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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Large interior touchscreen of 2021 Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 21 2020 - 10:48am

Confirmed: 2021 Ford F-150 Will Allow For Over-The-Air Updates

OTA Technology is coming to next-generation F-150 as well as other Ford vehicles. Should help lower costs of warranty work and improve reliability, according to Ford.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 19 2020 - 9:55am

Ford Should Do Like Toyota And Virtually Introduce Us To The 2021 F-150

Toyota did a virtual launch of hybrid versions of the Sienna and Venza, raising the bar as the first OEM to launch a product in 2020 under quarantine. Virtual launch of 2021 Ford F-150 would reinvigorate Blue Oval fans, excite dealers and give truck enthusiasts something to look forward.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 18 2020 - 11:30am

2020 Ford F-150 Manufacturing Begins Again; 2021 F-150 Back On Track

Dearborn and Kentucky truck plants start back up production after two-month shutdown due to pandemic. New and robust safety measures implemented. Ford confirms that 2021 F-150 will still be manufactured this calendar and available for later this fall.

By Marc Stern May 17 2020 - 8:00pm

After Two-Month Downtime, Ford Ready To Restart Its Assembly Lines

With the blessing of the governor of Michigan, Ford is ready to fire up its assembly lines and resume the business it knows best, building vehicles.

By Marc Stern May 15 2020 - 4:55pm

Ford Era Ends As Final Fusions Set To Roll Off Assembly Line

Once the line gets up and moving at the Hermosillo, Mexico plant, an era will end for the Ford Motor Co. On July 21, or thereabouts, the last retail Ford Fusion and the last general passenger car from the automaker will roll down the line.

MKIII-R retro mod kit from Superperformance

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 15 2020 - 2:00pm

Superperformance MKIII-R Is Resto Mod Version of Classic Cobra

MKIII-R pays homage to iconic 1965 Cobra and is powered by a Ford V8. Only 20 of these will be built each year, making it highly collectible.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 14 2020 - 11:44am

New Ad Campaign Emphasizes Ford Is Ready to Lead the Way to Safely Restart U.S. Manufacturing

Ford launches three new ad campaigns that offer hope and optimism as auto manufacturing starts back up. Ford emphasizes importance of American manufacturing and key driver of the economy.

2020 Ford Expedition Faces Safety Recall

By Marc Stern May 13 2020 - 1:57pm

Ford Recalls Center On Software, Panoramic Roof Repair

If you follow Ford or own a Ford vehicle you probably think that things are pretty slow at the moment as the automaker slowly ramps up to restart its assembly lines around the world. The safety office is on the lookout for vehicle defects and is issuing recalls. This week it issued three.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 13 2020 - 9:59am

Updated 2021 Ford F-150 Timeline: Manufacturing Starts in October, Ordering Starts July 15

Job One production for the 14th-generation F-150 set to begin October 12. Full production to ramp up by early November. Some 2021 Ford F-150s could still be delivered before the end of the year.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 12 2020 - 9:15am

Ford To Offer Over-the-Air Updates On Mustang Mach-E

All-electric Mustang Mach-E will make over-the-air updates to keep vehicle current. Over-the-air technology, similar to what Tesla does for its vehicles, will come to many other Ford vehicles very soon, not just the Mach-E.

Ford Fusion Autonomous test cars - Credit: Ford

By Eric Evarts May 11 2020 - 12:57pm

FCC Strands Self-Driving Car Communications To Boost WiFi Spectrum

Just as Ford releases data on how two of its self-driving cars interact with each other over a year, the Federal Communications Commission wiped out most of the spectrum allocated to communications between cars, stranding millions of dollars of infrastructure rolled out by automakers and cities.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 11 2020 - 10:26am

2020 Ford Ranger Sees 123 Percent Sales Increase

Ford Ranger closes gap on Chevy Colorado, while Toyota Tacoma continues segment domination. Ranger’s increase pushes it ahead of Jeep Gladiator.

By Marc Stern May 10 2020 - 5:12pm

Ford Has Some Great Info On Setting Your EV Up After A Lockdown

As the national health shutdown slowly unwinds, a Ford expert has shared some of his thoughts on getting your EV or hybrid ready for the road again. He also has some ready info for you if you still have to wait, as well.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 8 2020 - 11:49am

Rare Mustangs Available At Upcoming Barrett-Jackson Online Auction

Famous auction house will hold virtual online-only auction where some amazing Mustangs will be available. Rare Shelby and Fox Body Mustangs will be part of virtual online auction.

Ford Assembly Plant with Safety Precautions

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 8 2020 - 10:21am

Confirmed: Ford To Restart Production Beginning May 18

All four truck plants included in restart plan. Ford puts together extensive new safety precautions for all workers. 2020 F-150 production can begin again in earnest along with rest of Ford’s product line.

