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 Mary Conway Apr 12 2017 - 2:50pm

Why the 2018 Ford Explorer appeals to both Baby Boomers and Millenials

Ford unveils its 2018 ford Explorer with new updates designed to appeal to Millenials!

By Armen Hareyan Apr 11 2017 - 2:59pm

The Best Mechanical Gloves Auto Mechanics Say They Like

When auto mechanics work on their cars they need a special type of gloves, especially they work on the engine of the vehicle. Your regular gloves will not do the job, but there are some gloves that auto mechanics say are the best when working on their cars.

By Mary Conway Apr 10 2017 - 10:11pm

Ford builds a Fusion hybrid cop car to save money while catching bad guys

Ford is unveiling what it calls the first "pursuit-rated hybrid police car" designed to catch the bad guys while saving police departments money.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2017 - 4:03pm

Ford Mustang adding Rear Doors or V8 Supercars adding Coupes?

It seems as though the Ford Mustang will become the weapon of choice for Blue Oval drivers in the Australian V8 Supercar racing series – meaning that there will either be a coupe running in what has traditionally always been a sedan-only series, or the Mustang body will be adapted to fit on the current sedan race car platform.

By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2017 - 1:08pm

Ford Recalls 52k F250 Pickups Over Rollaway Risks

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 52,600 2017 F250 Super Duty pickups over a concern that the trucks could rollaway when the vehicle has seemingly been left in park – increasing the likelihood of an accident if one of the big Ford trucks gets to rolling down the street without a driver.

By Patrick Rall Apr 3 2017 - 5:12pm

Tommy Johnson Jr' Dodge Charger Gets Win #3 for Team Mopar

This past weekend, the teams of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series headed to Las Vegas for the Denso Spark Plug Nationals and for the 3rd time in four events, a Don Schumacher Dodge Charger took the win in the funny car class – with Tommy Johnson Jr grabbing his first win of the season.

By Patrick Rall Apr 3 2017 - 1:47pm

Ford Mustang beats Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger in March 2017 Sales

The Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger the 5th month in a row and the 27th time in the past 29 months, allowing the Motor Company to continue to lead the muscle car segment as it climbs out of the slow winter months.

By Patrick Rall Mar 30 2017 - 10:27am

2018 Ford Mustang Engine Start Button Pulses like a Horse's Heart

The 2018 Ford Mustang will have a handful of new features compared to the 2017 models, but one of the most unique might be the red pulsing engine start button – which, according to Ford, flashes at a similar rate as the heartbeat of a horse at rest.

By Patrick Rall Mar 29 2017 - 11:42am

Ford Investing $1 Billion for Future Ranger and Bronco Production

Ford is preparing for the production of the next Ranger and Bronco for the US market, announcing a billion dollar investment in two facilities – one where the Ranger and Bronco will be built and a second where the engines for these midsized vehicles will be assembled.

By Patrick Rall Mar 28 2017 - 12:33pm

Ford Mustang Spy Shots Hint to a More Extreme GT350 - or a GT500

Spy shots revealing what appears to be a Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang with more extreme aero bits could reveal something as simple as upgrades for the GT350 line, or they could be the best shots yet of the rumored Shelby GT500 Mustang.

By Patrick Rall Mar 23 2017 - 1:11pm

Shelby GT350 Mustang Owners Suing Ford for Overheating Issues on the Track

The law firm Hagens Berman announced yesterday that in cooperation with Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, they will be representing a group of 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang owners who have filed a class action suit against Ford Motor Company due to the fact that their muscle cars are prone to overheating transmissions and differentials – forcing the car into limp mode and putting the drivers at risk.

By Patrick Rall Mar 22 2017 - 1:36pm

Ride Along with the Ford F150 Raptor in the Baja 1000

Ford Motor Company has released a cool new documentary-type video discussing the F150 Raptor’s strong efforts in the 2016 Baja 1000 with both 360-degree and virtual reality format – giving us all a chance to ride along with the Raptor as it makes its way through one of the world’s most grueling off-road races.

By Patrick Rall Mar 20 2017 - 5:24pm

Examining the 2018 Ford F150 Diesel Engine Possibilities

Ford announced at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show that the 2018 F150 will get a new PowerStroke 3.0L diesel V6, but the automaker didn’t offer any details on that new engine, so today we look at the possible engine details for the first diesel-powered half ton F-Series pickup.

2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman in Robin Egg Blue

By Patrick Rall Mar 16 2017 - 5:11pm

The Ram 1500 offers the Most Bang for Your Buck in a Small Half-Ton Truck

We get a great many questions about the future availability of something like the old Ford F150 SVT Lightning or the Ram 1500 SRT10, but in the absence of a true high performance sport truck intended for on-road performance, the current Ram 1500 Express offers the most bang-for-your-buck in a small half ton pickup.

