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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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RealTruck and Chip Foose Custom F-150 for Charity Auction

By Peter Neilson on January 18, 2025 - 12:42PM

Chip Foose & RealTruck unveil a custom F-150 at SEMA. Auction proceeds benefit Progeria Research Foundation.

In A Recent EV Range Test For Accuracy While Telsa Tied For First In Overall Range It Came In 21st In Range Accuracy Which Is A Huge Problem If You Don’t Like Being Stuck

By Rob Enderle on January 17, 2025 - 8:01PM

Out of 24 cars tested for range and accuracy Tesla came in 21st while Polestar Came in 1st and, ironically, both led the field with real world range.

I Just Looked At An $85K 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum, Everything Is Plastic, and It Doesn’t Even Have a V8, It’s a V6 Hybrid, I Might Buy a RAM Instead

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2025 - 7:21AM

Should you buy a Ford F-150 or a RAM truck? It depends on if you are a Ford or a RAM fan. Thomas checked out the Ford F-150 Platinum and isn't impressed with its engine or interior. After you read this, will Ford fans run to buy a RAM pickup instead?

Ford is Growing its Mustang Brand With Another Performance Model - See the New RTR

By Mary Conway on January 14, 2025 - 7:57PM

For the second in history, Ford will sell a Mustang that was created with the help of an outside company. The new Mustang is performance based, but keeps the EcoBoost engine.

Image of full-sze spare in Ford Bronco Sport Badlands by John Goreham

Ford Bronco Sport Loses Standard Spare Tire, But Gains Another Reason to Choose Badlands Trim

By John Goreham on January 13, 2025 - 12:23PM

The standard spare tire is gone from most trims of the Ford Bronco Sport SUV. Here are some details on tire options for this off-road-focused SUV.

Ford Reveals Special Edition 2025 Mustang GTD

By Mary Conway on January 12, 2025 - 11:14PM

The special edition of Ford's fastest Mustang is called the 2025 Mustang GTD Spirit of America. It was revealed just in time to wow the crowds at the Detroit Auto Show.

Ford Ranger Wins 2025 North American Truck of the Year

Ford has a lot to celebrate as the 2025 Detroit Auto Show kicks off with the NACTOY awards

By Mary Conway on January 10, 2025 - 1:38PM

Ford Ranger battled the 2025 Ram 1500 and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma for the prestigious award.

My 2024 Ford Bronco With 600 Miles On It Died In Rural Arkansas With My Fiancé Driving, I Was a Big Ford Fan, But Not Any Longer

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2025 - 7:15AM

Zack bought a 2024 Ford Bronco for his fiancé, thinking he was giving her the car of her dreams. It turned out to be a complete nightmare. The Bronco died with only 600 miles in, going from bad to worse. Here are Zack and Charlene's unbelievable story.

Ford is Recalling Nearly 300,000 of its F-Series Super Duty Trucks Because the Fuel Pumps Might Fail

By Mary Conway on January 8, 2025 - 10:05PM

The recall does not affect the popular Ford F-150, but 295,000 of the Super Duty diesel versions.

Used Car Owners Rebuilding Their Daily Drivers

Vehicles Are Keeping Us Poor. People Buy 60, 70, 80K Cars That They Can't Even Afford. A Car Like This, However, Even If It Lasts 2-3 Years It Will Save You Tons of Money —Turning a $400 Junkyard Car into a Daily Driver

By Timothy Boyer on January 7, 2025 - 10:15PM

The new owner of a used car shows that a vehicle destined for the scrapyard can be affordably restored as a money-saving daily driver anyone would be proud to own.

My 2024 Ford Escape Only Has 12,000 Miles and My Temperature Warning Light Stays On, Now Ford Says There Are Metal Shavings In the Engine

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2025 - 5:28AM

Does Ford have a problem with the 2024 Escape? Here is a warning from an owner who says his temperature light stays on constantly, and he's afraid the engine may overheat. A tech working on the new Escape says there are metal shavings in the engine.

Image of AAA technician changing battery by John Goreham

Help! I Think My Car's Battery Is Defective

By John Goreham on January 6, 2025 - 4:17PM

Every New Vehicle Owner Thinks They Got a Defective Battery. Battery failures are relatively common in new vehicles, and social media gives owners with failed batteries a place to vent.

Image of F-150 Hybrid towing courtesy of Ford

Ford’s Hybrid Pickups Outsold The Entire Battery-Electric Pickup Segment In 2024

By John Goreham on January 6, 2025 - 12:00PM

Ford has just shared its U.S. deliveries for 2024, and the interesting news is that its hybrid pickup trucks have outsold the combined deliveries of Rivian, Tesla, GM, and Ford’s own Lightning.

The Least Reliable Vehicles List Includes Many Electric Models, Busting the Myth of Superior EV Reliability

By John Goreham on January 3, 2025 - 4:09PM

In its latest ranking, the nation’s leading expert on vehicle reliability busts the myth that EVs are more reliable than conventional vehicles.

Ford F-Series Claims Title of Best-Selling Truck for 48th Year

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2024 - 10:03PM

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 is Recalling 12,000 2023 and 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV Trucks Because They Can Potentially Lose Their Steering

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2024 - 9:41PM

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

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2024 - 8:12PM

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?

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 December 23, 2024 - 8:10AM

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 December 20, 2024 - 8:00PM

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 December 19, 2024 - 11:49AM

Consumer Reports Say That These Are the Used Trucks You Really Want to Buy When It Comes to Reliability

I Think My Mechanic Destroyed My Car –Ford Owner Catches a Bad Fix on Video

By Timothy Boyer on December 13, 2024 - 8:32AM

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.

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 December 12, 2024 - 1:48PM

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 Sets Record for American Car at Nurburgring Track

By Mary Conway on December 11, 2024 - 7:37PM

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.

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 December 7, 2024 - 7:26AM

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.

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 December 6, 2024 - 7:46AM

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"

By Armen Hareyan on December 5, 2024 - 3:07AM

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 December 4, 2024 - 12:53PM

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.

"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 December 4, 2024 - 8:10AM

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 December 3, 2024 - 2:25PM

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

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 December 1, 2024 - 7:15AM

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.

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