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 Jan 9 2018 - 2:32pm

New Ford Mustang Bullitt Might Debut on January 19th

According to a lot listing on the Barrett-Jackson website, it looks as though the new Ford Mustang GT Bullitt Edition could debut on the Scottsdale auction block on January 19th – with proceeds of the sale going to the troubled youth home attended by Steve McQueen.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2018 - 12:15pm

2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel Bests the Ram EcoDiesel in Horsepower, Torque and Towing

Ford Motor Company has announced the specifications of the 2018 Ford F-150 with the new 3.0L Power Stroke diesel and as expected, it beats the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel in all of the key metrics – including horsepower, torque, fuel economy and towing capacity.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2018 - 9:20am

Ford Mustang Leads the 25 Bestselling Sporty 2-Door Cars in the USA for 2017

We brought you the news earlier this week that the Ford Mustang had once again claimed the title for the bestselling muscle car in America, but it also leads all sporty 2-door cars sold in America for 2017 – and here is a look at the complete top 25.

By Mary Conway Jan 7 2018 - 9:53pm

Cher's Hot Pink Custom 1966 Ford Mustang Up For Auction

Cher's 1966 Ford Mustang was highly customized and is sure to turn heads. It will cross the Barrett-Jackson Auction block in Scottsdale.

2017 Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall Jan 4 2018 - 5:26pm

How Dodge Dominates RWD Sales in 2017 with Challenger, Charger and Viper

Although the Dodge Challenger finished third in the 2017 muscle car sales race, the combination of the Challenger, Charger and Viper make Dodge the leader in American rear-wheel drive sales – comfortably outselling Ford and Chevrolet.

By Patrick Rall Jan 4 2018 - 1:30pm

Ford F-Series Tops Americas 25 Bestselling Vehicles - Here are the Rest

The Ford F-Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in America for 2017, marking the 36th-straight year where the F150, F250 and F350 have combined to lead the US market – and here is a look at the rest of the top 25 sellers from last year.

By Patrick Rall Jan 3 2018 - 2:02pm

Ford Mustang Secures 3rd Straight Annual Muscle Car Sales Title

The Ford Mustang outsold the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro in December 2017 sales, securing the Mustang’s 3rd-straight annual muscle car sales title with the Camaro finishing 2nd and the Challenger finishing 3rd on the year.

By Patrick Rall Jan 2 2018 - 1:14pm

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drag Mode, Carbon Ceramic Brakes and 200+ Top Speed

More information on the upcoming Ford Mustang GT500 has surfaced online, including carbon ceramic brakes, a Drag Strip drive mode and a possible top speed of 214 miles per hour – all of which comes from the same Ford dealership computer system as last week’s supercharged engine wiring diagrams.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Wiring Diagram

By Patrick Rall Dec 29 2017 - 12:33pm

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supercharged Engine Diagrams Surface

A set of images showing what appears to be the supercharged 5.2L V8 expected to power the new Ford Mustang GT500 have been posted by Mustang6g.com – reinforcing the rumors that there is a supercharged super-Stang on the way.

By Patrick Rall Dec 27 2017 - 2:46pm

The American Market Needs a Ford Ranger Raptor

There is some question as to whether the next generation Ford Ranger Raptor will be offered in the United States, but with the Motor Company’s dominance of the American truck market – they need to offer the high performance variant of their new mid-sized pickup in the USA.

By Patrick Rall Dec 22 2017 - 11:49am

Ford Recalls 2018 Mustang with the 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 2,100 brand new 2018 Ford Mustangs with the new 10-speed automatic transmission over a concern that the premium gauge cluster might not communicate correctly with the shifter – leading to increased likelihood of a rollaway accident.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2017 - 11:18am

2018 Ford Mustang GT Active Exhaust Modes on Display (Video)

We have talked a great deal about the Active Performance Valve Exhaust system in the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, but the crew at AmericanMuscle.com has put together a great video to show the differences between the mods and to explain how the system works.

By Patrick Rall Dec 14 2017 - 11:50am

Ford Mustang Sales Remain Strong in Europe Ahead of 2018 Sales Spike

The Ford Mustang is the bestselling sporty car in the USA and with more than 11,000 units sold in Europe through the first ten months of the year, the Motor Company is making another hard run at having the bestselling sporty car in the world.

By Patrick Rall Dec 11 2017 - 4:03pm

The Next Ford Mustang Bullitt Spotted in Chicago

The Bulllitt package for the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang has been discussed for months now, but a member of the community from Mustang6g.com has seen what certainly appears to be the next special edition package themed after the legendary Steve McQueen movie car.

