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 Chris Catalano Apr 14 2015 - 6:44pm

When an average guy tries to buy catalytic converters for his Ford Mustang in CA

Now, I know this is an old argument "the Hot-rodder vs. pollution." but there is a specific point I'd like to make. Why is it that you can't buy a used set of catalytic converters? I mean if they work, why not? Why is it that 49 states say you can buy aftermarket catalytic converters but CA says no? Yes, there are some aftermarket catalytic converters that you can get IF they have an "E&O" number on them which is an "Executive Order number." What is an "Executive Order Number?" I'm glad you asked! It is the number the state of California stamps on a "smog part" if it isn't an OEM part.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 13 2015 - 7:56pm

Entire Ford F150 Lineup Getting the 10-Speed Transmission

The 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150 made its grand debut back in January at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission – one that will soon make its way into the entire Ford F150 lineup.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 13 2015 - 1:36pm

Shelby Baja 700 Raptor F150 Packs Supercar Power

The 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150 will derive its power from a specially tuned 3.5L EcoBoost V6, but the 2014 Raptor was powered by a 6.2L V8 and that older V8 pickup is the one that Shelby American has used to design their new Baja 700 package – with 700 horsepower and an off road suspension setup that make it the baddest truck on the road and off.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 10 2015 - 1:58pm

Imagining a New Shelby GT500 Mustang with Ford GT Power

Even with the awesome new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang on the way, rumors continue to crop up about a new Shelby GT500 Mustang, with the newest rumor suggesting that the 600+ horsepower EcoBoost V6 from the 2017 Ford GT supercar could become the power plant for the next generation GT500.

By Tim Esterdahl G+ Apr 10 2015 - 12:22pm

2017 Ford Raptor and 2016 Ram Rebel Create Pointless Comparisons

Why Is It A Pointless Comparison?

From the naked eye, you may be thinking what’s the big deal? These trucks both have a rugged look to them and feature lift kits, suspension upgrades and large, knobby tires. Also, they may seem to both share a place outside of the “regular” truck lineup meaning they are ripe for cross-shopping by consumers. If this is your thinking, stop. You are only looking like a fool.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 9 2015 - 12:35pm

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar (Video)

This morning, the Ford Performance YouTube page posted the best video we have seen thus far of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, giving us our first chance to really hear the roar of the flat plane V8 when it is being pushed towards its limits.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 7 2015 - 1:36pm

Ford Breaks Down 2015 F150 Weight Savings

The 2015 Ford F150 has gotten a ton of attention for its weight saving aluminum body, but in designing the new half ton F Series pickup, the Ford team cut weight in more areas than just the body panels – and a new statement from the Motor Company breaks down where engineers helped to reduce the overall weight of the new models.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 6 2015 - 2:42pm

A Look at Australian 2015 Ford Mustang Pricing

While the 2015 Ford Mustang is being priced extremely high in many global markets due to high import costs, those new Mustang buyers in Australia will be paying a much smaller price than those muscle car lovers in the other non-North American countries we have discussed in the past few months.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 3 2015 - 5:21pm

The Ford Mustang gets a Huge Price in India

The 2015 Ford Mustang is headed to India with a factory right hand drive layout for the first time and while this new Mustang will be less expensive at the local Ford dealerships than it was through importers – it is still more expensive in India than in the other foreign countries getting a new Mustang for the first time.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 2 2015 - 3:54pm

There Could be a 2016 Ford Mustang GT/CS Coming Soon

There hasn’t been any exciting news on the 2016 Ford Mustang coming out of the 2015 New York International Auto Show, but a new report states that there will be a new GT/California Special package offered for the 2016 model year.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 1 2015 - 3:48pm

2015 Mustang Crushes Camaro, Challenger Combined in March

This is not an April Fool’s Day joke – the 2015 Ford Mustang outsold both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger combined in March 2015, posting the best March sales since 2007 and the best overall sales month for any muscle car in the past 4 years.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 1 2015 - 11:47am

Low Ford GT Production Prevents Real Street Cred, Could Cause Record Markups

The official word has surfaced that there will only be 250 examples of the 2017 Ford GT supercar built annually for the entire world, guaranteeing sales success but also guaranteeing that this car will never pose a real threat to the likes of the Chevrolet Corvette or Dodge Viper in terms of real world performance credentials.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 31 2015 - 12:54pm

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang to Pack at Least 520hp

When the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang was first introduced last year, the Motor Company promised that the new flat plane V8 engine would deliver at least 500 horsepower and 400lb-ft of torque, but new comments made by a Ford exec indicate that it will be at least 520 horsepower.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Mar 30 2015 - 2:57pm

How a 5.0 Mustang GT Can Sound

TorqueNews reader This is my Ford Mustang 2013 GT - SWEETGT. "I bought her new the minute I saw the new 2013 body styles.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 30 2015 - 2:19pm

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar in the Wild

We have seen the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang in person at a couple auto shows and we have even gotten a chance to hear the new high performance pony cars rev their engines in and around the displays, but this new video showing a Shelby GT350 test car out in the wild still grabs my attention.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 27 2015 - 1:37pm

