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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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A little kid drifting in a Power Wheels Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
While the internet is chock full of other people’s kids doing things that only the parents think are cute, this video of a little boy showing off intense drifting skills in a Power Wheels Ford Mustang is one of those viral videos that is worth the watch.
How Ford, Chrysler, GM and America are beating the odds to succeed in hard times
By Hawke Fracassa on
Here is a White House Blog Post today on "the Revitalization of American Cities with the Resurgence of the Auto Industry." It was prepared by David Agnew for the president and the American people. Agnew is deputy director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
Mazda may cease production at Michigan assembly plant
By Patrick Rall on
The Auto Alliance plant in Flat Rock, Michigan is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, with the mighty Mustang built alongside the new Mazda6 but according to reports out of Japan, Mazda may be looking to end production of the slow-selling sedan at the shared production facility.
Ford shows no growth in a rough May 2011
By Patrick Rall on
May 2011 was a month hit hard by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, causing shortages of all sorts and in this rough month, Ford Motor Company showed negative growth – although Ford did better than did most major automaker groups operating in the USA.
Ford investing $100 million in robotic quality control
By Don Bain on
Ford is investing $100 million globally in robotic plant laser inspection to enhance the accurate fit of parts and reduce wind noise beginning with the highly popular 2012 Ford Focus and Explorer models. Their highest volume facilities, including the Chicago and Michigan Assembly Plants along with the Saarlouis, Germany Ford plant, will use the technology to fabricate a more accurate door panel fit. The laser vision technology is part of an effort to achieve leadership in customer satisfaction.
Ford announces new 1.0L 3-cylinder engine and 8-speed transmission
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has made it very clear that EcoBoost technology is a major part of their drivetrain future and today, the newest member of the EcoBoost family was announced with the news that Ford would soon offer a global 1.0L, 3-cylinder engine along with an 8-speed transmission.
Camaro leads in May 2011 as segment sales slow
By Patrick Rall on
The numbers from the major players in the rear wheel drive performance segment and even though numbers are down across the board, for the fifth straight month the Chevrolet Camaro has posted a comfortable lead in the segment over the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Nissan 370Z.
Ford Fusion Selected as Best Used Car by WheelsTV, NEMPA
By Keith Griffin on
A jury comprised of members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) and staff from WheelsTV.net has selected the 2006-2009 Ford Fusion as the best used car on the market.
Ford raises prices for the third time in 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has raised prices again this month, citing increased commodity costs as the cause for the third increase of the year in just 5 months.
Ford Explorer 2011 Technology Requires Reviews by Drivers Too
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford Explorer 2011 is an exciting car and its advanced technology may appeal to younger drivers and families, but the tech features require good review before one drives it.
Ford Focus makes history with two Euro NCAP Advanced awards
By Frank Sherosky on
Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe, accepted two Euro NCAP Advanced awards from Dr. Andre Seeck, President of Euro NCAP, a first in the history of Euro ENCAP.
U-Haul Hates On Fords Top Selling SUV
By Patrick Place on
The Ford Explorer has been Fords best selling SUV for quite some time now. For 2011 the Explorer got a major redesign. The 2011 Explorer is said to have nothing in common with any previous generation Explorer. Unfortunately, for Ford, there was the huge FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE/FORD lawsuit back in 1998.
How did the Detroit Three of Ford, GM and Chrysler get their names?
By Hawke Fracassa on
Here is a primer on the American car companies and how they got their names. We start off with Ford Motor Co., which was named after founder Henry Ford, who is pictured.
Ford seeks greater market share in post-tsunami Japan
By Don Bain on
One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, as the saying goes, and it easily follows one countries tragedy may be another’s opportunity. That’s just what Ford is thinking as they seek to gain market share in Japan while their Asian competitors are rebuilding from the devastation of the earthquake and the subsequent oceanic invasion.
Ford's new heart rate monitoring car seat
By Don Bain on
NASA has always monitored the biological functions of their astronauts and now Ford has developed a car seat that will monitor the driver’s heartbeat, allowing those with medical problems to manage their condition on the go. The seat opens the door to a wide array of health, convenience and perhaps life-saving potential.
2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition
The 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition at 2011 Mecum Indy
By Patrick Rall on
While the name Panoz Esperante (es-per-ahn-tay) may not sound like an American vehicle, the sleek supercar shown on the right is build in Georgia, powered by the same drivetrain as the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra and at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction there was a rare special edition version of the high performance road car.
2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition
The interior of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Drivers Edition
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A look at the 4.6L DOHC Ford SVT engine in the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition
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2002 Panoz Esperante
A look at the underhood signature area of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition
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A close of up the wheel and brakes from the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition
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The back end of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition
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2011 Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer 2011 MPG Delivering More Than Promising
By Armen Hareyan on
Normally when one looks at the reported MPG of a new car the expectation is that the numbers reflect the best driving scenario, but the 2011 Ford Explorer MPG seems to deliver more than announced by EPA.
Ford (NYSE: F) using avatar technology to reflect plant workers
By Frank Sherosky on
Like the motion-capture technology covered by Torque News at SAE World Congress, Ford is using similar but more sophisticated, multinational avatars like Ford's North American virtual workers, Jack and Jill, and now reflects the sizes and shapes of workers at assembly plants across the globe.
Early adopters of electric cars helping car manufacturers go forward
By Frank Sherosky on
From the Nissan Leaf to the Chevrolet Volt, the Ford EV and the Tesla Roadster, manufacturers are still in uncharted territory. Their reliance on early adopters, those who are the first to buy the electric cars, is crucial to going forward.
The Mecum 2011 Indy Spring Classic has something for everyone
By Patrick Rall on
TorqueNews has spent the last two days working through the 2000+ cars of the 2011 Mecum Indy Spring Classic Auction and there is one thing that we’ve learned - this event has something for everyone.
A 1968 Shelby GT350
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Ford to invest 350 million in a Chinese transmission plant with serious capacity
By Don Bain on
Ford, in collaboration with its Chinese partners, is building its first transmission plant in China in support of the company's aggressive growth plan in the world's largest auto market. Ford's passenger vehicle joint venture in China, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Ltd. (CFMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the transmission plant project today with the Municipal Government of Chongqing.
The 2011 Mecum Indy Auction begins today
By Patrick Rall on
Today at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the 24th annual Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction kicked off – offering buyers and tire-kickers a chance to look at the world’s largest collector car auction with some of the most amazing modern and vintage vehicles that you will ever see in one place.
Ford Freestyle under NHTSA investigation for unintended lunging
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into reports that certain Ford Freestyle crossovers are ‘lunging’ without input of the driver – slightly reminiscent of the acceleration problems plaguing Toyota but with far less severe results.
Ford, Google Look to the Cloud for Fuel Savings
By Keith Griffin on
Big Brother is watching but it's for greater fuel efficiency if a new program that Ford is using based on Google's Prediction API comes to fruition.
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