By Marc Stern May 7 2020 - 6:57pm

Ford Relights European Assembly Lines In Phased Start

Ford has taken the first steps to restart its European assembly lines as it begins to build customer-sold cars. The plants are taking all sorts of health measures including social distancing and health and wellness checks every day.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 7 2020 - 10:58am

High Demand, Low Inventory For Ford F-150

Despite economic downturn due to the pandemic, the demand for pickup trucks like Ford F-150 has not decreased. What has decreased is the inventory of trucks at dealer’s lots across the country. This could mean a shortage of specific trims, colors and higher prices.

By Marc Stern May 6 2020 - 5:33pm

Ford Puma Teased As Model Not Available Here

For a long time, Ford has offered some great vehicles. They just aren't available in the U.S.of A. The automaker has done it again as it has teased the Ford Puma ST. There will be two of them, the standard and the high-performance model, said to do 0 to 60 in about 6.7 seconds (not bad for a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine).

Original Bullitt Mustang as driven by Steve McQueen

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 6 2020 - 9:28am

Binge-worthy Mustang Films: Top 10 Movies Starring The Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang team picks their top 10 movies featuring the Mustang. Pony car has always been part of pop culture since its beginning in 1964.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 5 2020 - 10:14am

Reimagining The 1970 Ford Ranger With Modern Engineering

1970 Ford F-100 Ranger is a classic amongst truck enthusiasts. California custom truck builder has reimagined this truck with a Coyote engine and a blend of vintage and modern influences.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 4 2020 - 1:16pm

Getting America Back To Work Starts With the Ford F-150

It’s time for Ford plants to safely get back to work. Ford F-150 manufacturing is crucial to Ford’s financial turnaround, but also a big part of the financial turnaround in America.

By Marc Stern May 3 2020 - 10:41pm

Planned Ford Mini-Truck Likely To Be Named Maverick

With all of the gloom and doom that has been hitting the auto industry for the last couple of months, it is nice to have something exciting to talk about. In this case, it is a new model that is likely coming from Ford, a pint-sized brawler that slots below the Ranger and is likely to be named the Maverick and share the Ford Bronco Sport platform.

By Jimmy Dinsmore May 1 2020 - 1:44pm

Ford F-150 Production Overcomes Obstacles, Inches Close To Restarting Production

Tornado-damaged part supply factory now won’t hinder F-150 production. As Ford’s production facilities look toward a mid-May restart, F-150 manufacturing will be a main focus.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 30 2020 - 11:33am

Tesla Cybertruck Is No Threat To The Ford F-150

Tesla’s Cybertruck may have high pre-order demand, but will those converted orders come from Ford’s bottom line? Best-selling vehicle in America, Ford F-150, is poised for their own electric truck.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 29 2020 - 10:59am

Mustang Designer Gale Halderman Passes Away

Designer of the original Ford Mustang, and member of the Mustang Hall of Fame, dies at the age of 87. Halderman worked 40 years at Ford Motor Company.

Fusion Driver's Seat As Marques Face Issues With Shutdowns

By Marc Stern Apr 28 2020 - 3:58pm

As Stay-At-Home Orders Stretch Many Older Ford Vehicles Feeling Strain In Battery

As Ford vehicles have become more dependent on computerization, they are facing a challenging problem as the coronavirus shutdowns stretch into a new month. The problem is keeping their batteries charged.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 28 2020 - 11:21am

You Can Order The 2021 Ford F-150 By Mid-June, Production Set To Begin End Of September

Production for the 2021 Ford F-150 has been delayed due to the plant shutdowns thanks to the corona virus pandemic. Job One production for the 14th-generation F-150 set to begin September 28. Full production to ramp up by October 26.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 27 2020 - 1:10pm

Ford F-150 Has a Long History With Six-Cylinder Engines

Since its beginning the Ford F-Series has had a six-cylinder engine option to go along with a V8. Ford’s best-selling pickup truck always offers engine options to entice all types of buyers.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 24 2020 - 11:43am

Tornado Damages Factory That Provides Key Part for Ford F-150 And Other Trucks; Could Further Delay Production

Borg-Warner factory in Seneca, South Carolina destroyed by tornado, produced transfer case for Ford F-150 and other Ford vehicles. Ramifications could be huge and financially devastating for Ford as they try to emerge from corona virus production halt and a tough economic situation.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 23 2020 - 8:48am

All-Electric Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype Makes 1,400 Horsepower

Ford Performance created this one-off dragster prototype as Ford’s first factory, fully electric Mustang. Estimated maximum speed of 170 mph and an 8-second quarter-mile time.

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