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Ford

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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Rockstar race car rocks at New England rally

By Hawke Fracassa on July 24, 2011 - 9:06PM

The Rally America Championship ended at the New England Forest Rally in Newry, Maine, with Rockstar Energy Drink car drivers Antoine L'Estage and Nathalie Richard in first place. It was their second straight year on top.

Do high mpg rules help or hurt American auto workers?

By Hawke Fracassa on July 22, 2011 - 9:16PM

The Ceres coalition of investors and environmental groups began an advertising campaign Friday to promote the economic benefits of higher fuel-efficiency standards. The subtext is that Ceres is making a case for higher mpg standards because, it argues, they will be good in the long run for American auto workers.

Ford leads in hybrid durability

By Gordon Block on July 21, 2011 - 1:04PM

Ford's hybrids are racking up the miles virtually problem-free, both at the hands of consumers and fleet drivers.

Ford recalls F Series, Rangers and Excursion for taillight issue

By Patrick Rall on July 21, 2011 - 11:57AM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of a variety of Ford brand trucks and sport utility vehicles over the possibility of the rear lights failing to work over time.

Manufacturing in Thailand greening the streets of America

By Don Bain on July 18, 2011 - 7:37PM

The world's foremost producer of one-ton pickup trucks, Thailand, is quickly becoming the golden gate to the greening of fuel efficient, eco-friendly car manufacturing. Here cars complete with EURO-4 emission standards and fuel economy nearing 50 mpg are produced, Six of the world's top automakers have recently based their fuel efficient car production in Thailand.

Ford recalls Five Hundred, Mercury Montego over fuel tank risks

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2011 - 1:15PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans over a concern around the filler neck of the fuel tank.

New rumors surface on the 2014/2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 9:51AM

Amidst news of the Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the mighty Mustang, there have been endless rumors of what is to come from Ford’s pony car but we now have new rumors (with a fair amount of support) as to what we can expect from the next installation of the Ford Mustang line.

Ford introduces their Octane Academy

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:23PM

Today, Ford Motor Company introduced a new contest where wannabe racers can have a chance to learn from professional Ford racers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan or Ken Block, studying in the fine arts of drifting, gymkhana, and rally racing in highly modified Ford products.

The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting, shown from the side

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:20PM

The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:19PM

A side shot of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:18PM

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting, from behind

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:16PM

Former Biden aide chosen to represent Detroit Three

By Hawke Fracassa on July 7, 2011 - 3:27PM

Influential political heavyweight Robert Engel, a former aide to Vice President Joe Biden and longtime behind-the-scenes kingmaker within the Democratic Party in Washington, has been appointed American Automotive Policy Council vice president domestic policy.

Ford is integrating electrodes on car-seat to monitor heart rate

By Armen Hareyan on July 7, 2011 - 11:31AM

Ford is coming to help the elderly drivers by using electrodes to monitor drivers' heart rate.

Ford Fiesta to get Sport Special Edition in Europe

By Gordon Block on July 6, 2011 - 12:27PM

The Ford Fiesta Sport will get a Special Edition model with more sporty looks, and more power... but for Europe only.

Lincoln shows growth, helps Ford in June 2011 sales race

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2011 - 11:31AM

It has been a rough year for the Lincoln brand but for the first time in 2011, Ford’s luxury brand showed positive year over year growth – helping Ford Motor Company to rank as the third best auto group in the US industry in June 2011.

Mustang battles back, beats Camaro, Challenger and 370Z in June 2011

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2011 - 3:35PM

The Chevrolet Camaro has led in the rear wheel drive sports car segment over the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z from January to May but as June 2011 sales results have trickled in – the Ford Mustang has claimed the top spot in sales for the month.

TorqueNews drive review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2011 - 10:50AM

Along with packing the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES full of features that you wouldn’t expect from such a low-priced B-segment vehicle, Ford did a fine job of designing the suspension and drivetrain to depart from what many consumers would expect.

TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SES 5-door - part 1

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2011 - 2:50PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week in a 2011 Ford Fiesta SES 5-door – a car that Ford has billed since before it hit the streets as being a “pretty big deal” – a promise on which the new Fiesta delivers very nicely.

Shelby considering the return of Rent-A-Racer

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2011 - 11:43AM

Shelby American has twice offered modified Ford Mustangs through Hertz rental car agency, first in 1966 and then again in 2006, and if rumors are true there could be a new Shelby/Hertz rental Mustang available in the coming year.

Ford to export Ranger from South Africa

By Gordon Block on June 28, 2011 - 1:02PM

Ford will export its Ranger pickup truck out of South Africa and sell it in 148 different countries.

Bidders Pony Up for Tony Hawk's Custom Ford Mustang

By Richard Gray on June 26, 2011 - 2:46AM

With skateboarding guru Tony Hawk standing on the auction block displaying a nervous smile, the “hawkized” custom 2011 Ford Mustang he commissioned for charity sold for $65,000 Saturday evening at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Costa Mesa, California.

Tony Hawk's Ford Mustang Goes on Auction to Benefit Youth

By Richard Gray on June 23, 2011 - 1:04AM

The "hawkized" Ford Mustang commissioned by skateboarding megastar Tony Hawk is on an auction block for the second time in seven months, and both auction sales benefit charities.

Ford expanding intelligent vehicles with Driver Safe technologies

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 2:23PM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is rapidly expanding its use of SYNC® technology in a commitment toward intelligent vehicles that can wirelessly talk to each other.

Ford, Tesla honored at the 2011 American Business Awards

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2011 - 12:52PM

Monday night, the 2011 American Business Awards were handed out at a gala event at New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel with Ford Motor Company and electric car company Tesla taking home awards in a variety of categories.

Ford Ranger production to end on December 22, 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2011 - 12:09PM

Ford Ranger enthusiasts and workers at the Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant got some bad news via a UAW letter as it has been announced that production of the Ford Ranger will come to an end on December 22, 2011 – ending the 28 year run of the popular compact pickup.

Ford and Maritz Research studies concur - fuel economy is key to new vehicle purchases decisions

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 11:49AM

If the industry truly believes the Ford and Maritz Research studies that fuel economy is truly key to vehicle purchase decisions, then why does the auto industry still dole out its engine technologies in measure, especially with the 2016 government mandates hanging over their heads?

Ford expanding inflatable rear seatbelt availability to Flex and Lincoln vehicles

By Gordon Block on June 22, 2011 - 11:19AM

Ford's inflatable rear seatbelts, which first appeared on the 2011 Explorer, will be offered as optional equipment on the Flex and Lincoln vehicles in the summer of 2012.

Ford to feature bolder fonts inside vehicles to help drivers of every age

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:14AM

First it was voice recognition to help drivers; now Ford Motor company (NYSE: F) will feature wider, bolder fonts within vehicle controls and interface screens for easier legibility.

Ford SYNC leading race to integrate smartphone apps into cars

By Frank Sherosky on June 22, 2011 - 10:02AM

The award-winning Ford SYNC® AppLink™ software program, the free software program that gives SYNC users voice control of apps stored on their smartphone, is migrating to a new group of 2012 Ford vehicles.

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