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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 Sending Five Mustangs to SEMA
By Mary Conway on
The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show known affectionately as SEMA kicks off October 26th and every year automakers try to outdo each other with new aftermarket and specialty vehicles. Ford is hoping to wow the crowd with five special Mustangs.
2017 Ford GT
Ford Recalls Nearly 200 GTs for Fire Danger
By Mary Conway on
They are some of the fastest and most beautiful supercars ever built. Ford is now recalling some 2017-2018 GTs because they could start on fire.
PaxPower Diesel Raptor F-150
PaxPower Creates an F-150 Raptor with the New 3.0L PowerStroke Diesel
By Patrick Rall on
A new Ford F-150 Raptor with a combination of 300 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque from the 3.0-liter PowerStroke diesel is now available through the Texas-based tuning company and it isn’t as expensive as you might expect.
Ford Ranger for 2019 has impressive towing and payload capacities.
2019 Ford Ranger Sets New Bar For Affordable Towing
By John Goreham on
Ford's new 2019 Ranger pickup will come with impressive towing and cargo capacity.
FCA Vehicle Lineup
FCA Outsells Ford Motor Company in the US in September
By Patrick Rall on
While Ford trucks outsold Ram trucks and the Mustang outsold the Challenger, the FCA group brands combined to outsell the Ford Motor Company brands in the US market in September 2018 – a rare occurrence which hasn’t happened since 2007.
2019 Ford Mustang Trio
Ford Mustang Leads Dodge Challenger in September, Camaro Still Sinking
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers for September and for the third quarter of 2018 are in and once again the Ford Mustang was the bestselling two-door sporty coupe in the US market, beating the Dodge Challenger by about 300 units while the Chevrolet Camaro continues to fall well behind both of its rivals.
DSRC devices on a sign post and car roof, DSRC V2X traffic signal, and V2X cars and a scooter
The Car Language Dilemma of Radio-Based DSRC v. Cellular Based V2X: VHS or Betamax? 100 Years Ago: Gas or Electric Car?
By Al Castro on
Which shall it be? Betamax or VHS? Although fully driverless autonomous cars are years and miles away, as we get there shortly, cars need to learn now, how to communicate to each other as they robotize. But car makers are battling each other over older radio DSRC v. the newer cellular V2X, and the debate, like American politics, is getting intense. It’s the same kind of moment we went through when deciding which video platform to use 40 years ago, even 100 years ago which kind of car, gas or electric?
Will 2019 New Ford Ranger have a snorkel?
2019 New Ford Ranger - Will It Have a Dusty Conditions Snorkel Option?
By John Goreham on
All the cool trucks now have big honkin' snorkel options. Will Ford's Ranger follow the leaders?
Gittin Jr Ford Mustang RTR Race Car
Vaughn Gittin Jr Drifts the Nurburgring in His Ford Mustang (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
Vaughn Gittin Jr recently took his Ford Mustang RTR drift car to the Nurburgring in Germany and the legendary sideways-driver became the first-ever person to drift the entire 12.9-mile road course – with the amazing run captured on video, of course.
VanDOit converts Ford Transit Van to Adventure Van
Ford Hopes for 'Van'tastic Future
By Mary Conway on
As Ford struggles to regain its footing, it is focusing on growing some of its vehicles that are doing well in the current marketplace. Ford's vans are leading the segment and the Transit is growing its audience, with full-size van sales up 23 percent since Transit was introduced in 2014.
Saleen SA 35 Mustang
Saleen SA 35 Ford Mustang Packs 780 Horsepower
By Patrick Rall on
Saleen Automotive is celebrating 35 years of tuning the Ford Mustang, so as the company has done in the past for significant birthdays, a limited edition package has been introduced with monster power and a long list of other upgrades.
Ford Bets Heavily on 2019 Ford Performance Edge ST
By Mary Conway on
Ford is rolling out three mini documentaries announcing the arrival of the 2019 Ford Edge ST. The crossover is produced with the expertise of the Ford Performance division and promises to deliver fun as well as power.
Robert Hight Camaro Exploding
Hight's Camaro Wins Funny Car Countdown Race #2 and Explodes
By Patrick Rall on
Robert Hight drove his Chevrolet Camaro funny to to win #3 of the 2018 season this past weekend at the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois, propelling him into the top spot in the championship race, but the big win had a scary ending – with Hight’s race car exploding as it crossed the finish line.
Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept Coupe Paris Auto Show 2018
Peugeot Le Camáro Mustángue: Peugeot Unveils Possibly the First Non-U.S. Euro Pony Car to Take On Mustang and Camaro
By Al Castro on
In a segment that was once considered exclusive to Americans only, that no foreign pedigree need apply, the French automaker in a bold and daring attempt to go where no foreign car maker has gone before, produces a concept in electric form with a warning to Ford and Chevrolet, that there’s a weakness with their own muscle pony cars, and Peugeot is ready to take advantage it, in the electric car market.
