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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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New 1.5L EcoBoost confirmed for 2014 Ford Fusion - with 4 cylinders

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2013 - 7:02PM

Ford Motor Company confirmed today that the 2014 Ford Fusion will indeed be powered by a new EcoBoost engine measuring 1.5 liters but contrary to leaked information that we talked about yesterday that suggested that this new engine would be a 3-cylinder mill – the new 1.5L EcoBoost is actually another 4-cylinder option.

Ford torturing the new Transit Custom van in Belgium

By Aaron Turpen on April 10, 2013 - 1:03PM

Ford has been torture testing the Transit Custom to put the equivalent of ten punishing years of use on the van in less than six months. The tests lead to more than 100 product improvements for the upcoming model year.

The Ford Fusion EcoBoost NASCAR show car

Leaked info shows that 2014 Ford Fusion will pack 3-cylinder EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2013 - 12:47PM

According to information posted on an enthusiast forum, the 2014 Ford Fusion will feature a new 1.5L 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine that should help the Fusion claim the title of being the most efficient midsized sedan in the US market – while the modern turbocharging technology ensures that there is still plenty of power on tap.

Ford Focus Titanium. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Ford hybrid sales boosted by C-Max and Fusion

By Don Bain on April 10, 2013 - 4:40AM

For the first time ever, Ford hybrid sales have exceeded 20,000 units in a fiscal quarter this year, lead by the Fusion and C-Max models that are impacting the demographic of those less than 36 years of age.

2014 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Ford announces new 2014 F150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2013 - 6:40PM

Ford Motor Company has just announced the 2014 F150 SVT Raptor Special Edition in response to requests by prospective customers who want a more exclusive version of the mighty Raptor pickup – adding new exclusive exterior paint options and new side graphics to the most capable factory offroad package on the road today.

March 2013 electric car sales best ever according to EDTA, led by Leaf and Model S sales

By David Herron on April 5, 2013 - 7:55PM

Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S sales are surging, leading to the highest ever monthly sales of electric cars for March 2013.

Camaro leads March 2013 muscle car sales - Challenger posts best month ever

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 5:37PM

For the third time this year and the ninth time in the last fifteen months, the Chevrolet Camaro was the top dog in the American muscle car segment in March 2013 - outselling the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger even though the Mustang had a strong March and the Challenger posted its best sales month ever.

Ford Mustang Eleanor Gone in Sixty Seconds

1967 Ford Mustang 'Eleanor' from Gone in 60 Seconds hits auction block

By Anthony Faccenda on April 3, 2013 - 4:30PM

Automotive and film aficionados will have the chance to bid on the Nicolas Cage-driven custom 1967 Ford Mustang when it goes up for sale next month at the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis.

Ford reducing CO2 and VOC emissions with 3-Wet paint process

By Don Bain on April 3, 2013 - 2:37AM

Traditionally, some of the most environmentally damaging aspects of manufacturing automobiles result from the toxins and CO2 released during the painting process; and Ford’s new 3-Wet approach is reducing energy use, while lessening the noxious chemicals released into the air by auto painting at four more plants around the world.

Shelby Raptor has phones ringing off the hook

By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2013 - 8:50AM

Take a 2013 Ford SVT Raptor, add the Shelby goodies and you have the new 575 horsepower Shelby Raptor that has phones ringing off the hook at Shelby American offices.

Jim Farley Exec VP of Global Marketing Sales Service Lincoln

Farley's keynote at NYIAS - shifts in the reshaped post-recession auto industry

By Aaron Turpen on March 28, 2013 - 5:36PM

Ford Executive Vice President Jim Farley gave the keynote address at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, highlighting the extreme changes the automotive industry in North America has undergone after the "great recession" of 2008; including demographic shifts in buyers, a new focus on fuel economy, and the power of mobile platforms.

The Shelby Raptor F150 is 575 horsepower of offroad awesomeness

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2013 - 3:10PM

When Shelby American announced the new 1,200 horsepower Shelby 1000 Mustang last week, the company teased a new non-Mustang high performance Shelby product – which we have learned is the brawny new Shelby Raptor F150 shown on the right.

Ford recalls Taurus, Explorer, MKS over fuel tank leak

By Anthony Faccenda on March 27, 2013 - 9:47AM

Ford is recalling certain 2012 Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles to address a fuel tank leak that may occur in the event of an accident.

Ford Mustang 50th birthday logo, mucho apparel coming

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2013 - 6:23PM

April 17th 2014 will mark the 50th birthday of the fabled Ford Mustang and as we are a little over a year from that date – on which we will most likely be introduced to the next generation Mustang – Ford has introduced the “50 Years” Mustang logo that will be found on all sorts of apparel, helping the company celebrate the momentous occasion for the longest running car in American history.

