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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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New Ad Campaign Emphasizes Ford Is Ready to Lead the Way to Safely Restart U.S. Manufacturing

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 14, 2020 - 11:44AM

Ford launches three new ad campaigns that offer hope and optimism as auto manufacturing starts back up. Ford emphasizes importance of American manufacturing and key driver of the economy.

2020 Ford Expedition Faces Safety Recall

Ford Recalls Center On Software, Panoramic Roof Repair

By Marc Stern on May 13, 2020 - 1:57PM

If you follow Ford or own a Ford vehicle you probably think that things are pretty slow at the moment as the automaker slowly ramps up to restart its assembly lines around the world. The safety office is on the lookout for vehicle defects and is issuing recalls. This week it issued three.

Updated 2021 Ford F-150 Timeline: Manufacturing Starts in October, Ordering Starts July 15

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 13, 2020 - 9:59AM

Job One production for the 14th-generation F-150 set to begin October 12. Full production to ramp up by early November. Some 2021 Ford F-150s could still be delivered before the end of the year.

Ford To Offer Over-the-Air Updates On Mustang Mach-E

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 12, 2020 - 9:15AM

All-electric Mustang Mach-E will make over-the-air updates to keep vehicle current. Over-the-air technology, similar to what Tesla does for its vehicles, will come to many other Ford vehicles very soon, not just the Mach-E.

Ford Fusion Autonomous test cars - Credit: Ford

FCC Strands Self-Driving Car Communications To Boost WiFi Spectrum

By Eric Evarts on May 11, 2020 - 12:57PM

Just as Ford releases data on how two of its self-driving cars interact with each other over a year, the Federal Communications Commission wiped out most of the spectrum allocated to communications between cars, stranding millions of dollars of infrastructure rolled out by automakers and cities.

2020 Ford Ranger Sees 123 Percent Sales Increase

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

Ford Ranger closes gap on Chevy Colorado, while Toyota Tacoma continues segment domination. Ranger’s increase pushes it ahead of Jeep Gladiator.

Ford Has Some Great Info On Setting Your EV Up After A Lockdown

By Marc Stern on May 10, 2020 - 5:12PM

As the national health shutdown slowly unwinds, a Ford expert has shared some of his thoughts on getting your EV or hybrid ready for the road again. He also has some ready info for you if you still have to wait, as well.

Rare Mustangs Available At Upcoming Barrett-Jackson Online Auction

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 8, 2020 - 11:49AM

Famous auction house will hold virtual online-only auction where some amazing Mustangs will be available. Rare Shelby and Fox Body Mustangs will be part of virtual online auction.

Ford Assembly Plant with Safety Precautions

Confirmed: Ford To Restart Production Beginning May 18

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 8, 2020 - 10:21AM

All four truck plants included in restart plan. Ford puts together extensive new safety precautions for all workers. 2020 F-150 production can begin again in earnest along with rest of Ford’s product line.

Ford Relights European Assembly Lines In Phased Start

By Marc Stern on May 7, 2020 - 6:57PM

Ford has taken the first steps to restart its European assembly lines as it begins to build customer-sold cars. The plants are taking all sorts of health measures including social distancing and health and wellness checks every day.

High Demand, Low Inventory For Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 7, 2020 - 10:58AM

Despite economic downturn due to the pandemic, the demand for pickup trucks like Ford F-150 has not decreased. What has decreased is the inventory of trucks at dealer’s lots across the country. This could mean a shortage of specific trims, colors and higher prices.

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.

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