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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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Steeda Clarifies Standpoint on 2015 Ford Mustang Weight

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2014 - 11:53AM

Steeda Autosports seemingly dropped some bad news about the 2015 Ford Mustang recently when they claimed that it would be 200-300 pounds heavier, but the Mustang accessory gurus have since clarified that those figures are based solely on their best guess – meaning that this weight increase for the S550 Mustang is anything but official.

How aluminum trucks like the Ford F-150 and forward crash prevention systems may save your life

By John Goreham on June 2, 2014 - 1:57PM

Two big things are coming to affordable vehicles like the 2015 Ford F-150 that could save your life in a crash, but it has to be in the other car to save you.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Might Be 300lbs Heavier - and That Would Be Shocking

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2014 - 11:39AM

According to Mustang aftermarket gurus Steeda Autosports, the 2015 Ford Mustang curb weight has increased by 200- to 300 pounds – although no detail has been offered as to which components caused this very significant curb weight jump.

Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 not at risk from hail damage according to top engineer

By John Goreham on May 30, 2014 - 10:16AM

We had a chance to ask Ford’s lead F-150 Engineer one thing face to face, and we put the question of hail to the chief.

The First European 2015 Ford Mustangs Sell Out in 30 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2014 - 9:23PM

This past weekend, the Ford of Europe officially began taking orders for the 2015 Ford Mustang for the European market at the UEFA Champions League Final game and with an incredible 9,300 people lining up – the first batch of Mustangs slated for sale across the pond sold out in less than 30 seconds.

A Look at 50 Years of Design Heritage in the 2015 Ford Mustang (Interactive Infographic)

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2014 - 5:31PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a statement and the simple infographic above showing how the 2015 Ford Mustang shares design cues that have not just been found on previous generations of the famed pony car in the past half century.

Top 2015 Ford F-150 Features Every Truck Needs

By Tim Esterdahl on May 26, 2014 - 2:13PM

The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 has been a hot topic lately with its extensive use of aluminum. However, that's not the only thing on this new truck that people should be talking about. Ford's new F-150 has five smart features that should become standard on all trucks.

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is Priced to Kill the Base V6

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2014 - 6:23PM

While we only have leaked pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost models, those unofficial numbers seem like a solid enough deal that most buyers considering the base V6 or the more powerful and more efficient EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder will opt for the slightly pricier yet much more impressive EcoBoost Mustang.

Surprisingly Low Prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, EcoBoost Arrive Online

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2014 - 11:38AM

Yesterday we brought you the initial pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang V6 fastback and the news that the order banks were officially open and today, we have new information regarding the prices of the 2015 Mustang GT and EcoBoost models.

The 2015 Ford Mustang is Officially on Sale Now - Starting at $24,425

By Patrick Rall on May 20, 2014 - 11:32AM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that they have officially opened the order banks for the 2015 Ford Mustang and while the company still hasn’t announced full pricing or official power numbers – we know that the base 2015 Mustang V6 fastback starts at $24,425.

2015 Ford Mustang GT EcoBoost Engine Start Stop

2015 Ford Mustang GT, EcoBoost Models Pack 3 Steering Modes, 4 Drive Modes

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2014 - 1:43PM

Back in January, we talked about the steering and drive mode switches in the 2015 Ford Mustang GT and as more information is surfacing on the upcoming next generation pony car, it is all but official that the 2015 Mustang in GT and EcoBoost trim will have 3 steering modes and 4 drive modes.

First 2015 Ford Mustang Sale Auction Arrives Online - with a Huge Price

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2014 - 11:02AM

If you want to guarantee that you get one of the 1,964 50 Year Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastbacks, a Las Vegas Ford dealership can make that a reality with their new eBay listing for one of the limited edition S550 Mustangs – but buying the Gaudin Ford 50 Year Mustang right now will cost you a hefty $100,000.

European 2015 Ford Mustang Orders to Begin at UEFA Champions League Final (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2014 - 12:23PM

We don’t know exactly when the 2015 Ford Mustang will go on sale here in the US, but those folks in Europe who want to buy one of the very first 500 Mustangs across the pond will be able to place their order on May 24th at the UEFA Champions League Final game.

2015 Ford Mustang GT, EcoBoost Performance Pack Details Leaked

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2014 - 11:25AM

A while back we learned that the 2015 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost would each feature a Performance Pack option and thanks to a leaked order form, we have a look at what appears to be a full list of components of each of those go-fast upgrade packages.

Ford F150 EcoBoost Sales Top a Half Million

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 7:40PM

Ford introduced the F150 with the high tech EcoBoost V6 engine for the 2011 model year with quite a bit of skepticism, but those naysayers have been proven to be very, very wrong as the Motor Company has sold more than a half million F150 pickups powered by the EcoBoost V6 in just over three years – accounting for 45% of all Ford light duty truck sales during that period.

