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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 Puma Teased As Model Not Available Here

By Marc Stern on May 6, 2020 - 5:33PM

For a long time, Ford has offered some great vehicles. They just aren't available in the U.S.of A. The automaker has done it again as it has teased the Ford Puma ST. There will be two of them, the standard and the high-performance model, said to do 0 to 60 in about 6.7 seconds (not bad for a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine).

Original Bullitt Mustang as driven by Steve McQueen

Binge-worthy Mustang Films: Top 10 Movies Starring The Ford Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 6, 2020 - 9:28AM

Ford Mustang team picks their top 10 movies featuring the Mustang. Pony car has always been part of pop culture since its beginning in 1964.

Reimagining The 1970 Ford Ranger With Modern Engineering

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 5, 2020 - 10:14AM

1970 Ford F-100 Ranger is a classic amongst truck enthusiasts. California custom truck builder has reimagined this truck with a Coyote engine and a blend of vintage and modern influences.

Getting America Back To Work Starts With the Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 4, 2020 - 1:16PM

It’s time for Ford plants to safely get back to work. Ford F-150 manufacturing is crucial to Ford’s financial turnaround, but also a big part of the financial turnaround in America.

Planned Ford Mini-Truck Likely To Be Named Maverick

By Marc Stern on May 3, 2020 - 10:41PM

With all of the gloom and doom that has been hitting the auto industry for the last couple of months, it is nice to have something exciting to talk about. In this case, it is a new model that is likely coming from Ford, a pint-sized brawler that slots below the Ranger and is likely to be named the Maverick and share the Ford Bronco Sport platform.

Ford F-150 Production Overcomes Obstacles, Inches Close To Restarting Production

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 1, 2020 - 1:44PM

Tornado-damaged part supply factory now won’t hinder F-150 production. As Ford’s production facilities look toward a mid-May restart, F-150 manufacturing will be a main focus.

Tesla Cybertruck Is No Threat To The Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 30, 2020 - 11:33AM

Tesla’s Cybertruck may have high pre-order demand, but will those converted orders come from Ford’s bottom line? Best-selling vehicle in America, Ford F-150, is poised for their own electric truck.

Mustang Designer Gale Halderman Passes Away

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 29, 2020 - 10:59AM

Designer of the original Ford Mustang, and member of the Mustang Hall of Fame, dies at the age of 87. Halderman worked 40 years at Ford Motor Company.

Fusion Driver's Seat As Marques Face Issues With Shutdowns

As Stay-At-Home Orders Stretch Many Older Ford Vehicles Feeling Strain In Battery

By Marc Stern on April 28, 2020 - 3:58PM

As Ford vehicles have become more dependent on computerization, they are facing a challenging problem as the coronavirus shutdowns stretch into a new month. The problem is keeping their batteries charged.

You Can Order The 2021 Ford F-150 By Mid-June, Production Set To Begin End Of September

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 28, 2020 - 11:21AM

Production for the 2021 Ford F-150 has been delayed due to the plant shutdowns thanks to the corona virus pandemic. Job One production for the 14th-generation F-150 set to begin September 28. Full production to ramp up by October 26.

Ford F-150 Has a Long History With Six-Cylinder Engines

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 27, 2020 - 1:10PM

Since its beginning the Ford F-Series has had a six-cylinder engine option to go along with a V8. Ford’s best-selling pickup truck always offers engine options to entice all types of buyers.

Tornado Damages Factory That Provides Key Part for Ford F-150 And Other Trucks; Could Further Delay Production

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 24, 2020 - 11:43AM

Borg-Warner factory in Seneca, South Carolina destroyed by tornado, produced transfer case for Ford F-150 and other Ford vehicles. Ramifications could be huge and financially devastating for Ford as they try to emerge from corona virus production halt and a tough economic situation.

All-Electric Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype Makes 1,400 Horsepower

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 23, 2020 - 8:48AM

Ford Performance created this one-off dragster prototype as Ford’s first factory, fully electric Mustang. Estimated maximum speed of 170 mph and an 8-second quarter-mile time.

On Earth Day, Ford Maintains Low-Carbon Ambitions

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 22, 2020 - 12:35PM

Despite low gas prices and an unprecedented economic situation, Ford continues to stay the course for their green initiatives. All-electric F-150, Hybrid F-150 and Hybrid Mustang all still in the pipeline.

Ford Might Have New Tailgate Technology for 2021 F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 21, 2020 - 10:53AM

Rivals GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 already have more advanced tailgates for their pickup trucks, will Ford follow suit for the 2021 F-150? Tailgate advances seem to have skipped past segment-leading F-150.