By Patrick Rall Mar 16 2017 - 3:11pm

2018 Ford Mustang, F150 get Nighttime Pedestrian Detection

Ford Motor Company announced today that the 2018 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford F150 will both feature a new Nighttime Pedestrian Detection system which can apply the brakes in the event of an imminent collision with a person on foot – a feature which Ford says will reduce driver stress at night.

By Patrick Rall Mar 15 2017 - 2:41pm

2017 Ford Mustang Recalled for a Troublesome Driver's Door Handle

Ford Motor Company has issued a compliance recall for the 2017 Mustang over a concern that the driver’s side door handle assembly might not be correctly installed – increasing the chances of the door swinging open in the event of an accident and increasing the likelihood of injury.

By Patrick Rall Mar 14 2017 - 4:07pm

Ford Focus RS: Averaging 500+ Units Sold per Month

The Ford Focus RS officially went on sale in the US last summer, marking the first time that the RS name has been offered here in the States and since becoming available, Ford has sold more than 3,500 examples of the all-wheel drive, turbocharged hot hatch.

By Patrick Rall Mar 13 2017 - 4:42pm

2017 Ford F250 Lariat: Super Smooth Ride from the Super Duty

I recently spent a week behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat and while this big, powerful truck performed every task just as well as you might expect – the ride quality from this hard-working truck was far better than any of my passengers could have foreseen.

By Mary Conway Mar 11 2017 - 10:01pm

Ford and Motorcraft change the oil recommendation for F-series diesel trucks

Ford and its parts division Motorcraft have issued new recommendations about which oil can be used in its diesel F-series trucks. The advisory warns against using CK-4 motor oils.

By Patrick Rall Mar 9 2017 - 3:36pm

Ford Mustang can now Read Chinese Handwriting

The Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in China, but the Motor Company is working to make it even more attractive to local buyers – introducing a new version of their SYNC 3 infotainment system specifically for the Chinese market.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2017 - 2:25pm

Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 lifts the Ford F150 Raptor to 605hp

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is the most powerful factory-built half-ton F-Series of all time, but for those Raptor owners who need far more power, the folks at Hennessey Performance have you covered with their new VelociRaptor 600 package – which lifts the output of the 3.5L V6 from 450 to 605 horsepower.

By Mary Conway Mar 6 2017 - 9:29pm

Why your next Ford Mustang custom spoiler may be made on a 3D printer.

Ford is experimenting with making custom performance auto parts on a huge 3D printer. The technology would let the automaker produce custom parts that are more lightweight and ultimately cheaper.

By Patrick Rall Mar 6 2017 - 3:25pm

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Outsell Chevy Camaro In February 2017

The sales numbers from around the muscle car world for February 2017 are in and once again, the Ford Mustang claimed the monthly sales race, but the bigger surprise is that the Dodge Challenger outsold the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin.

Ford issued a Takata-related recall last week that, believe it or not, isn't related to the major safety recall affecting millions of vehicles.

By Marc Stern Mar 6 2017 - 11:32am

Ford Announces Takata Recall With A Twist

Not all Takata airbags are involved in the big recall. Ford last week recalled 32,000 vehicles for airbag module issues. Dealers will install replacement devices for free. The replacement devices all have any fixes completed as well.

By Patrick Rall Feb 27 2017 - 3:50pm

Ford Needs a Big Power Mustang more than Ever

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R is an awesome machine, but with the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE likely claiming the title of the most road course capable muscle car while the Hellcat Challenger continues to keep the drag strip on lock – the Motor Company is in need of a big power Mustang more than ever.

By Patrick Rall Feb 24 2017 - 1:22pm

The New Fiesta ST is Ford's 1st 3-Cylinder Performance Model

The next generation Ford Fiesta ST debuted online this morning and in addition to the restyled exterior, the newest hot hatch from the Motor Company is powered by a 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine – making this the first 3-cylinder performance car to wear the blue oval.

By Mary Conway Feb 23 2017 - 8:11pm

What to do if your remote start isn't working on 2017 Ford F-150

A new buyer is confused after his remote start stopped working on his new 2017 Ford F-150. Members of a Ford F-150 forum give him suggestions to get him back on the road.

By Patrick Rall Feb 23 2017 - 12:37pm

Ford Fiesta ST's European Video Teaser Before The Debut

Ford Europe has announced on its Instagram account that the next generation Ford Fiesta ST will make its grand debut – presumably in an online video with a professional BMX biker helping with the debut duties of the newest high performance ST product from the Motor Company.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2017 - 4:04pm

Ford Races through the Streets of Paris in a Mustang GT

Ford Motor Company recently worked with French authorities to make a short film showing the new Ford Mustang GT blasting through the streets of Paris, serving as a modern remake of the cult classic ‘C'était un rendez-vous’ and making for one of the most unique driving videos you will find online.

By Patrick Rall Feb 16 2017 - 3:43pm

No 2018 Ford Mustang V6 Base Model: Pros and Cons

Ford Motor Company introduced the 2018 Mustang with the news that the base V6 had been removed from the lineup and today, we take a look at the pros and cons of the naturally aspirated V6 no longer serving as the base model Mustang engine.

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