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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.

2022 Bronco Logo On Eruption Green Bronco
From 1896's Quadricycle to Today's Bronco, Ford Has Been An Innovator
By Marc Stern on
As the country celebrates the Fourth of July, Ford is celebrating its own anniversary -- 119 years of innovation. It is an interesting lesson in the history of mobility in the U.S.
Oblique Shot of Ford Heritage Edition Shows Colors
Ford Celebrates F-150's 75th Anniversary With Special Model
By Marc Stern on
Aside from leading the pickup market for another year, the Ford F-150 has just turned 75 and the automaker is celebrating the anniversary with a special edition.
Feeling Like a Kid Again Over a GT40
Superformance Shelby Cobra Reviewed by Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Thinking…nay…dreaming of owning a luxury racing replica? Here’s a recent posting about a 1998 Superformance Shelby Cobra that while expensive is not nearly as unobtainable as the real thing is today. Here’s a look at one recently reviewed by a mechanic to show what you can expect to find in one.
Mach-E Ice
Ford's New EV Rules For Dealerships Stirs Tension, Criticisim
By Carl Malek on
It's no secret that the current market for new automobiles has rapidly descended into chaos amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Low inventory has spurred the creation of steep markups and these practices (among others) have spurred some companies to act with Ford confirming that it will enact new rules to address these issues on the EV side.
Non-OEM Auto Parts Can Be Problematic
Aftermarket Auto Parts Warning Says This Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Find out why this Ford mechanic says he never uses aftermarket auto parts on a Ford F-150 when doing electrical system-related repairs.
Ford F-150 Lightning Performs Poorly in Truck Towing Challenge
Reasons Why Many Truck Owners are Sticking with ICE Over Electric
By Timothy Boyer on
Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.
30K Vans, Pickup Join Mustang Mach-E in Ford Recall Parade
30K Transit Vans, Single F-150 Join Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Parade
By Marc Stern on
As the old gag goes last few weeks have been Ford's "real bad, awful weeks" as the automaker has had to recall its super-popular Mustang Mach-E and 3 million standard vehicles made from 2013-2020 for Park problems.
New Bronco Engines are Self Destructing
New Ford Broncos are Having Major Engine Problems
By Timothy Boyer on
Need a reason for following the advice to never buy the first (or even second) round of any new production run of cars or trucks? Here’s a good example proving this advice to be apt based on recent news that the new Ford Bronco engines are literally self-destructing in traffic.
Ford Escapes Are Among the 3 million vehicles recalled for shifter problems
Ford Expands Faulty Shift Recall To Nearly 3 Million Vehicles
By Marc Stern on
Capping a major week of recalls, Ford has recalled about 3 million vehicles to fix a problem with its gearshift. Owners of the recalled vehicles may find themselves with vehicles that roll when they were not supposed to even though the vehicle was in Park. The culprit is the shifter cable and bushing. This is not the first time this issue has arisen.
Ford Engine with Another Mechanic's View
The Truck Engine Nobody Likes
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the disassembly of an engine that this experienced salvage mechanic says nobody likes and shows why there might be some money in one if you have a truck that has gone south on you that carried this motor.
Ford Mustang Mach-Es Recalled For High-Voltage Problem
Ford Halts Some Mach-E Deliveries To Fix Electrical Problem
By Marc Stern on
It goes without saying that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a popular vehicle. Indeed, the order bank for Ford's first electric was shut for a long time as the number of orders exceeded the automaker's ability to produce them. Now, dealers have been told to fix any Mach-Es before they are delivered and any others on their lot because of a high-voltage electrical problem.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Interview With Tesla Owners Silicon Valley
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Says ‘Rivian & Lucid Will Both Go Bankrupt & End Up In The Cemetery’
By Tinsae Aregay on
In the second part of his interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk had some harsh words for fellow EV makers Rivian & Lucid. In the interview, Musk said "both Rivian and Lucid will go bankrupt" that their path "will end in an intersection with doom" and that "they will end up in the cemetery" unless they change course.
Ford Super Dutys Recalled Over Tire Safety Issues
Ford Recalls Super Dutys, Vans To Fix Tire Safety Sticker Issue
By Marc Stern on
Ford has recalled a number of Super Duty and other model trucks over an issue with tire safety labeling that violates Federal Motor Vehicle Saftey statues.
Is the Ford F-150 Lightning EV Road Trip Worthy?
What It's Like to Road Trip and Charge the Ford F-150 Lightning Cross-Country
By Timothy Boyer on
Is the Ford Lightning EV road trip worthy? Discover now the level of difficulty during a 1,300-mile road trip from Michigan to Colorado in a Ford F-100 Lightning when put to a road trip charge test under real life conditions.
F-150 Loses Range with a Payload
Ford F-150 Lightning Problem Some Owners Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late
By Timothy Boyer on
The Ford F-150 Lightning is an extremely popular electric truck. However, some owners buy one before finding out there is a problem when it comes to using one like they did with their previous gas or diesel truck.
Reported Ford Engine Problems Related To Another Model, Engine?
