Ford News and Reviews

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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By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 17 2011 - 11:26am

The Ford Focus Electric makes its Motor City debut

The 2011 Detroit Auto Show is in full swing and show-goers have a chance to see the next big thing in the American electric vehicle market – the Ford Focus Electric.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 17 2011 - 9:53am

Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine technology setting up to challenge electric hybrids

Independent lab tests confirm the Scuderi™ Air-Hybrid Engine consumes up to 36 percent less fuel than a conventional engine. Beyond 2016 Federal Fuel Economy mandates, the gains will likely enable the technology to now challenge more expensive electric hybrids shown at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 16 2011 - 5:08pm

Full EVs at 2011 Detroit Auto Show not so green after all

Rather, consider near-green technology that uses natural gas.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 15 2011 - 12:04pm

2011 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview raises $2.6M for children

Once again, the 2011 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black tie gala continues to be one of the top single-night fundraising events in the nation.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 4:20pm

Video of Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

A few months ago, I had a chance to preview Electronic Art’s upcoming Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed thanks to the folks at World Racing (and of course, EA) but at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show EA and Ford had a display setup and the folks at TheXboxSource.com got gameplay video of the new racing simulator.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 14 2011 - 2:57pm

Ford shows off Explorer, Taurus SHO Police Interceptor models at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

The police car segment has been heating up with each of the Detroit Big 3 offering up new cop cars but only Ford Motor Company used the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to feature their new models – as Ford brought out a new Explorer and a pair of police-purposed Taurus SHO sedans to show off their Police Interceptor lineup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 13 2011 - 5:56pm

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in action inside of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has been shown off all over the country but when it made its Detroit Auto Show debut this past Monday, Ford had a unique way to show off this new high-performance Mustang in action – right in the middle of Cobo Hall.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 12 2011 - 8:28pm

Ford stock a growth story per Mad Money's Jim Cramer at Dearborn Truck Plant

It’s no surprise that Detroit is getting mega media focus due to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Still, few knew Jim Cramer of CNBC’s Mad Money program would do his show as well from the Dearborn Truck Plant at the Ford Rouge Complex, home of the F-150.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 12 2011 - 2:57pm

Electric Avenue lights up future at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Electric Avenue at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, also known as 2011 NAIAS, was moved from the main floor to the lower level at Cobo Center, but lit the way even more toward free rides and drives of electric vehicles.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 12 2011 - 12:51pm

Ford Wins Overall Polk Loyalty Award at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Ford’s resurgence is shown with the announcement that it has the highest rate of overall customer loyalty with its win at the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented at the Automotive News World Congress as part of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Kia is the brand with most improved loyalty.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 11 2011 - 8:38am

Future vision belongs to students at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Some years at auto shows like the Detroit Auto Show are more visionary than others. No matter what the mood, though, you can always depend on the two major creative displays by students: Michelin Design Challenge and the College for Creative Studies (CCS).

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 10 2011 - 11:50am

Ford Careers Picture Brightens with 7000 New Jobs

Careers are on the upswing at Ford with the announcement of 7000 new jobs. Hiring begins almost immediately with salary employment recruitment starting Jan. 11 and 12 during the 2011 North American International Auto Show industry preview days.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 10 2011 - 11:33am

Ford Vertek Concept Shows Future of C-Segment Platform

The Ford Vertek concept introduced at the Detroit Auto Show is a road map to where Ford is heading with its smaller utility vehicles for the North American and world markets with its versatile new C-segment platform.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 10 2011 - 9:49am

Ford Unveils C-Max Electric and Plug-In Hybrid at Detroit Auto Show

Ford has unveiled its electrification strategy at the Detroit Auto Show and it includes a plug-in hybrid C-Max Energi and a traditional hybrid C-Max. The all-electric Ford Focus was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 10 2011 - 9:13am

Chevrolet Volt and Ford Explorer Named North American Car and Truck

Domestic manufacturers have swept with the Chevrolet Volt being named North American Car of the Year and the Ford Explorer being named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 7 2011 - 9:57pm

EV marketing battle erupting between Ford and Nissan

Will your new Ford Focus EV charge faster than that other guy’s new Nissan Leaf? Well, that seems to be the sentiment contained within the latest war of words between Ford and Nissan at CES 2011 and news releases.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 7 2011 - 4:44pm

