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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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Black pickup truck parked at a construction site with workers and wooden structures nearby.
I Towed A Loaded U-Haul 150 Miles With My Ford F-150 Lightning And Achieved 1.8 Miles Per kWh, But Discovered Wind Direction Makes A Massive Difference When The Empty Trailer Only Got 1.4 Miles Per kWh On The Return Trip
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's towing trip revealed a profound truth: his fully loaded U-Haul achieved an amazing 1.8 mi/kWh, but the empty trailer only managed 1.4 mi/kWh on the way back.
Front view of a Ford truck on a road with hills and shrubs in background.
I've Driven My 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash 6,592 Miles In Six Months And Found It Powers My Entire Camping Setup While Costing Just 9 Cents Per kWh At Home Versus 43 Cents At Fast Chargers
By Noah Washington on
After 6,500 miles, one F-150 Lightning owner proves the electric truck is the ultimate camper, using its battery to power his entire setup for days. His six-month review reveals the biggest financial benefit of EV camping.
White pickup truck driving through muddy terrain, splashing mud around, with grassy background.
I Discovered A Technique To Force My Ford Maverick Hybrid Into Electric-Only Mode At Highway Speeds, Significantly Improving Fuel Economy On My 114-Mile Daily Commute
By Noah Washington on
One high-mileage driver cracked the code on the Ford Maverick's hybrid system, finding a secret technique to force electric-only mode at highway speeds.
Electric pickup truck using V2H to power a home during an outage
I Had a Power Outage Last Night When It Was Incredibly Humid, and Tried to Plug My Ford F-150 Lightning Into My Home’s Generator Port to Run My AC, Lights and Fridge Until Power Came Back On
By Chris Johnston on
A sticky summer blackout put Ford F-150 Lightning V2H backup power to the test, and made me rethink my trim level choice.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally benefits from the addition of Michelin CrossClimate2 tires
I Thought EV Crossovers Were Harsh Off Pavement, but the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tires On a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Proved Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what we found most interesting.
Red Ford Explorer ST parked in driveway next to black Ram truck.
My 2021 Explorer ST Has Been At The Dealer For 2.5 Weeks With A Burning Oil Smell, And Now I'm Told The Turbo Oil Feed Tube Is On 2-Month Backorder As My 100K Warranty Expires
By Noah Washington on
One Ford Explorer ST owner is facing the ultimate automotive heartbreak as his vehicle breaks down just 1,500 miles before its 100K warranty expires. This warranty horror story reveals the single biggest danger of performance car ownership.
Ford Ff-150 Lightning Ready For Work
Ford's 450-Mile Lightning Strike: The Electric Truck Is Finally Ready for Work
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's second-generation F-150 Lightning, with its game-changing 450-mile range, directly solves the critical issue of towing anxiety that hindered its predecessor, finally positioning the electric pickup as a viable, no-compromise workhorse.
2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT
I Traded My Ford F-150 For This 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss, I’ve Heard Lots of Negative About New Chevys, But I Got a Great Deal, I Hope I’m Not Sorry
By Denis Flierl on
Jorge traded in his Ford F-150 for a 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT 6.2L despite all of the "negative stuff" he's heard. He got a great deal on the truck for his drywall business, but fears he'll regret it. Did he make a mistake?
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on mountain road with hills in background
I've Owned Five Different EVs Since 2022 And After Testing The Ioniq 5, Solterra, Blazer EV, And Two Mustang Mach-Es, Ford's Electric SUV Won My Heart Despite Its Flaws
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Solterra, and Chevy Blazer EV, this multi-EV owner finally found their electric sweet spot. It wasn't just the Ford Mustang Mach-E's performance that won them over.
Nissan has canceled this beautiful vehicle, the Ariya battery-electric crossover
Unprofitable, Unpopular, Overpriced, and Unsubsidized EVs Begin Falling Like Dominoes in the U.S., and the List So Far Includes Nissan’s Ariya, Acura’s ZDX, Ford’s 3-Row SUV, and RAM’s Rev - Here’s What’s Next for Failing EV Models
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deliveries are about to head off a cliff in America. With only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y being successful, the remaining models will fall like dominoes, one after the other. Here are the first four to have already fallen.
Blue Ford F-150 STX pickup truck parked on grass with forest backdrop
I Took My Ford F-150 Lightning For Warranty Service And Discovered Ford's System Shows It Has A "Branded Title" Even Though I'm The Only Owner, And DMV Confirms My Title Is Clean
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner went in for routine service and was told his truck had a "branded title", even though it's brand new and he's the only owner. Now he’s fighting a warranty cancellation after Ford's internal database incorrectly flagged his truck.
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on concrete against cloudy sky background.
I Spent $80,000 On My Ford F-150 Lightning Only To Watch It Depreciate $50,000 In Two Years, And Now Ford Wants Monthly Ransom To Use Features Like Navigation And Cruise Control That Were Previously Included
By Noah Washington on
An early Ford F-150 Lightning owner spent $80,000 on his truck only to see it depreciate by $50,000 in two years. Read his full story of how a dream purchase became a financial nightmare.
White Ford F-150 Lightning with "Aspen Electric" branding parked beside a van in a lot. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
I Sold My All Gas Vehicle Fleet for Ford F-150 Lightnings, and They’ve Reduced My Business Operating and Maintenance Costs by 80%
By Aram Krajekian on
Trucks have always been the backbone of small businesses, but one contractor’s switch to Ford F-150 Lightnings shows how electric could also be a part of that picture.
Black electric SUV driving on a road with hills and palm trees in the background.
