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 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.

By Zachary Benedict Sep 15 2016 - 8:12am

The Modern Muscle Car Wars and How They Have Changed

One of my favorite moments in the history of cars is the muscle car wars in the mid 60's and early 70's. Detroit's assembly lines were pumping out high horsepower cars that were marketed towards the youth of America (Baby Boomers). The race was on to see who could be the fastest.

By Mary Conway Sep 14 2016 - 6:35pm

Ford F-150 leads in sustainability

Recycling is huge in the auto industry as all of the automakers are attempting to use more sustainable materials. Ford has released information illustrating all of the recycled or repurposed products used in the manufacture of the F-150.

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.

By Mary Conway Sep 12 2016 - 7:54pm

Ford's self-driving cars for employees will be a game-changer in 2018

Ford Motor held a huge seminar on automotive trends in Dearborn, Michigan. As part of the presentation, the automaker announced that it plans to have self-driving vehicles as shuttles for employees on the Ford campus by 2018.

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 10 2016 - 10:12pm

Ford makes big investments in autonomous vehicles and mobility

Ford announced several investments this week in technology for self-driving cars. It also is going to provide shuttles and bikes for several major metropolitan areas. The shuttle service will start in San Francisco.

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 6 2016 - 2:45pm

New Shelby Mustang GTE Looks Awesome, but it's Expensive

The folks at Shelby American have rolled out the information on their new Ford Mustang GTE package and while I love the look of the appearance-heavy package, I don’t like the price – as for $17,999 for the components alone, the new Mustang GTE is a pricey option for someone who wants a unique pony car.

By Mary Conway Sep 5 2016 - 4:51pm

Chevy is beefing up the Colorado to take on the Toyota Tacoma, but what happens if Ford enters the race?

GM announced that Both the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks are adding features to better compete with the Toyota Tacoma. Tacoma fans seem more concerned about a new Ford Ranger that may hit dealer lots as a 2018 model.

By Mary Conway Sep 3 2016 - 10:57pm

What Would Be the New Shelby GTE Package for Shelby Fans

The newly announced Shelby GTE is getting a lukewarm reception from many of the autowriters, but Shelby aficionados are interested in seeing the new package.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2016 - 1:25pm

Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016

The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.

By Mary Conway Sep 1 2016 - 10:38am

On top of the mountain with my favorite muscle cars

The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press held its annual ride and drive event at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and I was like a kid in a candy store. Here we are at 8,500 feet surrounded by all of the new cars that you want to drive. The biggest concern is what to drive first.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2016 - 3:17pm

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.

By Patrick Rall Aug 29 2016 - 3:32pm

670hp Ford Mustang Delayed in Australia by the Government

Ford Motor Company plans to offer a 670 horsepower version of the Ford Mustang GT with a Roush supercharger package at Australian dealerships with a full warranty, but the Australian regulatory process has caused a delay in the automaker launching these high performance models – forcing owners of the popular new Mustang to search elsewhere in their quest for more power.

By Patrick Rall Aug 25 2016 - 2:07pm

Ford F150 Fans Still Want a Lightning

Online discussions on enthusiast forums and social networks make it clear that Ford F150 fans still want a “Lightning” high performance on-road pickup, regardless of how good the 2017 Raptor F150 might be on the road and off – mainly because these folks want a short cab, short bed truck that lacks the added weight of four wheel drive.

By Patrick Rall Aug 24 2016 - 2:12pm

Two More Production Years Announced for the Ford GT Supercar

Ford Motor Company originally planned to build just 500 examples of the new Ford GT, spread over the next two years, but after receiving a huge number of purchase inquiries and deciding that they want to keep running production-based endurance racing – the automaker has decided to add two more years of production to the new carbon fiber supercar.

