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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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Rather Than Being Mind-Boggled, Here Are Some Interesting Ford F150 Lighting Options

By Marc Stern on August 15, 2019 - 1:07AM

If you own a Ford F150 pickup, it is likely that at some point you will want to upgrade it. We have found that one of first items they think of is lighting. The number of options available is mind-boggling. And, rather than leave you mind-boggled, here are some interesting suggestions.

2020 Ford Expedition Bringing Back King Ranch

Why the 2020 Ford Expedition is Bringing Back the King Ranch Edition

By Mary Conway on August 14, 2019 - 10:59PM

Ford is once again adding a King Ranch edition to its popular 2020 Ford Expedition line-up. The King Ranch emblem signifies luxury in the already premium SUV segment.

Three Ways Ford is Using the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 to Upgrade the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R

By Mary Conway on August 12, 2019 - 10:30PM

Even though the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 hasn't hit the streets yet, Ford is using its aerodynamics to improve the other performance Mustang Shelbys.

2021 Ford F150 Pickup Visited By Car Spies Again

2021 Ford F150 Visited By Car Sleuths Again

By Marc Stern on August 12, 2019 - 10:23AM

For the second time in two weeks, the car spies of The Ford Authority have paid a visit to a test mule of the 2021 Ford F150. The visit filled out a bit more information about the next-gen F150.

2021 Ford F150 Proto Reveals A Number Of Changes And New Grille

By Marc Stern on August 7, 2019 - 6:57PM

With the 2020 model year about to dawn on the auto industry, it makes sense to be talking about the 2021 models and later. This time car sleuths have found out more information about the 2021 Ford F150.

Ford F150 Raptor Doing Serious Off-Roading

Ford F150 Performance Reflects Octane Level; 93 Definitely Better

By Marc Stern on August 7, 2019 - 11:01AM

Have you ever wondered, while you were filling Ford F150s gas tank, whether it is better to use 93 octane (premium) or 87 octane (regular)? The guys at Car & Driver wondered, too, and the results may amaze you.

Ford Promising Supercar Performance with 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

By Mary Conway on August 5, 2019 - 11:30PM

Ford is promising that the new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will crank incredible performance out of its 760 horsepower. The new pony will be the most powerful street-legal Ford ever.

Ford F150 Needs Careful Payload Configuration

Ford F150 Air Suspension System Helps Load Balance, Handling

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2019 - 10:32PM

For any Ford F150 driver who is serious about towing then this one's a no-brainer. Instead of hoping you will have a level ride and great handling, you can virtually guarantee it with an Air Life Air Suspension system.

2020 F-250 Tremor with best-in-class horsepower and torque

Ford's 2020 Heavy Duty F-Series Will be Top Dog in Power with New V-8 Engine

By Mary Conway on August 2, 2019 - 10:41PM

You'll hear words like behemoth, gigantic and massive describing Ford's new 7.3-Liter V8. Ford describes it as best-in-class for horsepower and torque.

Ecotuned Provides Ford F150 EVs Today With Its Conversion Kits

By Marc Stern on August 2, 2019 - 10:16PM

If you are looking to purchase a Ford F150 Electric Truck and don't want to wait another couple of years until it rolls off the assembly line, you may want to try an electric conversion from Ecotuned of Montreal.

Lined up and rolling, Ford's F150 EV Proto Pulls Its Weight

Ford F150 EV Proto Is Here Even As Elon Promises Competition From Tesla

By Marc Stern on July 31, 2019 - 11:45PM

Maybe it is marketing or maybe it is wishful thinking, but Elon Musk of Tesla has promised to challenge Ford in on of its strongest markets, the F150 pickup arena. He has made somewhat of a challenge that Ford may have already won.

The Next Time You Are Tempted To Roll Coal, Don’t, Someone Might Get Hurt

By Marc Stern on July 30, 2019 - 11:14PM

For a couple of years, various authorities have urged drivers to dashcams because they are great protection. They are also great at helping authorities find hit-and-run drivers.

Price for World War II Tribute 2019 Ford Mustang GT Soars at Auction

By Mary Conway on July 30, 2019 - 8:42PM

Ford and Roush Racing teamed up to build a special 2019 Ford Mustang GT to honor a World War II flying ace. The price for the 710 horsepower Mustang GT soared to staggering heights.