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor
2019 F-150 Raptor Pricing Climbs by $2,180
By Patrick Rall on
The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor comes with a handful of new features, but it also comes with a pretty significant price jump, with the 2019 models starting $2,180 higher than 2018 – while being almost $5,000 more than 2017 pricing.
Ron Capps Charger Launch
Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro Teams Struggle in Funny Car Countdown Opener
By Patrick Rall on
The front-running Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Camaro funny cars had a rough go of the first of six races that will decide the 2018 NHRA championship, with a Toyota Camry and a Ford Mustang meeting in the finals while the drivers at the top of the order coming into the Countdown struggled.
Imagining a Ford Mustang with the All-Electric SUV Drivetrain
By Patrick Rall on
Ford has stated that the Mustang will eventually receive some sort of electrification and while many people assumed that it would be a hybrid, perhaps the company will use the all-electric drivetrain from the upcoming Mustang-inspired SUV that has been discussed under the name Mach 1.
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor
2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Gets Cruise Control for Off-Roading
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor reaches dealers later this year, it will be even more off-road-capable thanks to Trail Control – a new, high-tech system that is literally cruise control for off-roading situations, making covering tricky footing much easier for inexperienced drivers.
2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT
The Shelby GT is back for 2019
By Mary Conway on
Shelby American is back with a new version of the popular Ford Mustang Shelby GT. The iconic car company is promising more horsepower and more performance for America's favorite sports car.
2018 Ford F-150
Ford Recalls 2 Million F-150s for Fire Danger
By Mary Conway on
Ford is already struggling to cut costs while investing in new vehicles and it is forced to spend millions to recall its most popular vehicle.
2020 Ford Mustang Inspired SUV Teaser
Ford's Electric SUV Features Significant Mustang Styling
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has released the first teaser of the Mustang-inspired, all-electric SUV coming in 2020 and when FoMoCo said that it was Mustang-inspired, they werent kidding – as some people are likely to mistake the picture above for a teaser of the legendary pony car.
2019 Ford Mustang GT in Need for Green
Ford Mustang Tops Dodge Challenger in August 2018 Sales
By Patrick Rall on
August marks the sixth-straight month where the Ford Mustang led the muscle car sales race, beating the Dodge Challenger by the biggest margin of 2018 while Camaro sales continue to be unknown due to GM’s move to quarterly sales reports rather than monthly reports.
Tacoma sales rise ahead of new Ford Ranger.
Toyota Tacoma Sales Up By 35 Percent Just Ahead of New Ford Ranger Launch
By John Goreham on
Toyota's Tacoma sales are setting new records just ahead of Ranger's reintroduction to the U.S. market.
Some of Shelby's winning race cars on display
Shelby Shines with Stellar Annual Party
By Mary Conway on
Some of the most important cars in Shelby's racing history were on display this weekend in Boulder, Colorado, during the Shelby American Collection's annual celebration.
The Ford Focus Active Planned for Europe
Why Ford is Cancelling Plans to Import Focus Active from China
By Mary Conway on
Ford announced it is cancelling plans to import the crossover based on the Ford Focus called the Focus Active because the new trade tariffs will erase any potential profits.
Hennessey Heritage Edition Mustang GT
Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Hits the Dyno with Less than Impressive Results
By Patrick Rall on
The recently-announced Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford packs an advertised 808 horsepower and 677 lb-ft of torque at the flywheel, but to find out how much power this supercharged pony car makes at the wheels, the Texas tuner strapped one to the dyno – with results that are a little lower than you would expect.
Harley Davidson Tuscay F-150
Harley Davidson Creates a Unique Ford F-150 to Celebrate 115 Years
By Patrick Rall on
The Harley Davidson motorcycle brand turned 115 years old this year and as part of the celebration, the company has teamed up with the customizing experts to Tuscany to create the newest Harley-themed Ford F-150.
Ford Mustang Electric
In Making a Mustang Inspired CUV EV with Trucks and Mustang Left in Their Portfolio, Ford Risks Mustang Fatigue With Already Angry Sedan Customers
By Al Castro on
As new car sales slow down for the first time since the Great Recession, car makers have had to make key decisions about marketing and production efficiencies, and Ford is no exception. Ford may be limiting itself with choices that customers will grow tired of, if it’s all about just one car: Mustang.
PaxPower V8 F-150 Raptor
Convert Your V8-Powered Ford F-150 into a 758hp Raptor for $37,400
By Patrick Rall on
PaxPower of Houston, Texas has put together a package that transforms any V8-powered F-150 from the current generation into a 758-horsepower Raptor, including all of the Ford production components, for just $37,400.
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
Next Generation Ford Mustang could arrive in 2021 with All-Wheel-Drive
By Patrick Rall on
As Ford Motor Company trims the number of vehicles in the lineup, the mighty Mustang could become more utilitarian as the automaker looks to draw in new buyers, possibly introducing all-wheel-drive during the next generation of the legendary pony car.
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