The 2014 Saleen Mustang brings big power to five new models

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2013 - 6:46PM

Steve Saleen as his name back and to kick off the 2014 model year for the mighty Saleen Mustang, there are a total of five new Saleen packages that range in output from 440 to 700 horsepower with prices ranging from $39,095 to $82,634 – a spread in price and power that can appeal to a huge range of buyers.

The all-new Ford C-Max Energi. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Ford has saved enough water to fill 16,000 Olympic pools

By Don Bain on March 24, 2013 - 6:00PM

Since beginning the effort to reduce water use in automotive fabrication during 2000, Ford has saved enough water to fill 16,000 Olympic pools or supply 99,000 homes for a year.

Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost FF1 and Ford Fiesta ST.

118 mpg 1.0-liter EcoBoost FF1 heads to Goodwood

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2013 - 8:02AM

Two highly acclaimed Ford cars will head to the 20th Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer, Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost FF1 and the Fiesta ST.

Ford focused on 'Super Segment' vehicles for sales growth

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2013 - 5:05AM

Ford is seeing sales growth in what it calls "Super Segment" vehicles - small cars, small SUVs, and mid-sized sedans.

Exclusive: 2013 Ford Fusion at the Denver Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen on March 23, 2013 - 11:54AM

Kendra Clayton of Ford talks us through the highlights of the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion, including its five powertrain options and safety features, at the 2013 Denver Auto Show in Colorado.

New 1,200hp Shelby Mustang, new non-Mustang performance model to debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 8:46PM

For the second year in a row, Shelby American will debut a new model at the New York Auto Show and while the name is the same, the 2013 Shelby 1000 Mustang delivers an astonishing 1,200 horsepower on pump gas.

2013 Ford Fusion Energi first drive, a good car with great electric driving abilities

By David Herron on March 20, 2013 - 8:00PM

The Ford Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2013 Fusion, giving it a 20+ mile electric range and other electric goodness, while having the freedom to drive it like a gas car.

Ford drops the details on the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet - including two new colors

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 5:53PM

Ford Racing has just announced the details on the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package and while there have been no major changes (like the addition of a twin turbocharged V8) – the 2014 Cobra Jet gains a new transmission, a new parachute mount and a pair of new colors including my favorite current Mustang color Gotta Have It Green.

Ford aims to increase driver's overall health while driving

By John Goreham on March 19, 2013 - 11:54AM

Ford's focus on health and wellness has a heavy emphasis on reducing allergens in the cabin of its vehicles.

2014 Ford EcoSport at 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show

2014 Ford EcoSport reveal to lead global growth strategy

By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2013 - 8:00AM

Ford is advancing around the globe and the all-new 2014 Ford EcoSport is leading the way introducing the brand to new-to-Ford customers in Asia at the 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show.

Ford Driving Skills for Life in LA. Image courtesy of Ford.

Spike in teen driving fatalities elicits intervention by Ford

By Don Bain on March 18, 2013 - 3:21PM

-Though thought to be receding, a recent series of collisions involving teen drivers in the US left 20 young people dead in a single week, while a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association show fatalities among 16 and 17-year-olds are rising.

Ford volunteers at a food bank (courtesy Ford Motor Co)

Ford Volunteer Corps spring into Action Day

By Aaron Turpen on March 16, 2013 - 11:28AM

Thursday was Ford Accelerated Action Day for the Ford Volunteer Corps and around the nation, volunteers from employees and their families sprang into action to support needy children and families.

All 2014 Ford Mustang V8s get a price hike - still cost less than Camaro

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2013 - 9:38PM

The pricing for the entire 2014 Ford Mustang lineup has arrived on the Ford website and while all of the V6 models carry the same price for the 2014 model year as they did for 2013 – all of the 2014 Mustangs powered by a V8 engine will cost you more than the 2013 model year GT and GT500.

What would I buy right now? A Mustang, a Jeep and an electric Chevy

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2013 - 12:29PM

If I were shopping for a new vehicle right now, there are three very different vehicles that would be my first choices in our three categories would be the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt and the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

2013 Ford Focus ST hot hatch is hotter in Europe

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2013 - 7:54AM

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is a hot hatch around the globe but it’s even hotter in Europe and is the best-selling hatch in eight countries.

Cobb Tuning to offer Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST with 300hp

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2013 - 3:11PM

The Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST made its grand debut last year at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas as nothing more than your average SEMA car but the build team at Cobb Tuning has announced that the Tanner Foust Edition Focus ST will soon be available for purchase on their website.

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