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Ford

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.

Ford Has Cold Weather Performance Advice For F-150 Lightning Owners

By Marc Stern on November 29, 2022 - 4:41AM

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 Recalls 500K Bronco Sports, Escapes Over Underhood Fire Problem

By Marc Stern on November 28, 2022 - 2:24PM

Ford has recalled more than 500,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs to repair a problem that could lead to underhood fires.

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EV Myth Busted - Media Widely Covers Ford's Latest ICE Car Fire Recall

By John Goreham on November 28, 2022 - 11:04AM

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 November 26, 2022 - 5:11PM

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?

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How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?

By Justin Hart on November 23, 2022 - 4:25AM

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 Included in 2023 NACTOY Award Finalists

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2022 - 3:08PM

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 Recalls 450,000 F-150s To Repair Windshield Wiper Problem

By Marc Stern on November 22, 2022 - 2:01PM

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

By Marc Stern on November 19, 2022 - 8:40PM

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 Offers New Off-Road Package While Expanding Off-Roadeos To All Bronco Sports

By Marc Stern on November 17, 2022 - 9:14PM

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

By Marc Stern on November 15, 2022 - 11:27PM

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 November 12, 2022 - 7:52AM

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.

The Mechanics of Leaf-Drop Dictate How You Maneuver Behind The Wheel

By Marc Stern on November 11, 2022 - 3:09PM

The other day Torque News ran a piece about fall leaf drop and how it affected drivers. Today we decided to expand on the idea and explain the mechanics of leaf-drop and its effect on driving. Believe it or not, the mechanics of leaf drop on road surfaces can be very interesting.

Fall Driving Means You Have To Be Extra Careful

By Marc Stern on November 8, 2022 - 9:06PM

With the arrival of early darkness, early snows, and falling leaves drivers have to be extra careful as the seasons change.

Blown Head Gasket Problem with this EcoBoost Engine

Ford 4-Cylinder EcoBoost Engines are Failing Says Ford Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on November 7, 2022 - 6:23PM

Here’s a recent update from a Ford mechanic on just why Ford’s 4-cylinder EcoBoost engines are failing car owners and shows what you need to look for when buying a used 4-cylinder Ford.

Ford Officially Introduces Transit Trail Van, Adding New Off-Roading Possibility

By Marc Stern on November 4, 2022 - 12:06PM

After Torque News teased about the intro of the new Transit Trail Life van, we have followed up with the official introduction which occurred this week.

Ford EcoBoost Engine Owners are Getting the Wrong Repair Part Warning

By Timothy Boyer on November 4, 2022 - 10:42AM

Into its second generation of the Ford EcoBoost engine, there remains a timing problem that continues, but does not go away for very long after a repair. Find out now what part this Ford mechanic says Ford owners need to make sure their garage is using when repairing their vehicle’s timing problem with the new and improved part rather than the old failing part Ford is reputedly still trying to unload onto its customers.

Ford Maintains Its Sales Momentum As October Sales Remain Strong

By Marc Stern on November 2, 2022 - 7:24PM

During October, Ford maintained its sales momentum across the board, leading the electric segment with its models.

Ford Recalls Transit Vans To Repair Defroster Problem

By Marc Stern on November 1, 2022 - 4:40PM

The popular Transit van has been recalled by Ford to repair a problem with the defroster/climate control system.

New Ford Super Duty Series Takes Triple-Crown With Best-In-Class Towing, Payload, Power

By Marc Stern on October 28, 2022 - 2:43PM

Although it was the second Ford Super Duty intro of the last couple of months, the automaker showed that its heavy-duty trucks are triple winners of the best-in-class.

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Ford Reveals New Escape Featuring New Hybrids, Stylish, Sporty ST-Line

By Marc Stern on October 27, 2022 - 12:33PM

Ford has continued its new model intros with the reveal of the new Escape lineup that features new hybrids and a sporty ST-line.

Ford Mechanic Reminds Owners of Faulty Ford F-150 Transmission Problem

By Timothy Boyer on October 27, 2022 - 10:35AM

Here’s the latest on a reminder by a Ford vehicle expert mechanic about a known faulty Ford F-150 transmission problem that he is still seeing repeatedly in his garage. Plus, how to identify whether you have this problem and what you can do about it before a catastrophe happens.

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Family Reportedly Complains About EV Battery Replacement Cost, But Look At the Site

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2022 - 6:53PM

There are times when you read a story that appears legitimate however, when you dive through it turns out that there's an agenda to it. This happened recently in a piece about EV battery pack replacement costs.

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Here’s Where America's New Car Inventory Stands Entering November 2022

By John Goreham on October 26, 2022 - 9:41AM

Many enthusiasts are signaling the end to low inventory and long lead times. Here’s the truth on where new car inventory and lead times are heading into the early winter of 2022.

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Ford To Add Transit Trail Van To Its Off-Roading Lineup

By Marc Stern on October 20, 2022 - 11:51AM

There's a lot to be said for seeing and seizing opportunities. Time and again, recently Ford has taken a look at its lineup and has added off-road variants that are hugely popular. The mid-sized Ranger Raptor is one example as is the Bronco Raptor. Even the staid SUV, the Explorer, has an off-roading option, the Timberline. Ford has done it again with its tease of the upcoming van for off-roaders, the Transit Trail Van.

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Bronco Brand Earns Rebelle Rally's First-Ever Three-Peat In The X-Cross Class

By Marc Stern on October 18, 2022 - 6:51PM

Taking part in this year's 2022 Rebelle Rally, Ford Motor scored the rally's first ever three-peat in the X-Cross class. Ford fielded three factory teams and there were other independents, as well, in the all-women's desert rally that covered 1,600 miles out west. This was the seventh edition.

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Consumer Reports Lauds Ford's Compact Hybrid Pickup, the Maverick

By Marc Stern on October 17, 2022 - 4:25PM

Although it seems like a natural, a hybrid pickup truck isn't. Though hybrids offer a good combination of electric and standard internal-combustion, automakers with one exception -- Ford -- prefer standard ICE tech for their trucks. Ford has shown electric trucks work and its Maverick hybrid shows hybrid tech works for pickups, too.

Toyta's new truck will be based on Tundra to compete against the Ford Maveric

Toyota Is Reportedly Launching a New Truck, To Compete Against RAV4's Fiercest Threat

By Armen Hareyan on October 14, 2022 - 12:12AM

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is one of Toyota's most successful SUVs, but it is threatened with one particular vehicle from Ford. And now, there is a reported assurance that Toyota could present a new compact pickup in 2023 to deal with this threat.

110 Women Compete In 2022 1,600-Mile Rebelle Rally

By Marc Stern on October 13, 2022 - 6:43PM

For the seventh year, 110 women will take part in the 2022 1,600-mile Rebelle Rally that pits two-person teams against not only each other but some of the worst off-road trekking around.

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IIHS Finds Drivers Misusing Partially Automated Cars As Fully Self-Driving

By Marc Stern on October 11, 2022 - 4:27PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published a study showing that most partially automated vehicle users often treat their vehicles as fully automated drivers.

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Ford Posts Second Price Hike For F-150 Lightning In Two Months

By Marc Stern on October 7, 2022 - 6:36PM

The Ford Motor Co. has posted the second price increase for the base level Pro trim of the F-150 Lightning. The price hike means the least-expensive Lightning is priced at more than $50,000.

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