The 2011 Ford F150 with the EcoBoost V6 rated at 16/22mpg

When Ford announced the specifications of the new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 offered in the 2011 Ford F150, they stated that it would featured the most torque in the segment (420lb-ft) as well as class leading fuel economy and today, they made it official – the EcoBoost V6 gets 16mpg around town and 22 on the highway.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 7 2011 - 4:32pm

Last Mercury Rolls off the Line and Goes To Fleet Duty

It’s a sad ending to a once-noble brand as the last Mercury has rolled off the production line and it is being put to fleet duty. Apparently, there was no interest in preserving the last of the Grand Marquis for posterity.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 7 2011 - 3:49pm

The final sales results for the US auto industry in 2010

The final numbers from 2010 are in from around the auto industry and the one good thing about the terrible year that was 2009 is that 2010 numbers show strong growth for everyone – except for Toyota.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 7 2011 - 2:32pm

Ford unveils the 2011 Focus Electric at 2011 CES

This morning at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Ford Motor Company unveiled the Ford Focus Electric – set to hit the US market in late 2011 as their first attempt to compete with the likes of the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 6 2011 - 11:01am

Ford to auction off Grabber Blue Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

When Ford introduced the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca in August of 2010, they suggested that this could be the best-handling Mustang ever and to commemorate this new factory-built race car, Ford is working with the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction to sell a 1-of-1 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca in Grabber Blue.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 5 2011 - 2:15pm

The Top 10 best-selling vehicles in the 2010 US market

Annual sales reports from around the American auto industry are in and with them, we have a clear picture of the Top 10 best-selling vehicles in the US market with the Ford F-Series taking the top spot once again.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 5 2011 - 11:13am

Ford brand leads the nation in December 2010 sales, Lincoln struggles

Ford Motor Company was the worst of the Detroit Big 3 in terms of percentage growth with just below 7% improvement over December 2009 but Ford does claim the bragging rights of having the bestselling single brand in the industry.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 5 2011 - 11:10am

Consumer Reports Pans Ford MyTouch System

Consumer Reports, which has more than 7 million print and online subscribers, is out with an article in its February issue that pans the Ford and Lincoln My Touch systems, which operate the vehicle’s entertainment, climate and navigation systems.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 4 2011 - 2:35pm

The Camaro bests Mustang in 2010 annual sales

The Chevrolet Camaro saw a 26% decline in sales last month compared to December of 2009 but thanks to steady sales throughout the year, 2010 marked the first time since 1985 where the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang in annual sales.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 3 2011 - 11:47pm

2011 will be the year of Electric Avenue reality

For certain we will see the continuation of technical innovations like Ford’s EcoBoost engines that have the power of a V8 in a 6 cylinder, but the gas mileage of a 4 cylinder. Moreover, we will continue to see the mainstream deliveries of a plethora of plug-in hybrid vehicles, like Chevy Volts, Nissan Leafs and Fisker Karmas. Even the Toyota Prius will follow suit with its own version of a plug-in.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 3 2011 - 2:44pm

Ford teases the 2012 Focus EV ahead of its CES debut

Ford has made it public knowledge for some time that when the 2012 Ford Focus hits the US market, it will include a plug-in electric version and this morning, Ford debuted a teaser of the new Ford Focus Electric.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 2 2011 - 7:31pm

Ford stock price dynamics still show bullish

One look at a daily technical analysis chart, though, shows the cup half full and half empty for Ford. Pullbacks and sideways price movements can be signs of breakdown pause or pause for the next leg upward. This is where the fundamentals, a monthly chart and a viewpoint of the general market come in.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 2 2011 - 12:31pm

$5.43M in contracts express USCAR and DOE collaboration

There was a time when collaboration between automakers implied suspicion of collusion and potential price fixing; not anymore, and not with the government. The U.S. DOE's mission to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States has made cooperation between American automakers much easier.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 30 2010 - 7:31pm

NHTSA announces 2011 Ford and Lincoln recall over fire risk

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of a variety of 2011 Ford and Lincoln trucks and crossovers due to a fire risk stemming from an overheating body control module.

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