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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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The 2018 Ford Mustang GT Should Pack at Least 455hp

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2017 - 11:30AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT will have a revamped 5.0L V8 with more horsepower and more torque and while they haven’t said just how much more, I expect figures of at least 455 horsepower – if not more.

Ford Mustang Starts 2017 by Outselling Camaro, Challenger in a Slow January

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2017 - 1:25PM

The sales numbers for January 2017 are in and for the third year in a row, the Ford Mustang has started the year by beating the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – as all three American muscle cars post their worst January in the past few years.

Details on the New Mechanical Bits of the 2018 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2017 - 5:12PM

We have already talked about the revised engine lineup and the new look of the 2018 Ford Mustang, but with more changes than just the end of the V6 planned for the mid-cycle refresh, here is a look at the other key mechanical changes for the 2018 Mustang.

Final 2017 F150 Raptor Raises $207k for Juvenile Diabetes Research

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2017 - 1:23PM

The final 2017 Ford F150 Raptor built for this model year was auctioned off last week at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, and when the final gavel sounded – the last new Raptor built raised a whopping $207,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

How Often Should You Change Ford F-150 Oil and What's The Best Oil for F-150 Engine

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2017 - 12:30AM

How often do you guys change oil? asked one of the Ford F150 owner in F150 Ecoboost Owners Only Facebook group. Here is what many Ecoboost truck owners replied, sharing their experience. They also discuss the best oil type for their trucks engines.

Ford GT Officially Packs 647hp, Hits 216mph

By Patrick Rall on January 26, 2017 - 10:46AM

Ford Motor Company has finally offered the most important information on the new Ford GT, explaining that the specially tuned EcoBoost V6 delivers 647 horsepower and 550lb-ft of torque - allowing the svelte supercar to reach a top speed of 216 miles per hour and making the new GT the fastest Ford road car ever.

Ford creates new Omnicraft parts brand to grow its service business

By Mary Conway on January 25, 2017 - 4:05PM

Ford is now making parts for other makes and models so you can get them serviced at your Ford dealer.

2015 Ford F-150 owners are concerned about their seats shifting

By Mary Conway on January 23, 2017 - 8:18PM

A number of 2015 Ford F-150 owners report that their seats move a little when they are making turns. They are concerned that the seats are broken or about to break.

Ford to offer new Raptor buyers a "Raptor Assault" driving course

By Mary Conway on January 22, 2017 - 10:22PM

Ford announced the new program for Raptor buyers while auctioning a one-of-a-kind 2017 Raptor at Barrett-Jackson, in Scottsdale.

2018 Ford Mustang drops its top

By Mary Conway on January 22, 2017 - 9:11PM

Surprisingly, just days after debuting the 2018 Ford Mustang at the Detroit auto show, Ford is already debuting the convertible version.

2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Packs 670hp for $71k

By Patrick Rall on January 20, 2017 - 1:31PM

The team at Shelby American has announced the details of their newest Super Snake package for the 2017 Ford Mustang GT – with a vintage look, 670 horsepower and a price tag starting right around $71,000.

2018 Ford Mustang Exterior Changes Detailed

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2017 - 11:03AM

Yesterday we talked about the revised engine lineup of the 2018 Ford Mustang and today we take a step by step look at the exterior changes made as part of the mid-cycle refresh of America’s bestselling sporty car.

2018 Ford Mustang Drops the V6, Gains V8 Power and a 10-speed Transmission

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2017 - 11:49AM

Shortly after we brought you the video showing the 2018 Ford Mustang GT yesterday morning, the Motor Company rolled out their first official statement on the new pony car and while the exterior refresh is the big story right now, the drivetrain information is just as important – with the turbo 4 and V8 getting more power and new transmissions while the V6 is gone altogether.

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT and the 2015 Ford Mustang GT

New-Look 2018 Ford Mustang Revealed Online

By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2017 - 9:56AM

While Ford Motor Company hasn’t officially introduced the 2018 Ford Mustang, a video posted to the YouTube account of the enthusiast community Mustang6g appears to reveal the restyled pony car from every side – most notably showing off the facelifted front end.

2016 Ford F-150 owners come unhinged over cold-weather latch problems

By Mary Conway on January 16, 2017 - 9:57PM

Members of a Ford F-150 forum are upset. Now that cold weather has set in across the country, a number of them are finding that they either can’t get in to their vehicles or in some cases, can’t get the doors to latch.

