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 Nov 29 2016 - 11:35am

Stock 2017 Ford Raptor F150 Finishes the Baja 1000 - and Drives Home

A new 2017 Ford F150 Raptor that is mechanically identical to the trucks reaching dealerships around the country recently participated in the grueling Baja 1000 off-road race, finishing 3rd in the Stock Full class and then driving the team home – in a race where 128 vehicles didn’t make it to the finish line.

By Patrick Rall Nov 23 2016 - 12:27pm

Future Ford Bronco Being Engineered in Australia

A new reported states that the future Ford Bronco will be engineered in Australia even though it will be built in Detroit – all but ensuring that the new Bronco will be a smaller, body-on-frame vehicle and not a larger, F150-based machine.

By Patrick Rall Nov 22 2016 - 12:18pm

Future Ford F150 Could Get a New 4.8L V8

According to a new report focusing on a labor deal between Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers Union, the Ford F150 is slated to receive a new 4.8L V8 which will be built in Canada starting sometime around 2020 or 2021.

By Mary Conway Nov 21 2016 - 10:45pm

Finally a 2017 Ford GT you can afford to own

Ford is now selling diecast reproductions of the incredible 2017 Ford GT supercar. Available in blue or silver, it may be the only Ford GT you can ever afford.

By Patrick Rall Nov 21 2016 - 2:08pm

2018 Ford Mustang Could Lose V6, Gain 10-Speed and MagneRide

According to information gathered from Ford’s dealership system and posted on the enthusiast website Mustang6g.com, the 2018 Ford Mustang could lose the V6 engine option while adding the 10-speed automatic transmission and the MagneRide suspension setup from the current Shelby GT350 – while still offering the GT350 and GT350R for those who want a stronger-handling pony car.

Autosock may give better tire traction than chains

By Mary Conway Nov 19 2016 - 8:21pm

Why some drivers say the 'Autosock' works better than chains in snow

With snow starting to fall in different areas of the country, a new product appears to give better traction than chains. Decide between Autosock vs chains.

By Patrick Rall Nov 17 2016 - 1:04pm

The Ford Mustang in Oklahoma Probably Wasn't Going 208

A news story has been traveling around social media which talks about a 19-year old Ford Mustang driver in Oklahoma who was clocked going 208mph and while it certainly makes for an interesting story – there is almost no way that he was going 208 miles per hour.

By Patrick Rall Nov 15 2016 - 1:28pm

North American "Of The Year" Finalists Include Ford Super Duty, Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica

The finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year award have been announced and headlining this year’s awards are the Ford F-Series Super Duty and the Chevrolet Bolt – both of which have been named Motor Trend’s best of the new year – along with the hot-selling Chrysler Pacifica.

By Patrick Rall Nov 15 2016 - 11:27am

Ford F150 and Super Duty Take a Trio of Honors in LA

The aluminum bodied Ford F150 and Super Duty pickups have been awarded with several titles on the first day of the 2016 LA Auto Show, including the 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year – setting up Ford as the favorite for the 2017 North American Truck of the Year.

By Mary Conway Nov 14 2016 - 11:18pm

Ford is roaring into the small SUV market in a big way with 2018 EcoSport SUV

Ford unveiled the 2018 EcoSport on Snapchat, a strong indication of their target audience. The small SUV is loaded with premium audio and other amenities, is perfect for the young buyer who demands the latest in technology delivered in a small package.

By Mary Conway Nov 12 2016 - 11:00pm

Why automakers have to redesign the interior of the 2017 Ford Fusion because of all of our electronics

Drivers have become so obsessed with their phones, tablets and laptops, that automakers have to redesign vehicle interiors to accommodate them. See the new 2017 Ford Fusion interior built with phones and laptops in mind.

By Mary Conway Nov 8 2016 - 5:57pm

How the sale of this tricked out 2013 Ford Raptor SVT will help children see better

Truck lovers have until Friday, November 11th to bid on a one-of-a-kind tricked out 2013 Ford Raptor SVT. Superbowl MVP Von Miller commissioned the truck and it was featured on the Velocity Channel's "The Lifted Life".

By Patrick Rall Nov 8 2016 - 12:45pm

Newest Roush P51 Ford Mustang Packs 727hp

The folks at Roush Performance used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce their new P-51 Mustang – a 727hp package designed to sit atop the Roush Mustang lineup in terms of power and performance.

By Patrick Rall Nov 7 2016 - 1:15pm

Buyers Lining Up for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is still more than a month away from reaching the first buyers, but those folks looking to secure one of the new 450 horsepower pickups are flowing into dealerships – creating an early waiting list for the next gen Raptor.

