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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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Image of Rivian R1T by John Goreham
The Least Reliable Vehicles List Includes Many Electric Models, Busting the Myth of Superior EV Reliability
By John Goreham on
In its latest ranking, the nation’s leading expert on vehicle reliability busts the myth that EVs are more reliable than conventional vehicles. 
Ford Claims Title of Best-Selling Truck
Ford F-Series Claims Title of Best-Selling Truck for 48th Year
By Mary Conway on
Ford is claiming the crown of top-selling truck for 2024. It is a huge badge of honor to have the top selling vehicles in the hotly-contested race.

Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford is Recalling 12,000 2023 and 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV Trucks Because They Can Potentially Lose Their Steering
By Mary Conway on
A manufacturing mistake can possibly lead to a loss of steering on Ford's popular F-150 EV truck.
My 2023 Ford F-150's Lease Purchase Option Is $47K, but the Truck’s Trade-In Value Is $39K And It Absolutely Blows My Mind
My 2023 Ford F-150's Lease Purchase Option Is $47K, but the Truck’s Trade-In Value Is $39K And It Absolutely Blows My Mind
By Armen Hareyan on
How did a Ford employee end up $24,000 underwater on his leased F-150 Powerboost—and what can you learn to avoid the same fate?
2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R
Ford Dealer Says “My Ford Raptor R Customers Always Want Me to Remove the $1,800 Graphics, But I Would Keep Them On”
By Denis Flierl on
If you bought a 2024 Ford Raptor R with graphics on the hood, side, and back of the truck, would you keep them or want them removed? What if it saved you $1,800 off the MSRP? A Ford dealer says his customers always want them to be removed. What about you?
Edsel Vs. Cybertruck In the Coliseum With The Audience Given Both Thumbs Down Rendered By Gemini
The Tesla Cybertruck Is The New Edsel Given The Dislike For This Very Different Pickup Is Off The Charts Though The Vast Majority Who Own Them Do Love Them
By Rob Enderle on
The Tesla Cybertruck and Ford Edsel have a lot in common in terms of innovation, poor reliability, making fun of the owners, and yet most of those owners love their cars. We just don’t like change.
Avoid Popular Full Sized Truck Problems With These Recommended Models
Full-Sized Pickup Trucks From Detroit Haven't Proved To Be The Most Reliable Among Used Vehicles ―Here Are The Most Reliable Pickup Trucks to Buy Used Instead, Say These Experts
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports Say That These Are the Used Trucks You Really Want to Buy When It Comes to Reliability
Bad Repair Technique Upsets Owner
I Think My Mechanic Destroyed My Car –Ford Owner Catches a Bad Fix on Video
By Timothy Boyer on
A car owner discovered that her timing chain repair was performed unbelievably badly on her Ford and caught it on film. However, not all responses from the public on social media blame the mechanic.
2015 Ford F-150
I Flew To Houston to Buy a Ford F-150, It Was An Elaborate Facebook Marketplace Scam Says Sheriff’s Office, I’m Out Thousands of Dollars and the Truck
By Denis Flierl on
The Eagle County Sheriff's office in Colorado says a man flew to Houston to buy a Ford F-150 truck, but it was a Facebook Marketplace scam. He lost thousands, and he doesn't have the truck. Here is the man's story and an essential warning to car buyers.
Ford Mustang GTD at Nurburgring
Ford Mustang GTD Sets Record for American Car at Nurburgring Track
By Mary Conway on
When Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the Mustang GTD last summer, he promised a supercar. The GTD team just finished a super lap to prove its power.
2024 Ford F-150
GA SWAT Lieutenant Slaps Ford Dealer Employee Saying “Gonna Be Repercussions” Over a Missing Garage Door Opener After Trading In His F-150
By Denis Flierl on
Here is a story that raises many questions and reveals what not to do if you are in a position of authority. In a surprising turn of events, a Georgia SWAT leader loses his composure and does the wrong thing after trading in his Ford F-150 pickup. 
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Thomas Says “The Ford Mustang Mach-E Has To Be the Worst New Car You Can Buy Today, To Lose $20,000 In the First Year Is Mind-Blowing”
By Denis Flierl on
You may want to reconsider if you are considering buying a new Ford Mustang Mach-E or any new EV. Thomas says that the new electric Mustang lost significant money in only one year. Here is his warning to EV buyers.
As a Mustang Mach-E Owner I Disagree That Ford Supports EV Fast Charging as My Dealership Has Only One and Unconnected ChargePoint, While Salesman Says "It's Above His Pay Grade"
As a Mustang Mach-E Owner I Disagree That Ford Supports EV Fast Charging as My Dealership Has Only One and Unconnected ChargePoint, While Salesman Says "It's Above His Pay Grade"
By Armen Hareyan on
Mustang Mach-E owner calls out Ford for failing EV drivers with broken promises and frustrating charging woes—here’s his story.
Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham
Ford Just Had A Fantastic Month of EV Deliveries
By John Goreham on
This past November, Ford’s dealers moved EVs in record-setting numbers. We break down the facts and figures and offer our perspective on Ford’s EV situation heading into 2025.
