Ford Mustang News (Page 19)

Ford Mustang News

Read Ford Mustang news and reviews from Torque News. The Ford Mustang is an American automotive icon. It was immediately a success since it was launched April 17, 1964. And ever since, this pony car is the longest-running car in the American auto industry with uninterrupted production every model. Now in its sixth generation, the Mustang continues to dominate the muscle car/sports coupe segment.

The Mustang will be the last car remaining in the Ford lineup, which says a lot about this car’s importance to Ford and the industry. While sales have dropped over the last several years, Ford continues to invest in the Mustang offering high-performance variants and special edition versions. The Mustang has been sold globally in 146 countries worldwide.

Recently, Ford made a splash by introducing the Mustang Mach-E which is an all-electric crossover. By using the Mustang name on this vehicle it shows Ford values the iconic name and value of the Mustang badge. More than 10 million Mustangs have been sold since its creation. There is no intention of discontinuing the Mustang as a pony car/sports coupe and there will be an electrified version of the Mustang pony car in coming years to go along with GT350, GT500 and a new Mach 1 version to continue this iconic nameplate.

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The 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000 Packs 1000 Track-Only Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2017 - 3:53PM

The Shelby 1000 package for the 2018 Ford Mustang has been unveiled with 1000 horsepower, an elaborate handling upgrade package and a unique widebody kit, but this post-title package is for “track use only” – meaning that it likely isn’t emission compliant.

Chevrolet Camaro Leads the Muscle Car Segment in October Sales

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2017 - 1:19PM

The Chevrolet Camaro beat the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the October 2017 sales race, beating the cross-town rivals for the 2nd month in a row – but the Mustang still leads the annual sales race by a massive margin.

Buying a New Ford Mustang GT350 and Seeing License Plate Bracket Drilled To The Front

By Armen Hareyan on November 3, 2017 - 11:43AM

A man in Ohio went to pick up his brand new Ford Mustang GT350 and saw a license plate bracket drilled and fastened to the front of the vehicle.

Ford Returns to the NHRA in 2018 with New Mustang Funny Car

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2017 - 12:03PM

Ford Performance will assist with the development of a new Ford Mustang funny car for the 2018 NHRA season, marking the return of Ford’s factory-backed drag racing program with driver Bob Tasca III at the wheel.

The 2018 Ford Mustang RTR to Debut at SEMA, Could Pack 700hp

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2017 - 4:01PM

One of the most powerful customer-ready Ford Mustang showcars at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the 2018 RTR Mustang, featuring the familiar name of Ford drift racing champion Vaughn Gittin Jr – and in its most powerful iteration, this muscle car could pack upwards of 700 horsepower.

Ken Block Promises Gymkhana 10 Will Be His Best

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2017 - 4:24PM

Although we are still enjoying Ken Block’s Climbkhana video featuring the Hoonicorn Ford Mustang, the rally racing champion is already teasing Gymkhana 10 – which is expected to launch sometime during 2018 as the greatest driving video that Block has ever offered up.

Roush is Bringing a Widebody 2018 Mustang GT to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2017 - 3:04PM

Ford will feature seven customized 2018 Mustang models at the upcoming SEMA Show, but thanks to the teaser information, we know that one of them will be a custom widebody Mustang GT from the folks at Roush.

2018 Ford Mustang GT with Performance Pack Level 2

2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 Takes Aim at the Camaro SS 1LE

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2017 - 1:02PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT will be offered with a new performance package that is intended to narrow the gap in road handling between the “normal” Mustang GT and the Shelby GT350 – clearly taking aim at the Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.

Ford is Bringing This 200mph Mustang GT to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2017 - 2:55PM

Ford Motor Company has begun teasing the unique vehicles that will line their huge display at the upcoming 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and among the seven Mustangs on hand will be a new 5.0L-powered pony car that will be modified to eclipse the 200 mile per hour barrier.

2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Adds Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2017 - 1:35PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the 2018 Mustang GT with the GT Performance Package will be outfitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, which should offer considerable advantages in grip on launch and while cornering compared to the tires on the 2017 Ford Mustang GT.

Roush Teases Its 2018 Ford Mustang - Likely Packing Nearly 700hp

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2017 - 12:00PM

The high performance Ford experts at Roush Performance have offered a teaser of their 2018 Mustang and while we don’t get any details – we can expect that the 2018 Roush Mustangs will pack power levels nearing 700hp.

Ford Announces 2018 Mustang Fuel Economy Figures

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2017 - 11:20AM

Ford Motor Company has announced their internal estimates for the 2018 Ford Mustang and while the official EPA numbers may vary a bit from the initial figures – the new pony car will offer better fuel economy than the 2017 models, even though the 2018 models pack more power.

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake Auction to Benefit Vegas First Responders

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2017 - 12:28PM

Barrett Jackson Auto Auction president Steve Davis has donated a 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake from his personal collection to be auctioned off to raise funds for the Las Vegas area first responders who had to face the horrific scene of the concert shooting earlier this month.

Bullitt Mustang Update: Ford Says Window Sticker isn't Real

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2017 - 1:17PM

Yesterday we brought you the news of what appeared to be the first window sticker for the 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt GT, but according to Ford Motor Company, that sticker was not produced by the automaker – although my expectations of seeing a new Bullitt Mustang remain.

