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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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By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2014 - 4:02pm

2015 Ford Mustang Production Could Begin Much Later Than Expected

When Ford Motor Company chose to unveil the 2015 Mustang to the world in December it led many to believe that the newest Mustang would be ready to purchase exactly 50 years after the very first Mustang went on sale but a piece of new dealership information leads us to believe that the S550 Mustang will actually be reaching consumers much, much later than mid April.
2015 ford mustang v6
By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2014 - 2:52pm

Ford Inks Deal for High Performance Goodyear Tires on 2015 Mustang V6 and EcoBoost

As information on the 2015 Ford Mustang continues to trickle out of just about every automotive stream in the industry we have learned that the new base V6 and EcoBoost Mustangs will ride on Goodyear tires that should further increase the performance capabilities of these non-V8 models.
By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2014 - 7:08pm

Ford Working to Make Fixing the 2015 F150 Easier, Less Expensive for Shops and Owners

Last week we looked at the growing concern that the 2015 Ford F150 will be more expensive to both insure and repair due to the high tech aluminum body panels but to put those fears to rest, Ford Motor Company is offering an aluminum repair tooling package at a discount to those dealerships with body shops that want to be able to work on the next generation F150.
2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Engine Bay
By Patrick Rall Jan 24 2014 - 4:08pm

The New 2.3L EcoBoost Looks Right at Home in the 2015 Mustang Engine

Although Ford has talked about the new 2.3L EcoBoost in the 2015 Mustang at length, the company has been careful not to show off the underhood area of the new EcoBoost Mustang but thanks to an onlooker who was quick with the cell phone camera, we have a video showing the new turbocharged Mustang engine.
2015 Ford F150
By Patrick Rall Jan 23 2014 - 5:20pm

Lightweight Body of 2015 Ford F150 Could Lead to Higher Costs

The recently introduced 2015 Ford F150 uses copious amounts of aluminum in the body panels to allow the next generation F150 to be a whopping 700 pounds lighter but the downside of this lightweight body is likely to be higher insurance costs stemming from higher repair costs when those aluminum panels are damaged.
Ford Mustang GT Rear
By Patrick Rall Jan 23 2014 - 3:21pm

2015 Ford Mustang is Faster than 2014 Models, EcoBoost Gets Surprising Top Speed

Information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang continues to flow out of the 2014 North American International Auto Show and the newest bit of info on the next generation Mustang pertains to the top speed - with an increase for the base V6 and GT models along with a surprisingly high top speed for the new EcoBoost Mustang.
By Patrick Rall Jan 21 2014 - 7:09pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang to Make its Big Screen Debut in Need for Speed (Video)

When the new Need for Speed movie debuts on March 14th, theater-goers will have their first chance to see the new 2015 Ford Mustang on the big screen – continuing a legacy that has made the mighty Mustang one of the most commonly featured cars in the history of the entertainment industry.
Topi Heikkinen at Marklund Motorsports
By Patrick Rall Jan 21 2014 - 4:16pm

Topi Heikkinen Rocks the Global RallyCross World - Leaves Ford for VW

Toomas Topi Heikkinen was a major part of Ford’s complete dominance of the 2013 Global RallyCross schedule with 5 wins and the season driver’s championship but Topi has announced that he will race with Marklund Motorsports for the new 2014 World RallyCross Championship and the 2014 X Games in Austin Texas – ditching Ford to race a Volkswagen Polo.
2015 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall Jan 20 2014 - 12:41pm

2015 Ford Mustang GT #001 Sells for Roughly 10 Times the MSRP

The 2015 Ford Mustang has made big waves in the American auto industry since being introduced with its striking new exterior design but the controversy over the shape of the S550 Mustang headlights didn’t stop some devout Mustang fan from laying down an incredible $300,000 for the right to own the very first 2015 Mustang GT built.
2015 Ford Mustang Interior
By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2014 - 11:52am

