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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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2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

Dodge Challenger Beats Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro in February Sales

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2018 - 11:40AM

The sales numbers for February 2018 are in and the Dodge Challenger has comfortably outsold the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin as muscle car sales begin to grow as spring nears.

Beechmont Ford Announces a 2018 Ford F150 Package with 725hp

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2018 - 3:57PM

The same Ohio dealership that will build you a 700 horsepower 2018 Ford Mustang GT for $40,000 is now offering a 2018 Ford F-150 with either 640 or 725 horsepower for $37,995, but only one of them comes with a standard warranty.

Ford Appoints New Leaders after Shake-Up

By Mary Conway on February 23, 2018 - 8:46PM

Ford Motor has promoted Kumar Galhotra to the position of group vice president and president, Ford North America, after the former North America president Raj Nair was forced out for "inappropriate behavior." Galhotra most recently led Lincoln and was head of marketing at the company.

Customize a Grille Badge for Your Ford Mustang, iPhone or Coffee Cup

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

Ford Motor Company has launched a new customizing program that allows anyone to design a unique grille badge for their Ford Mustang, but those pony car fans who don’t drive one can also get the personalized emblem on a coffee cup, a phone case or a spread of different types of clothing.

Beechmont 2018 Ford Mustang GT: 700hp, $40k and a Warranty

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2018 - 3:53PM

The first big-power dealership performance package for the 2018 Ford Mustang GT that we have heard about comes from Beechmont Ford and this muscle car is an impressive option – packing 700 horsepower, an MSRP starting under $40,000 and a 3-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Ford North America Boss Nair Leaves the Company Due to "Inappropriate Behavior"

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2018 - 5:55PM

Ford Motor Company announced a little over and hour ago that Raj Nair, Executive Vice President and President of Ford North America, is stepping down immediately due to reports of “inappropriate behavior”. The question in the minds of many Ford employees and automotive industry analysts is who will replace Raj Nair.

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Must Have This One Feature

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2018 - 4:44PM

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is coming and the Motor Company has promised that it will have more than 700 horsepower, but if the new ‘Stang is going to compete with the likes of the Camaro ZL1 and the Hellcat Challenger, it is going to need an automatic transmission.

1968 Lego Mustang with the 9.453 Timing Board

1968 Ford Mustang Lego Kit Might Tease a 9-Second GT500 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2018 - 4:11PM

Ford recently announced a new 1968 Mustang Lego kit that comes with a timing board that reads 9.453 seconds, leading us to wonder if the Motor Company might be teasing a 9-second quarter mile time for an upcoming model – such as the Shelby GT500?

The Aluminum Ford F150 is Outselling the Steel Trucks by a Massive Margin

By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2018 - 3:46PM

The people who insisted that the aluminum body introduced for the 2015 model year Ford F150 would cause a drop in sales were very wrong, as over the course of the past three years, sales numbers have skyrocketed as the aluminum trucks outsell the previous steel truck by a gigantic margin.

The 1968 Ford Mustang Races into the World of Lego

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2018 - 12:23PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 1968 Mustang fastback will soon be available in Lego form, joining several other Ford performance vehicles in the Lego Speed Champions lineup.

No Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2018 - 2:35PM

The media days for the 2018 Chicago Auto Show have come and gone without any mention of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, so those waiting for the super-Stang will have to wait until New York in April as the next possible debut location.

Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller Arrested for Driving without a License

By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2018 - 12:27PM

That title is correct, we didn’t mean the driver of a Shelby Mustang GT500, we meant to say that someone named Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller was arrested last week for a variety of charges including driving without insurance or a license.

U.S. Ford Ranger Raptor timing and specs.

Ford Ranger Raptor Is Coming - Here's How We Know, Specs, and When It Arrives

By John Goreham on February 8, 2018 - 11:22AM

Other publications are re-posting each others' hopes and dreams. Here are the facts on why a Ford Ranger Raptor is coming to the U.S. and when you can buy it. Also we know few things about the new Ford Ranger Raptor's specs.

2018 Camaro SS 1LE Flogs 2018 Mustang GT in Motor Trend Testing

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2018 - 4:41PM

The folks at Motor Trend have released the results of their head-to-head testing of the 2018 Camaro SS 1LE and the 2018 Mustang GT, and surprisingly, the Chevy beat the Ford in every aspect of the competition.

