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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.

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 February 28, 2025 - 11:41AM

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 February 27, 2025 - 10:36PM

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 February 27, 2025 - 8:52AM

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 February 27, 2025 - 8:32AM

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 February 26, 2025 - 6:23PM

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 February 25, 2025 - 9:21PM

"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 February 25, 2025 - 6:56PM

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.

Ford Just Won a Truckload Full of Awards for Having the Best Value for its F-Series

By Mary Conway on February 24, 2025 - 8:54PM

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 February 24, 2025 - 6:33PM

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.

Ford is Recalling 240,000 2020-2021 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for Potential Seat Belt Problems

By Mary Conway on February 24, 2025 - 3:43PM

Some of the seat belts may not have been anchored or bolted in properly.

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 February 22, 2025 - 9:58PM

While the system works brilliantly on clear highways, BlueCruise limitations on the Mach-E become painfully apparent the moment snowflakes hit the windshield.

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 February 22, 2025 - 9:29PM

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.

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 February 22, 2025 - 12:15PM

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 February 19, 2025 - 11:38PM

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.

Ford is Reportedly Delaying the Next Version of the F-150

By Mary Conway on February 19, 2025 - 11:12AM

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.

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 February 17, 2025 - 6:09AM

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.

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 February 15, 2025 - 9:09PM

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.

FuelArc Has Rated The Tesla Cybertrucks As Over 15x More Likely To Kill Their Passengers Than The Infamous Ford Pinto

By Rob Enderle on February 14, 2025 - 8:02PM

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 February 12, 2025 - 5:37PM

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.

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 February 11, 2025 - 11:39AM

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.

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 February 9, 2025 - 8:10AM

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?

I Just Watched GM Pull All Corvettes Off Its Transport Trucks, Here's What's Really Happening

By Noah Washington on February 7, 2025 - 7:31PM

General Motors ordered all Corvettes stripped from Jack Cooper Transport trucks at its Kentucky plant last Thursday, with workers witnessing approximately 50 vehicles being unloaded amid tense contract negotiations with the troubled hauler.

My 2025 Ford Explorer Won’t Start 3,000 Miles In, After Two Weeks the Dealer Still Doesn’t Know What’s Wrong, Should I Keep It Until They Lemon Law It?

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2025 - 6:04AM

Jamie only has 3,000 miles on her 2025 Ford Explorer and wonders if others have the same issue with the push-button start. She's taken it to the dealer, and they can't replicate the problem. Here is what other Ford Explorer owners should know.

I Tracked The Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Then They Tried To Void My Warranty

By Noah Washington on February 4, 2025 - 10:38PM

After multiple track sessions in her Ford Mustang Dark Horse, an owner discovered the gap between Ford's "track-ready" marketing and dealer warranty support when mechanical issues arose.

So, I Just Bought a 2001 Ford F-250 7.3 Lariat 4WD With 190K Miles For $5,000, Did I Get a Good Deal? I Think I Got A Really Good Deal

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2025 - 10:16AM

I just bought a 2001 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3-Liter 4WD with 190,000 miles for $5,000. You won't believe why the guy sold it so cheap. Did I get a good deal? I think it's a really good deal. Here is Alex's amazing Ford F-250 Super Duty deal.

Reliability Ratings So Low They Are Red Flag Vehicles

This Vehicle Received An Abysmal Score Of Only Five Points Out Of 100 For Reliability

By Timothy Boyer on February 4, 2025 - 9:39AM

Here's the latest update on cars and SUVs new car shoppers are warned by their owners and automotive experts not to buy in 2025. Plus, the one model with the highest reliability rating of 98/100.

I Keep Getting Multiple Warning Codes On My 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, After Countless Trips to the Dealer, Should I Have Waited a Year To Buy One?

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2025 - 6:01AM

I keep getting warning malfunction notifications on my Ford Maverick every day. I've taken the truck to the dealer countless times, and the warranty is almost up. I'd like to know because it's an all-new model, should I have waited a year to buy it?

Ford Transforms Mustang Mach-E For Pikes Peak Hill Climb: What The Electric High Performance Mustang EV Should Have Looked Like

By Rob Enderle on January 31, 2025 - 9:05PM

Ford has modified a Mustang Mach-E for Pikes Peak, but that is wrong headed, and that Ford should have instead used a more classic Mustang design for this race which would have benefited the lagging sales of more traditionally designed Mustangs.

very worried woman shopper looks at an extended warranty contract placed before her by a car dealer

I Just Purchased a New 2024 Toyota Prius and the Salesman Is Pressuring Me to Buy the Extended Warranty, Saying The Electronics Are Very Expensive, But I'm Unsure If This Is For Real

By John Goreham on January 31, 2025 - 12:57PM

We paraphrase Mikey from the Car Talk Community to use this case with Toyota Prius as a perfect example of one car dealer’s most despicable high-pressure tactics. Let’s examine this closely and see what other people’s experiences can tell us.

Ford is Recalling Nearly 150,000 2021-2024 Bronco SUVs Because the Rear Shock Absorbers Can Fail

By Mary Conway on January 30, 2025 - 10:27PM

The recall only involves Broncos with the Badlands and Sasquatch trims because they have different suspensions than other Bronco models.

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