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 Denis Flierl Sep 19 2017 - 11:13am

Ford Says New Hot Hatch Fiesta ST Won’t Make US Shores

In an interview at the Frankfort Motor Show, a Ford executive says the new 2018 Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch won’t be coming to US shores.

Pioneer Ford Lightning Tribute Ford F150

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2017 - 11:52am

A Georgia Ford Dealership Introduces a 650hp 2017 F150 Lightning for $50k

Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered an on-road performance variant of the F150 since the SVT Lightning left the lineup after the 2004 model year, but a Ford dealership in Georgia is offering their own Lightning tribute package with 650 horsepower – and it is priced right around $50,000, making it a smokin’ deal.

By Patrick Rall Sep 14 2017 - 11:02am

The Ford F150 Raptor Gets a Little More Expensive for 2018 - Detailed Pricing

You can now build your ideal 2018 Ford F150 Raptor on Ford.com, but if you waited for the 2018 model year before picking up one of the 450hp off-road monsters, you are going to pay a little more than you would have for the 2017 model year – with both base pricing and popular equipment group pricing rising for the new models.

By Jeff Schneider Sep 13 2017 - 2:35pm

Ford Transit van Plugin Hybrid Van ready to conquer the delivery market

As European countries continue to crack down on emissions from road vehicles, automakers are stepping up with solutions to reduce levels of smog-causing nitrogen oxides, especially in city centers. Ford identified the commercial vehicle segment as one it believes is a prime candidate for electrification, and earlier this month it revealed its Ford Transit Plug-In Hybrid van.

By Patrick Rall Sep 13 2017 - 1:18pm

European 2018 Ford Mustang: V8 Power Up, EcoBoost Power Down, More Technology

Ford Motor Company has announced the specs for the European version of the 2018 Mustang and as is the case with the new pony cars coming to the US market, Europeans will enjoy more power, a new look and improved technology for the 2018 model year – although the 4-cylinder EcoBoost sees a drop in power due to local emission requirements.

By Patrick Rall Sep 12 2017 - 10:18am

Ford Mustang and the Lincoln Brand Show Strong Growth in China

Ford China has announced their sales numbers for August 2017 and, not surprisingly, figures for the mighty Mustang continue to improve while a few other Ford performance models and the entire Lincoln brand improve as well.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 8 2017 - 9:37pm

The Ford Ranger Raptor; How The Light Truck has Evolved

The Ford Ranger is slated to return to the US in 2019. This wasn’t a big deal, simply the rebirth of dead Ford truck and another addition to the light truck market. Until yesterday, when Ford blew our minds with a seriously awesome video of a Ranger blasting through the Australian outback dressed in some black and white automotive camo and a few bags. If you haven’t seen the video, stop everything and watch it now.

By Patrick Rall Sep 6 2017 - 3:48pm

2017 Ford Flex Review: Great Driving Dynamics Meet Big SUV Space

Most people who are shopping for a new 7-passenger vehicle look to the minivan or large sport utility vehicle segments, but the 2017 Ford Flex provides an awesome alternative to either of those other options – providing greater driving dynamics and more fun-to-drive factor than other 7-passenger vehicles.

By Mark Zubyk Sep 5 2017 - 6:09pm

5 Ways To Cover Your Truck's Tailgate and Prevent Theft Including $1 Security Hack

Tailgate theft on trucks like Ford F-250, F-350 or Chevy Silverado 1500 is on the rise. Here are 5 ways how to protect your truck from tailgate theft.

By Patrick Rall Sep 5 2017 - 12:38pm

The Ford Mustang Needs to Come to NASCAR's Big League

Ford has used a Mustang in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for years, but with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coming to the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Ford’s racing division needs to get a Mustang race car ready to battle the Camaro in NASCAR’s big leagues.

By Alex Reichenbach Sep 1 2017 - 10:55pm

3 Reasons The Ford Raptor Is Worth the Price, or Is It?

The Ford Raptor is arguably one of the coolest trucks you can buy straight off the show room floor, but it doesn’t come cheap. With a base MSRP, manufacturer suggest retail price, of $49,785, nearly double a base model F150, why does the Raptor cost so much and is it worth the money?

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2017 - 12:40pm

Ford Recalls F150 and Mustang for More Takata Airbag Inflator Problems

Ford Motor Company has announced a numerically small recall of the 2017 Ford F150 and 2017 Ford Mustang over a concern that the Takata airbag inflators could fracture during inflation – risking injury to the occupants of the vehicle as little bits of metal go flying during a crash.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 31 2017 - 9:04am

Why Electric Pickup Trucks Are Not Taking Off

Electric cars are taking off. What's the problem with an electric pickup truck?

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2017 - 4:03pm

Building a 2018 Ford F150 Sport Truck on a Budget

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator is live on Ford.com and while the Motor Company still doesn’t offer a proper replacement for the old SVT Lightning, you can build a pretty stout sport truck while keeping the purchase price relatively low.

