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 Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 20 2020 - 9:09am

Diesel F-250 Super Duty Tremor Impresses In The Quarter Mile

Big, heavy F-250 Super Duty with a 6.7-liter diesel engine shows impressive track performance. 2020 F-250 Super Duty Tremor is available with Godzilla gasoline engine or Power Stroke turbodiesel and lots of great off-road accessories too.

By Marc Stern Apr 17 2020 - 10:19am

Ford Ranger Upgrade -- Beware Hacking A Real Possibility

On Wednesday, Torque News published a look at the findings of a UK study that showed the Ford Focus Titanium, a Euro model, was vulnerable to hackers. Today, TN is publishing a longer story on data-hacking in vehicles because Ford Performance is offering an upgrade to Ford Ranger computers for better performance. I wrote the story earlier this week and Jimmy Dinsmore yesterday's piece.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 17 2020 - 9:54am

Mustang Wins World’s Best-Selling Sports Car Title

Ford’s current stable of ponies includes 12 variants in the Mustang lineup. On National Mustang Day, Ford Mustang celebrates two sales titles: world’s best-selling sports car and best-selling sports coupe.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 16 2020 - 11:08am

2020 Ford Ranger Gets An Engine Tune From Ford Performance

Ford Performance offers first engine tune kit for trucks. Ranger will receive uptick in horsepower and torque courtesy of Ford Performance engine tune.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 15 2020 - 11:05am

Whipple’s New Supercharger Kit For Ford’s 7.3-Liter V8 Makes 700 HP and 750 lb.-ft. Of Torque

New easy-to-install supercharger from Whipple will increase 7.3-liter’s horsepower and torque. New Whipple install can make 700 horsepower and 750 lb.-ft. of torque for Ford F-250. 2021 Ford Raptor may get the 7.3-liter V8 engine too.

By Marc Stern Apr 15 2020 - 10:43am

Data Hacking Affects Euro-Fords Could It Happen Here?

A recent report by the U.K. organization Which? has found that Ford's Focus Titanium is vulnerable to hackers. They can control the vehicle and go so far as to find personal information. Ford has not listened to this information, reports say.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 14 2020 - 11:43am

No More SuperCab for 2021 Ford Raptor

Two-door variant of next-generation 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will be eliminated. SuperCrew Raptor only option listed in leaked information. Redesigned four-door Raptor will have four doors only, new suspension and perhaps a V8 too.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 13 2020 - 1:44pm

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Won’t Be A Plug-In Hybrid, According To Ford

The upcoming hybrid F-150 to be modeled more after Ford Explorer Hybrid and Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid. Ford confirms F-150 and Explorer will share a the same 10-speed modular hybrid transmission and see an increase in power and fuel economy.

By Marc Stern Apr 12 2020 - 8:07pm

Ford Bronco Sport Production Start Pushed Out Two Months

With the havoc that the coronavirus continues to cause across the economy, Ford has pushed out the production start on the first Bronco Sport models.

By Marc Stern Apr 11 2020 - 10:22pm

For New Ford F-150 Sales, Economic Costs Are Very High At 84-Month Edge

With F-150 loan terms, many times, at 84 months, it is time to look to see if it is a deal or a drudge. At 84 months, not only the length of time for the loan but also its ultimate cost may have you scratching your head.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 11 2020 - 11:59am

2020 Saleen Sportruck XR Is A True Off-Road Machine

Performance vehicle builder Saleen offers off-road truck that has performance and rugged ability. Saleen offers on-road performance-oriented Sportruck and off-road F-150 Sportruck XR.

2021 Ford F-150 hybrid courtesy of The Drive

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 10 2020 - 11:26am

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Won’t Be Prius-Like

Ford is likely to focus on performance over fuel economy on upcoming hybrid F-150. 3.5-liter Ecoboost expected to work with electric motor to offer additional performance, plus some improved fuel economy.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 9 2020 - 9:06am

Harley-Davidson F-150 Trucks Are Eligible For No Interest Financing and 3-Month Deferral Payments

Special-edition 2019 Ford F-150 is part of the current financing incentive plan through Ford Credit. “Anyone interested should act immediately” to purchase one of these highly collectible F-150s.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 8 2020 - 3:14pm

Sneak Peek At 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat Trim Interior

2021 Ford F-150 interior photo shows updates to Lariat trim. Large touchscreen, new shift knob, two-tone leather are highlights.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 8 2020 - 11:28am

2022 Ford Mustang Could Be All-Wheel Drive Hybrid V8

A new platform and new powertrain is coming to the seventh-generation Ford Mustang. According to a patent, all-wheel drive and hybrid technology is coming to the Mustang in Europe. Will it also come to North America?

