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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2020 Red Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Converter

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 14 2019 - 7:21am

Ford Starts an Automotive Trend with Mustang Sub-brand that GM and Corvette May Follow

General Motors may one day sub-brand Corvette just like Ford sub-branded the Mustang in the electric Mach-E. Like it or don’t like it, automakers will do what’s best for their bottom line. Competition is intense for the car-buying dollar. So, in a way, capitalizing on iconic brands does make financial sense. We just don’t have to like it.

By Marc Stern Dec 13 2019 - 7:37pm

Ford Recalls Half-Million Super Duty Pickups Over Carpeting Fire Risk

Ford has issued another Super Duty pickup recall. This time the recall is over a fire risk caused by carpeting in SuperCrew models. When one of the front seat pretensioners goes deploys in a crash it is possible that enough sparks can be generated to start a fire.

By Marc Stern Dec 12 2019 - 8:03pm

Dealer Offers Ford F250 Super Duty Baja 1000 With 1,000 Pounds-Feet Of Torque, Honestly

There are lots of powerful pickups out there, many prepared for sale by tuning shops. Well, how about a Ford dealer with its own tuning department that does this work. We have visited Long McArthur Ford before looking at other special models, today we look at the dealership's Ford F250 Super Duty Baja 1000. It is something you can get torqued up about, really.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 12 2019 - 10:08am

Drive A 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 On A Track

Shelby Mustang GT500 owners can now experience what it’s like to drive this supercar on a track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ford Motor Company and Ford Performance Racing are offering a new complimentary experience for owners of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.

Gulf Livery special ford F-150 pickup truck with performance racing heritage

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 11 2019 - 5:03pm

Gulf Livery Ford Performance Racing Heritage in a Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

As seen in Ford vs. Ferrari the Gulf Livery color scheme is synonymous with racing and Ford Performance and now is showcased as a special Ford Heritage F-150.

2020 Shelby Super Snake F-150 truck white color

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 10 2019 - 9:22pm

Shelby President: The Fastest Street Legal 2020 Ford F-150 Hits The Streets

The 2020 Shelby Ford F-150 Super Snake will have 770-horsepower making it the country’s fastest street truck, says Shelby president Gary Patterson, with whom Torque News spoke yesterday.

By Eric Evarts Dec 10 2019 - 2:59pm

How the Ford Mach E's vertical touch screen points the way forward

Ford replaced the horizontal center screen in its upcoming Mustang Mach E electric SUV with a vertical screen to make it easier on

The Ranger Motion R is a tough-looking truck

By Marc Stern Dec 10 2019 - 1:04am

Want A Tough-Looking Ford Ranger Option? Try The Ranger Merlin R

There's a company in Northern Ireland that makes a tough-looking Ford Ranger, Motion R. Here's a look at this special Ford pickup truck.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 9 2019 - 5:03pm

How Ford Makes Buying The 2020 Explorer or Edge More Appealing Through a Special Experience

ST SUV Experience, through Ford Performance Racing School, is attractive part of 2020 Ford Edge ST, 2020 Ford Explorer ST.

By Marc Stern Dec 7 2019 - 11:23am

Is Saleen Sportruck Today's Ford F150 SVT Lightning? It Could Be!

Saleen Automotive has detailed its recently released Sportruck. It is a vehicle you come away from thinking, "could this be the new Ford F150 SVT Lightning?"

Ford Mustang Mach 1 is coming to replace Bullitt Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 7 2019 - 9:19am

A New 2021 Mustang Mach 1 is on the Way Replacing Bullitt

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is going to replace Bullitt as performance Mustang. We should see the details of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in the spring of 2020. Here is what to expect and the difference between the Mach 1 and the Mach-E Mustangs EV.

Ford Recalls 2017 F-Series Super Duties, 2020 SUVs

By Marc Stern Dec 6 2019 - 8:31pm

Two Ford Recalls: Unintended Tailgate Openings In Super Dutys, Fire Risk On Explorer/Aviator

Ford has issued another in a recent series of recalls that impacts its F-Series Super Duty Pickups and its Ford Explorer/Lincoln Aviator SUVs.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 6 2019 - 8:22pm

Ford F-150 Is Going Retro

Throwback packages are popular for the Ford F-150 and dealerships prominently display old-school Ford F-150s.

