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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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2011 Ford Explorer made from 380,000 LEGOs displayed at LEGOLAND Orlando

By KC Kelly on September 27, 2011 - 9:27AM

An exciting and unique full-sized Ford Explorer was created from more than 380,000 LEGO bricks at a Chicago Assembly Plant. The masterpiece LEGO vehicle will be making its debut at LEGOLAND Florida.

Retired UAW auto workers will get upgraded health, dental benefits in 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on September 26, 2011 - 9:21PM

UAW retirees from General Motors Co. of Detroit and Chrysler Group LLC of Auburn Hills, Mich., will get enhanced health and dental benefits in 2012 via the UAW Retired Medical Benefits Trust, the union announced on its Facebook page.

Ford Tech: Door Edge Protector Illustration - 2012 Ford Focus

By Frank Sherosky on September 26, 2011 - 6:47PM

Ford - Door Edge Protector on 2012 Focus

Ford engineers develop another better idea with Door Edge Protector

By Frank Sherosky on September 26, 2011 - 6:06PM

Ford’s new Door Edge Protector is the first active system to help prevent costly dents and scratches and to provide a buffer to protect neighboring vehicles. Aside from appearing on the 2012 Ford Focus in Europe, question is, when will it appear in America?

Forza 4 to offer first playable demo on October 3rd

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2011 - 11:37AM

Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios has announced that the first playable demo for the upcoming Forza Motorsports 4 will be available on October 3rd for Xbox Live Gold members (October 7th for everyone else) and when the game is launched in the US on October 11th, Forza aficionados will have a chance to snag a ton of extra content with the Season Pass.

Ford Mondeo Titanium to get EcoBoost four-cylinder engine

By Gordon Block on September 24, 2011 - 5:31PM

Ford will offer the Mondeo in a new Titanium trim line, which will get an EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a six-speed manual gearbox to become the fastest Mondeo ever.

The Amazing Race Heavily Features Ford Fiesta, Mustang, Focus and Explorer

By Keith Griffin on September 24, 2011 - 5:26PM

Fans of the popular CBS series “The Amazing Race” will get an eyeful of Ford products like the Ford Fiesta, Mustang, Focus and Explorer when the globe-hopping reality show returns Sunday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.

2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi Best Pickup for $30,000

By Keith Griffin on September 23, 2011 - 7:52PM

The best pickup truck for $30,000 is the Ram 2011 1500 Quad Cab Hemi according to a recent comparison test against Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan and Toyota pickups. Let the debates begin among the fan class for each truck.

Ford reports truck sales continue to grow

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2011 - 4:48PM

While speaking with a group of reporters in Dearborn, Ford Motor Company sales analyst George Pipas stated that the truck segment as a whole is the strongest it has been this year – currently holding about 13% of the overall American new car market.

Sporty Ford Focus ST and Evos Concept make splash at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By KC Kelly on September 23, 2011 - 10:41AM

The 2011 Frankfort Motor Show was a grand success in revealing some of the best new up and coming small cars of the future. Ford was right there to share its forthcoming ideas, including the Focus ST and the Evos.

2011 Ford C-Max Review: Great for new discoveries

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 10:21AM

Recently I had a chance to review and drive 2011 Ford C-max for a week. A 5 door multi-purpose vehicleMPV car is ideal for an active family, always searching new destinations and new discoveries. This family car offers you all the necessary space to realize your projects and family activities.

2011 Ford C-Max Wheel

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 8:29AM

2011 Ford C-Max Board Computer

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 8:28AM

2011 Ford C-Max Rear Seat

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:43AM

2011 Ford C-Max Rear View

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:36AM

2011 Ford C-Max Doors Open

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:33AM

2011 Ford C-Max Front View

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:27AM

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM

The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Ford uses Frankfurt Auto Show to introduce E-Bike concept

By Keith Griffin on September 21, 2011 - 5:56PM

Somehow to the powers-that-be at Ford it made sense to introduce its new eBike concept, an electric bicycle, at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through this Sunday, Sept. 25. Introduce an electric bike it claims it has no plans to build,

Ford's Octane Academy to become reality TV series on FUEL TV

By Gordon Block on September 21, 2011 - 12:33PM

Ford has had such an overwhelming response to its Octane Academy extreme motorsports contest that it is going to make it into a reality TV show to appear on FUEL TV in November.

2013 Ford Police Interceptor comes out on top at Michigan State Police tests

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 8:56PM

The new 2013 Ford Police Interceptor has been validated in its most rigorous testing to date by the Michigan State Police with top scores in 0-60 acceleration, braking, and handling. No police vehicle is taken seriously that does poorly in that test.

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Send Me 2 Vegas Sweeps puts a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT plus up for grabs

By Don Bain on September 20, 2011 - 4:30PM

The second "SEND ME 2 VEGAS" sweepstakes has begun, giving you a chance to win a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT SUV worth up to $33,000, two VIP tickets to NASCAR’s After The Lap and the opportunity to be featured in a promotional spot on the Game Show Network (GSN), not to mention a two-night stay at the lavish Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Personality conflicts may delay UAW-Chrysler contract

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 9:38PM

When the UAW stopped talking with Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group to give its full attention to putting together a four-year contract with General Motors Co., the two smaller car companies in the Detroit Three family reacted in different ways to the interruption.

New Chrysler-UAW and Ford-UAW auto contracts will take different turns

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 5:05PM

With the UAW's four-year contract with General Motors Co. all but in the rearview mirror, the auto union will immediately set its sights on the quick wrap-up of a contract with Chrysler Group LLC, a company on wobbly financial ground, and Ford Motor Co., a profitable enterprise that is ripe to be a strike target, down economy or not. The two companies employ 67,000 members of the UAW.

Ford anti-theft car devices in part to thank for auto theft decrease

By KC Kelly on September 19, 2011 - 4:14PM

In 2011 there was a 7.2 percent decrease in the number of Americans who fell victim to car thefts than in 2010, as reported by the FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report. Ford Motor Corp is aware that persistent thieves are still on the prowl and is offering safety tips on how to keep cars from being stolen by predators.

Ford approaching downsizing limit with 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine

By Frank Sherosky on September 18, 2011 - 7:43PM

The expansion of the Ford three-cylinder 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show surely shows strength of Ford engineering, but does it help Ford meet customer needs of larger safe vehicles as well as the 2016 and 2025 MPG government expectations?

Ford's final Crown Victoria has rolled off the line

By Don Bain on September 18, 2011 - 4:31PM

The Ford Crown Victoria was an integral part of the American landscape for a good many years – serving as not only personal cars, but also as police vehicles and taxicabs. The production of the final vehicle in this famous line, shared by Lincoln and Mercury variants, marks the end of an era for Ford.

Ford's new Mustang Customizer website goes live

By Gordon Block on September 16, 2011 - 12:41PM

Ford announced the launch of the Mustang Customizer website yesterday, which lets customers build their dream Ford Mustang online with various style and performance add-ons then post them online through social media for the world to see.

Ford, GM and Chrysler all extend current UAW labor contracts

By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2011 - 11:13AM

The current labor contract between the UAW and the Detroit Big 3 automakers was set to expire last night at 11:59pm but all parties have agreed to an extension on the current contract as the union negotiates with Ford, General Motors and Chrysler.

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