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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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Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E
Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 both Outsold Ford Mustang Mach-E in February
By Justin Hart on
In the short time that Kia’s EV6 has been on sale in the U.S. (since early February), it is already outselling the best selling non-Tesla EV from 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. To be clear, that is for only a single month of sales, so far. But Kia’s EV6 isn’t the only Korean EV outselling Ford, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 also outsold the Mustang Mach-E last month. Note, February was only the second month the Ioniq 5 was on sale in the U.S.
2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrack Grille
2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak Review: Retro Spirit and Genuinely Fun SUV
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2021 Ford Bronco comes with all the tools to rival the Jeep Wrangler. Without being too mistaken, we can say that the arrival of the Ford Bronco was one of the big news of the past year in the automotive world. In this review of the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak I am going to focus on my first moments behind the wheel of the model.
Ford recalls 157,000 2021 F-150s to repair windshield wiper motor issue.
Ford To Recall 157K 2021 F-150 Pickups To Repair Faulty Front Wiper Motor
By Marc Stern on
Ford will recall 157,000 2021 F-150 pickups to repair a problem with the windshield wiper motor. The front motor may fail due to several factors including poor adhesives and the wrong torque.
Ford Recalls 80,000 Edge Crossovers to Repair Backup Camera Issues
Ford Recalls 80,000 Edge Crossovers To Fix Backup Camera System
By Marc Stern on
Ford has recalled 80,000 Edge crossovers to fix issues with the backup camera. Owners will be notified of the recall at the end of April.
Ford Puma Leads Automaker's European Sales
Ford Europe To Add Seven All-Electric, Connected Vehicles By 2024
By Marc Stern on
Ford announced this week that its European fleet will be electric by the middle of the decade. The move, which has started in America, will continue with at least seven new vehicles in the next few years.
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Study Highlights Disconnect Between Pricey EVs and Real Shopper Expectations
By John Goreham on
The automotive press adores high-priced electric vehicles. This study reveals why most EVs are way outside the range that most buyers can afford to spend.
Ford Maverick Image By John Goreham
Fun Fact: The Ford Maverick Is Larger Inside Than The Ranger
By John Goreham on
We compare the smaller Ford Ranger to the larger Ford Maverick. Here is the tale of the tape.
Image of Ford Maverick by John Goreham
2022 Base Ford Maverick Hybrid XL FWD Review -You Had Me At Steelies
By John Goreham on
Ford’s new 2022 Maverick Hybrid is exactly what so many buyers have been looking for - simple, affordable, practical, and charming.
Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier
Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030
By Justin Hart on
Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Wins IIHS Top Safety Rating
Ford Explorer, Bronco Sport Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating
By Marc Stern on
Two Ford models, the Explorer and the Bronco Sport, have earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest award rating, Top Safety Pick+.
Ford Pro To Smooth Electric Fleet Operations
Ford Pro To Provide One-Stop Shopping For Electric Fleet Operations
By Marc Stern on
With all of the options now available to managers, it can be confusing when it comes to electric fleet operations. Ford Pro is aiming to smooth the way by providing one-stop-shopping for all a firm's EV charging needs.
Electric Vehicles Like The Ford Lightning Will Cut Emissions
Ford-Funded Study Shows Electric Pickups Will Have Major Impact In Cutting Emissions
By Marc Stern on
A study published this week shows that electric pickups will significantly cut emissions. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan. The study was funded by Ford.
Image courtesy of Vroom media support.
Vroom Vehicle Sale Goes Wrong For Respected Auto Reviewer
By John Goreham on
We’ve highlighted how Vroom purchases go wrong. This story looks at how a sale to Vroom can also be a hassle.
Ford Engineers Torture Test F-150 Lightnings In Alaska Winter
Ford Engineers Torture-Test F-150 Lightning in Alaska’s 30-Below Cold
By Marc Stern on
In order to find out how Ford F-150 Lightnings perform in the cold, a group of Ford engineers took six Lightnings and spent two weeks putting them through their paces in Alaska's 30-below cold.
Kia EV6 at charging station
Kia's EVs Mark Best-Ever U.S. Monthly Sales, Nearly Doubling Previous Record
By Justin Hart on
Kia’s total February sales increased 2.3% year over year. That may sound like only modest growth. But it is important to note that last month Kia’s 2 EV models, the brand new EV6 and the returning Niro EV, also beat their previous best ever month, September 2021, by 181%.
F-150 Lightning Alaska
Ford's Recent Moves Could Mean Big Changes At The Dealer Level
By Carl Malek on
Ford's recent decision to internally split its ICE and EV businesses promises big changes in the way that the company handled various aspects of its business. That includes an experience that some customers might not realize, the dealership.
Wall Street Likes Ford's EV Plans, But Raises Some Questions On Finer Details
By Carl Malek on
A big hurdle for any automaker looking to rapidly expand their EV ambitions is that they not only have to win over customers but also impress the power players in Wall Street. Ford's recent moves in the EV segment have turned some heads but raised some questions as well.