By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2017 - 5:20pm

Why a Loaded 2018 Ford Mustang GT Costs Nearly $60k

If you build a 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium to its most expensive configuration on Ford.com, you will find that in its most expensive configuration, the refreshed pony car costs nearly $60,000 – but that is because this new Mustang offers some new, expensive features which justify the higher prices.

2018 Ford Raptor, Hennessey Ford VelociRaptor

By Denis Flierl Aug 18 2017 - 10:56am

You Better Glue Your Teeth In: The 600HP Hennessey Ford VelociRaptor Romps

There is only one performance shop who comes up with a twin-turbo 600 horsepower upgrade for the 2017-2018 Ford Raptor. Yep, Hennessey Performance. But you better glue your teeth in!

By Mary Conway Aug 16 2017 - 9:06pm

Ford will offer a race car-inspired special edition 2018 GT

As if the 2018 Ford GT isn't special enough, Ford will offer a special edition of the supercar as a throw-back to the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40.

By Patrick Rall Aug 15 2017 - 1:54pm

9 Ford Mustangs Headline the Motor Company’s Forza 7 Lineup

The makers of Forza Motorsport 7 have announced a preliminary list of the Ford Motor Company vehicles featured in the new racing simulator and as you might expect, 9 of the 37 FoMoCo vehicles included so far are Mustangs – but there are plenty of Ford compacts and pickups included in this first list.

By Patrick Rall Aug 14 2017 - 1:13pm

2018 Ford F150: Best Half-Ton Payload, Best Half-Ton Towing and Best Gas MPGs

Ford Motor Company has announced the official fuel economy, payload and towing numbers for the 2018 F150 and with improvements in every category – Ford is boasting the highest payload and towing capacities in the half ton segment while also offering the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered half ton truck.

By Ray Franchi Aug 14 2017 - 11:46am

If You Want Stock Don't Buy a Ford Mustang: Why I Still Like Mustang After 26 Years

My Mustang obsession began when I was 18 years old. Like many young men, I lusted after cars, fast cars. I purchased my first Ford Mustang when I was 18. It was a 1990 5.0 coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. Little did I know that it would change my life.

By Patrick Rall Aug 8 2017 - 2:50pm

Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

The 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback gets more torque and a lower starting price than the 2017 EcoBoost Mustang, but today we take a look at how much it will cost to drive away in a new turbocharged pony car with the features that provide the most performance bang for your buck.

By Scott Easton Aug 7 2017 - 8:47pm

The Last Time I Worked With My Friend on My Coyote Mustang Before He Left The World

Years ago one day I was in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada for Cruise weekend in my 1987 Mustang GT. Before my friends and I went out, I went to the local Ford dealer as I always do to drool over the new model Mustangs. And to my surprise I found an Oxford White 2014 5.0.

By Mary Conway Aug 6 2017 - 7:17pm

Can this new cargo bike replace your car?

Two Denver men have designed a new cargo bike. Their goal is help you avoid taking your vehicle, especially on short hops or in highly congested areas. Ford Motor has experimented with similar ideas.

By Patrick Rall Aug 3 2017 - 1:12pm

Full 2018 Ford F150 Pricing Arrives Online

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator page has gone live on Ford.com, allowing us to get a full look at the pricing for the new and improved half ton pickup – with small price increases across most trimlines.

Steve von Forester with the new 2018 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall Aug 2 2017 - 10:10am

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has Programmable Quiet Time

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an active exhaust system which lets the driver pick their desired level of engine roar, but in addition to having varying levels of loudness – the new Mustang GT exhaust system also has a quiet mode for when you are leaving the neighborhood early in the morning.

By Patrick Rall Aug 1 2017 - 1:44pm

Ford Mustang Outsells Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro in July 2017

After the Dodge Challenger topped the muscle car segment sales race in June, the Ford Mustang surged back ahead to lead the race in July, with both of those performance cars outselling the slow-selling Chevrolet Camaro.

By Patrick Rall Jul 31 2017 - 12:32pm

Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang to Hit 60 in Under 4 Seconds

Now that the configurator tool for the 2018 Ford Mustang is live on Ford.com, we can check out just how much it will cost to buy a new Mustang GT which will dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

By Armen Hareyan Jul 28 2017 - 4:16pm

Why Americans Love Ford Mustang: The Best Selling Sports Car in The World

The powerful American Ford Mustang is rapidly becoming the world's favorite and most sellable sports car. More than 150 thousand Mustangs were sold last year in 2016. Thus, the car became the best-selling sports car in the world. The achievement is even more significant considering car sales fell 13 percent in June.

By Patrick Rall Jul 27 2017 - 1:46pm

A Look at How Modern Ford Mustang 0-60 Times have Improved

We recently brought you the news that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT is capable of a 0-60 time quicker than 4-seconds flat and upon hearing this news, the team at CJ Pony Parts put together a handy infographic showing how the acceleration times of the modern Mustang has dropped over the past few generations.

By Patrick Rall Jul 27 2017 - 12:09pm

Happy 100th Birthday to the Ford Truck

The first ever Ford Truck was introduced on July 27th, 1917, so the bestselling truck and bestselling vehicle overall in America officially turns 100 years old today – and it all; started with the Ford Model TT.

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