By Patrick Rall Aug 23 2016 - 4:34pm

Brits Love the Ford Mustang More than Any Other Sports Car

During the 1st half of 2016, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling sporty car in the United Kingdom, comfortably beating the Jaguar F Type and every other sporty car with more than 250hp in the UK according to Ford Motor Company.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2016 - 12:44pm

Ford Mustang Stomps Tesla Model S at Roadkill Nights

While racing at the 2016 Roadkill Nights by Dodge event in Pontiac, Michigan, a Tesla Model S went head to head on a slippery surface with a Ford Mustang GT, and the highly touted electric super sedan took a serious beating at the hands of the American muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2016 - 1:31pm

Check Out the Roush Mustang Lineup at the Woodward Dream Cruise

In addition to the hundreds of privately owned Ford Mustang coupes and convertibles lining Mustang Alley at this weekend’s Woodward Dream Cruise, Roush Performance will showcase their entire Mustang lineup – from the 300hp RS to the 670hp RS3.

By Patrick Rall Aug 17 2016 - 11:30am

The Ford Mustang GT is India's Bestselling Sports Car

The new Ford Mustang continues its domination of the global sports car scene with India being the newest market topped by the legendary pony car in right hand drive form – although leading the Indian sports car market didn’t take nearly as many sales as it does in Australia, Germany or the USA.

Will Ford be first with autonomous fleet?

By John Goreham Aug 17 2016 - 11:10am

Will Ford Be the First to Mass-Produce Autonomous Vehicles?

Ford says it will mass-produce fully autonomous vehicles by 2021 that have no steering wheel.

By Patrick Rall Aug 11 2016 - 1:22pm

2017 Ford F150 Super Duty STX - Premium Infotainment and Styling, Low Price

Based on the input from their buyers, Ford Motor Company is introducing a new STX trimline for the 2017 F150 and the Super Duty – a low cost package which adds premium styling features on the outside and a premium infotainment system on the inside.

GT500 Mustang test mule from SVTP video.

By Patrick Rall Aug 10 2016 - 3:15pm

This Mysterious Ford Shelby Mustang Could Be a Proper Hellcat and ZL1 Fighter

A video has surfaced showing a mysteriously camouflaged Ford Mustang rolling around the Metro Detroit area and while this car might look like a new Shelby GT350, it doesn’t sound like that road racing beast – leading me (and many others) to believe that this could be the big power Mustang designed to go to battle with the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

By Patrick Rall Aug 9 2016 - 3:31pm

2017 Ford Raptor F150 has the Best Factory Shocks Ever (Video)

The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 is equipped with an all-new suspension setup with shocks from the off-road experts at Fox, which the Motor Company claims are the most capable factory-equipped shock absorbers ever offered on a road-going pickup truck.

By Patrick Rall Aug 8 2016 - 3:07pm

2015 Ford Mustang, Focus and Escape Recalled in Hot States for Faulty Door Latches

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback along with a handful of other Ford and Lincoln vehicles from the 2013 through 2016 model years in areas around the US with the highest temperatures – affecting roughly 830,000 vehicles in 16 states.

By Patrick Rall Aug 3 2016 - 12:14pm

Aviation Themed Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Raises $295k for Charity

Ford Motor Company recently built and donated a uniquely designed Shelby GT350 Mustang for the Experimental Aircraft Association and with the auction for that car having taken place last week, the automaker has announced that the bright yellow muscle car raised $295,000 for the charity.

By Patrick Rall Aug 2 2016 - 1:58pm

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Outsell Chevrolet Camaro in July

The Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger finished 1-2 in the muscle car sales race in July, marking the third straight month where the Chevrolet Camaro has been forced to settle for third place – as sales of the next generation GM muscle car continue to slump.

By Patrick Rall Aug 1 2016 - 4:16pm

Tire Testing with BFGoodrich and the New Ford Mustang

I recently had a chance to attend a tire testing event with the folks at BFGoodrich and the Ford Mustang was the test vehicle – and it was an interesting experience to see what a huge difference the different tires made on an autocross course.

By Patrick Rall Jul 28 2016 - 12:23pm

2015+ Ford Mustang GT Lifted to 475hp with In-House Tuning Packages

Ford Performance will soon begin offering “Power Packs” for the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang GT, with varying levels of performance increases with the different packages – and a peak increase of 60 horsepower with the top of the line package.

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