My Advice To My Son Who Is Looking For a G13 Ford F-150 And Is Wheel Shopping Simultaneously.
"Anything Over a 33" Tire Is a Compromise," My Advice To My Son Who Is Looking For a G13 Ford F-150 And Is Wheel Shopping Simultaneously
By Armen Hareyan on
I came across a father’s brilliant advice to his son on buying a Gen 13 Ford F-150 and picking the right wheels—plus, truck enthusiasts chimed in with game-changing tips you don’t want to miss.
Misfiring Engine Diagnosis Almost Totaled This Owner's Ford
Ford Dealership Misdiagnosed a Coil and Plug and Gave a Ridiculous Estimate of $1,200 for a Misfiring Engine Problem –Here is the Correct Diagnosis and Fix That Rescued This Truck From the Dealership.
By Timothy Boyer on
Ford engine cold start-only misfires are common and unfortunately are often misdiagnosed. Here's how to correctly and accurately diagnose a misfiring Ford engine with this demonstration that wound up saving an owner from having to have his engine replaced
2022 Ford F-150
My Ford F-150 Has Lost So Much Value, $20K In Negative Equity Since Ford Decided to Tank the Brand Due to Reliability and Cutting Corners
By Denis Flierl on
Many truck and SUV owners are shocked when they trade in their vehicles. Negative equity is at an all-time high, according to Edmunds. Here is an amazing story of a Ford F-150 owner who is $20,000 in the red. 
Cold Start Misfiring Ford Engine Warning Problem
Ford Had Some Major Issues With These Engines Warning to Ford Owners
By Timothy Boyer on
A misfiring Ford during startup is a warning sign of severe potential damage if not taken care of very soon. This EcoBoost expert will help you DIY quickly identify if you have major issues with your Ford engine.
I Found a Cheap Competitor Because Ford Dealers Had Virtually No Inventory of F-150, But Deeply Regretted After 30 Days and 2,300 Miles
I Found a Cheap Competitor Because Ford Dealers Had Virtually No Inventory of F-150, But Deeply Regretted After 30 Days and 2,300 Miles
By Armen Hareyan on
After venturing to a cheaper competitor due to Ford’s inventory issues, one loyal F-150 owner’s nightmare experience proves why the legendary truck remains the king of pickups—find out why he came running back to Ford.
Surveyed Mechanics Advise Consumers to Avoid Cars With These Engines
Most Unreliable Engines That Fail By 100,000 Miles Within the Past 2 Years
By Timothy Boyer on
What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford F-150 Is the Best CPO 1/2 Ton Pickup Says Vincentric, But It’s the Slow-Selling Lightning EV Which They Are Paying Dealers To Move Out
By Denis Flierl on
It's not a surprise that the Ford F-150 received the best certified pre-owned award. It is a surprise it's the Ford F-150 Lightning. Dealers can't sell the EV, and Ford is paying them to move it out. Here is why it's excellent for truck shoppers.
2025 Ram 1500
Ram 1500 and Ford Ranger Will Battle it Out for 2025 Truck of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The finalists were just announced for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the year. The full-size Ram 1500 will compete with the midsize Ford Ranger for the prestigious title.
Garage Calculates and Reveals Average Repair Costs by Car Make
Top 5 Most Expensive Vehicles To Maintain Ranked by Garage Work Orders
By Timothy Boyer on
An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.
2020 Ford F-150
Ford Fails To Recall the F-150 and 9 Other Models, and Slapped With a Hefty $165M Fine, “When They Fail To Prioritize Safety, We’ll Hold Them Accountable”
By Denis Flierl on
Ford is being fined $165 million for failing to recall Ford F-150, Super Duty, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger, and Edge vehicles in a timely manner. It’s a costly mistake. Here’s what customers need to know. 
Inexpensive Ignition Test Tool for DIY Misfiring Engine Diagnosing
Toyota Misfire Diagnosis Without Using an Expensive Scanner
By Timothy Boyer on
Here are the resources you need to avoid firing the parts cannon at a misfiring Toyota engine and/or avoid overpaying a garage for a common engine misfire diagnosis you could DIY repair.
2020 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab
We Needed Help Catching the Guy Who Paid For Our Ford F-250 With a $25,000 Fake Check, Facebook Positively Played a Role
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford dealership in New Hampshire needed help finding a customer who paid for a $50,000 Ford F-250 pickup with a fake check. They say Facebook played a crucial role in finding the guy. Here is their fantastic story.
Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands
"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.
By Timothy Boyer on
An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.
Image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging by John Goreham
Evidence Mounts That Battery-Electric Pickup Trucks Are Failing In America
By John Goreham on
We lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort. 
Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait
Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think
By Timothy Boyer on
A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.
Ford CEO drives a Chinese EV
Does Ford’s CEO Love His Chinese EV More Than A Mustang Mach-E? “It’s Fantastic, I’ve Been Driving One For 6 Months, I Don’t Want To Give It Up”
By Denis Flierl on
Ford's CEO Jim Farley says he doesn't want to give up his Chinese EV. Does he love it more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco SUV, or F-150 pickup? Find out what he said and why he won't give up his Chinese EV. 
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