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.

By Marc Stern Nov 11 2019 - 9:35am

Ford Faces New Lawsuit Over Valve Stems On F350 Super Duty Trucks

Ford is facing a new lawsuit over the valve stems in its F350 Super Duty trucks. The suit claims the tires lose pressure, sometimes daily, and require constant refilling.

By Marc Stern Nov 8 2019 - 7:34pm

IIHS Names 2019 Ford Edge Top Safety Pick Winner

The Insurance Institue for Highway Safety has named the Ford Edge and its corporate twin the Lincoln Nautilus the winner of a Top Safety Pick award. It is the first time the SUV has received this honor.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 8 2019 - 11:51am

All-Electric Ford Mustang Lithium Concept Packs 900hp

The Ford Mustang Lithium Concept looked great at the 2019 SEMA Show debut and with 900 horsepower, 1,000 lb-ft of torque and a 6-speed manual transmission, it has to be a blast to drive.

By Marc Stern Nov 7 2019 - 12:30am

Shelby Super Snake Sport F150 May Be A Worthy Lightning Successor

Shelby American has come up with an F150 concept truck that may be a worthy successor to the famed Ford Lightning SVT F150, the Shelby Super Snake Sport F150. It is quite a pickup.

By Marc Stern Nov 5 2019 - 11:42am

Ford Baja 1000 Racer Highlights Many Upcoming Ford Bronco Features

When the green flag drops later this month and Baja racers disappear in a huge cloud of dust a vehicle that looks back but is also the future will take part. The Ford Bronco R will be there looking for another win, just as it did in 1969. The Ford Bronco is the only 4X4 truck to have taken the Baja 1000.

Desert Defender Ford F150 Has Many Aspects

By Marc Stern Nov 2 2019 - 8:37pm

Ford Desert Defender F150 May DRAGG Kids In A New, Positive Direction

There's a lot to be said tor DRAGG's Desert Defender Ford f150, especially if it sets kids on a path toward the car industry as a future. That is the reason the Desert Defender exists. It shows what can be done. That it also is a cool truck, well, that's just gravy.

By Marc Stern Oct 31 2019 - 10:15pm

Ford Recalls 300,000 Vans, SUVs To Fix Various Issues

The Ford Motor Co. has issued three recalls to fix various issues with Transit Vans, Edge SUVs, plus full-sized Expedition/Navigator Luxury SUVs.

The Tijn Ranger is one of the many Rangers at Ford's SEMA stand

By Marc Stern Oct 30 2019 - 1:42am

Ford’s SEMA Rangers Highlight The Many Ways They Can Be Personalized

Ford continues to roll out models that will be featured on its SEMA show stand next week in Las Vegas. Ford has the largest OEM equipment display, featuring 50 concept models, at the show.

By Mary Conway Oct 28 2019 - 10:49pm

Here's Your Chance to Own the Iconic Bullitt Mustang

One of the most famous movie cars of all time is headed to the auction block.

By Marc Stern Oct 27 2019 - 11:09pm

Ford F350/450 Super Duty Models Part Of Automaker’s SEMA Show

The SEMA Show this year in Las Vegas has Ford turning out many concept F-Series models, including special F350/450 trucks.

By Marc Stern Oct 26 2019 - 7:27am

Ford F250 Super Duty Tremor Option Improved By Special Package For SEMA

Ford and CGS have rolled out their versions of the Ford F250 Super Duty Tremor that feature a blacked-out option. The handsome trucks will be on the Ford stand at SEMA.

By Marc Stern Oct 24 2019 - 2:38pm

LGE-CTS Motorsports To Debut Baja Forged Ford F250 At SEMA Show

LGE-CTS Motorsports is ready for the Specialty Manufacturers Equipment Association shindig in Las Vegas next month with what it calls for the "Swiss Army Knife" for outdoorspeople who like their overnighting.

2020 Ford Explorer Has Major Teething Issues

By Marc Stern Oct 22 2019 - 10:44pm

2020 Ford Explorer Launch Not Going As Smoothly As Expected

With problems that require major reworks at other Ford plants after 2020 Explorers have been built, the launch of the totally redesigned SUV is not going well, at all.

By Steve Birkett Oct 22 2019 - 11:20am

3 Examples of Mustang Manure in Ford's Electrification Efforts

Ford Electric has the potential to deliver some truly compelling EVs, but recent claims ring hollow without an end product.

By Marc Stern Oct 21 2019 - 3:20pm

Ken Block Raptor And Ski Boat Both Motor Along Powerfully

Racer Ken Block not only runs a Ford F150 Raptor, he also runs a Ford F150 Raptor-powered ski boat. The difference between the Raptor and the Supra ski boat is the craft uses a first-generation Raptor motor.