Ford Expands Driveshaft Recall to Cover Heavy-Duty Pickups
Ford Expands Pickup Driveshaft Recall To Heavy-Duty Trucks
By Marc Stern on
In the second driveshaft recall in the last three months, Ford has expanded its driveshaft recall to cover heavy-duty pickups (F-250/F-350). In December, the automaker recalled 185,000 F-150 pickups because of potential driveshaft failures. Now, it has recalled about 250,000 heavy-duty pickups for the same problem.
Mustang Mach-E GT
Ford CEO Dismisses Rumors Of Splitting Company, Confirms Change Is Coming
By Carl Malek on
Ford CEO Jim Farley caused a stir when he appeared to reveal during a recent conference call with investors that he was going to split the EV business away from the main company. However, Farley confirmed that while changes are coming, they will not involve altering the structure of Ford moving forward.
2022 Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Similar To Daytona Winner
Mustang-Driving Rookie Wins Daytona 500
By Marc Stern on
The driver of Team Penske's Number 2 Mustang, a rookie at Daytona, battled throughout the 500-miler and only pulled out a win on the last corner of the race. The winning margin was .036 seconds, one of the closest finishes on record.
Ford, State Farm Team To Save Customers Money
Ford, State Farm Team Up To Bring Customers Usage-Based Insurance Savings
By Marc Stern on
Ford and State Farm have developed a new program that is aimed at saving insurance customers money. The new program, which debuts this week, will reduced customer premiums as driving behaviors improve.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Wins WWCOTY Honor
Ford Mustang Mach-E Wins WWCOTY Large Car Award
By Marc Stern on
For the second time in as many years, Ford's Mustang Mach-E has won added another laurel its name. This time the Women's Car of the Year Award has chosen the Ford electric as the winner of its Large Car awards.
Ford Maverick Wins MotorWeek "Best of the Year" Award
Ford Maverick Wins MotorWeek 2022 Driver's Choice 'Best Of Year' Award
By Marc Stern on
Ford's compact pickup, the Maverick, added another trophy to its award case last week when it won the prestigious MotorWeek Driver's Choice "Best of the Year" honors. It is the second time in two years that Ford has won the honor. Last year, the Mustang Mach-E took the honor.
Ford's Everglades Edition Lets Go Further Off The Grid Than Ever
Ford Bronco Everglades Edition Takes On Extreme Adventures With Confidence
By Marc Stern on
Ford has developed a new Bronco model that will let you take the Bronco even further off the grid than ever. Ford used the Chicago Auto Show to intro the model.
Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ionic 5 and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs
Kia, Hyundai and Tesla Stand to Gain as Ford Halts 3 Production Lines
By Justin Hart on
Beginning earlier this week, Ford is halting production on 3 different production lines, including the Cuautitlan, Mexico plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Is this only a brief pause, or is it the first sign of an impending miss for Ford as it attempts to massively ramp up EV production to compete with Tesla and out-sell other mainstream rivals vying for leadership in the race toward an electrified automotive future?
Ford's Bronco Raptor Is A Great Off-Roader; Bronco-R Lessons Learned
Ford Bronco Takes 1-2-3 In Grueling King Of The Hammers Racing
By Marc Stern on
In 2019 and 2020, Ford's Bronco-R ran in the tough Baja 1000. The lessons learned in this backcountry off-road race were well-learned as Ford Performance took them and applied them to a new generation of off-road racing Broncos. Those lessons were learned quite well as Ford took three podiums in this past weekend's King of the Hammers off-road race.
Image of Ford Escape PHEV by Ford.
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Offers Interesting Alternative to Bolt EUV
By John Goreham on
Those who are looking for an affordable EV crossover with a cost in the mid-$30Ks should check out Ford’s Escape PHEV Titanium.
Ford Chief Upset Over Reports of Huge F-150 Lightning Markups
Dealers Face Wrath Of An Unhappy Ford Boss Over Reported Lightning Markups
By Marc Stern on
Ford boss Jim Farley is upset. He is mad about the reported markups some dealers are slapping on Ford F-150 Lightning reservations and orders. Indeed, he noted that dealers face having their Lightning allocations slashed for the 2022 sales year.
Ford Has Enhanced Its Certified Preowned Program
Ford Enhances Certified Pre-Owned Program With Two-Week Money-Back Guarantee
By Marc Stern on
Ford, the longtime leader in pickup truck sales, has enhanced its certified preowned program. The enhancement makes the program the leading CPO program in the vehicular world. Starting this month, used-vehicle buyers will be given a two-week, money-back guarantee so they can return their vehicles if there is an issue.
F-150 lightning and Mach-E
Ford CEO Drops Hint Ford Could Break Company Up To Meet EV Demand
By Carl Malek on
The race towards electrification is forcing many automotive companies to think outside the box when it comes to meeting the rapidly changing EV landscape. Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared to drop a potent bombshell of a hint on one idea Ford is possibly considering, breaking up the company.
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