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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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The 2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost gets 30mpg
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced the EPA fuel economy ratings for the new 2012 Ford Edge with the EcoBoost 4-cylinder and this fuel-sipping SUV is officially Ford’s 13th vehicle to offer 30 miles per gallon (or better).
Ford recalls 1.1 million trucks for fuel tank fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that they would be recalling around 1.1 million pickups, including their top-selling F150, for a risk of the fuel tank straps corroding and breaking.
NHTSA upgrades investigation of 2010 Ford Fusion
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded the preliminary investigation into wheel stud failures in 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models to an engineering analysis – a step which could lead to a recall of over 317,000 vehicles.
Ford finishes 1 2 3 at X Games 17 RallyCross
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday was the final day for the 17th edition of ESPN’s X Games, including the RallyCross finals featuring some of the biggest names in the world of rally racing and when the dust cleared – Ford had claimed gold, silver and bronze with Brian Deegan winning followed by Tanner Foust and Finnish driver Marcus Gronholm.
Ford uses wild weather to test cars and trucks indoors
By Hawke Fracassa on
America's dangerous heat wave hasn't slowed down Ford Motor Co. engineers in suburban Detroit. They're busy doing extreme-weather testing of Ford vehicles. They're using blizzards right now in a special climactic wind tunnel to ensure their wheels won't wither in simulated winter weather.
Ford to stick with Fusion for 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
By Patrick Rall on
In February, TorqueNews brought you the news that Ford Racing had submitted a stock car body for the approval of the NASCAR Sprint Cup officials but before the governing body passed judgment on the Mustang race car; Ford has announced that they will stick with the Ford Fusion stock car body for the 2013 season.
Here's what Obama told carmakers today
By Hawke Fracassa on
President Obama invited 13 car companies to come to Washington today to hear what he will do to raise fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles sold in America between 2017 and 2025. What follows is complete text, unedited, of what he had to say face-to-face with the Detroit Three of Ford Motor Co., Chrysler and General Motors, and 10 leading import and transplant car companies.
Husband of drunk, stoned driver and killer of 7 sues New York
By Patrick Rall on
On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler drove her brother’s Ford Windstar the wrong way down the Taconic State Parkway in New York for 1.7 miles while other motorists veered to avoid her, only to have her slam head-on into a Chevrolet Trailblazer – killing herself, the four of the five children in her van and the three adult occupants of the SUV. Now, her husband Daniel is suing the state of New York, claiming that it is entirely the fault of the state and not his drunk, stoned wife.
The 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost models to yield 20/28mpg
By Patrick Rall on
The redesigned For Explorer has been selling like hotcakes since being introduced even though it was only offered with one engine option but all along, Ford has promised that there would be a 4 cylinder EcoBoost model coming in 2012 – and now we have the official fuel economy numbers for the new engine option for the Explorer.
Blue Bird School Bus
Ford, ROUSH, Blue Bird team on new green school bus
By Hawke Fracassa on
The next-generation Blue Bird propane-powered Vision school bus, complete with a Ford engine and ROUSH fuel system in tow, made its debut today at an expo in Reno, Nev.
Ken Block's Car
Ken Block introduces a new Ford Fiesta multipurpose racer
By Patrick Rall on
The world of rally cross, stage rally and gymkhana racing have slowly shoved their way into the mainstream auto racing world and with the 2011 X Games just a few days away, Ken Block and the folks from the Monster World Rally Team have introduced the Ford Fiesta HFHV – or Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle.
Fla. expo pushes virtues of propane autogas
By Hawke Fracassa on
The 11th annual National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Workshops and Exposition for federal fleet managers runs through the end of this week at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. There, managers nationwide will learn how propane autogas can cut down on their operating and maintenance costs without harming performance or affecting the reliability of their vehicles.
Ford stock depends on hybrids winning reliability race as well as efficiency
By Frank Sherosky on
New technology oftentimes experiences a decrease in initial quality and reliability. Not so with Ford's hybrid technology, which is good news for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock holders.
Rockstar race car rocks at New England rally
By Hawke Fracassa on
The Rally America Championship ended at the New England Forest Rally in Newry, Maine, with Rockstar Energy Drink car drivers Antoine L'Estage and Nathalie Richard in first place. It was their second straight year on top.
Do high mpg rules help or hurt American auto workers?
By Hawke Fracassa on
The Ceres coalition of investors and environmental groups began an advertising campaign Friday to promote the economic benefits of higher fuel-efficiency standards. The subtext is that Ceres is making a case for higher mpg standards because, it argues, they will be good in the long run for American auto workers.
Ford leads in hybrid durability
By Gordon Block on
Ford's hybrids are racking up the miles virtually problem-free, both at the hands of consumers and fleet drivers.
Ford recalls F Series, Rangers and Excursion for taillight issue
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of a variety of Ford brand trucks and sport utility vehicles over the possibility of the rear lights failing to work over time.
Manufacturing in Thailand greening the streets of America
By Don Bain on
The world's foremost producer of one-ton pickup trucks, Thailand, is quickly becoming the golden gate to the greening of fuel efficient, eco-friendly car manufacturing. Here cars complete with EURO-4 emission standards and fuel economy nearing 50 mpg are produced, Six of the world's top automakers have recently based their fuel efficient car production in Thailand.
Ford recalls Five Hundred, Mercury Montego over fuel tank risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans over a concern around the filler neck of the fuel tank.
New rumors surface on the 2014/2015 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
Amidst news of the Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the mighty Mustang, there have been endless rumors of what is to come from Ford’s pony car but we now have new rumors (with a fair amount of support) as to what we can expect from the next installation of the Ford Mustang line.
Ford introduces their Octane Academy
By Patrick Rall on
Today, Ford Motor Company introduced a new contest where wannabe racers can have a chance to learn from professional Ford racers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan or Ken Block, studying in the fine arts of drifting, gymkhana, and rally racing in highly modified Ford products.
The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting, shown from the side
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The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting
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A side shot of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting
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The 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting, from behind
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Former Biden aide chosen to represent Detroit Three
By Hawke Fracassa on
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
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
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
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
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.
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