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Ford

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 F-Series truck shows off at 34th Bearing Burners Car Show

By Frank Sherosky on May 1, 2011 - 6:44PM

EcoBoost technology proves popular in the Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2011 - 10:40AM

When Ford announced that they would be offering EcoBoost technology in the 2011 F150 pickups there was heavy speculation as to whether or not a twin turbocharged V6 would be well received by the truck-buying crowd but with gradual improvements through the first few months of 2011 – the EcoBoost F150 is a hit.

The Big 3 passes on the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on April 28, 2011 - 12:27PM

We reported in February that both Chrysler and General Motors had decided not to make an appearance at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and with the final lineup announced for the big Japanese show, Ford Motor Company will also not be in attendance.

African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands

By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM

Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.

Ford: Teens see right through parental safe driving claims

By Don Bain on April 27, 2011 - 6:50PM

Almost all parents perceive themselves as safe drivers, but 82 percent of their teenage kids profess witnessing careless driving by parents. Ford is expanding their award-winning teen driving program in response to the 25 percent of teens with no formal driver education and the concerns of parents who see such education evaporating due to budget cuts.

Ford stock follows pre-market trading upward after Q1 report

By Frank Sherosky on April 26, 2011 - 9:43AM

Ford stock (NYSE: F) traded up in pre-market trading after it reported net income above Wall Street’s expectations for the first quarter. The hope for investors is for that trend to continue after the opening bell.

Choice of car color reflects region, nationality

By Don Bain on April 25, 2011 - 10:14PM

A study of car color preferences performed by Ford revealed, despite the availability of bright, vibrant colors, U.S. customers on both coasts and buyers in most European countries prefer the core classic colors – white, black, silver and gray. Gray and silver are most popular in New York and Los Angeles. San Franciscans are partial to white and Bostonians prefer black.

The Ford Police Interceptor to feature 2013 Taurus upgrades

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2011 - 3:16PM

Ford recently unveiled the refreshed 2013 Ford Taurus at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and with the new Police Interceptor based on the Taurus coming around 2013, it comes as no surprise that the new cop car will wear the refreshed look rather than the style displayed on the previously-shown Ford Police Interceptor sedan.

Ford Motor Company executive pleads guilty to drunk driving

By Patrick Rall on April 22, 2011 - 3:18PM

Elena Ford, director of global marketing, sales and service and great great granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford plead guilty yesterday to charges of drunk driving after an April 3rd incident in Ferndale, Michigan.

The new 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang debuts at the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 8:25PM

The folks at Shelby American have been promising an exciting display at the 2011 New York International Auto Show with help from the 2012 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with 800 horsepower but in addition to that high powered (and high dollar) Super Snake, the legendary car-builder used the Big Apple show to introduce the 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang.

The back end of the 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 8:19PM

The 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang from the front

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2011 - 8:17PM

The 2013 Ford Taurus gets a nose job and a new engine

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 2:16PM

Today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company rolled out their revised 2013 Taurus sedan, sporting a new front fascia, a bolder lines and a new turbocharged entry-level engine.

Ford stock may still be best of breed technically speaking

By Frank Sherosky on April 18, 2011 - 12:55PM

After GM stock completed its 22nd week of trading by breaking 30, and with Toyota, Honda and others trading below their 40-day moving averages, perhaps it’s time to look again at Ford stock. It may be best of breed based on its stock chart technicals as much as its product technolgies.

Happy 47th birthday to the Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 10:44AM

Forty-seven years ago today, Americans all over the country who reached for their morning paper were introduced to the brand new Ford Mustang after its public debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair on April 17th.

A trip to the Dynotech Engineering driveshaft facility

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2011 - 2:22PM

What do the last 33 NASCAR champions (Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Trucks) over 11 years, the 9-second stock-motor Evolution Performance 2011 Mustang GT, the world’s fastest prop-driven boat (209mph), 3 time NMRA Pro 5.0 Champion Donny Walsh, 7-time American Le Mans Series Champion Pratt & Miller, 3-time FIA Pro Stock Champion Michael Malmgren, 4- time NMRA Hot Street Champion Charlie Booze and every modern Ford Cobra Jet Mustang all have in common?