Ford Recalls Expeditions To Replace Front Passenger Seatbelt Sensor

By Marc Stern on April 21, 2020 - 12:48AM

Though it is a small recall, it still is important as Ford has recalled some of its 2020 Expeditions to repair a bad front-seat sensor.

Diesel F-250 Super Duty Tremor Impresses In The Quarter Mile

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 20, 2020 - 9:09AM

Big, heavy F-250 Super Duty with a 6.7-liter diesel engine shows impressive track performance. 2020 F-250 Super Duty Tremor is available with Godzilla gasoline engine or Power Stroke turbodiesel and lots of great off-road accessories too.

Ford Ranger Upgrade -- Beware Hacking A Real Possibility

By Marc Stern on April 17, 2020 - 10:19AM

On Wednesday, Torque News published a look at the findings of a UK study that showed the Ford Focus Titanium, a Euro model, was vulnerable to hackers. Today, TN is publishing a longer story on data-hacking in vehicles because Ford Performance is offering an upgrade to Ford Ranger computers for better performance. I wrote the story earlier this week and Jimmy Dinsmore yesterday's piece.

Mustang Wins World’s Best-Selling Sports Car Title

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 17, 2020 - 9:54AM

Ford’s current stable of ponies includes 12 variants in the Mustang lineup. On National Mustang Day, Ford Mustang celebrates two sales titles: world’s best-selling sports car and best-selling sports coupe.

2020 Ford Ranger Gets An Engine Tune From Ford Performance

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 16, 2020 - 11:08AM

Ford Performance offers first engine tune kit for trucks. Ranger will receive uptick in horsepower and torque courtesy of Ford Performance engine tune.

Whipple’s New Supercharger Kit For Ford’s 7.3-Liter V8 Makes 700 HP and 750 lb.-ft. Of Torque

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 15, 2020 - 11:05AM

New easy-to-install supercharger from Whipple will increase 7.3-liter’s horsepower and torque. New Whipple install can make 700 horsepower and 750 lb.-ft. of torque for Ford F-250. 2021 Ford Raptor may get the 7.3-liter V8 engine too.

Data Hacking Affects Euro-Fords Could It Happen Here?

By Marc Stern on April 15, 2020 - 10:43AM

A recent report by the U.K. organization Which? has found that Ford's Focus Titanium is vulnerable to hackers. They can control the vehicle and go so far as to find personal information. Ford has not listened to this information, reports say.

No More SuperCab for 2021 Ford Raptor

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 14, 2020 - 11:43AM

Two-door variant of next-generation 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will be eliminated. SuperCrew Raptor only option listed in leaked information. Redesigned four-door Raptor will have four doors only, new suspension and perhaps a V8 too.

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Won’t Be A Plug-In Hybrid, According To Ford

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 13, 2020 - 1:44PM

The upcoming hybrid F-150 to be modeled more after Ford Explorer Hybrid and Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid. Ford confirms F-150 and Explorer will share a the same 10-speed modular hybrid transmission and see an increase in power and fuel economy.

Ford Bronco Sport Production Start Pushed Out Two Months

By Marc Stern on April 12, 2020 - 8:07PM

With the havoc that the coronavirus continues to cause across the economy, Ford has pushed out the production start on the first Bronco Sport models.

For New Ford F-150 Sales, Economic Costs Are Very High At 84-Month Edge

By Marc Stern on April 11, 2020 - 10:22PM

With F-150 loan terms, many times, at 84 months, it is time to look to see if it is a deal or a drudge. At 84 months, not only the length of time for the loan but also its ultimate cost may have you scratching your head.

2020 Saleen Sportruck XR Is A True Off-Road Machine

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 11, 2020 - 11:59AM

Performance vehicle builder Saleen offers off-road truck that has performance and rugged ability. Saleen offers on-road performance-oriented Sportruck and off-road F-150 Sportruck XR.

2021 Ford F-150 hybrid courtesy of The Drive

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Won’t Be Prius-Like

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 10, 2020 - 11:26AM

Ford is likely to focus on performance over fuel economy on upcoming hybrid F-150. 3.5-liter Ecoboost expected to work with electric motor to offer additional performance, plus some improved fuel economy.

Harley-Davidson F-150 Trucks Are Eligible For No Interest Financing and 3-Month Deferral Payments

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 9, 2020 - 9:06AM

Special-edition 2019 Ford F-150 is part of the current financing incentive plan through Ford Credit. “Anyone interested should act immediately” to purchase one of these highly collectible F-150s.

Sneak Peek At 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Trim Interior

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 8, 2020 - 3:14PM

2021 Ford F-150 interior photo shows updates to Lariat trim. Large touchscreen, new shift knob, two-tone leather are highlights.

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