deep dive needed to discover it.

Ford Salutes Six Dealers For Their Contributions To Their Communities

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2023 - 1:08PM

Ford has honored six international dealers for their contributions to their communities. The automaker has given the favorite charities of the dealers donations honoring those contributions.

Tesla Model Y Reigns Supreme Despite Ford's Price Cuts

By Armen Hareyan on January 30, 2023 - 6:46PM

Ford cuts prices on Mustang Mach-E, but will it make a dent in Tesla Model Y Sales?

Ford Recalls 2023 Bronco Sports To Fix ABS Module Issue

By Marc Stern on January 30, 2023 - 5:34PM

With Ford announcing a major recall earlier this week and a second one involving its popular Bronco Sport model, the automaker is setting an early pace to possibly lead the number of recalls for 2023. It is still very early, yet the automaker has two recalls, and it isn't even February.

Ford Increases Production Of Mustang Mach-E, Cuts Price

By Marc Stern on January 30, 2023 - 3:45PM

Following Tesla's price cut two weeks ago, Ford Motor Co. has responded with a nine percent price cut and an increase in production to 130,000 vehicles.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E charging in public by John Goreham

Poling Shows Most EV Owners Don’t Wait To Charge In Public

By John Goreham on January 30, 2023 - 11:56AM

We polled members of two battery-electric vehicle social media clubs and asked EV owners if they wait to charge their vehicles in public when away from their home chargers. The results surprised us.

New Ford Triton Engine Problem Diagnosed

Ford Triton 3-Valve Engine Spark Plug Problem You Won’t Believe

By Timothy Boyer on January 29, 2023 - 12:14PM

Here’s the latest on a strange Triton engine noise that could unnecessarily cost you thousands of dollars all because of an unusual noise due to a spark plug problem that is not obvious to many mechanics.

Truck Sales Nose Diving, But Wait The Future Is Exciting

By Marc Stern on January 28, 2023 - 2:37PM

Although sales of full-sized pickups seemed to have taken a big hit this year, there is much more to the story. If you look at other segments -- like compacts and electrics -- and future prospects, the picture isn't gloomy.

Ford Recalls 462,000 Vehicles Worldwide To Fix Rear Video Issues

By Marc Stern on January 27, 2023 - 5:21PM

Ford has recalled 462,000 vehicles to fix problems with their rear-facing imaging systems.

2023 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra pickup trucks

Used Pickup Truck Prices May Drop Dramatically as Recession Hits

By Armen Hareyan on January 26, 2023 - 10:28PM

Is the American Dream of owning a pickup truck about to come crashing down? Experts predict a drastic drop in pickup truck prices as the economy enters a recession. But not all truck manufacturers and models are created equal. Find out which pickups are expected to hold their value and which ones may leave you stranded at the dealership in this brief report about pickup truck prices in a recession.

Ford Gives Bronco Customers Options For Waiting

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2023 - 2:25PM

For the last couple of years, since the order books were opened, many Ford Bronco customers have had to wait until there was sufficient supply to allow the automaker to turn customer reservations into full orders. That hasn't happened, as Ford doesn't have the inventory to meet the demand. Ford will offer customers options if they don't want to wait.

Ford Offers Remote Pickup, Delivery For Repairs, Mobile Service

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2023 - 11:41AM

Ford has begun a new service that allows customers to have their vehicles picked up and dropped off for service. The new service follows a J.D. Power Study on customer satisfaction. The program also allows customers to have mobile service, as well.

Edmunds Names The Ford F-150 Lightning The ‘Best of the Best’

By Marc Stern on January 25, 2023 - 4:03PM

For the second time in as many weeks, Ford's F-150 Lightning has been honored by Edmunds, a trusted name in car-buying. In a brand-new award, the Lightning has been honored as Edmunds' "Best of the Best."

Is The Left Coming for Your Pickup Truck?

By Timothy Boyer on January 25, 2023 - 11:51AM

Today’s news raises concerns that pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 should and will become a thing of the past because they have become bigger, bulkier, and more dangerous.

NHTSA Successfully Closes The Book On Ford Explorer Exhaust Leak Probe

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2023 - 4:24PM

After more than six years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed the books on a probe of 1.46 million Ford Explorers over exhaust fumes. Ford issued a Service Action Plan, which was applied to many vehicles. They found the issue was due to some upfitting.

Ford Honored For Its Leading Efforts At Sustainability

By Marc Stern on January 23, 2023 - 12:01PM

One of the goals that Ford is constantly trying to achieve is to better its efforts at eliminating or cutting its carbon footprint. Indeed, the automaker has just been honored for its efforts at sustainability.

Barrett-Jackson To Auction All-New 7th Gen Mustang To Support Juvenile Diabetes

By Marc Stern on January 23, 2023 - 11:52AM

At the upcoming Barrett-Jackson next week, Ford has donated the very first 7th Generation Mustang to support the fight against juvenile diabetes.

Did the Ford Pinto Really Deserve its Reputation?

When Ford Exploded into Compact Car History

By Timothy Boyer on January 21, 2023 - 1:19PM

Would you ever consider buying a 2,000-pound compact car for $2,000? Many car shoppers did just that back in the ‘70s. Here’s a little Ford history that sheds a different light on the often-misunderstood story of the Ford Pinto.

Supply Chain Crisis Over; Stored F-150s Begin To Get The Semiconductors They Need

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 12:20PM

Though it has slipped far into the background, the supply chain problem has impacted Ford and other automakers for at least the last two years -- until very recently, in fact. Now, as the supply of semiconductors has increased the chipless trucks that were placed into storage are getting the semiconductors they need and heading for sale.

Ford F-150 Wins Double Honors From Edmunds

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 11:26AM

The F-150 Lightning continues to garner its share of awards. This time Edmunds has named the F-150 Lightning winner of its Top-Rated Electric Award. This is the second award for the pickup line from the car-info site. In its second award of the year, the conventional Ford F-150 was honored for its many decades of innovation.

Despite Suit, Compact Ford Truck Still Remains Popular

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2023 - 10:38AM

One of Ford's most popular vehicles, the compact Maverick pickup, faces a class-action suit over a side curtain airbag. The suit has done nothing to dial back the compact pickup's incredible popularity.

Ford F-150 Transmission Leak Warning

By Timothy Boyer on January 19, 2023 - 8:46AM

Does your Ford F-150 have an ongoing transmission leak problem? Find out now about common leak points that are often misdiagnosed.

Ford Bronco, Maverick Keep Winning Awards; This Time C/D’s ‘10Best Trucks, SUVs’

By Marc Stern on January 17, 2023 - 3:23PM

Ford's Bronco, which has garnered its share of attention, has added to its list of honors by being named Car and Driver's "10Best SUV." Meantime, the popular compact Maverick pickup was named the publication's "10Best Trucks."

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