By Mary Conway Nov 4 2016 - 10:36pm

Why the Canadian government is investigating some Ford F-150s

The Transportation Department of Canada called Transport Canada claims that there are problems with the brakes on some 2011 and 2012 Ford F-150s.

By Patrick Rall Nov 4 2016 - 5:08pm

Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now

The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2016 - 3:14pm

A Ford GT-Inspired Mustang with 800hp Shines at SEMA

Among the many Ford Mustang show cars on display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs – which incorporates some styling cues from the Ford GT supercar into an 800 horsepower Mustang GT to create one cool super-muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Nov 2 2016 - 2:38pm

Ford Mustang, F150 and Focus - Hottest of SEMA for 2nd Year

The annual Hottest of SEMA Awards have been announced and for the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang, Ford F150 and Ford Focus have been named the most popular cars in their respective segments – covering the coupe, truck and sport compact groups.

By Patrick Rall Nov 1 2016 - 3:52pm

Ford Mustang GT is Ready to Race the World

Ford Motor Company has used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce their newest Ford Mustang race car – the GT4 – which is FIA approved to race all over the world as the automaker looks to benefit from the huge success of the new Mustang in overseas markets.

By Patrick Rall Oct 31 2016 - 6:03pm

Ford is Sending a Stock 2017 F150 Raptor to Race the Baja 1000

Ford Motor Company has announced that they are sending a 2017 Ford F150 Raptor to the Baja 1000 to run the stock class – a move that helps emphasize the durability of the high performance EcoBoost pickup and all of the supporting modifications which make the Raptor so special.

By Patrick Rall Oct 28 2016 - 4:19pm

Ford is Bringing a Twin Charged EcoBoost Mustang to SEMA

While it likely wont be the most powerful Ford Mustang on display at the 2016 SEMA Show, the supercharged and turbocharged 2017 Mustang from the crew at MRT will almost surely be one of the most interesting builds at the sprawling Vegas show – and the Motor Company has offered up just enough information to get us on the edge of our seats.

By Mary Conway Oct 26 2016 - 9:19pm

Ford steps up fight against pedestrian accidents

A pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle every eight minutes in the U.S. Ford is debuting new technology to help stop the accidents. Ford attributes the increase in accidents to pedestrians texting rather than paying attention while walking.

By Patrick Rall Oct 26 2016 - 1:28pm

Ford Recalls 8000 New Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustang Over Engine Fire Risk

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 8,000 examples of the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang over a concern that a portion of the engine oil cooler could fail – leading to engine failure or an engine bay fire.

By Patrick Rall Oct 25 2016 - 2:42pm

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Crushes a Supercharged Ford Mustang GT

Today, we bring you a drag racing video featuring a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat going against a Ford Mustang GT with an aftermarket supercharger setup, and while the racing action is great – this video should remind racers not to write checks with their mouths that their cars can’t cash.

By Patrick Rall Oct 25 2016 - 1:36pm

Ford F150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado All Fail Ridiculous Headlight Test

The IIHS has announced the results of their new headlight ratings test for the top trucks in the US market and the Ford F150, the Ram 1500, the Chevrolet Silverado, the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan all did fairly poorly in the test – making you wonder how seriously a test can be taken when almost every vehicle in a popular segment fails the test.

By Mary Conway Oct 24 2016 - 7:52pm

Shelby is selling new wheels to spice up your Mustang

Are you looking to spiff up your Ford Mustang? You may want to check out the new wheels available from Shelby. They are part of the new GTE performance package, but are available to fit any 2005-2017 Mustang.

Jaguar Land Rover Electronic Emergency Brake Light Assist

By Will Maley Oct 24 2016 - 3:13pm

Jaguar Land Rover Teams Up With Ford To Hit Every Green Light

Waiting at a traffic light is one of more tedious items that we deal with when driving. But it could be a thing of the past if any if Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have their way.

By Marc Stern Oct 21 2016 - 7:27pm

Fatality Shows Need To Have Takata Airbag Recall Work Completed

The 11th confirmed fatality due to an exploding Takata airbag inflator has claimed the life of a California driver and reminds everyone to have recalls completed as soon as possible.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2016 - 3:49pm

Watch Ken Block's 1400hp AWD Ford Mustang Conquer Pikes Peak

After debuting his Hoonicorn V2 Ford Mustang last week, Ken Block has offered up the first footage of the new twin turbocharged monster in action – roasting the tires as Block races up the curvy road of the Pikes Peak hill climb.

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2016 - 2:41pm

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Honored for Carbon Fiber Wheels

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has proven itself as the most road course capable muscle car ever and part of that success is the implementation of the industry-first carbon fiber wheels – which improve performance in every way and which have helped the new Shelby Mustang claim the Popular Science Best of What’s New Award.

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