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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 F350
2017 Ford Super Duty Recalled because the Gas Tank Might Fall Out
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 8,000 examples of the new 2017 F250 and F350 Super Duty pickups over a concern that a problem with the gas tank straps could allow the tank to fall and contact the ground – increasing the likelihood of a fire, although there have been no reports incidents by private owners.
Ford Mustang women's car of the year
Ford Mustang Named Women's World Car of the Year
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang has been named the Women’s Car of the Year for the global automotive market, with a panel of women around the world testing hundreds of cars and picking the Mustang as their favorite for 2016 – and the Ford Focus RS finished a close second.
Why Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is thanking Ford Motor employees
By Mary Conway on
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has posted on Facebook that he just wrapped up a commercial shoot in the Detroit area. The action star has a special message for Ford Motor "blue collar" employees.
Ford GT production
2017 Ford GT Production has Officially Begun
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the first 2017 Ford GT supercar has been rolled off of the unique assembly line in Canada, marking the official launch of production and making it likely that the first private owner of the new Ford will have their supercar before the end of 2016 – as the company had initially planned.
quickest s550 manual mustang
Watch the Worlds Quick Manual Transmission S550 Ford Mustang Set the Record
By Patrick Rall on
A video has turned up online showing a late model Ford Mustang GT with the standard 6-speed manual transmission laying down a 9.47 quarter mile run – which the video claims is a world record for the quickest quarter mile time by a manual transmission S550 Mustang.
2014 GT500
If a 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is Real, a Detroit Debut is Likely
By Patrick Rall on
After a listing on Ford.com for a 2017 Mustang Shelby GT500 came and went, many people are expecting to see a new, high powered pony car from the Motor Company in the very near future – and if there really is a new GT500 coming for 2017, it will almost certainly be unveiling at the upcoming 2017 Detroit Auto Show.
2017 Mustang GT500 search screen shot
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Pops Up on Ford.com
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company hasn’t officially acknowledged the rumors of the upcoming Mustang Shelby GT500, but a listing on Google from Ford.com and a Shelby GT500 extension on the Ford website suggests that a new high performance Mustang is on its way for 2017 – presumably storming onto the scene to battle the Dodge Hellcat cars.
Ford Performance unveils a screaming fast, track-only Shelby FP350S
By Mary Conway on
Ford Performance just unveiled a Shelby for everyone who truly wants to race their pony car, the only hitch is that you can only race it. The Shelby FP350S isn’t street legal.
2017 raptor testing
Why Transmission Testing is Delaying the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor
By Patrick Rall on
A report by Reuters confirmed that 2017 Ford F150 pickups are piling up at storage facilities between production and dealerships as the automaker works to complete testing of the new 10-speed automatic transmission – and today we look at why this testing process is preventing the company from shipping these new trucks.
2016 Ford F-150 owners debate the best floor mats
By Mary Conway on
Now that wintry weather is moving in through out the United States, drivers of 2015 and 2016 Ford F-150s are trying to determine the best floor mats for fit, coverage and wear.
Ford F-150 Steering Wheel Problems and Peeling
Owners of 2015 Ford F-150s are upset over steering wheels that are peeling
By Mary Conway on
An owner of a 2015 Ford F-150 complained on a forum about problems with his steering wheel peeling and looking bad. Other owners are reporting similar problems.
Yellow Mustang at NAIAS
Ford Mustang Leads in November as Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Post Worst Sales of 2016
By Patrick Rall on
After trailing the Chevrolet Camaro in September and October sales, a combination of a sales surge for the Ford Mustang with the worst sales month of the year for the Camaro has allowed the Mustang to climb back to the top of the muscle car chart – even as sales slump across the segment compared to last year.
2017 Raptor race truck
Stock 2017 Ford Raptor F150 Finishes the Baja 1000 - and Drives Home
By Patrick Rall on
A new 2017 Ford F150 Raptor that is mechanically identical to the trucks reaching dealerships around the country recently participated in the grueling Baja 1000 off-road race, finishing 3rd in the Stock Full class and then driving the team home – in a race where 128 vehicles didn’t make it to the finish line.
1984 Bronco II
Future Ford Bronco Being Engineered in Australia
By Patrick Rall on
A new reported states that the future Ford Bronco will be engineered in Australia even though it will be built in Detroit – all but ensuring that the new Bronco will be a smaller, body-on-frame vehicle and not a larger, F150-based machine.
