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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Ford Lincoln MKS

Ford taking 30 percent of the water out of auto manufacturing

Ford is beginning 2012 with an aggressive plan to reduce the amount of water used in the fabrication of vehicles and continue the drive to efficiency not only in their vehicle lineup, but the manufacturing process as well. The new goal calls for a 30 percent reduction globally by 2015 of the amount of water used per vehicle in 2009.
The 2011 Ford Fusion Sport AWD

2011 looks to be a record sales year for the Ford Fusion

Including today, there are three sales days left in the 2011 calendar year and when the year’s final tally comes in, Ford Motor Company expects their popular Ford Fusion sedan to top the 240,000 unit plateau – marking the Fusion’s best year since being introduced and making the Fusion Ford’s bestselling car for 2011.
The 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

Ford's New Year's resolutions for safer driving: Obvious and interesting

The roads today are crowded and sometimes confusing, but the cars we drive are smarter and safer than ever. Understanding these technologies and using them correctly can help you drive more safely. Nevertheless, there is one thing you can do before even getting in the car that will make you a smarter, safer driver and that is simply leaving the stress at home or the office.
The 2011 Ford Mustang GT

The NHTSA closes investigation of 2011 Ford Mustang manual transmission

Back in August, TorqueNews reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had opened an investigation into 2011 Ford Mustang models powered by the 5.0L V8 and the 6-speed manual transmissions after a variety of shifting issues were reported but after 4 months of research and testing – the government agency has closed the Mustang transmission investigation with no further actions planned.

Ford recalls 2011 F150, 2012 Super Duty for rollaway risk

The folks at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select 2011 and 2012 model year Ford F Series pickups over a concern that the brake shift interlock switch may not be functioning – meaning that the truck can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal thus increasing the chances of a rollaway accident.
2012 Ford Focus Electric

Ford showcasing 100 MPGe Ford Focus Electric and other clean vehicle technology

Ford is offering the power of choice to fuel-efficiency-minded customers, including vehicles with EcoBoost engines, the 2012 C-MAX hybrids and the 2012 Ford Focus Electric which will be the first production electric vehicle to achieve greater than 100 miles/gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency.

New 2013 Ford Fusion app combines marketing with fun

The crown jewel of Ford’s display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will likely be the newly redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion and while January 9th is a long way away, Ford is offering Android, iPad and iPhone users a chance to learn about the new midsized sedan gradually over the next four weeks with the new Ford Fusion App.

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