2016 Ford Mustang Colors Leaked Online

While the most critical bit of information on the 2016 Ford Mustang relates to the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R packages, those who will be buying a higher volume 2016 Mustang will get 10 exterior colors from which to choose, according to a leaked brochure at Mustang6g.com.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 26 2015 - 7:35pm

The 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Could Gain HP from Focus RS

The new Ford Focus RS will make its American debut next week at the 2015 New York International Auto Show with a new, more powerful 2.3L EcoBoost engine that could end up in the Ford Mustang EcoBoost for the 2017 model year as well – bringing new levels of power to the fuel-sipping pony car.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 25 2015 - 6:10pm

Ford Focus RS Will Debut in New York with Mustang EcoBoost Power

Ford Motor Company has announced that the new high performance Focus RS will make its US debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show next week and with any luck, this grand introduction will include just how much power the hottest American hatch will produce with the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder from the new Mustang.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 24 2015 - 1:49pm

Revisiting the Mustang EcoBoost Powered 2016 Ford F150 Idea

Almost a year ago, we looked at the possibility of a 2015 Ford F150 that could be the most fuel efficient half ton truck in America with the 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine from the 2015 Ford Mustang and now that we know more about both the new F150 and the new Mustang – the idea of a 4-cylinder EcoBoost SFE F150 seems even better.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 23 2015 - 3:24pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Saleen S302 Black Label is Ready to Hunt Hellcats

There are few names in the high performance Ford Mustang world more respected for their go-fast capabilities than Saleen Automotive so it should come as no surprise that the new Saleen S302 Black Label based on the 2015 Mustang GT is one of the baddest ponies on the block – with 730 supercharged horsepower ready to tackle the Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2015 - 5:43pm

Watch Vaughn Gittin JR's 2015 Mustang RTR Drift on Ice

Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. has himself a new 2015 Ford Mustang RTR race car and today, we have our first footage showing Gittin getting sideways in this season’s race car – but rather than sliding around a paved track, he has taken to the ice to show off his new muscular Mustang.

By Tim Esterdahl G+ Mar 18 2015 - 2:21pm

SHOCKER! Truck Buyers Don’t Really Care About Fuel Economy

Don't believe us that fuel economy isn't the number one buying factor? Here is the proof.

Monthly Truck Sales

One of the tell-tale signs on consumer behavior is monthly truck sales. Historically truck sales rise throughout the year and due to various market conditions. For example, gasoline prices have been often tied to new truck sales. When gasoline prices are low, consumers buy more trucks than when it is high.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 17 2015 - 1:03pm

New Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustang Could Be Limited to 5,500 Units

The Mustang community is eagerly awaiting the dealership arrival of the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R versions of the 2016 Ford Mustang, but leaked information suggests that the two premium performance pony cars will have limited production numbers – especially for the GT350R.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 16 2015 - 4:06pm

2015 Ford F150 Production Begins in Kansas City

The availability of the 2015 Ford F150 pickup at dealerships around the country is about to get a whole lot better, as this is the first full week of production for the new aluminum bodied F150 at the Kansas City production facility – allowing the Motor Company to better meet the early demand for the 2015 models.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 15 2015 - 9:15am

2015 Ford F350 King Ranch Review: Premium Luxury Meets Extreme Capabilities

There was a day and age where a heavy duty 1-ton pickup with dual rear wheels and one of the industry’s most powerful diesel engines would be reserved for a full-blown work truck, but the 2015 Ford F350 King Ranch is a remarkable combination of a premium luxury vehicle and a pickup that can do almost any work that you can throw at it.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 13 2015 - 1:08pm

2015 Ford Mustang Fans and Buyers Love Red and Black

Ford Motor Company has run the numbers for the 2015 Ford Mustang sales and inquiries for the US, Europe and China, with red being the most popular overall around the world followed by black – with each region also having a uniquely popular hue.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 12 2015 - 12:48pm

This Ford F150 Based Bronco isn't a Real Thing

Over the past week or so, there has been a great many people writing in to ask if the 2016 Ford Bronco shown above is actually coming to market and while this F150-based SUV looks awesome, I’m unfortunately writing this piece to point out that the Bronco shown here is nothing but an April Fool’s Day joke that has been continuously drudged up by disreputable automotive sites.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 11 2015 - 6:28pm

2015 Ford Mustang on Display in Malaysia Today

The slow introduction to the global public continues today, as the 2015 Ford Mustang GT goes on display at the Publika mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the first time that folks in that country can check out the first Mustang built with right hand drive – although the car won’t go on sale until late this year or early in 2016.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 11 2015 - 1:19pm

2015 Ford F150 is So Popular it's Hurting Sales Numbers

The 2015 Ford F150 is selling so well that the Motor Company isn’t able to adequately meet the demand right now, which is having a negative impact on truck sales as prospective buyers wait for their ideal trucks to arrive – but more 2015 F150s are on the way.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 9 2015 - 3:03pm

Ford Introduces Industry's Coolest Fender Cover for the 2015 Mustang

The 2015 Ford Mustang is an impressive machine for a variety of reasons, but in an effort to make working on your the next gen Mustang even easier to work on for private owners, Ford Racing has offered up one of the coolest fender covers I’ve seen – featuring the same design as the fender guards used during production at the Flat Rock plant.