Reasons For Ford Engine Failures Explained In TN Story
By Marc Stern on
This week the Ford world was seemingly rocked by news that the 2.7-liter V-6 twin-turbo powerplant that powers some models of the super-popular Bronco had major mechanical issues. On looking at it more closely, it is possible that it is related to an earlier problem with the 3.0-liter V-6 that powers the Ford Explorer ST.
Cracked Valve Cover Damage in Triton 3-Valve Engines
Ford 5.4L 3V Triton Engine New Problem Explained
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s an informative explanation by a Ford mechanic why the Ford 5.4L 3V Triton engines are jumping their timing and cracking valve covers.
F-150 Lightning Charging Mach-E
Ford Potentially Including Tesla Charge Adaptor In F-150 Lightning
By Carl Malek on
The rivalry between Ford and Tesla in the electric vehicle wars is no secret with the two firms drawing the battle lines in their attempts to dominate the segment. A rumored move by Ford could be the ultimate act of trolling, with the F-150 Lightning potentially adding an adaptor to hook up to Tesla vehicles
Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Hybrids Recalled To Fix Battery Problem
Ford Recalls Escape, Corsair Hybrids To Repair High-Voltage Battery Problem
By Marc Stern on
Ford has recalled a number of SUVs to repair a problem with the high-voltage batteries in hybrid versions of the Lincoln Corsair and Ford Escape, essentially corporate twins.
NHTSA Opens Probe Of 2.7-liter Bronco Engines
NHTSA Probes' Catastrophic Engine Failure' In 2.7-Liter-Powered Broncos
By Marc Stern on
Ford has opened a probe of Ford's 2.7-liter-powered Bronco following reports of "catastrophic engine failures" that begin with the drivetrain and end up stopping the engine and keeping it from starting.
Kia Niro, Sorento, Sportage, and EV6 side by side
Kia U.S. Electrified Vehicle Sales up 132 Percent, year over year, in May 2022
By Justin Hart on
Kia just released their U.S. vehicle sales information for May 2022. While overall Kia sales were down in the U.S. for the month of May, as they are for year to date, Kia’s electrified vehicle sales were up, in some significant ways.
2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Will Crank 418 Horsepower
Ford Bronco Raptor Will Crank Out 418-Horsepower, 440 lb-ft of Torque
By Marc Stern on
When the Bronco Raptor was debuted last February Torque News, like other publications, speculated about just about everything to do with the specialty SUV. Though we thought that, based on information about other models from Ford that used the same engine, the power would be in the 350 to 400 horsepower range, we didn't know exactly. Now, we do.
Car Recalls that Were Dangerous
Worst Recalls on Used Cars You Will Want to Avoid
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest on the top four worst car recalls you want to be aware of when shopping for a used car to help you avoid buying not just a lemon, but a relatively rotten lemon amongst used cars. This includes one where Ford sent customers a warning sticker to place on their vehicles rather than initiate a recall.
Hyundai Recalls 291K Vehicles To Fix Exploding Seatbelts
Hyundai Recalls 281,000 Vehicles To Fix Exploding Seatbelts
By Marc Stern on
Sometimes the similarities between recalls are amazing. For example, a few years ago Takata's exploding airbags made historic news with the auto industry's largest safety recall. Now, though it is far smaller, Hyundai has made similar news this week by recalling 281,000 vehicles to fix exploding seatbelt pretensioners.
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es to fix software problem
Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-Es To Update Problem Computer Code
By Marc Stern on
As vehicles become more reliant on car area networks, connectivity, and computers in general automakers have to be sure that software is up to date and not causing problems. That's why Ford is recalling a limited number of its hot-selling Mustang Mach-E crossovers to fix a potential problem with the computer code. Ford plans an over-the-air update.
Repairs Most Mechanics Will Not Do
A Ford Truck Repair This Mechanic Refused to Do
By Timothy Boyer on
Are there any repairs mechanics will just refuse to do? Here’s one example of a repair job that truck owners often find it difficult to hire a mechanic willing to take a chance on that is among the sketchiest repairs truck owners often need.
Ford recalls 2021 Expedition, Lincoln navigator
Ford Recalls 39K Expeditions, Navigators To Probe Potential Underhood Fire Issue
By Marc Stern on
Ford has announced a recall of 39,000 full-sized Expedition and Navigator SUVs as it seeks the cause of potential underhood fires.
Tesla Model 3 Can Be Access Via Bluetooth
Hackers Can Access Vehicles Via Bluetooth; The Capability Is There
By Marc Stern on
In what may be sure to renew calls for better automotive security, the NCC Group says it has found a vulnerability to hackers via Bluetooth, a common technology used in vehicles from Fords to Volkswagens.
Ford Bronco Will Be Scout Competitor
It May Seem Surprising, But Volkswagen’s Use Of The Scout Name Is All Right
By Marc Stern on
Although this may seem surprising, Volkswagen's adoption of the Scout brand name is a bit of all right.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Isn't Alone; Other Automakers Have Told Owners To Park Their Vehicles
By Marc Stern on
Mercedes-Benz isn't the only automaker that has told its owners to park their vehicles and walk as others like Hyundai and Kia have as well. For M-B, it makes sense and like Ford it's just good public relations.
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