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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 Recalls 2 Million F-150s for Fire Danger

By Mary Conway on September 6, 2018 - 10:15PM

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.

Ford's Electric SUV Features Significant Mustang Styling

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2018 - 11:31AM

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.

Ford Mustang Tops Dodge Challenger in August 2018 Sales

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2018 - 11:31AM

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 September 4, 2018 - 11:21AM

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 September 3, 2018 - 10:48PM

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 September 1, 2018 - 12:29AM

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 Ford Mustang Hits the Dyno with Less than Impressive Results

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2018 - 5:13PM

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 Creates a Unique Ford F-150 to Celebrate 115 Years

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2018 - 2:12PM

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.

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 August 30, 2018 - 6:13AM

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.

Convert Your V8-Powered Ford F-150 into a 758hp Raptor for $37,400

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2018 - 4:48PM

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.

Next Generation Ford Mustang could arrive in 2021 with All-Wheel-Drive

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2018 - 10:03AM

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.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Front End Teaser

No, The 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 won't have a Roll Cage from the Factory

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2018 - 11:23AM

Newer spy shots showing what appears to be a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test mule will a roll cage have led some people to suggest that the supercharged pony car will be so fast that a safety cage will be standard, but regardless of the performance capabilities, that is highly unlikely.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

Key 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Information Leaked but Is It Legit?

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2018 - 1:58PM

The folks at Mustang6g are typically on top of everything relating to the current generation of the Ford Mustang and most recently, they uncovered a computer screenshot containing all sorts of information on the upcoming 2020 Shelby GT500, but there are enough questionable points on the screenshot to lead some people to question the legitimacy of the information.

Ford Ranger Raptor Europe - A translated Press Release.

A Snarky Translation Of Ford Europe's New Ranger Raptor Press Release

By John Goreham on August 22, 2018 - 11:51AM

Ford of Europe has just announced the new Ford Ranger Raptor Wildtrack for the European market. We do a cheeky translation of the name and presser for our U.S. readers.

Watch the New Global Ford Ranger Raptor Tear It Up In A Quarry

By John Goreham on August 22, 2018 - 11:12AM

The new global Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to Europe. Here's Ford's latest Raptor off-road video complete with ATVs, dirt bikes and bombs.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT Returns for 2019 with 480 Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2018 - 2:17PM

Shelby American used the 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise to reintroduce the Shelby GT package for the Ford Mustang, packing 480 horsepower into a uniquely-decorated pony car with a price starting at $61,345.

Why Denver is a Hot Spot for Testing Autonomous Driving

By Mary Conway on August 19, 2018 - 10:41PM

Ford, Panasonic, Qualcomm and the Colorado Department of Transportation are cooperating on a huge project to study vehicles' connectivity and communication.

How You Can Win a One-of-a-Kind Ford Mustang Bullitt

By Mary Conway on August 18, 2018 - 11:20PM

Ford built a one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang Bullitt and is using it as a fundraiser for one of its favorite charities.

Meet the 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet - Destined for Low-8s in the Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2018 - 2:53PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package will make its formal debut this weekend at the Woodward Dream Cruise, but Ford Performance offered up all of the juicy details of the new race car earlier today – a car which is likely to run well into the low 8-second range in competition.

2019 Ford Mustang Prices Climb by a Small Margin

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2018 - 11:58AM

The 2019 Ford Mustang officially went on sale last month and it is already getting a price hike while the Chevrolet Camaro pricing is going down, although the Mustang’s hikes are nowhere near as dramatic as the Camaro’s price cuts.

U.S. Car Model Tops the World’s Best Selling Car Podium

By Dom Kabas on August 15, 2018 - 4:49PM

Ford F-Series ranks first again as the best worldwide selling car in the 1st half of 2018, showing an increase of 3% in comparison to the last year’s result. U.S. market is the third largest global car market.

Ford F-150 Seat Belts Might Be Catching Fire

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2018 - 11:56AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation focusing on the seat belts of the 2015-2018 Ford F-150 to see if they are prone to catch fire – with five real-world cases of the seat belts bursting into flames leading to the probe.

Ford's NASCAR Pony is Ready to Run

By Mary Conway on August 9, 2018 - 7:45PM

NASCAR fans finally know what the new Ford Mustang inspired race car will look like. How the new pony race car will help the Ford teams better compete.

Worker Building Ford Mustangs at Flat Rock Assembly

Why Ford is Using Cyborg Technology to Help Build Cars

By Mary Conway on August 8, 2018 - 9:51PM

Ford is creating new technology to help workers be almost superhuman in their work building vehicles.

Ford Builds the 10,000,000th Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2018 - 12:52PM

This morning, the 10,000,000th Ford Mustang rolled off of the assembly line at the Flat Rock, Michigan facility, marking an incredible milestone for the legendary American performance car that has become the world’s bestselling sporty car.

2019 Ford Ranger Configurator Goes Live Early - Here's What It Revealed

By John Goreham on August 7, 2018 - 4:43PM

The online configurator for the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger went live for a bit today. The actual launch is scheduled fo next week. Here are some hints at what folks saw.

2019 Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford Mustang

Hennessey's 10000th Vehicle is a Surprisingly Affordable Supercharged Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2018 - 11:32AM

John Hennessey and his Texas-based tuning shop is best known for building high performance Chevrolet and Dodge products, but the company hit the 10,000-vehicle mark with a Ford Mustang – one which features a design that is available immediately for purchase in limited numbers.