3 Locations Where the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Might Debut

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2018 - 10:44AM

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is expected to arrival within the next year with at least 700 horsepower and today, we look at the three locations where the supercharged super-Stang is most likely to be formally introduced to the world.

Ford Mustang Leads January Muscle Car Sales, Camaro Hits a New Low

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2018 - 1:18PM

Sales of the American muscle cars were particularly slow in January 2018, with the Ford Mustang leading the segment, the Dodge Challenger coming in second and the Camaro finishing third while posting the worst monthly sales figures since the Chevy muscle car returned in 2009.

Ford F150 Offers Super Bowl Week Sleigh Rides

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2018 - 12:36PM

A pair of Ford F-150 pickups has spent all of this week offering 18-person sleigh rides around Minneapolis for the festivities leading up to Sunday’s Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles – and the free rides around the city continue through Saturday.

All 8 Ford Performance against each other in a staggered race

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2018 - 7:49PM

Ford has posted this awesome video showing all eight Ford performance vehicles against each other in a staggered race.

When Will Autonomous Vehicles Become a Reality and How Will They Really Be Used

By Anthony Amaturo on February 1, 2018 - 6:05PM

Predicted time-table shows we will see autonomous cars in our future, but large changes will come in decades because of incredible challenges and complex driving environment. These scenarios illustrate how autonomous vehicles could impact various users' travel

5 Practical Mods and Upgrades Coming From Ford Raptor Owners

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2018 - 5:28PM

Here is a recap of one Ford F150 forum discussion where the Raptor members were discussing 5 practical mods and performance upgrades for Ford Raptors

2018 Mustang GT with Tires and a Tune Runs an 11.68

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2018 - 1:47PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT shop car from Lethal Performance ran an 11.68 with sticky tires, an engine tune, stronger driveline components and the 10-speed automatic transmission – but it broke the stock half shafts on the way to that mid-11 run.

A 772-Horsepower Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang would be Incredible

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2018 - 2:46PM

Many people around the auto industry believe that Ford has hinted to the horsepower rating of the 2019 Shelby GT500 in brochure for the 2018 Mustang and if they are right, a new supercharged pony car with 772 horsepower is going to be a real showstopper.

The New Saleen F150 Packs 700 Supercharged Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2018 - 11:33AM

This past weekend, the crew from Saleen Automotive introduced their new F150-based Sport Truck at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, packing 700 horsepower into a uniquely-designed Ford pickup – and it can be ordered with the regular cab configuration.

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Raises $300k for Charity

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2018 - 1:09PM

The right to own the first 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt was auctioned off this past weekend at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, raising $300,000 for charity.

The 2019 Bullitt Mustang Display at NAIAS is Ford's Showstopper

By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2018 - 11:57AM

While the debut of the 2019 Mustang Bullitt at the 2018 North American International Auto Show is big news, the way that Ford is displaying the new model alongside the original movie car is guaranteed to draw a big crowd for the duration of the show.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Teaser Screen Shot

Ford Confirms the Upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang in a Teaser Video

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2018 - 9:22AM

Ford Motor Company didn’t unveil a new Shelby GT500 Mustang at the ongoing Detroit Auto Show, but the automaker did offer up a video teasing the new car – serving as the first time that FoMoCo has acknowledged the existence of the next super-Stang.

Ford F-150 Raptor's best foul-weather ability.

One Amazing Capability Ford Doesn't Highlight About the F-150 Raptor

By John Goreham on January 15, 2018 - 4:59PM

The Ford F-150 Raptor is well-known for amazing abilities. However, it has one huge advantage in winter weather.

Why did all three top turck makers choose MLK Day to launch new products?

Why did all three top truck makers choose MLK Day to launch new products?

By John Goreham on January 15, 2018 - 3:44PM

GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler: all three of America's largest truck makers chose one of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend days on which to launch an all-new truck. Here's why.

Why Ford says it is time to resurrect the 2019 Ford Ranger midsize pickup

By Mary Conway on January 14, 2018 - 11:09PM

Ford rolled out its redesigned 2019 Ford Ranger midsize pickup, in Detroit. Ford says it is the perfect time to re-enter the midsize market because sales of the smaller trucks have jumped 83 percent since 2014.

The 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt Might Actually Debut Next Week in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 11, 2018 - 1:04PM

While the new Bullitt-themed Ford Mustang might be on display and on sale at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction later this month, it looks as though the new special edition pony car might actually debut next week at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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