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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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Ford Mustang Mach-E and the 12v battery
So 45,000 Miles In, My Ford Dealership Asks for $695 To Replace My Mustang Mach-E's 12v Battery, Which It Said Was Healthy at 94%
By Armen Hareyan on
A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner was hit with an unexpected $695 bill for a 12V battery replacement, despite being told it was 94% healthy. Now she is raising serious questions every EV driver needs to ask before their next dealership visit.
Mustang GT
So I Just Realized That My Ford Mustang GT Gets Worse Range Than My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9, And This Completely Changed My Perception of Range Anxiety
By Nicholas Muhoro on
Ford Mustang GT owner says his V8 Mustang has worse range than his Kia EV9 and Tesla Model 3, changing his perspective on range anxiety.
Image of presidents Trump, Biden, and Obama with Tesla vehicle created using Grok by John Goreham
Should American Presidents Promote American-Made Green Electrified Vehicles? If so, why does the left-leaning media seem to report on this differently when President Trump does it?
By John Goreham on
President Trump held a promotion event at the White House to support Tesla, the leader in American-made electric vehicles. This sure seems to rub left-leaning media outlets the wrong way.
2024 Ford Musang Nite Pony Package
An Issue On The Ford Mustang's 10-Speed Automatic May, Actually, Turn Into A Performance Benefit
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 10R80 automatic has a quirk, known by some. Owners coming from older Mustang generations are puzzled, but actually, there is a good reason for this feature.
Ford Lightning Crash into Kia Soul
My F-150 Lightning's One-Pedal Drive Malfunctioned, Sudden Braking, Then Full Acceleration Totaled Two Cars
By Noah Washington on
My 2023 F-150 Lightning went from a trusted daily driver to a dangerous missile in seconds while cruising at 45mph in one-pedal drive mode.
Yesterday We Said Goodbye To My Jeep Wrangle And I Came Home With This 2024 Mustang Mach-E, But I am Nervous About It Being Electric
Yesterday We Said Goodbye To My Jeep Wrangle And I Came Home With This 2024 Mustang Mach-E, But I am Nervous About It Being Electric
By Armen Hareyan on
I just traded my Jeep Wrangler for a 2024 Mustang Mach-E, but I'm already nervous about it being electric. Did I make a huge mistake or will I end up loving it?
Is Ford to Blame for Truck Owner's Problem?
My 2023 Ford Maverick Has Been In The Dealership Shop for 5 Months, and They Cannot Fix It. Now Ford Corporate is Telling Me to Try to Sell It As-Is and Accept My Losses
By Timothy Boyer on
A common problem Ford will not fix because it is not a warranty issue raises the question of who is to blame, which serves as a warning to all new Ford owners.
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Boss Speaks Out About the F-150 Lightning, “Ford Keeps Trying to Reinvent the Wheel For Something That’s Been Very Successful For Many, Many Years”
By Denis Flierl on
Ford has returned to delivering its F-150 Lightning EV trucks directly to dealers rather than storing them at regional hubs while awaiting customer orders. Here is what F-150 Lightning and all Ford EV buyers need to know. 
A white Ford Maverick navigates a wooded dirt road
88,000 Miles In, My 2022 Maverick Hybrid XLT Is Going Strong in Uber Service and Currently Getting 43 Real-World MPG on The Odometer
By Mikey Garcia on
The Ford Maverick Hybrid is redefining rideshare with its stellar fuel efficiency, comfort, and versatility, making it a top choice. But as Tesla eyes the rideshare market and robotaxis loom, the future of human-driven ridesharing faces challenges.
Black Mach E Mustang
I'm Terrified I'm Ruining My Mach-E's Battery! Ford Says 90% But YouTubers Say 80%, Who's Right? (My 40-Mile Daily Dilemma)
By Noah Washington on
My Mustang Mach-E Battery may be ruined by charging to 100%. What should I do?
Summer Cruising Sports Car Recommendations
Consumer Reports' Reliable Used Sports Car Recommendations for Under $25,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Reliable coupes, sedans, and roadsters that are good choices recommended by Consumer Reports for enthusiasts anticipating some summer fun. However, watch out for models with these red flags to avoid summer disaster.
Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder, Lexus GX550 and a few more are the best SUVs that still offer a V-6 engine without the complexity of electrification
8 Awesome SUVs That Offer V-6 Power Without The Added Complexity Of A Hybrid
By Dimitar Angelov on
These SUVs pack V-6 power, proven tech, and great versatility, making them the perfect family fortresses on wheels.
Image shows an electrical fire inside an EV charger junction box
The EV Charger Plug Into the Outlet Was Completely Melted, and I Could Have Had A Fire and Come Home To No House At all, Which Is the Scariest Thing In the World
By John Goreham on
Our paraphrasing above is from Jessica, an EV owner who says that her home was almost burned to the ground by her EV charging system. Let’s examine how this could have happened and highlight some best practices to prevent EV problems.
A blue Chevrolet Spark EV, a subcompact all-electric car
GM just unveiled the Chevrolet Spark EUV, setting up a showdown with Kia’s EV3. Will the Spark EUV’s affordability outmaneuver the EV3’s tech in the battle for affordable electric supremacy?
By Mikey Garcia on
As affordable EVs like GM’s Spark EUV and Kia’s EV3 gain traction globally, it’s concerning that U.S. consumers might miss out. The lack of affordable options in the American market is a glaring issue, and unless addressed, Americans could be priced out.
The 2025 Models Identified by Consumer Reports As The Best
Consumer Reports Reveals Their Top Pick Cars of 2025, Including Two Ford Pickup Trucks
By Timothy Boyer on
"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.