2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang released by Roush Performance: more power, more colors

By John Matras on April 15, 2011 - 2:09PM

When "more" is not enough, then "even more" will have to do, and the 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang has just that. Roush Performance announced that the 2012 Stage 3 Mustang, equipped with the R2300 RoushCharger supercharger will produce 540 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Ford pushing for Electric Vehicle preparation in U.S. cities

By Don Bain on April 14, 2011 - 7:26PM

Considering infrastructure development an essential part of making electric vehicles a viable option, Ford is cooperating with major cities and utility partners to identify key infrastructure elements that will create enriched metropolitan habitats enabling the widespread use of this new type of car.

Ford expands F150 airbag recall to almost 1.2 million trucks

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2011 - 11:28AM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced that the Ford F150 airbag recall announced in late February has been expanded from the initial 144,000 units to almost 1.2 million after pressure from the US government.

Automakers display big wares at SAE 2011 World Congress

By Frank Sherosky on April 12, 2011 - 5:59PM

Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.

Kbb.com Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011

By Don Bain on April 12, 2011 - 2:27PM

Gasoline prices have crossed the sensitive $4 a gallon price point in some parts of the country and people are cutting back their driving. With this in mind, the authorities at Kbb.com have selected what they consider the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.

Part 2 of our review of the 2011 Ford Fusion SE

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2011 - 4:59PM

The 2011 Ford Fusion SE certainly looks the part of a sporty mid-sized sedan and as one of the more efficient and less expensive cars in the segment, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine packs a surprising amount of punch – thanks in part to the 6-speed manual transmission.

Ford recycling old carpet into head covers

By Don Bain on April 11, 2011 - 4:46PM

Ford's use of a nylon resin made from 100 percent recycled carpet, known as EcoLon, has kept more than 4.1 million pounds of carpet out of landfills, EcoLon is used for cylinder head covers, the first automotive product of its kind manufactured from recycled nylon for use in the Ford Escape, Fusion, Mustang and F-150.

A review of one of America’s best-selling cars - the 2011 Ford Fusion

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2011 - 10:54AM

Over the past year, the 2011 Ford Fusion has been one of the bestselling cars in the US market with both standard gas and hybrid variants taking on the best of what Japan has to offer, helping Ford Motor Company to become the sales leader in the US and recently, I had a chance to spend some time in a 2011 Fusion.

SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center

By Frank Sherosky on April 10, 2011 - 10:49AM

Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.

Ford among top honors for 2011 Edison Best New Product Award

By Frank Sherosky on April 8, 2011 - 4:37PM

Three of Ford’s latest industry-exclusive technologies – rear inflatable seat belts, MyFord Touch™ and MyKey® – took Gold at the internationally known 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards™ gala in New York.

Ford using wind tunnel research to improve mileage

By Don Bain on April 6, 2011 - 9:14PM

A lot of things influence fuel efficiency and in efforts to meet Federally mandated mileage goals, Ford engineers are using wind tunnel studies to extract every possible mile per gallon by minimizing wind drag. As a result, the 2011 Ford Focus employs an innovative aerodynamic shutter system in the grille to deliver up to 40 mpg.

Shelby bringing 2012 GT500 Super Snake to the 2011 NY Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 2:06PM

The Shelby name has a long tradition of show-stoppers at the New York Auto Show but for the 2011 Big Apple show, Shelby is bringing out the new 800 horsepower 2012 GT500 Super Snake.

New 2012 Ford Focus Truly a World-Class Compact Car

By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 1:11PM

The 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback is a world-class compact car that is going to satisfy the need of almost every family of four or less.

Three Nights Left to Win a Ford Focus on The CW

By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 10:14AM

Ford and the CW Network are teaming together to give away a new car every night this week, so tune in for your shot to win a 2012 Ford Focus.

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