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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 grille of the 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:09PM

The 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor front end

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:08PM

J.D. Power study says truck quality is improving, but customer satisfaction is waning

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 1:57PM

The quality of big workhorse trucks in America has continued to steadily improve in the past five years, but customer satisfaction has fallen, according to a J.D. Power and Associates study that came out today.

2011 Hyundai Sonata helps drive strong 2011 sales

New Car Sales Up in September, Will Hit 12.75 million for 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 11:05AM

TrueCar.com rightly asks the question, "What recession?" as it reports that new car sales are up 10.1 percent over last September. The car site is predicting that annual new car sales for 2011 will be 12.75 million.

2012 Ford Mondeo Details Leaked: Looks premium and mascular

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2011 - 8:49PM

An insider information has leaked the details of the 2012 (some say 2013) Ford Mondeo, based on Evos concept.

It's official: UAW ratifies new 4-year labor contract with General Motors

By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2011 - 3:33PM

Earlier today we brought you the news that the UAW announced that most of the Local union branches who had voted to ratify the new General Motors labor contract have voted in favor of the new deal and now, the move is official as the United Auto Workers have voted to ratify the new GM 4-year labor contract.

Ford InSynch connects driver to the world

GM, Ford, Toyota learning to play by connectivity-tech gadget rules

By Frank Sherosky on September 28, 2011 - 12:51PM

The connectivity segment of the auto industry is now becoming like the cell phone industry, where fickle consumers tire quickly of the latest gizmo and leave it by the roadside for the next big thing that comes along; and leases of GM, Ford, Toyota and others are directly affected.

GM-UAW contract nears union approval, Ford and Chrysler talks continue

By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2011 - 12:39PM

The final step of the full approval of the new labor agreement between General Motors and the UAW is voting for ratification by the Local union branches around the country and with 31 of the 50 or so Locals in the US, it looks like the new 4 year GM-UAW contract will be approved sometime today.

American Muscle's 2011 V6 Mustang shop car

American Muscle builds the first 2011 Ford Mustang V6 in the 11s

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2011 - 2:18PM

When the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 was introduced, the new 3.7L V6 made this the most powerful entry level Mustang of all time but thanks to the Mustang tuning gurus at American Muscle, we have our first example of a new V6 Mustang breaking into the 11 second quarter mile range.

Ford wins reversal of $43 million dollar Lincoln Town Car case

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2011 - 12:44PM

In 2005, an Iowa court ruled that Ford Motor Company was liable for the death of a 73 year old man when the Lincoln Town Car in which he was riding was struck by another car – killing him and severely burning his wife – but through the process of appeal, the Iowa Supreme Court has overruled the original $43 million award issued to the wife of the deceased man.

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,

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