By Marc Stern Oct 19 2019 - 2:25pm

Countering Trends, Tijn Develops Special Low-Rider Version of the Ford Ranger

Today most Ford F150s and Rangers are lifted by their owners as the first order of business. Countering this trend, a father-son team of designers has developed a low-rider from the Ford Ranger.

Hellwig Ford Ranger Defines Overnighting

By Marc Stern Oct 18 2019 - 12:36am

Hellwig Ranger Ford Takes Camping To An Overnight Level

There's a new word in the camping lexicon, it is overnighting. This type of camping, which requires a rugged vehicle, takes you way into the bush where you set up your camp far from any company.

By Marc Stern Oct 17 2019 - 5:25pm

Ford Creates The Ultimate Custom Transit Van, Tank You Very Much

It took an offroad racer with some definite ideas about tread design, backed up by the Ford Motor Co. to come up with this customized Ford Transit Van with tracks. Not quite ready for U.S. roads yet, we'd still like one for Christmas.

By Marc Stern Oct 15 2019 - 1:36pm

Yakima Rolls Out Special Outdoor Ford Ranger For SEMA Show

Yakima, a leading aftermarket manufacturer, and Ford have gotten together on a tricked out Ford Ranger for outdoorsy types, the Yakima-Ford Ranger.

By Marc Stern Oct 14 2019 - 11:27pm

Ford Recalls 2019 Rangers To Fix HVAC Blower Motor Issue

The Ford Motor Co. has recalled 19,509 2019 Ranger mid-sized pickups to repair a possible issue with the HVAC Blower Motor.

By Mary Conway Oct 13 2019 - 9:36pm

Incredible 1967 "Eleanor" Ford Mustang Racing Toward the Auction Block

One of the eleven cars used for the classic movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" is heading for the auction block. It is in immaculate condition.

By Marc Stern Oct 13 2019 - 12:04am

Ford Super Duty F550 'Indomitus' May Be Able To Leap Tall Buildings

In a line from a famous old show, we have Superman being able to "leap tall buildings in a single bound." And, now, we have a 6X6 Ford F550 truck conversion that may be able to do the same thing.

By Marc Stern Oct 7 2019 - 6:12pm

Results Surprising When European Ford Trucks Line Up For Drag Race

Ford trucks were involved in drag racing recently against a pair of pickups from Volkswagen, the Amarok, and Mercedes X-Class. The VW was the consistent winner with the Mercedes coming in second overall. The results for the Ford duo were surprising.

Ford Ranger Among Semi-Finalists In NACTOY Program

By Marc Stern Oct 6 2019 - 4:11pm

5 Ford Products Make It To Award Program’s Semi-Final Stage

Ford has an embarrassment of riches in the NACTOY award semi-finals this year as five of its most popular truck and SUV models have made it to this plateau.

Ford F250 Tremor crawls down a rock pile.

By Marc Stern Oct 3 2019 - 10:17pm

Ford Recalls Super Duty Pickups To Check, Replace Rear Axle Shaft

Ford has issued a smallish recall that covers about 30,000 F-Series Super Duty pickups. This is the second recall covering Ford's F-Series pickups since last month. Other Ford pickup recalls covered F-150s in the "Rust Belt."

By Marc Stern Oct 2 2019 - 4:41pm

Watch As A Ford F250 Sticks It With A Perfect Landing; And Set A Record

Do you want to know what to do with an old Ford F250? One racer had a unique idea, try for a new Guiness Book of Records mark by sticking a 10-point landing.

By Marc Stern Sep 30 2019 - 9:26pm

Dealership’s Sidewinder Model Adds To Its Impressive Lineup Of Specials

It is funny but usually dealership don't do much with inventory from the factory. They may slap new Monroney stickers on the rear window and may also put special pricing, as well, but how many actually take the trouble to make special models like Long McArthur Ford does?

By Marc Stern Sep 28 2019 - 6:42pm

2020 Ford Super Duty Pickups Own Best-In-Class Times Six

Ford's 2020 F-Series Super Duty pickups own "best-in-class" in six categories. They are the first pickups to pass the 1,000 pound-foot barrier for torque.

By Mary Conway Sep 22 2019 - 10:12pm

All-New 2020 Ford Explorer Facing Tough Competition for 2020 North American Utility of the Year

The list of 12 semifinalists is out for North American Utility of the Year. This year the competition will be a difficult one, with strong contenders from Kia, Subaru, Lincoln and Cadillac.

By Marc Stern Sep 21 2019 - 1:10pm

This F250 Super Duty Proves Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Although this video is brief, it shows you that in the world of all-wheel-drive vehicles things aren't always what they seem to be. For example, this 6X6 shown in the clip should have the small hill knocked, but, does it?

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