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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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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. 
EV Running From A Gas Station Attendant (Gemini rendered)
The Growing Pain of Electric Vehicles And Their Promising EV Reality
By Rob Enderle on
The amount of EV misinformation is increasing, and EVs are having growing pains, but the market remains relatively strong. For most countries, the full pivot to EVs is around a decade out.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Pays Its Dealers Up To $22,500 To Move Out The Slow-Selling F-150 Lightning, It’s An Unprecedented Time For Truck Shoppers
By Denis Flierl on
Ford Motor Co. is paying its U.S. dealers to take F-150 Lightning pickups from its new EV distribution centers. Find out how much they receive in incentives and what it means for new truck shoppers now.
Image of plug-in hybrid logo by John Goreham
Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Owners Plug Them In Most Days - Here’s How We Know
By John Goreham on
We polled three large fan clubs online and asked owners of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles how often they plug in and how many of their driven miles are electric. We also pulled in data from J.D. Power, PlugShare, and a manufacturer of PHEVs.
Ford CEO Lusting After His Chinese EV
Ford CEO Loves His Chinese Xiaomi EV – The Critical Need For Partnerships With Companies Like Lenovo
By Rob Enderle on
The CEO of Ford likes his Chinese Car more than any Ford, showcasing the critical need for companies like Ford to partner with companies like Lenovo to increase their speed of innovation before doing what Japan almost did.
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Tech and Gets Sportier
By Mary Conway on
New in 2025, Mustang Mach-E adds a heat pump for better climate control and improves BlueCruise.
Choosing the Correct Motor Oil Engine Needs
Which Motor Oil for Your Car? Asks Reddit. Here's How This Expert Chooses His
By Timothy Boyer on
Used car with no owner's manual and no idea what motor oil grade to use, or just wanting to know which motor oil is best for your car aside from what the owner's manual says? Here is how an expert chooses his.
Do Oil Monitor Features Really Work?
Can You Trust Your Car's Oil Life Monitor Feature?
By Timothy Boyer on
Does an algorithm from the 1980s really accurately determine how much life is left in your car's motor oil between motor oil changes while driving? This oil expert tests the truthiness of this claim.
Shelby Sport SUV
First Shelby Sport SUV Breaks Cover With $315K Starting Price
By Denis Flierl on
You could be among the first to get the new Shelby Sport SUV. But it's not cheap and limited to only a few examples. It starts at $315,000. Get the details here.
Used Car Shoppers Who Know the Car Models to Look For
Consumer Reports' Most Popular Used Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' analysts recently revealed which used car, SUV, and truck models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports' website by shoppers wanting to save money with reliable used models.
Gemini rendered future Ford racing Future Tesla
Ford Steps Up To EV Ownership With "Ford Power Promise"
By Rob Enderle on
The recently announced Ford Power Promise partially closes the gap with Tesla because Tesla has dramatically reduced its user support. However, Ford will underperform its potential without more powerful and better-executed marketing.
Image of WOLFBOX Pro by John Goreham
Review - WOLFBOX MegaFlow 24 Pro Portable Tire Inflator
By John Goreham on
We test and offer our opinions on the high-speed WOLFBOX MegaFlow 24 Pro Portable Tire Inflator made for larger off-road tires. 
Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham
Claiming the Mustang Name - 2024 Could be the year the Mach-E Surpasses Mustang In Deliveries
By John Goreham on
An interesting fact is that if current trends continue, the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E will “outsell” the gas Ford Mustang in 2024. So, who owns the name?
Ford Creates Device to Help Breast Cancer Patients
Ford Creates Device to Help All Breast Cancer Patients
By Mary Conway on
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Ford is showing a new seat belt accessory designed to help breast cancer patients.
2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty
2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Aims to Out Muscle the HD Competition
By Mary Conway on
In a week filled with truck news, Ford opens orders for its 2025 Super Duty, with new technology to make towing easier.
Latest Compact SUV Recommendations from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports on Reliable and Fuel-Efficient Compact SUVs
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports' latest recommendations of compact SUV models that blend SUV utility and small-car practicality with money-saving fuel economy.
Image of rally car by Dan Hayes.
Rally Team Finds BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A Tires Offer an Edge
By John Goreham on
One New England-based rally team has found that street-legal Trail Terrain tires from BFGoodrich offer many advantages.
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