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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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Ford F-150
By Mary Conway Oct 8 2016 - 6:59pm

Why you may want to undercoat your aluminum F-150

Much has been said about the 2015 and 2016 Ford F-150s being made of aluminum. Parts of the truck are still high grade steel. Ford has done extensive testing on the new trucks but questions like this one from a Canadian truck fan remain, “Did you get your new truck undercoated, not sure if I should with the body being aluminum? “ The next question is “What is the best undercoating to use?”
2016 Shelby gt350r Mustang
By Patrick Rall Oct 7 2016 - 3:43pm

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Could Get an Automatic Transmission

According to the usually reliable information from Mustang6g.com, the Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang could be getting an automatic transmission in the near future, but rather than a standard fluid-driven gearbox, the Motor Company could opt for a lightning-quick dual clutch transmission – which would further improve the performance of Ford’s newest super muscle car.
By Mary Conway Oct 5 2016 - 6:28pm

If you are buying a new Ford Mustang on a budget, which is better: The V-6 or the Ecoboost Turbo?

A Ford Mustang customer asks the question, "Which is better the V-6 or the Ecoboost Turbo?" Fans replied with a number of different opinions. The most surprising thing is the difference in interiors available with those engine options.
2017 F150
By Patrick Rall Oct 5 2016 - 4:03pm

The 2017 Ford F150 with the 10-Speed Transmission Beats Chevy's Hybrid in MPGs

The 2017 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost will come standard with the new 10-speed automatic transmission and a whole lot more torque, but the jump from 6 gears to 10 is only causing a slight improvement on the fuel economy numbers – but it is still enough to beat the Hemi Ram and the Chevy Silverado Hybrid.
Shelby GT350 Mustng crash
By Patrick Rall Oct 3 2016 - 12:31pm

Shelby GT350 Mustang Nearly Plows Through Kids, Driver Laughs it Off

A new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang crashed pulling out of a Cars and Coffee event in Texas, nearly plowing through a large crowd of spectators with many small children and unbelievably – the driver got out of the car, smiling and waving to the crowd as though he had just performed an impressive stunt rather than nearly killing innocent people.
By Mary Conway Sep 29 2016 - 10:19pm

Why owners say that Ford Mustang seat belts are too tight

It is a topic that may strike a nerve, the owner of a 2016 Mustang asking what can be done about the “Neck Choker AKA Seat Belt”. The writer named Mario asks “ Curious about anyone else's solution to the dreaded seat belt of the S550. I'm hesitant to get a seat belt pad, because well I've always thought they look corny. But the damn throat-slicing seat belt is about the only thing on my car I don't love.”
2017 Raptor sliding in white
By Patrick Rall Sep 29 2016 - 4:50pm

Official: The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 Packs 450hp, 510lb-ft of Torque

While leaked dealership information suggested that the 2017 Ford Raptor F150 would have 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of torque, the Motor Company announced the official specs this morning and as expected, those figures of 450 and 510 are accurate – making the new Raptor the most powerful F150 ever.
Ford Mustang Xbox One
By Patrick Rall Sep 27 2016 - 2:33pm

This Ford Mustang Inspired Xbox One has Me Hoping

Xbox France is giving away the awesome Ford Mustang inspired Xbox One console shown in the image above and the video below to one lucky gamer in conjunction with the launch of Forza Horizon 3, and as an avid Forza gamer – I am very jealous that we don’t have the opportunity to win something like this here in the US market.
Shelby Mustang lineup
By Patrick Rall Sep 26 2016 - 1:22pm

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, Focus RS Sold Out - but You Can Still Buy One

According to a release issued by Ford Motor Company, the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the Shelby GT350R Mustang and the new high performance Ford Focus RS are all sold out around the world, more than three months before the 2017 calendar year arrives – although that doesn’t mean that you can’t buy one from your local dealership.
auto companies against breast cancer
By Mary Conway Sep 25 2016 - 9:52pm

How auto companies are joining the fight against breast cancer

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and more companies are getting involved with raising money to fight the disease that strikes 1 out of every 8 women,in their lifetime. Breast cancer also affects men, some physically, but especially because every person has a mother, perhaps, a sister or a wife.
2017 raptor f150
By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2016 - 2:24pm

A 450hp, 510tq Ford F150 Raptor Sounds like a Dream Come True

Ford Motor Company hasn’t announced the official power figures for the 2017 F150 Raptor, but according to information posted on a Ford Raptor enthusiast forum, the new high performance pickup will pack 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of twin turbocharged torque – more than enough power to make this new Raptor the high performance sport truck we have been dreaming of.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Convertible
By Patrick Rall Sep 19 2016 - 2:28pm

Chevrolet Offers Mustang Owners Big Discounts on a New Camaro

General Motors is looking to spur sales of the new Chevrolet Camaro and one interesting approach taken by the automaker is to offer owners of a Ford Mustang a “conquest” discount of $2,000 on a 2016 Camaro or $1,500 on a 2017 Camaro – and the Mustang owner doesn’t need to trade in their Ford to get this discount on a new Chevy muscle car.
2015 f150
By Patrick Rall Sep 16 2016 - 1:43pm

Ford F150 with a Range Rover Diesel Could Best Ram in Power, MPGs

It has been common knowledge for some time now that the Ford F150 will soon have a diesel engine option and while the Motor Company has offered up any official information, spy shots show what appears to be a Range Rover diesel under the hood of an F150 test truck – seemingly confirming the rumors that the F150 would pack Range Rover power.
2017 f250 lariat
By Patrick Rall Sep 14 2016 - 11:12am

2017 Ford Super Duty Pricing Increases Detailed

The configurator tool for the all-new, aluminum-bodied 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup has launched on Ford.com and as expected, the next generation F250, F350 and F450 receive varying levels of pricing increases depending on the trim line chosen – and today we bring you a quick look at the starting prices of the newest Ford pickups.
2017 ford focus rs
By Patrick Rall Sep 12 2016 - 4:23pm

Ford Focus RS, Shelby GT350R Mustang Set Records in 2016 C&D Lightning Lap

The results for the 2016 Car & Driver Lightning Lap are in and both of the Ford vehicles in the field turned in solid times – with the new Shelby GT350T turning in the 2nd best time ever among American muscle cars and the quickest time ever for the LL2 class while the new Ford Focus RS set the best time ever by a 4-cylinder car in the 10 years of the Lightning Lap shootout.
By Mary Conway Sep 7 2016 - 5:49pm

Ford F-150's big brother and Uber team up for football

Just in time for the return of the NFL football season, the Ford F series is starting a 3-year stint as the official truck of the NFL. To celebrate the new partnership, Ford is also joining forces with Uber, providing a special fleet of F series super duty trucks that can be ordered for tailgating. The super duty truck is a bigger, more rugged version of the F-150. The trucks are usually F-250s.

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