Interior image of 2025 Honda Civic courtesy of Honda
Do You Like One-Pedal Driving and Variable Brake Regeneration Force? If So, You Don’t Have to Buy an Electric Vehicle To Get These Features Anymore Because They Are Available In Hybrids and ICE Cars
By John Goreham on
Two features we love when we test battery-electric vehicles are one-pedal driving and variable regenerative brake force. These great features are now appearing in hybrids like the Honda Civic and the Ford Bronco Sport.
2025 Ford F150 Lariat
Ford Just Won a Truckload Full of Awards for Having the Best Value for its F-Series
By Mary Conway on
The truck market is the most hotly- contested right now. Ford, Chevrolet and Ram are all battling it out for the important sales crown, so value is a huge asset.
Image shows how to rotate the tires on a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
My Ford Dealer Advised Me Not to Rotate the Tires Of My Bronco Sport Badlands the Way Shown In the Manual, So I Asked Falken Tire Experts What They Suggested, and They Provided Me With a Firm Answer
By John Goreham on
Some dealers and mechanics don’t like to rotate tires in an X-pattern. We asked the tire manufacturer, Falken, what they suggested, and they had a definitive answer for me. 
2021 Ford Explorer
Ford is Recalling 240,000 2020-2021 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for Potential Seat Belt Problems
By Mary Conway on
Some of the seat belts may not have been anchored or bolted in properly.
Ford Mustang Mach E
I Love My Mach-E's BlueCruise But $50/Month is Insane, It Can't Even Handle Snow and Keeps Telling Me to 'Watch the Road' When I Already Am
By Noah Washington on
While the system works brilliantly on clear highways, BlueCruise limitations on the Mach-E become painfully apparent the moment snowflakes hit the windshield.
F150 Lightning Offroad
My F-150 Lightning Hit 33K Miles, It Powers My House, Hauls Server Racks, and Tackles Off-Road Trails, But There's One Thing Missing
By Noah Washington on
After a year and 33,000 miles of pushing his F-150 Lightning to its limits, one owner has discovered what Ford got right, and wrong, with America's first mainstream electric pickup.
2024 Ford F-150 Shelby
Luxury Car Dealer Says, “My Own Employee Scammed Me Out of $80,000, He Sold a 2024 Ford F-150 Shelby For $20K Less Than What I Paid Before I Caught Him”
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine hiring an employee who is a con artist to sell high-end vehicles. He takes you for $80,000 by selling cars and trucks under the wholesale value. That happened to George Saliba. Check out this scam artist and a warning for all car buyers.
Ford Focus Couple Story Shared With Public
Ford Hung Me and My Girlfriend Out To Dry ―The Ford Focus You Can Buy Cheap, Warning
By Timothy Boyer on
Ford diehard fans are dismayed that their favorite carmaker refuses to help them and are warning others to avoid this range of years of used Ford Focus models, no matter how cheap you can easily find one today.
2024 Ford F-150 Platinum
Ford is Reportedly Delaying the Next Version of the F-150
By Mary Conway on
The Ford F-Series has been the top seller for decades, but the current turmoil in the industry has the automaker delaying the next F-150 by at least a year.
2024 Ford F-150
I Bought a 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum and Someone Stole My Taillights, It Cost Over $3,000 For the Pair, and I Was the 6th Guy Into the Dealer That Day
By Denis Flierl on
Thieves are targeting the Ford F-150, but they aren’t stealing the trucks themselves; instead, they’re taking the taillights. Check out the story of a 2024 F-150 owner and what happened to his truck. Here’s what every Ford F-Series owner needs to know.   
2021 Ford Super Duty
Ford is Recalling More than 90,000 2021-2022 Super Duty Trucks and 2021 Expeditions Because of Potentially Bad Backup Cameras
By Mary Conway on
Many automakers have had problems with back up cameras. It is an important safety concern, especially with the larger vehicles, because if you can't see what is behind you, you can hit someone or something.
Dall-E Generated Image Of Car Explosion
FuelArc Has Rated The Tesla Cybertrucks As Over 15x More Likely To Kill Their Passengers Than The Infamous Ford Pinto
By Rob Enderle on
FuelArc has released numbers that indicate that the Tesla Cybertruck is around 15x more likely to have a fatal accident than the Ford Pinto, which was famous for blowing up when hit from the rear. This suggests avoiding riding in one.
Image of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage in snow by John Goreham
I Own a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands and Just Tested a Bronco Sport With the Base 1.5-liter cylinder Engine - You May Find My Opinions On the Base Engine to Be Rude
By John Goreham on
As a Bronco Sport Badlands owner, I’ve become accustomed to the strong, up-powered 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Well, I’ve just spent a week with the base Bronco Sport, and what I say may ruffle some feathers.
2024 Ford Raptor
They Told Me, Get a Ford Raptor Truck So I Did, But the First Time I Filled Up Cost Me $137, Are You Kidding Me?
By Denis Flierl on
How much does it cost to fill up a 2024 Ford Raptor? It depends on whether you use premium or regular gas. Nicholas’s friends told him to buy a Raptor truck. Now, he’s wondering if he made the right choice. Check out his shock when he filled up.
2024 Ford Bronco
Every Time I Open the Door on My 2024 Ford Bronco, When It Rains Or Snows, the Inside Gets Soaking Wet, Why Is My Bronco Made This Way?
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Ford Bronco have a serious leaking issue? That's what Jordyn says about her 2024 Ford Bronco. When she opens the door, water pours in if it's raining or snowing. Is this a design flaw that Ford needs to address with the Bronco? 
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