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 Patrick Rall Jul 5 2018 - 5:03pm

Ford Might Sell a Million F-Series Trucks This Year

The sales numbers for the first half of 2018 are in the books and there is a chance that Ford might sell more than a million F-Series pickups this year – marking the first time that America’s most popular vehicle has surpassed the million-unit mark in a calendar year.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

By Patrick Rall Jul 5 2018 - 3:13pm

Dodge Challenger Sales Continue to Grow as the Segment Declines

Although the muscle car segment is amidst a steady decline, the Dodge Challenger is the only vehicle in the trio to continue to post year-over-year sales growth – and we can expect this trend to continue through the rest of 2018 and into 2019.

By Patrick Rall Jul 3 2018 - 11:10am

Ford Mustang Leads Dodge Challenger after Q2, Camaro Continues to Struggle

The sales numbers for June 2018 are in and as expected, the Ford Mustang leads the race for the annual muscle car sales title, leading the Dodge Challenger by about 5,000 units while the Chevrolet Camaro continues to fall far behind the cross-town rivals.

By Patrick Rall Jul 2 2018 - 4:56pm

Watch the First 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Roll Off of the Assembly Line

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt made its grand debut earlier this year at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show and last week, the first of the new movie-themed pony cars rolled off of the assembly line in Flat Rock, Michigan – and the company put together a short video showing the car coming to life.

By Mary Conway Jul 1 2018 - 10:12pm

Why the Original 1968 Bullitt Mustang is Heading for Europe

Ford is sending the original 1968 Bullitt Mustang to the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, U.K., July 12-15. What better way to celebrate the vehicle that made car chases iconic? The original Bullitt will appear with the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt.

By Patrick Rall Jun 29 2018 - 1:09pm

2019 Ford Mustang Pricing Up Across the Board

The 2019 Ford Mustang configurator is live on Ford.com complete with most pricing, allowing us to compare the base numbers for the 2018 and 2019 model years – revealing a modest $165 increase across the lineup.

By Al Castro Jun 28 2018 - 9:04am

Tesla's EV Pickup Is Aiming at F-150 But The Open Field May Soon Close

Tesla may introduce a Ford F-150 pickup truck killer by 2020. The EV truck field is still open to the introductions of bold and courageous electric pickup trucks. But is Ford's F series hybrid the remedy or antidote to a revamped proposed Tesla EV Pickup truck?

By Max Marck Jun 26 2018 - 11:07am

Tesla Ranks Second on Dream Car Survey... Behind a Mustang?

A recent survey by a company called Gold Eagle asked participants about their dream cars. Among them were the Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro. But the top two cars make for interesting reading, as do the breakdowns for men and women. The latter showed strong preference for the Jeep Wrangler (81%), while the former went for the Tesla Model S (63%).

By Patrick Rall Jun 25 2018 - 3:07pm

2021 Ford Mustang Just Might Offer All-Wheel-Drive

The next generation Ford Mustang is expected to arrive in the spring of 2020 for the 2021 model year on a new chassis platform and when it does, it could be the second American muscle car to offer all-wheel-drive – potentially looking to cut in on the market share of the all-wheel-drive Dodge Challenger.

Watch the new Ford Ranger Raptor in pre-production testing.

By John Goreham Jun 25 2018 - 2:22pm

Watch New Ford Ranger Raptor Launch In Mountain Testing

The new Ford Ranger Raptor is new undergoing pre-production testing in Australia and America.

By Patrick Rall Jun 22 2018 - 12:51pm

Order Your 2018 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang Race Car Now

Earlier this week, the 2018 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang officially went on sale and Ford Performance issued the first images of the new purpose-built drag racers, but if you want one, you will need to order soon and be prepared to spend big money.

By Patrick Rall Jun 20 2018 - 7:12pm

2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack 2 is a Road Course Beast

The new Performance Pack 2 transforms the 2018 Ford Mustang GT into an awesome road course machine, sticking to the corners and blasting down the straightaways of the M1 Concourse track like a world-class sports car – all with the sweet roar of American muscle.

VW Tanoak conceptA few years ago, someone in the auto industry – I think it was Sergio Marchionne, the head of Fiat Chrysler Autos – who said that the future of the auto industry was in consolidation and in combination. Marchionne, indeed, tried to peddle his auto company first to General Motors and then elsewhere, but, in the end FCA is still going it alone, though who knows what the future might hold. <strong>Jointly Developing Commercial Vehicles</strong> In another area, Volkswagen and Ford are in ta

By Marc Stern Jun 20 2018 - 12:33am

Volkswagen, Ford Working Together on Truck Projects, More

Volkswagen and Ford are in talks about various joint projects. According to a report, they are working on a van project, as well as others.

Will Ford's new Ranger be the quickest midsized truck?

By John Goreham Jun 18 2018 - 4:17pm

2019 Ford Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado - Which Will Be Quicker?

We take a quick look at the specs and details of the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger pickup to try to guess what its 0-60 MPH time will be. Our findings may surprise you.