I Picked Up My New Ford Mustang Mach-E Yesterday And Was Shocked When The Dealership Delivered It Dirty, Then Tried Pressuring Me Into A $6,800 Extended Warranty By Claiming Everyone Buys It
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was blindsided when their dream car was delivered dirty, then hit with a shocking claim: "everyone" buys a $6,800 extended warranty.
Image shows a Ford F-250 in blue and silver against a backdrop of a wooded area.
When I Try to Sell or Trade My $80,000 Ford F-Series Truck, I Am Offered $10K Less Than I Owe On It - Should I Just Let It Be Repossessed? Dave Ramsey’s Hack Is Genius
By John Goreham on
This Ford F-250 owner is in a financial jam. Her F-Series truck is currently valued at about $10K to $20K less than she owes on it. Out of desperation, she was considering letting it be repo’d. Here’s the smart solution.
Incentives and Overall Scores Make these CR Recommendations the Best Deals Right Now
The Best SUV Deals Available Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new SUV, this month Consumer Reports brings some opportunities worth a close look.
Image shows a young girls sitting inside of a Ford F-150 Lightning's frunk area
Consumer Reports Data Shows EV Trucks Like the Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning, Sierra EV, and Silverado EV Are Among the Least Reliable Vehicles on the Market Today - Why We Think Ford Will Be the Brand To Turn This Around
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric pickup trucks are having a rough time gaining traction in the U.S. market. Could one reason be the reliability and durability scores? Be sure you read our opinions on why Ford will be the one to watch.
Avoid These SUV Models Says Consumer Reports
Popular Small SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a recent list of small SUV recommended models, as well as those models you should stay away from, say Consumer Reports analysts.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Didn’t Buy a Sierra or Lightning EV Even With Better Truck Stuff Than Cybertruck, and Tesla Isn’t Luxurious Like Denali or Higher F-150 Trims, But CT’s Eco Is Hands Down Better
By Denis Flierl on
One truck fan chose a Cybertruck over a GMC Sierra or Ford F-150 Lightning. Why? It all came down to a compelling ecosystem, superior self-driving tech, and a painless buying process. It gives EV truck shoppers an honest look at what matters most.
Elegant Grey Ford Expedition Tremor parked in a suburban driveway. The sun casts reflections on its sleek exterior. Green trees and a well-kept lawn surround the scene.
I Wasn’t Planning on Buying a Ford Expedition Tremor, But Despite Its Small Issues I’ve Come to Love Its Power and Design
By Aram Krajekian on
In a sea of familiar SUVs, one Ford Expedition Tremor owner realized just how powerful it feels to drive something no one else around has.
August Had A Very Strong EV Sales Month
The Old Guard's Electric Surge: How Legacy Auto Won August
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers like Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Kia achieved record-breaking electric vehicle sales in August 2025 by offering popular vehicle types, leveraging brand trust, and benefiting from a rush for expiring tax credits, signaling a major sales event.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
I Walked Away From My Ford F-150, the Chevy Dealer Had A Bunch of 2024 Silverado 6.2Ls Leftover, I Got a 200K Warranty, and Free Trailer for $58K OTD
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner made a bold move. Eric Josephson snagged a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Waldoch Upfit with a 6.2L engine, a 200,000-mile warranty, and a new trailer for just $ 58,000. Was this Labor Day bargain a stroke of genius, or a risky gamble?
Cars Most Likely to Require a Gas Can in Your Trunk
Avoid These Cars With the Worst Fuel Economy
By Timothy Boyer on
When the tank runs low on your car, here's why fuel economy should be your top car-buying priority, and which models Consumer Reports found are the worst.
Consumer Reports Says 2025 Lincoln Navigator is Not for Everyone
Consumer Reports Fails the 2025 Lincoln Navigator ― The Driver Is Left With a Unique Steering Wheel Design That Feels Utterly Unnatural to Use. Parking Maneuvers Feel Like Rotating a Book: Horizontal, Vertical, Horizontal
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent review of the 2025 Lincoln Navigator by Consumer Reports reveals that it is little more than an overpriced Expedition.
Updated CR Recommendations for Fuel-Efficient SUVs
The Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs You Can Buy Today
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' latest listing of fuel-efficient small and midsized SUV model recommendations that can save you money without sacrificing the utility consumers want in today's SUVs.
Image of Tesla showroom by John Goreham
Here’s Why, How, and When EVs Will Drop From 8% to Just 5% Market Share In the U.S.
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
2025 McLaren Artura Spider charges on an Emporia Level 2 EV charger inside a lucky person's garage
Two-Year Testing Update of the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger - Here’s How This Unit Holds Up to Regular Use With Virtually Every EV Model Sold In America
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
A blue 2026 Kia EV9 with modern styling drives on a winding road through green hills and mountains, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I Keep Hearing About EV Range Anxiety, But I Charge My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 Overnight at Home for Pennies With Great Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Range anxiety gets thrown at EVs all the time, yet this owner shows how charging a Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 at home flips the narrative when compared to his Mustang.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Had a 48-Hour Tesla Cybertruck Demo, Now I’m Thinking Of Selling My Ford F-150 To Get A Cybertruck, But I Have Questions
By Denis Flierl on
A long-time Ford F-150 owner is about to jump ship and buy a Tesla Cybertruck. What are the real-world ramifications, and what should ICE truck buyers be aware of if they make a switch to electric? Is Jason asking enough of the right questions? 
2015 Toyota RAV4
I Put My Daughter In a Reliable 2015 Toyota RAV4, Ford, Never Again, the 2014 Escape Is a Money Pit and the Turbo Is Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer hopes that the 2015 model year RAV4 is more reliable than the 2014 Ford Escape. She recently purchased the older RAV4 for her daughter, and she's a Toyota fan because she owns a 2014 Highlander. Will the older RAV4 be reliable?
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