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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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The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:19PM

A side shot of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:18PM

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting, from behind

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:16PM

Former Biden aide chosen to represent Detroit Three

By Hawke Fracassa on July 7, 2011 - 3:27PM

Influential political heavyweight Robert Engel, a former aide to Vice President Joe Biden and longtime behind-the-scenes kingmaker within the Democratic Party in Washington, has been appointed American Automotive Policy Council vice president domestic policy.

Ford is integrating electrodes on car-seat to monitor heart rate

By Armen Hareyan on July 7, 2011 - 11:31AM

Ford is coming to help the elderly drivers by using electrodes to monitor drivers' heart rate.

Ford Fiesta to get Sport Special Edition in Europe

By Gordon Block on July 6, 2011 - 12:27PM

The Ford Fiesta Sport will get a Special Edition model with more sporty looks, and more power... but for Europe only.

Lincoln shows growth, helps Ford in June 2011 sales race

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2011 - 11:31AM

It has been a rough year for the Lincoln brand but for the first time in 2011, Ford’s luxury brand showed positive year over year growth – helping Ford Motor Company to rank as the third best auto group in the US industry in June 2011.

Mustang battles back, beats Camaro, Challenger and 370Z in June 2011

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2011 - 3:35PM

The Chevrolet Camaro has led in the rear wheel drive sports car segment over the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z from January to May but as June 2011 sales results have trickled in – the Ford Mustang has claimed the top spot in sales for the month.

TorqueNews drive review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2011 - 10:50AM

Along with packing the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES full of features that you wouldn’t expect from such a low-priced B-segment vehicle, Ford did a fine job of designing the suspension and drivetrain to depart from what many consumers would expect.

TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES 5-door - part 1

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2011 - 2:50PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week in a 2011 Ford Fiesta SES 5-door – a car that Ford has billed since before it hit the streets as being a “pretty big deal” – a promise on which the new Fiesta delivers very nicely.

Shelby considering the return of Rent-A-Racer

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2011 - 11:43AM

Shelby American has twice offered modified Ford Mustangs through Hertz rental car agency, first in 1966 and then again in 2006, and if rumors are true there could be a new Shelby/Hertz rental Mustang available in the coming year.

Ford to export Ranger from South Africa

By Gordon Block on June 28, 2011 - 1:02PM

Ford will export its Ranger pickup truck out of South Africa and sell it in 148 different countries.

Bidders Pony Up for Tony Hawk's Custom Ford Mustang

By Richard Gray on June 26, 2011 - 2:46AM

With skateboarding guru Tony Hawk standing on the auction block displaying a nervous smile, the “hawkized” custom 2011 Ford Mustang he commissioned for charity sold for $65,000 Saturday evening at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Costa Mesa, California.

Tony Hawk's Ford Mustang Goes on Auction to Benefit Youth

By Richard Gray on June 23, 2011 - 1:04AM

The "hawkized" Ford Mustang commissioned by skateboarding megastar Tony Hawk is on an auction block for the second time in seven months, and both auction sales benefit charities.

Ford expanding intelligent vehicles with Driver Safe technologies

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 2:23PM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is rapidly expanding its use of SYNC® technology in a commitment toward intelligent vehicles that can wirelessly talk to each other.

Ford, Tesla honored at the 2011 American Business Awards

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2011 - 12:52PM

Monday night, the 2011 American Business Awards were handed out at a gala event at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel with Ford Motor Company and electric car company Tesla taking home awards in a variety of categories.

Ford Ranger production to end on December 22, 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2011 - 12:09PM

Ford Ranger enthusiasts and workers at the Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant got some bad news via a UAW letter as it has been announced that production of the Ford Ranger will come to an end on December 22, 2011 – ending the 28 year run of the popular compact pickup.

Ford and Maritz Research studies concur - fuel economy is key to new vehicle purchases decisions

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 11:49AM

If the industry truly believes the Ford and Maritz Research studies that fuel economy is truly key to vehicle purchase decisions, then why does the auto industry still dole out its engine technologies in measure, especially with the 2016 government mandates hanging over their heads?

Ford expanding inflatable rear seatbelt availability to Flex and Lincoln vehicles

By Gordon Block on June 22, 2011 - 11:19AM

Ford's inflatable rear seatbelts, which first appeared on the 2011 Explorer, will be offered as optional equipment on the Flex and Lincoln vehicles in the summer of 2012.

Ford to feature bolder fonts inside vehicles to help drivers of every age

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:14AM

First it was voice recognition to help drivers; now Ford Motor company (NYSE: F) will feature wider, bolder fonts within vehicle controls and interface screens for easier legibility.

Ford SYNC leading race to integrate smartphone apps into cars

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:02AM

The award-winning Ford SYNC® AppLink™ software program, the free software program that gives SYNC users voice control of apps stored on their smartphone, is migrating to a new group of 2012 Ford vehicles.

Ford advances in-car voice interactions with Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) collaboration

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 9:47AM

Voice recognition is now being made easier and more intuitive for drivers to successfully use Ford Synch®, as the voice system now understands more than 10,000 first-level commands, up from 100 with first generation SYNC system; all thanks to the collaborative efforts with Nuance Communications (Nasdaq: NUAN).

Ford vans keep autogas movement on the march

By Hawke Fracassa on June 21, 2011 - 2:42PM

Heritage Propane has added a ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas Ford E-Series passenger van to its fleet, to show corporate decision-makers why they should invest in America for the betterment of America.

At Ford quality is Job One and latest awards prove it

By Hawke Fracassa on June 20, 2011 - 3:08PM

Quality at Ford Motor Co. has long been Job One, and this week the car company founded by the great Henry Ford has been recognized twice for its continuous commitment to doing things right the first time.

The 2012 Ford Focus paces NASCAR’s Heluva Good 400

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2011 - 10:47AM

This past weekend, NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series took to banks of Michigan International Speedway for the Heluva Good Sour Cream Dips 400 and when they did, the 2012 Ford Focus served as the official pace car with Ford’s Mark Fields at the helm as the celebrity pace car driver.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock still sliding lower

By Frank Sherosky on June 16, 2011 - 5:35PM

Despite an April sales report that showed an increase of 16 percent versus a year ago and year-to-date sales up 16 percent, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock has since trended with lower lows and lower highs.

Ford releases its annual sustainability report

By Gordon Block on June 16, 2011 - 3:26PM

Ford presented the public with its 12th-annual sustainability report yesterday, addressing its plans to reduce CO2 emissions and water usage in the future, as well as improve passenger safety.

The Ford Mustang plant could be in trouble

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2011 - 12:01PM

Since the introduction of the S197 platform Ford Mustang in 2005, the legendary pony car has been built at the Auto Alliance plant which Ford shares with Mazda but with the news that Mazda is planning to move out in the near future, some analysts believe that the Mustang alone does not move enough units to keep the Flat Rock production facility up and running.

Visually-impaired inspectors show skills on Media Day for EyesOn Design

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2011 - 8:53PM

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. Aside from the usual cars and interviews, a special segment on Media Preview Day showed two visually-impaired inspectors feeling gaps, fits and finishes with white gloves a 1948 Fiat Topolino 500.

Media Day Preview a success for 2011 EyesOn Design

By Frank Sherosky on June 14, 2011 - 8:30PM

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. In preparation for the 24th annual event, which takes place on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19, 2011 on the grounds of the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, the media was given insight into the upcoming events plus a view of some auto displays.

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