By Mary Conway Jun 17 2018 - 10:46pm

Why Ford is Debuting New Hybrid and Diesel Taxis

Ford is releasing two new versions of taxis. One is a hybrid Fusion and the other is a diesel Transit Connect. Ford is optimizing two of the vehicles that it is already producing.

Projections on Ford Ranger U.S. sales 2019.

By John Goreham Jun 15 2018 - 2:29pm

Projecting New 2019 Ford Ranger Sales - Will It Top Toyota Tacoma?

Ford's new 2019 Ranger will be a big hit, but will Ford build enough to meet demand?

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2018 - 12:50pm

Vaughn Gittin Jr to Pilot EAA Military Tribute Mustang GT at Goodwood

For the 11th straight year, Ford Motor Company has designed an aeronautical-themed Mustang to be auctioned off as part of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, but before this car is sold to the highest bidder – drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr will drive the car in this year’s Goodwood Hill Climb.

Will Ford Ranger owners want auto stop-start?

By John Goreham Jun 14 2018 - 5:13pm

How Will Fans React To the New Ford Ranger's Auto Stop-Start Technology?

The all-new Ranger modernizes a truck that Ford quit on before many recent advances. Will this new standard technology be seen as a feature or an annoyance?

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2018 - 1:35pm

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Details: What to Expect

Ford has shown off the upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang from a variety of angles and it is widely expected that this new muscle car will pack a supercharged V8, but today, we look at what other features we can expect from what will likely be the highest performance factory-built Mustang ever.

By Mary Conway Jun 14 2018 - 10:40am

Ford is Recalling some 2018 F-150s, Lincoln Navigators and Ford Expeditions

Ford is recalling some of its most popular 2018 vehicles for a potential fuel pump problem.

By Mary Conway Jun 14 2018 - 12:13am

Could this New Ford Police Hybrid SUV also be the Explorer Hybrid?

Ford has said that in the near future it will offer a hybrid or electrified version of all its vehicles. Ford is also unveiling its all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid based on the Explorer platform. The Interceptor could show us what the Explorer Hybrid could eventually look like.

By Mary Conway Jun 13 2018 - 9:40pm

Why Ford is Focusing on a Self-Driving Delivery Transit Connect Van

Ford is entering into a partnership with Postmates to test self-driving delivery vehicles. What Ford is hoping to learn during the testing phase.

By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2018 - 12:19pm

F150 Raptor Prices Rise, but it Really Doesn't Matter

The new Ford F-150 Raptor has proven to be incredibly popular with new-truck-shoppers, so it comes as little surprise that the Motor Company has once again increased the base pricing for the 450-horsepower off-road beast.

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2018 - 5:41pm

2019 Shelby Super Snake Mustang Delivers 800 Horsepower

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT got a new look and more power, so it comes as little surprise that the 2018 version of the Shelby Super Snake also gets a new look and more power – with the total output reaching a whopping 800 horsepower.

By Patrick Rall Jun 11 2018 - 5:20pm

2 Key Changes for the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Ford Motor Company has talked a great deal about the revised Mustang GT over the course of the past two years but today, we got our first information on the 2019 Shelby GT350 – which receives a few improvements for the new model year that will make an already great track car even better.

By John Falk Jun 10 2018 - 2:37pm

Mattel Hot Wheels Celebrating 50 Years: Value Enjoyed Both By Children and Adults

Mattel's Hot Wheels toy cars are 50 years old. I was 10 years old in 1968 when Hot Wheels hit the market. They were the biggest thing to hit since Mt. Vesuvius erupted. My friends and I were crazy for them. The Saturday morning ads were very powerful and fueled our interest.

By Mary Conway Jun 8 2018 - 8:26pm

3 Reasons the 2018 Ford Expedition is Getting Great Safety Ratings

The 2018 Ford Expedition received five stars in NHTSA's safety ratings, the only vehicle in its class to get the top distinction. The 2018 Ford Expedition is all-new and Ford says some key design changes helped it win great safety reviews.

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2018 - 2:34pm

Ford F-Series Sales Remain Strong Despite Rising Fuel Prices

Although fuel prices in the United States are right in the middle of their predictable summer climb, sales of Ford F-Series pickups have continued to improve each month on a year-over-year basis – supporting the Motor Company’s emphasis on trucks over sedans.

By Patrick Rall Jun 6 2018 - 12:54pm

Steve McQueen's Son Creates a Hotter 2019 Mustang Bullitt

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is the most powerful of the current 5.0-liter-powered pony cars, but Steve McQueen’s son has teamed up with Steeda and Galpin Auto Sport to create a modern muscle car that lieutenant Frank Bullitt would have been proud to drive – with a little extra power, some unique appearance upgrades and an elaborate suspension package.

By Patrick Rall Jun 4 2018 - 5:40pm

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in a Strong May

May 2018 was a great month for the American muscle cars, with the Ford Mustang posting its best sales numbers of the year, beating the Dodge Challenger which posted its third-best sales month in the modern era.

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