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 7 2020 - 10:33am

Another Recall Issued On 2020 Ford F-150 and 2020 Ford Ranger Regarding Transmissions

Ford issues a safety recall on select models of F-150, Ranger and Expedition regarding 10-speed automatic transmission. Many issues over the years have surrounded this transmission including numerous recalls and class action lawsuits.

By Marc Stern Apr 6 2020 - 6:06pm

Hennessey/Ford HPE750 Makes A Great Ford F-150 Upgrade

Hennessey Performance Engineering makes some interesting Ford F-150 upgrades. Today we take a close look at the Hennessey/Ford HPE750 (supercharged) F-150 upgrade.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 6 2020 - 11:26am

All Engine Details Leaked for 2021 Ford F-150, Including Hybrid F-150

Hybrid F-150 to have 3.5-liter engine with electric motor. 3.0-liter Power Stroke will still be offered for 2021 F-150. 5.0-liter V8 continues.

By Marc Stern Apr 5 2020 - 3:30pm

Ford To Keep European Plants Shuttered Until May 4

Ford plans to keep its European manufacturing sites shuttered for another month. Meantime, the workforce is assisting various sites and agencies as they help to mitigate the damage caused by the COVID-19 plague.

By Marc Stern Apr 4 2020 - 11:43pm

Ford Vans, SUVs, Lincoln SUVs Show Q1 Sales Success

Ford has not only stepped up to help the country in its hour of needs it has managed to keep some of its sales composure as well.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 4 2020 - 1:12pm

2019 and 2020 Ford F-150 Incentives Are Plentiful At The Moment

Ford is trying to incentivize shoppers to buy a F-150, during one of the worst economic situations in our country’s history. Ford is trying to challenge General Motors who is also offering aggressive incentives.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 3 2020 - 9:57am

Ford F-150 Sales Drop More Than 13 Percent In First Quarter As GM Makes Gains

While Ford F-150 remains the best-selling vehicle in America, GM makes gains with both of its full-size pickup trucks. The entire auto industry suffers mightily from the effects of the current uncertain socio-economic situation.

By Patrick Rall Apr 2 2020 - 10:27am

Ford Mustang Shows Growth in 2020 Q1, Leading Dodge Challenger and Chevy Camaro

The Ford Mustang was the only car in the segment-of-three to show positive growth during the first quarter of 2020 while the Dodge Challenger stumbled a little and the Chevrolet Camaro stumbled a lot.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 2 2020 - 10:16am

Custom Hummer Designer Launches Special-Edition F-150 supertruck

Mil-Spec Automotive offers new line of Ford F-150 trucks with aggressive, unique styling plus high-performance ability. Mil-Spec Automotive F-150 is rugged and powerful.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 2 2020 - 8:50am

The GT350 Shelby Mustang To Be Discontinued

Ford will cease production of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350 to make room for 2021 Mustang Mach 1. The GT500 Shelby Mustang will continue, however.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Apr 1 2020 - 10:27am

A 2020 Ford F-100 Heritage Edition Would Be Perfect Send Off For 13th Generation Ford F-Series

45 years after Ford changed the name of the F-150, they should pay homage to F-100. In 1975, Ford officially changed the name of the F-100 to the F-150. As a show of respect to truck heritage it would’ve been nice if Ford had produced a special-edition F-100 Heritage edition.

By Marc Stern Apr 1 2020 - 12:06am

Ford Delays Plan To Restart Line; Will Build Ventilators

The Ford Motor Co. in a major reversal has reversed a plan to reopen its assembly plants beginning April 6 with the Hermosillo site, followed by other major sites. The automaker will be building 50,000 ventilators to help the COVID-19 crisis.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 31 2020 - 12:21pm

Hennessey Venom 775 F-150 Embarrasses Mustang GT350 On Dragstrip

Hennessey Performance created YouTube video to show how their modified F-150 Venom 775 can outperform a stock Mustang GT350 on a drag strip. The competition is not even close, as video shows.

Ford May Reopen Factories In Early April

By Marc Stern Mar 30 2020 - 10:46pm

Ford, Automakers Should Consider Delaying Reopening Closed Lines A Bit Longer

With Ford considering reopening its shuttered plants on April 6, some wonder if they shouldn't delay their restart until the end of April.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Mar 30 2020 - 1:32pm

An F-150 With A Tactical Edge: 2020 Roush F-150 5.11 Tactical Edition

Roush Performance teams with California clothing maker Tactical 5.11 to create limited edition Ford F-150. Only 150 units of this special-edition, high performance pickup will be produced.

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