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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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Ford introduces a new jump-free spot for the 2012 SVT Raptor F150

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 7:07PM

Ford Motor Company and the Special Vehicle Team have introduced a few changes for the 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor and unlike the earlier videos that show the Raptor soaring through the air – this new online video segment shows the SVT pickup storming through the mud, dirt and water with few looks at the high performance pickup leaving the ground.

The gauge cluster of the Ford F250 Super Duty

The 2013 Ford Mustang to get Track Apps, special gauge modes

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 5:30PM

Thanks to some spyshots posted on StangTV, it looks as though the 2013 Ford Mustang will receive the 4.2” information screen previously seen on the Ford F Series (shown on the right), but the mighty Mustang will receive special performance minded gauges and in place of Truck Apps comes Track Apps – including tools to measure the Mustangs performance capabilities.

Ford goes cuckoo for coconuts

By Don Bain on October 6, 2011 - 4:17PM

Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are working together to explore the potential of coconut fiber reinforced molded plastic parts to reduce petroleum use while making parts lighter and more natural-looking. Coconut husks, are a waste product from Scotts' soil and grass seed production lines. The team is examining their use as a renewable material for Ford's vehicles.

New 5.8L V8 confirmed for 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 11:27AM

Since the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was introduced with 580 horsepower, rumors have been plentiful that the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 would get a new motor to out-muscle the ZL1 with upwards of 600hp and while there are no specifications available, the new Ford-UAW contract has confirmed that the 2013 GT500 will indeed sport a new 5.8L V8 engine.

UAW-Ford contract: Will auto workers do what they want or do what they're told?

By Hawke Fracassa on October 6, 2011 - 12:00AM

The UAW's handshake deal with Ford Motor Co. is so sweet that the union council that endorsed taking the four-year contract to the membership for ratification isn't worried about backlash or backtalk from the rank and file. And neither is the UAW's brass.

Camaro outsells the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in September

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2011 - 1:03PM

Sales numbers are in for September 2011 and for the 8th month this year, the Chevrolet Camaro has outsold the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Nissan 370Z – continuing the Chevy muscle car’s dominance of the rear wheel drive segment that has gone nearly unchallenged in 2011.

The 2013 Ford Escape to offer two EcoBoost options

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2011 - 12:28PM

The next generation of the strong selling Ford Escape small SUV is expected to make its grand debut later this year at the 2011 LA Auto Show but yesterday, Ford Motor Company offered up some information on the upcoming ute – including the fact that it will be the first US model to offer two engine options featuring Ford’s EcoBoost technology.

Next Gen Ford Fusion production could save the Ford Mustang facility

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2011 - 12:01PM

Rumors have been swirling that the Ford Mustang would be leaving its current home in Flat Rock, Michigan when the Mazda6 sedan moved production to Japan but thanks to the new Ford/UAW contract, it looks like the next generation Ford Fusion will be built alongside the Mustang – saving the production facility of the fabled pony car.

Ford trucks and SUVs lead the way in September 2011, Lincoln struggles

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2011 - 5:43PM

Ford Motor Company showed the lowest positive growth of any major automaker group doing business in the US market but with an improvement of 9% over September 2010, Ford beat out American Honda and Toyota Motor Co. in September sales growth thanks mostly to the popularity of their pickup trucks and SUVs.

Ford promises 12,000 new jobs, $16 billion investment in UAW deal

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2011 - 12:15PM

This morning, Ford Motor Company announced that they had come to a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers for a new labor contract, with the automaker committing to add 12,000 new jobs in the United States while also promising to invest $16 million dollars to protect the future of American manufacturing jobs.

Auto workers want prosperity delivered in new UAW-Ford Motor contract

By Hawke Fracassa on October 4, 2011 - 5:11AM

The UAW will call a news conference today after presidents and chairs of its Ford Council review and then vote on a tentative four-year contract that is expected to be offered by Ford Motor Co. Bargainers are mum on all of the details going into the morning meeting in downtown Detroit because they don't want to jinx anything and nothing is signed yet.

UAW-Ford Motor Co. auto contract takes a promising right turn

By Hawke Fracassa on October 3, 2011 - 3:29AM

After one week of serious face-to-face conversation, bargainers for the UAW and Ford Motor Co. are on the brink of consensus on a four-year deal for the automaker's 41,000 unionized rank and file that might include a $7,500 signing bonus and union-won promises of new and retained jobs at Ford.

The 2012 Ford F150 EcoBoost offers 756 miles on a single tank of gas

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 1:23PM

Ford has just rolled out the information on the 2012 Ford F150 and while changes are fairly minimal for America’s bestselling trucks, a new standard fuel tank in select models will allow properly equipped 2012 F150 pickups go up to 756 miles on a single tank of gasoline.

Weekly chart of GM stock up to 9/30/2011

S&P upgrades GM credit rating, places Ford on upgrade watch, and GM responds

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 11:38AM

In an update, GM responded to the rating agency, Standard & Poor's of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) credit rating in direct response to the company's new four-year-labor deal with the UAW. Question still remains, though: Will it make much of a difference to the present stock price in light of overwhelming economic conditions affecting the entire auto stock sector?

The 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor gets new Torsen diff, front camera

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:13PM

Ford has offered up their details for the 2012 SVT Raptor F150 and the Special Vehicle Team has added a couple items to make the most capable half ton truck on the market even better – tacking on a new Torsen front differential and a front aiming camera to aid in tackling the toughest terrain.

The new wheels of the 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:11PM

The interior of the 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

The 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor interior

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:10PM

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

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