By Patrick Rall Dec 6 2019 - 4:29pm

First Privately Owned 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Confirms Drag Strip Abilities

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 owned by the YouTuber Speed Phenom is believed to be one of the first few delivered in the world and he has already been to the drag strip, running an impressive 10.66 in fully-stock form.

Red Ford Mach e Mustang on road 1200x675 size

By Jimmy Dinsmore Dec 6 2019 - 12:02pm

What’s in a name? If it’s the Mustang Mach E, there’s a lot in the name

Ford’s all-electric crossover Mach-E rankles a lot of Mustang enthusiasts and ignores Mustang heritage.

By Marc Stern Dec 5 2019 - 3:25pm

Peeved Dealer Wants E350 Van, Wheels/Tires Back, Offers $10K Reward

A West Virginia Ford dealership continues to offer is $10,000 reward for information about a stolen E350 box van and a set of 2019 Ford F350 Super Duty wheels and tires. The theft occurred about a week ago early in the morning.

By Marc Stern Dec 3 2019 - 11:14pm

Ford Black Ops Edition F150 Gives Pickup A Military Feel

Do you have a yen for a truck that screams military as it sits in your driveway? If so, you can head over to your Ford dealer and order a Tuscany-built Ford F150 Black Ops Edition. Be aware, it is a tad pricey.

By Marc Stern Dec 1 2019 - 2:48pm

Base Ranger Could Be A Good Option For Some Intermediate Truck Buyers

When all is said and done, if you are looking for a good, basic truck, why not consider the base level option? We looked at the base Ford Ranger XL STX and were pleasantly surprised.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Many Things, But Pretty Is Not One of Them

By Marc Stern Nov 29 2019 - 9:27pm

Even If the Tesla Cybertruck Wins New Truck-Pull Versus Ford F150, It Just Isn’t Pretty

When you come right down to it, there's very little that is appealing about the Tesla Cybertruck. The lines are not particularly pleasing; the angles are counter-intuitive, and you have to wonder if a committee of chipmunks designed it.

By Marc Stern Nov 27 2019 - 5:18pm

Despite Questions, Ford Declines To Challenge Elon’s Cybertruck To New Truck Pull

For all of the noise raised this week about the way the Tesla Cybertruck yanked a Ford F150 uphill quite easily with its wheels sort of spinning, the ending is a letdown. There also may have been more than a little underhandedness on Tesla's part.

By Marc Stern Nov 25 2019 - 4:17pm

Ford Recalls Nearly 78,000 Rangers To Repair Faulty Rear Light Connector

In the latest Ford Ranger recall, the automaker has recalled nearly 78,000 copies of the intermediate pickup to repair possible problems with the rear lighting.

By Eric Way Nov 22 2019 - 11:37am

EV Highlights from the 2019 LA Auto Show

Take a tour with me around the 2019 LA Auto Show while I point out some of the electric vehicle highlights and standouts.

By Steve Birkett Nov 21 2019 - 12:23pm

2017 Chevy Bolt EV vs. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Select

Because everyone else is up in arms about names and claims of plagiarism, here's the comparison that no-one is asking for: how does an aging Chevy Bolt EV hold up against the entry-level Mach E?

By Eric Evarts Nov 20 2019 - 11:35am

Ford Builds an Electric Car To Beat Tesla at Its Own Game

Despite two other luxury automakers selling electric SUVs, it’s Ford that’s about to take a bite out of Tesla with its upcoming Mustang Mach-E at the end of 2020.

By Marc Stern Nov 19 2019 - 6:49pm

Kansas Dealership Makes Ford F350 Super Duty Into A Special Pickup

The guys at Salina, Kansas' Long McArthur Ford certainly know how to something special out of a pickup. They have done it several times this year and are continuing their string.

By Eric Way Nov 18 2019 - 3:13pm

How The EV Community Helped Ford Design the Mustang Mach-E

Since Ford unveiled the Mustang Mach-E, I've seen a number of people and news sites referring to it as a copy of a Tesla product; however, that is not actually the case. Based on the Mach-E's design and Ford's approach in marketing it, the Mustang Mach-E is actually a response to concerns and issues voiced by the electric vehicle community.

By Patrick Rall Nov 18 2019 - 2:33pm

Mustang Fans Shouldn't Hate the Mach E Because of the Name

The new all-electric sport utility vehicle hasn’t replaced the mighty Mustang that Ford fans love, so the talks of the Motor Company killing the car that we know and love are unfounded.