A Look at the Wicked Cool Interior Controls of the 2015 Ford Mustang

The auto show debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang gave us a chance to see the newest pony car in a variety of colors but more importantly – it gave me a chance to spend a few minutes sitting in the driver’s seat of the new Mustang GT to check out all of interesting interior features that are new to the 2015 Mustang.
2015 Ford F150 Pickup Truck
By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2014 - 9:45am

New 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Will Make 2015 Ford F150 the Most Efficient Truck in USA

While Ford Motor Company hasn’t divulged many details on the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that will power the 2015 Ford F150 but based on some of the minor details offered, we can make a few guesses as to what to expect – including the fact that the next generation F150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost will almost certainly be the most efficient half ton pickup sold in America.
By Patrick Rall Jan 15 2014 - 1:51pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Dashing in Triple Yellow at the 2014 NAIAS

The 2014 North American International Auto Show will offer many people their first chance to see the 2015 Ford Mustang in person but for those of us who attended the December 5th Mustang debut – the 2014 Motor City show allowed us a chance to check out the S550 in the new bright yellow hue.
By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2014 - 6:55pm

The 2015 Ford F150 Debuts in Detroit as the Strongest and Most Durable Ever

There were a great many new product debuts that we expected to see at the 2014 North American International Auto Show but the 2015 Ford F150 was not one of them – with the new half ton truck being billed as “the strongest and most durable F150 ever” by the company while a bold new looks separates this new generation Ford truck from the previous years.
2014 Ford F150 Pickup Truck
By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2014 - 2:15pm

19 Vehicles Sold Over 200,000 Units in 2013 - Led by Ford, GM and Toyota

During the 2013 calendar year, 19 vehicles sold at least 200,000 units in the United States and this list of the 19 bestselling vehicles in the US is led by Ford, General Motors and Toyota – each of which has four vehicles on the list of models which moved at least 200k units last year.
By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2014 - 12:43pm

Let the Designers of the 2015 Ford Mustang Explain Their Inspiration (Video)

Yesterday we looked at a handful of design sketches of the 2015 Ford Mustang and today we have a video featuring two of the men who were heavily involved with the design of the S550 Mustang – offering an even better glimpse into the inspiration behind the new look of the Mighty Mustang.
By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2014 - 6:39pm

Ford F Series Leads US Auto Sales for the 32nd Straight Year, Toyota Camry Takes Top Car

Sales numbers for the 2013 calendar year are in and for the 32nd straight time, the Ford F Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in the United States with an incredible year-end total of nearly 800,000 new trucks sold – while the Toyota Camry moved over 408,000 new models to claim the title for the top car.
Matt Hilburn's 2015 Ford Mustang GT350
By Patrick Rall Jan 6 2014 - 2:04pm

This 2015 Ford Mustang GT350 Rendering Paints a Pretty Picture of Future Ford Performance

Many folks in the automotive world expect that the next generation high performance Mustang will be named the GT350 and the rendering shown here based on the 2015 Ford Mustang shows what could be a very, very good looking super-Stang when it finally makes its bit debut.
2015 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall Jan 2 2014 - 3:04pm

Killing Off the V6 for the 2015 Ford Mustang Would be A Stupid Mistake

In the past few weeks since it became official that the 2015 Ford Mustang would feature an EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine I have seen countless calls by enthusiasts to do away with the 3.7L V6 option since the EcoBoost offers similar power and better fuel economy but that would be a move that would almost certainly cost FoMoCo some sales.
By Patrick Rall Dec 31 2013 - 5:37pm

Similarities Across the 2015 Ford Mustang Lineup Could Equal Big Sales Gains

While not everyone is as excited about the looks of the 2015 Ford Mustang as I am, the similarities across the different trim lines could really help sales improve with the two non-V8 models sporting a look that is very much like the GT package – allowing base model Mustang buyers more of the same great looks as the pricier GT models.

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