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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.

Follow one of Torque News' Ford reporters Jimmy Dinsmore on Twitter at @driversside and send him tips for new Ford stories.

By Don Bain on February 27, 2011 - 9:55PM
The 50/50 partnership will involve production facilities in the St. Petersberg region and the Republic of Tartarstan. An application has been submitted to the Russian government to participate in the new Industrial Assembly policy.
By Frank Sherosky on February 24, 2011 - 12:28PM
The new Ford Focus comes standard with so much technology, Ford had to rethink its storytelling approach for consumers worldwide, using 50 tailored commercials to communicate 14 key technology benefits.
By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2011 - 9:46AM
Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of certain 2005-2006 F150 pickups over a concern of airbags that could deploy without an impact triggering them.
By Frank Sherosky on February 22, 2011 - 5:07PM
It really got serious last August when Ford donated a new F-150 truck to the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The goal was to develop a hydraulic hybrid with Folsom Technologies that would deliver greater efficiency and better gas mileage.
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 1:53PM
The WD-40/SEMA Cares 2011 Ford Mustang GT customized by a wide variety of aftermarket specialty companies made its grand debut at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and late last month, the bright blue and yellow customized Mustang rolled off the stage at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction after raising over $200,000 for children’s charities.
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 1:22PM
While the ProCharger name has made a reputation for making big power in all sorts of vehicles, the Ford Mustang has long been a major part of the supercharger business and today, ProCharger announced their new 475 horsepower package for the 2011 Ford Mustang V6.
By Don Bain on February 21, 2011 - 2:26PM
The ever-present Ford Fiesta is winning safety awards around the globe as researchers in four continents discover its virtues.
By Frank Sherosky on February 20, 2011 - 8:36PM
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show awarded Ford's rear inflatable seat belt as Best New Technology.
By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 3:13PM
Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 5:45PM
Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all skipped the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and as the planning is well underway for the 2011 show being held in December, General Motors and Chrysler have both turned down the invitation and Ford has yet to decide one way or the other.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 3:24PM
While speaking to a small audience at Princeton University last night, Ford Motor Company Bill Ford Jr., stated that there would be an EcoBoost version of the fabled Ford Mustang.
By Don Bain on February 16, 2011 - 2:58PM
It was reported this morning that Ford may need to build a new production plant in China if the breakup of an agreement with Chongqing Changan Automobile (CCA) and Mazda Motor Corp. gains regulatory approval.
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 4:42PM
The famous Ford Mustang made its NASCAR introduction last year in the Nationwide Series (formerly known as Busch Grand National) and ESPN is reporting that Ford Racing has submitted a 2011 Mustang-based body for NASCAR’s “big leagues”, hoping to gain approval in time for the 2013 Sprint Cup season.
By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM
The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 9:32PM
A unique ad featuring hip hop recording artist Nelly and the Explorer’s new Audio System from Sony is one of three commercials to run during the GRAMMY’s.
By Frank Sherosky on February 12, 2011 - 5:39PM
You can take General Motors out of bankruptcy, but cannot take the bankrupt mentality out of General Motors management with its latest bonus offerings before paying off its government loans.
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 6:29PM
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
By Frank Sherosky on February 11, 2011 - 12:00PM
After reporting a buyback of preferred stock to reduce debt, Ford stock (NYSE: F) opened higher at the open and holds its gains.
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
By Frank Sherosky on February 10, 2011 - 7:50PM
Think in terms of a series of major new vehicle and customer focused technology announcements for the 81st Geneva Motor Show beginning March 1st.
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2011 - 11:59AM
A few weeks ago, TorqueNews brought you the news of the newest Ferrari F1 racer, which was named the F150 in honor of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy but Ford Motor Company didn’t like Ferrari using the F150 name so yesterday, FMC filed suit against the Italian supercar builder.
By Keith Griffin on February 9, 2011 - 9:01PM
Fun in the sun just got a lot more powerful with the introduction of the 2012 Shelby GT350 convertible at the Chicago Auto Show.
By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2011 - 2:09PM
One auto recall is bad enough, but four in two years is a bit much for any auto owner. So, you get a little experience with handling the process.
By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2011 - 11:04AM
The 2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang will make its grand debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show – marking the first time that Shelby American will debut a new vehicle at a major auto show.
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 4:37PM
Fast Five – the fifth installment of the legendary Fast and the Furious (FATF) movie series is set to hit theaters on April 29th but the millions of viewers of last night’s Super Bowl XLV got a good look at the action packed go-fast flick featuring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2011 - 1:50PM
Ford Motor Company has announced what they expect of their dealerships carrying the Lincoln brand, if those dealers plan to continue offering the luxury brand going forward.
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 10:27AM
Ford Motor Company has spent the last hundred years building all sorts of vehicles and while doing so, they have taken some incredible photographs that the public can now buy at FordImages.com.
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 1:27PM
Typically when you think about a 355 horsepower Lincoln, the first aspect that comes to mind isn’t its ideal performance in the snow but thanks to the storm that has pummeled nearly the entire country for the past few days, I got to spend the day after the “Blizzard of 2011” in a 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost – with fantastic results.