2016 F150 Limited
Future Ford F150 Could Get a New 4.8L V8
By Patrick Rall on
According to a new report focusing on a labor deal between Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers Union, the Ford F150 is slated to receive a new 4.8L V8 which will be built in Canada starting sometime around 2020 or 2021.
Finally a 2017 Ford GT you can afford to own
By Mary Conway on
Ford is now selling diecast reproductions of the incredible 2017 Ford GT supercar. Available in blue or silver, it may be the only Ford GT you can ever afford.
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2018 Ford Mustang Could Lose V6, Gain 10-Speed and MagneRide
By Patrick Rall on
According to information gathered from Ford’s dealership system and posted on the enthusiast website Mustang6g.com, the 2018 Ford Mustang could lose the V6 engine option while adding the 10-speed automatic transmission and the MagneRide suspension setup from the current Shelby GT350 – while still offering the GT350 and GT350R for those who want a stronger-handling pony car.
Autosock may give better tire traction than chains
Why some drivers say the 'Autosock' works better than chains in snow
By Mary Conway on
With snow starting to fall in different areas of the country, a new product appears to give better traction than chains. Decide between Autosock vs chains.
Hector Fraire mugshot
The Ford Mustang in Oklahoma Probably Wasn't Going 208
By Patrick Rall on
A news story has been traveling around social media which talks about a 19-year old Ford Mustang driver in Oklahoma who was clocked going 208mph and while it certainly makes for an interesting story – there is almost no way that he was going 208 miles per hour.
2017 Ford Super Duty
North American "Of The Year" Finalists Include Ford Super Duty, Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica
By Patrick Rall on
The finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year award have been announced and headlining this year’s awards are the Ford F-Series Super Duty and the Chevrolet Bolt – both of which have been named Motor Trend’s best of the new year – along with the hot-selling Chrysler Pacifica.
2017 Ford Super Duty
Ford F150 and Super Duty Take a Trio of Honors in LA
By Patrick Rall on
The aluminum bodied Ford F150 and Super Duty pickups have been awarded with several titles on the first day of the 2016 LA Auto Show, including the 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year – setting up Ford as the favorite for the 2017 North American Truck of the Year.
Ford is roaring into the small SUV market in a big way with 2018 EcoSport SUV
By Mary Conway on
Ford unveiled the 2018 EcoSport on Snapchat, a strong indication of their target audience. The small SUV is loaded with premium audio and other amenities, is perfect for the young buyer who demands the latest in technology delivered in a small package.
Why automakers have to redesign the interior of the 2017 Ford Fusion because of all of our electronics
By Mary Conway on
Drivers have become so obsessed with their phones, tablets and laptops, that automakers have to redesign vehicle interiors to accommodate them. See the new 2017 Ford Fusion interior built with phones and laptops in mind.
How the sale of this tricked out 2013 Ford Raptor SVT will help children see better
By Mary Conway on
Truck lovers have until Friday, November 11th to bid on a one-of-a-kind tricked out 2013 Ford Raptor SVT. Superbowl MVP Von Miller commissioned the truck and it was featured on the Velocity Channel's "The Lifted Life".
2016 Roush P-51 Mustang show car
Newest Roush P51 Ford Mustang Packs 727hp
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Roush Performance used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce their new P-51 Mustang – a 727hp package designed to sit atop the Roush Mustang lineup in terms of power and performance.
2017 raptor at NAIAS
Buyers Lining Up for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is still more than a month away from reaching the first buyers, but those folks looking to secure one of the new 450 horsepower pickups are flowing into dealerships – creating an early waiting list for the next gen Raptor.
Why the Canadian government is investigating some Ford F-150s
By Mary Conway on
The Transportation Department of Canada called Transport Canada claims that there are problems with the brakes on some 2011 and 2012 Ford F-150s.
2017 F150 raptor build
Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now
By Patrick Rall on
The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.
Ford Mustang GTT
A Ford GT-Inspired Mustang with 800hp Shines at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
Among the many Ford Mustang show cars on display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs – which incorporates some styling cues from the Ford GT supercar into an 800 horsepower Mustang GT to create one cool super-muscle car.
VMP SEMA Mustang GT
Ford Mustang, F150 and Focus - Hottest of SEMA for 2nd Year
By Patrick Rall on
The annual Hottest of SEMA Awards have been announced and for the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang, Ford F150 and Ford Focus have been named the most popular cars in their respective segments – covering the coupe, truck and sport compact groups.
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