By Mary Conway Dec 9 2017 - 9:23pm

Classic Mustangs Come Back to Life as Watches

A high end watch maker is salvaging parts from classic Ford Mustangs and creating unique timepieces for the true Ford Mustang lover. Your 2018 Ford Mustang may be an instant classic, so is this incredible watch.

By Patrick Rall Dec 5 2017 - 1:08pm

2018 Ford F250, F450 and F450 Diesels Offer Class-Leading Horsepower and Torque

Ford Motor Company has just announced the power ratings for the 2018 F250, F350 and F450 and with a combination of 450hp and 935lb-ft of torque – the newest Super Duty is the most powerful truck in the segment in terms of both horsepower and torque.

By Patrick Rall Dec 5 2017 - 11:36am

Ford Recalls 2016 F150, Explorer for Front Seat Problems

Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of the 2016 F150 and the 2016 Explorer over a concern that a bolt for the front power seat adjuster may fall out – leading to an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.

By Patrick Rall Dec 1 2017 - 5:48pm

Ford Mustang Beats Camaro, Challenger in November 2017 Sales

The Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in November 2017 sales, marking the first time that the Motor Company has led the segment since July – while also all-but-securing the 2017 annual title.

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2017 - 4:39pm

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is an MKX with a New Name, New Face and New Engine

The biggest news from Ford Motor Company from the 2018 LA Auto Show is the introduction of the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus – which is basically a refreshed Lincoln MKX with a new front end, a new name and a new EcoBoost engine.

By Patrick Rall Nov 28 2017 - 2:23pm

Why 2018 Ford F150 Named Motor Trend's Truck of the Year

The 2018 Ford F150 has been named the 2018 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, giving the Motor Company back-to-back wins after taking the 2017 title with the Super Duty pickups.

New Ford GT, Arctic Circle Raceway lap record

By Denis Flierl Nov 25 2017 - 11:04am

Watch New Ford GT Attempt Arctic Circle Raceway Lap Record [Video]

Can the new Ford GT break the Arctic Circle Raceway lap record?

2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2

By Patrick Rall Nov 21 2017 - 1:33pm

The Arrival of the 2018 Ford Mustang Should Lead to a Big Sales Surge

Posts on social media suggest that the 2018 Ford Mustang has begun reaching dealerships around the country and when the cars hit at full force, the Motor Company will almost surely see another big spike in muscle car sales.

By Patrick Rall Nov 14 2017 - 3:38pm

Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang GT with Level 2 Performance Pack

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT will offer the greatest on-track capabilities with equipped with the new Level 2 Performance Pack and today, we take a look at how much it will cost for buyers to get into the highest-performance 2018 Mustang GT.

Automaker stole your gas cap and spare tire.

By John Goreham Nov 14 2017 - 1:32pm

Automakers Are Stealing Your Stuff: Hey, Where'd My Gas Cap and Spare Tire Go?

Your next new car will come with two fewer items. Here's why it's good and bad.

By Parks McCants Nov 12 2017 - 10:58pm

Green Car Awards acknowledge low impact auto trend in San Antonio Texas

A cowboy, a street racer, and a Cop walk into a bar.. That’s the movie scene equivalent of what transpired this week in San Antonio Texas at the annual car and truck show. What does a midsize pickup truck, a police car, and Mazda Miata have in common?

By Patrick Rall Nov 7 2017 - 3:13pm

Revology Offering New 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang with Modern Features

It might sound odd, but you can now buy a brand new 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 from Revology Cars in Florida, complete with a long list of standard, modern features such as a 600hp 5.0L V8 – making the new 1967 GT500 better than the original.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T AWD vs. Ford Edge Sport AWD

By John Goreham Nov 7 2017 - 9:52am

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate vs. Ford Edge Sport AWD - Which Better Meets Your Needs?

We compare the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate vs. Ford Edge Sport AWD, two roomy, well-equipped two-row crossovers so you can decide which is the one to consider buying.

By Patrick Rall Nov 6 2017 - 3:53pm

The 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 Packs 1000 Track-Only Horsepower

The Shelby 1000 package for the 2018 Ford Mustang has been unveiled with 1000 horsepower, an elaborate handling upgrade package and a unique widebody kit, but this post-title package is for “track use only” – meaning that it likely isn’t emission compliant.

By Marc Stern Nov 4 2017 - 4:24pm

VW, German brands join to establish Europe-wide fast-charging network for EVs

Four major European brands, including Volkswagen, have joined together to form a new high-speed electric vehicle charging network. Called Ionity, the new network announced plans to have 400 charging stations in place by 2020.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2017 - 1:19pm

Chevrolet Camaro Leads the Muscle Car Segment in October Sales

The Chevrolet Camaro beat the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the October 2017 sales race, beating the cross-town rivals for the 2nd month in a row – but the Mustang still leads the annual sales race by a massive margin.

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