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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 on May 29, 2013 - 3:15PM
Ford will expand their American high performance lineup later this year with the introduction of the 2014 Fiesta ST and today, FoMoCo announced their own fuel economy measures for the sporty new 5-door hatch with an impressive measure of 35 miles per gallon on the highway.
By John Goreham on May 29, 2013 - 11:47AM
The new Sierra Denali will feature all the luxury one would expect and the strongest V8 in the marketplace.
By Don Bain on May 29, 2013 - 12:44AM
Ford's C-MAX Energi is perhaps the perfect balance between a hybrid drivetrain and plug-in enhancement of already excellent efficiency and versatility.
By Don Bain on May 28, 2013 - 4:04PM
Ford began using recycled yarns to make fabric for seat coverings for one specific vehicle line in 2008 – today 41 different recycled auto fabrics are used in 15 different vehicle programs around the world.
By Patrick Rall on May 28, 2013 - 10:54AM
Should the rumors surrounding the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and 2015 Ford Mustang GT power ratings all be true, the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro SS could have a substantial disadvantage in power – leading us to wonder if the next Camaro will be able to compete with the upcoming next generation Mustang.
By John Goreham on May 28, 2013 - 7:58AM
Using a new technology on one of its oldest models in a unique way makes Ford trucks smoother on the road.
By Anthony Faccenda on May 27, 2013 - 1:01PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Sunday that is opening a probe into 400,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks due to dangerous engine acceleration issues.
By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2013 - 7:44AM
Action Sports Superstar, Ken Block will drive the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST at the UEFA Champions Festival and thrill fans by performing four unique driving displays.
By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 8:08AM
Based on the Ford F-150 Raptor, the team from HPE transforms SVT’s super crew cab pick-up truck into the fastest full-sized people hauler on the planet.
By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 6:50AM
Consumer reports has just endorsed the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester as the best small SUV in it’s class. See what small SUVs didn’t pass the grade.
By Don Bain on May 23, 2013 - 1:01AM
Ford and GM both are boosting North American production, while down under in Australia, the strength of the Aussie dollar and a faltering economy may spell the end of US automotive fabrication there.
By Don Bain on May 22, 2013 - 2:21PM
Ford is increasing North American production capacity by 200,000 units and even cutting back summer furloughs of workers to meet rapidly rising demand, showing the remarkable recovery of auto market since 2008.
By Anthony Faccenda on May 22, 2013 - 1:26PM
Ford Motor Company has announced that it will donate $400,000 to the American Red Cross and the United Way to benefit the victims of this week’s devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 3:01PM
A new safety test, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds shocking results for the small SUV segment. See if your vehicle is on the list.
By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 7:51AM
The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a hot hatch with hot sales and is off to a hot start in Europe as hot-hatch buyers are flooding dealer showrooms. What do small car buyers really want?
By Anthony Faccenda on May 15, 2013 - 6:49PM
Three Ohio motorists are suing Ford Motor Co., arguing that the automaker’s EcoBoost engine is substandard.
By Don Bain on May 15, 2013 - 6:28PM
Ford is using its proprietary 3-D CAVE virtual reality system to bring new prototypes to life, allowing engineers to tweak interior structures and features wearing 3-D glasses, thus speeding the evolution of the Focus and other vehicles the brand builds.
By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 1:37PM
According to a conversation between an enthusiast forum member and a Ford employee familiar with the 2015 Ford Mustang project, the new EcoBoost engine option should offer somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower while the 5.0L V8 could see its output climb to the range of 475hp.
By Don Bain on May 14, 2013 - 5:31PM
A model of the Ford Fiesta sells every two minutes in Europe, making it the most popular small car in the EU.
By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2013 - 12:04PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into some 340,000 Ford Super Duty pickups over a concern that the steering box could fail, leaving the driver with no means to control the direction of the vehicle.
By David Herron on May 13, 2013 - 10:56AM
Energy efficient appliances and automobiles, like the Ford C-MAX Energi, both save money and reduce your environmental impact.
By Don Bain on May 11, 2013 - 11:19PM
Brazil has become the fourth largest auto market in the world and 10,000 Chevys, Fiats, Fords, Nissans and VWs roll off the assembly lines daily, configured to meet the economic realities of the emerging middle class.
By Don Bain on May 10, 2013 - 2:20AM
Ford has just introduced the innovative, all-new EcoSport with a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine, hoping to spark sales in the second largest Asian automotive market and the sixth largest sales region in the world.
By David Herron on May 9, 2013 - 10:22AM
Aerovironment, with years of experience in electric vehicles, was chosen for turnkey charging station installation and support for Ford plug-in vehicle customers.
By John Goreham on May 7, 2013 - 12:39PM
America's largest car owner is moving its headquarters and nearly 1,000 workers to a new location in Florida. What the move will mean to its workers.
By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2013 - 8:30AM
When GMC rolls out the all-new 2014 Sierra fill-size pickup it will come with a new class-leading V6 powerplant. Can the new Sierra finally compete with the Ford F-150?
By John Goreham on May 6, 2013 - 8:42AM
Coming straight at the Ford F-150 King Ranch, the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country is a shining example of how much luxury swag a pick-up can haul.
By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2013 - 11:07PM
The Ford plant in Kansas City, Missouri is expanding in a big way, thanks to blockbuster sales of the nation's best-selling pickup truck and the introduction of a U.S.-made commercial van.
By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2013 - 8:08AM
Ford is producing the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and Focus ST with two driving dynamics that are getting attention all over the globe. See why the ST models are getting high praise.
By John Goreham on April 30, 2013 - 10:40AM
The 2014 GMC Sierra will have a unique feature that alerts the driver to impending accidents. Can you guess how the truck sends the message?