Ford F150 EV’s 1.25M-Pound Train Pull Turns Out To Be Pretty Easy

By Marc Stern on July 29, 2019 - 3:07PM

The auto world was shaken up a little last week when it heard that the planned Ford F150 EV (electric) would tow more than 1.25 million pounds. It did exactly that but it turns out that, after some checking with a computer, that it wasn't as hard as everyone thought.

Ford F150, Ranger, Super Duty Win Power Awards

Ford F150, Super Duty and Ranger Take J.D. Power APEAL Awards

By Marc Stern on July 26, 2019 - 9:10AM

J.D. Power and Associates have taken the pulse of the auto industry as to car and truck quality and related issues for more than 30 years. Powers' surveys are important bellwethers by the industry, its quality and more. For 2019, Ford has had impressive wins in major Power surveys.

Ford F150 Raptor Does 2.3 Miles At 134 MPH Average

By Marc Stern on July 24, 2019 - 10:02PM

There are many people out there who wonder just how fast a Ford F150 Raptor can travel. Well, a Florida group put together a test run and found that for all-out running, the Ford F150 Raptor can hit 134 mph over two miles.

Ford All-Electric F-150 Prototype Tows 1.25 Million Pounds to Show its Potential

By Mary Conway on July 23, 2019 - 9:16PM

Ford released pictures and video of the amazing feat to prove it is developing a real electric work truck. Truck owners are skeptical of an electric truck's capability.

Why Ford is Expanding its Racing Schools for Mustangs, SUVs and Trucks

By Mary Conway on July 22, 2019 - 11:05PM

Are you looking to tear up the track with your brand new Ford Mustang? Ford is expanding the number of racing schools so you can test the limits of your Mustang, SUV and even your Ford truck!

Dealer Creates A Ranger Pickup That's Really Available Here

Ford Ranger Takes On Look Of The Ranger Raptor With Dealership Changes

By Marc Stern on July 22, 2019 - 7:28PM

So, you would like a Ford Ranger Raptor (or even just a Raptor), well you can have one right now if you contact Long McArthur Ford in Salinas, KS.

Next-Gen Ford F150 Will Sport New, Larger Center Dash Display

By Marc Stern on July 21, 2019 - 5:15PM

As the weeks move on, there's more information coming out of the Blue Oval regarding the next-gen F150. One of the most current rumors is that there will be a new center display size.

Ford F150 Tremor To Take Advantage Of Wheely Big Tires

By Marc Stern on July 20, 2019 - 3:14PM

If and when Ford introduces a Tremor option package for the F150 pickup lineup, it is likely that the Tremor will take advantage of the planned big wheel option.

Ford F150 VelociRaptor May Top Hennesey Goliath

By Marc Stern on July 18, 2019 - 11:04PM

While Hennessey (and quite possibly Chevy) touts its 6X6 Goliath, there's another 6X6 quietly competing and, some say, winning. It's also produced by Hennessey Performance engineering and it is called the VelociRaptor. It is based on the Ford F150 Raptor.

Why Ford Built a 710-Horsepower Mustang GT That Looks Like an Airplane

By Mary Conway on July 17, 2019 - 11:12PM

Ford and Roush Racing teamed up on a spectacular Mustang GT. The Mustang looks like an airplane and with 710 horsepower will take you flying down the road.

Ford F150 Dealer Offers Amazing Two-Tone Trucks, And They Never Lift A Brush

By Marc Stern on July 17, 2019 - 7:50PM

Return with us now to the thrilling years of the 1980s and 1990s when you could order and receive a very nice two-tone Ford F150. If you were to try that now, at least from the factory, you won't receive it. At least one dealer, though, has a very nice Retro program loaded and ready to go.

Ford is Planning a Bronco Pickup to Battle the Jeep Gladiator

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2019 - 10:54AM

The Bronco pickup isn’t scheduled to arrive until 2024, but a new report claims that development has been underway since before the Jeep Gladiator came to market.

Ford Bronco Test Mule Reskinned In GM Garb; The Question Is: Why?

By Marc Stern on July 15, 2019 - 12:36PM

There's a weird-looking mashup of a Ford Ranger and a Chevy Colorado running around the Ford Proving Ground in Michigan, the question of the moment is what is it doing there and the second question is why?

8,000 Ford Ranger SuperCabs Recalled To Fix Front Seatbelt Issue

By Marc Stern on July 14, 2019 - 7:42AM

Ford has recalled 8,000 Ranger SuperCab pickups to repair a front passenger seatbelt issue. According to Ford, the Rangers were recalled to repair a front passenger seatbelt assembly that may have been incorrectly installed.