Watch the 2015 Ford Mustang Go Into Space and Plummet Back to Earth (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 11:37AM

Ford Motor Company teamed up with a Ford dealership in Stockton California to send a 2015 Ford Mustang toy into space, allowing the Mustang to be the first pony car climb into the heavens while also creating a remarkably cool video of an item traveling 21 miles away high and then falling back to Earth.

Win a Unique 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible for $20 and Support a Great Charity

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2014 - 3:06PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will build one 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible with the 50 Year Edition package to be given away via an ongoing online raffle – with the winner to be announced at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise and all proceeds going to charity.

A Review of the 2014 Ford Focus ST: The Ultimate American Sport Compact

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2014 - 11:19AM

The American sport compact world has been clamoring for the high performance Ford Focus RS that has dominated the European segment for years and while the RS still hasn’t arrived stateside, the Ford Focus ST is a powerful representation of how great an American sport compact can be…and in more ways that just straight line acceleration.

Mark Fields to Become Most Powerful Man in the US Auto Industry

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 5:05PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that current Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally will officially retire from his position on July 1st and, as expected, long time Ford bigwig Mark Fields will take over as the top dog at the Motor Company – effectively making Fields the most powerful man in the US auto industry.

How the 2015 Ford Mustang Line Lock Will and Won't Void Your Warranty

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 10:58AM

When Ford Motor Company announced the Line Lock feature for the 2015 Mustang GT, they talked about how it would help benefit racers only to finish by saying that racing will void your engine warranty – leaving many people to wonder when you should be using Line Lock as to not void your warranty.

2015 Ford Mustang GT Featured in Weird 80s Dance Battle Video

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2014 - 2:10PM

Ford Motor Company is looking to market the 2015 Mustang to as many people as possible and through as many unusual channels as possible with the most recent (and most unusual) being this new 80s Dance Battle video by musicians Scott and Brendo– showing the Mustang from a variety of angles both moving and stationary.

The Ford Mustang Nail Polish Collection Comes in Six Classic Shades

By Patrick Rall on April 28, 2014 - 11:22AM

Ford Motor Company announced earlier this year that they were teaming up with the nail polish company Opi to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Ford Mustang and with the celebration well under way – we have a first look at the six shades offered in the Ford Mustang by Opi lineup.

Mazda issues recall on Tribute for corrosion, Ford issues same recall for Escape

By Aaron Turpen on April 27, 2014 - 1:02AM

A corrosion concern in Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape sport utility vehicles has caused the carmakers to issue a recall as the corrosion could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

Check Out the Cheap Chinese Version of the Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2014 - 6:04PM

Chinese manufacturers are well known for producing cheap knock-offs of name brand items and the Ford F150 is the latest target – with Chinese automaker Kawei obviously designing their K1 pickup after the look of the current half ton Ford pickup.

The Need for Speed Ford Mustang Raises $300,000 for Charity at Auction

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2014 - 2:29PM

Ford Motor Company announced earlier this week that the unique 2014 Ford Mustang GT that was built to serve as the hero car in the racing action movie Need for Speed sold at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach Auction – with all of the $300,000 from the winning bid going to charity.

2015 Ford Focus targets Honda,Toyota owners with low cost added value

By Parks McCants on April 24, 2014 - 1:45AM

As New York is treated to the unveiling of the 2015 Ford Focus 1.0- liter EcoBoost, Torque News ponders the North American marketability of the World’s best selling small car.

Ford's Internal Computer Systems Details the 2015 SVT Mustang

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2014 - 11:22AM

Since well before the 2015 Ford Mustang was introduced to the world last December, the motoring community has been debating what the next generation super-Stang would be called and according to a screen shot from the Ford Motor Company order bank software – the top of the line S550 Mustang could once again wear the SVT name.

2015 Ford Mustang Option Pricing Leaked for V6, EcoBoost and GT Models

By Patrick Rall on April 22, 2014 - 4:53PM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered up the official pricing information for the 2015 Ford Mustang just yet, but thanks to a member of The Mustang Source who is also a dealership employee, we have our first good look at a great many of the S550 Mustang options – and what those upgrades will cost.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Gets Unbelievable Industry First - Factory Line Lock

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2014 - 11:11AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 2015 Mustang GT will come with factory installed line lock setup that will allow owners to perform gigantic burnouts – making the next generation Mustang GT even more user friendly for those who want to take their pony car racing.

Fans Help Put the Ford Mustang in the Guinness Record Book

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2014 - 11:44AM

Ford Motor Company and the Guinness World Record folks have announced that the Ford Mustang has officially set the record for the most virtual signatures on an electronic greeting card – with 55,720 signing the online birthday card for the Mustang’s 50th.

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