The 2018 Ford F150 Refresh is a Good One

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2017 - 11:12AM

The 2018 Ford F150 is on display right now at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and with a handful of new trucks lined up next to the models currently on sale, I think that many attendees will agree that this refresh is a good one.

2018 Ford F150 Gets a Diesel Engine and a New Look

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2017 - 3:34PM

Ford Motor Company has used the 2017 Detroit Auto Show to introduce the facelifted 2018 Ford F150 pickup and while the new look is a nice change, the big news is that the 2018 F150 will feature a 3.0L PowerStroke diesel engine – confirming the popular rumors of a diesel-powered half ton Ford.

Ford Officially Confirms Midsize Bronco for 2020

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2017 - 10:27AM

Early this morning, Ford Motor Company tweeted the image above, officially announcing the planned return of the Ford Bronco for 2020 and it will be an off-road ready, midsized vehicle rather than a full sized vehicle based on the F150 – exactly as we had predicted earlier this year.

Here are the Bestselling Trucks in America for 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2017 - 3:22PM

Yesterday we brought you the news that the Ford F Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle and truck in America for 2016 and today, we bring you a look at the rest of the sales numbers from the American pickup truck segment – including both full size and mid-size trucks from GM, FCA, Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Honda.

Ford announces new electric SUV, scraps plans for Mexico plant

By Mary Conway on January 4, 2017 - 7:20PM

In its wide-ranging announcement about future electrification plans, Ford says it will build a small utility vehicle that will get at least 300 miles per charge. Ford scraps plans for Mexico plant and instead will invest $700 million, in Michigan, adding 700 permanent jobs.

Ford F Series Leads All US Sales for the 35th Consecutive Year

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2017 - 4:21PM

Sales Numbers from around the industry are still trickling in, but it is clear that the Ford F Series pickup will be the bestselling vehicle in America for the 35th consecutive years – while also being America’s bestselling pickup truck for the 40th consecutive year.

Dodge Dominates Rear-Drive Sales for 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2017 - 3:10PM

The sales numbers are in from all of the automakers which offer a performance oriented rear wheel drive vehicle and with 160,500 examples of the Challenger, Charger and Viper sold during 2016 – Dodge is officially the leading purveyor of rear wheel drive, performance oriented vehicles in the USA.

Ford Mustang Beats Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger to Claim 2016 Title

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2017 - 1:57PM

For the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang has beaten the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger to claim the title of America’s bestselling muscle car for 2016 – grabbing 10 of the 12 monthly sales wins along the way.

Ford Bringing Mustang Hybrid, F150 Hybrid with V8 Power by 2020

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2017 - 1:11PM

While Ford Motor Company has hinted to their future plans of an electrified Mustang and F150, the automaker announced this morning that both their top-selling sports car and their bestselling pickup will both have hybrid versions by 2020 – and they should both balance efficiency and high performance.

The Controversy over using a K&N air filter in a 2015 Ford F-150

By Mary Conway on January 2, 2017 - 10:02PM

The value of using K&N oiled air filters is hotly-debated. Some Ford F-150 owners say you should never use them while others say they boost power and performance.

TN's Best Performance Car Stories of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2016 - 2:08PM

Performance cars aren’t the bestselling vehicles in the US, but they are among the most popular in the United States among enthusiasts so today, we bring you the best TorqueNews performance car stories of 2016 – with a look at a variety of different types of performance oriented cars from around the world.

TN's Best Full Size Pickup Truck Stories of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2016 - 5:42PM

Full size trucks are the most popular vehicles in the US market and with 2016 being a big year for big trucks, we have put together a list of some of the most significant news stories of our 2016 coverage of the full size truck segment in the US – including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Ram and Toyota.

Foutz Motorsports 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Race Truck Headed to NAIAS

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2016 - 2:53PM

The production-spec 2017 Ford F150 Raptor campaigned by Greg Foutz Motorsports has finished the 2016 offroad racing season with flying colors and after being closely examined by the Ford Performance team in Detroit, this hard-run Raptor will be displayed at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in the Motor City.

Ford is accelerating its self-driving Fusion test program by tripling its fleet

By Mary Conway on December 28, 2016 - 9:20PM

Ford announced today that its newest generation of self-driving Fusion Hybrids will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show and be on display at the North American International Auto Show.

Ken Block Hoons the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor ((Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2016 - 3:06PM

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is marketed as the ultimate off-road production truck and with Ken Block arguably being the ultimate off-road driver, it only makes sense that the Motor Company would tap their famed rally racer to make a video showing off the capabilities of the new Raptor – and the first video of that action is here.

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