2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt Window Sticker Surfaces Online

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2017 - 3:57PM

A window sticker for a 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt has surfaced online, suggesting that the famed Bullitt Mustang will return for the 2018 model year – supporting rumors from earlier this year that there was a new special edition dark green Mustang on the way.

Saleen Teases their 2018 Ford Mustang Packages

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2017 - 1:17PM

Steve Saleen and his team of high performance experts are well known for their aftermarket tuning efforts with the Ford Mustang and while we don’t have any concrete details – the company recently introduced the first image and the brief details of the 2018 Saleen Mustang.

Chevrolet Camaro Surges, Dodge Challenger Drops in September Sales

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 2:51PM

The Chevrolet Camaro had a big month in September while the Dodge Challenger fell far from the month before and the Ford Mustang stayed relatively steady – allowing the Camaro to lead the muscle car monthly sales race for the 2nd time this year.

Liberty Walk Makes the 2017 Ford Mustang a Whole Lot Wider

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2017 - 2:07PM

The folks at Liberty Walk have introduced their widebody kit for the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang and just as you might expect, the package is far from subtle – with dramatic flares over all four wheels, a unique hood and some other prominent body bits adding a far more aggressive look to the modern pony car.

2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible: The Greatest Base Mustang in the Making

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2017 - 5:04PM

I recently spent a week driving the 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible with the manual transmission and having spent time driving lots of “base model” muscle cars/pony cars from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge, I believe that this turbocharged 4-cylinder engine will help make the 2018 EcoBoost Mustang the greatest entry level American performance car.

Ken Block's 1400hp Hoonicorn Ford Mustang Roars Up Pikes Peak

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2017 - 1:40PM

Ken Block has released his newest action packed video featuring his 1400 horsepower, all-wheel drive “Hoonicorn” Ford Mustang rocketing up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb course with the tires smoking – serving as the most death-defying driving video by the legendary rally racer.

Ford Pauses Mustang, Focus and Lincoln Continental Production to Reduce Inventory Levels

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2017 - 4:38PM

Due to undesirably high inventory levels, Ford Motor Company will stop Ford Mustang production for two weeks in order to let dealers work down the current numbers before sending out more inventory – and the Mustang isn’t the only vehicle from FoMoCo facing this unexpected production downtime.

Building and Pricing the 2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2017 - 4:19PM

The Shelby GT350 and GT350R continue to serve as the premium performance models for the Ford Mustang and while there are no big changes for the new model year, there are some new options as well as a slightly higher starting price for 2018.

European 2018 Ford Mustang: V8 Power Up, EcoBoost Power Down, More Technology

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2017 - 1:18PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the specs for the European version of the 2018 Mustang and as is the case with the new pony cars coming to the US market, Europeans will enjoy more power, a new look and improved technology for the 2018 model year – although the 4-cylinder EcoBoost sees a drop in power due to local emission requirements.

Ford Mustang and the Lincoln Brand Show Strong Growth in China

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2017 - 10:18AM

Ford China has announced their sales numbers for August 2017 and, not surprisingly, figures for the mighty Mustang continue to improve while a few other Ford performance models and the entire Lincoln brand improve as well.

The Ford Mustang Needs to Come to NASCAR's Big League

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2017 - 12:38PM

Ford has used a Mustang in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for years, but with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coming to the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Ford’s racing division needs to get a Mustang race car ready to battle the Camaro in NASCAR’s big leagues.

Dodge Challenger Soundly Beats Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro in August Sales

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2017 - 11:36AM

August 2017 sales numbers from around the industry are in and for the 2nd time this year, the Dodge Challenger has outsold both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro – allowing the brawny Mopar muscle car to pull into 2nd place in the annual muscle car segment sales race.

Ford Recalls F150 and Mustang for More Takata Airbag Inflator Problems

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2017 - 12:40PM

Ford Motor Company has announced a numerically small recall of the 2017 Ford F150 and 2017 Ford Mustang over a concern that the Takata airbag inflators could fracture during inflation – risking injury to the occupants of the vehicle as little bits of metal go flying during a crash.

Why a Loaded 2018 Ford Mustang GT Costs Nearly $60k

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2017 - 5:20PM

If you build a 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium to its most expensive configuration on Ford.com, you will find that in its most expensive configuration, the refreshed pony car costs nearly $60,000 – but that is because this new Mustang offers some new, expensive features which justify the higher prices.

9 Ford Mustangs Headline the Motor Company’s Forza 7 Lineup

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2017 - 1:54PM

The makers of Forza Motorsport 7 have announced a preliminary list of the Ford Motor Company vehicles featured in the new racing simulator and as you might expect, 9 of the 37 FoMoCo vehicles included so far are Mustangs – but there are plenty of Ford compacts and pickups included in this first list.

If You Want Stock Don't Buy a Ford Mustang: Why I Still Like Mustang After 26 Years

By Ray Franchi on August 14, 2017 - 11:46AM

My Mustang obsession began when I was 18 years old. Like many young men, I lusted after cars, fast cars. I purchased my first Ford Mustang when I was 18. It was a 1990 5.0 coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. Little did I know that it would change my life.

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