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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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The Ford Fusion Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Ford Motory Company.

Ford celebrates production of first North American FWD hybrid transmission

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 5:39PM

Ford, supporting its Power of Choice offerings, has opened a new flexible assembly line at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant, making Ford North America’s first and only producer of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

Ford Mustang continues to roll, outsells Camaro and Challenger again in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 4:19PM

Sales numbers for the muscle car segment in America were down a bit in July 2012 but that didn’t stop Ford Motor Company from being the top dog in the rear wheel drive performance car class for the third month in a row – beating the Chevrolet Camaro by a margin of just 445 units.

Ford is building a virtual factory

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2012 - 4:23PM

Video game technology is coming to auto manufacturing, but not for the reasons you might think.

Which would you pick as the galaxy’s best off-roader, the Ford SVT Raptor or Mars Rover

By John Goreham on August 1, 2012 - 1:44PM

In a no-holds-barred matchup the Ford SVT Raptor takes on the Mars Rover.

The new Mustang Boss 302, Camaro ZL1 finally come to Forza 4 in August Car Pack

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 11:47AM

The folks at Turn 10 Studios have announced the 10 new vehicles included in the August car pack and at long last, the new Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro ZL1 are coming to Forza 4 – along with a spread of other cars including the new Scion FR-S, the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe and the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 11:44AM

5 probing energy questions related to automobiles

By John Goreham on July 30, 2012 - 5:34PM

Some hard questions to consider, and fact based commentary to get us all thinking about what’s next for automotive propulsion.

Ford's new MyFord Mobile app will be a gateway to what comes next

By John Goreham on July 30, 2012 - 11:35AM

Electrification of cars is evolving so rapidly nobody can predict the future of car charging. However, Ford can help with the issue today with its newest app.

The 2012 Ford F150 4x4 XLT EcoBoost: a 20+mpg on a long highway trip

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 4:55PM

I recently had a chance to spend some time in the 2012 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and since this was my second time testing the F150 powered by an EcoBoost V6 from the 2012 model year – I took a little different approach to my road test this time around with a long drive on the highway to test the fuel economy figures of the super-efficient engine.

The lit up gauges of the 2012 Ford F150 4x4 XLT EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 4:53PM

The rear interior of the 2012 Ford F150 4x4 XLT EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 4:52PM

The front interior of the 2012 Ford F150 4x4 XLT EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 4:52PM

The rear end of the 2012 Ford F150 4x4 XLT EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 4:51PM

The side profile of the 2012 Ford F150 4x4 XLT EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 4:50PM

Mazda recalls 217k+ SUVs for unintended acceleration risks

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2012 - 1:11PM

Mazda Motor Corp has just announced that they will recall over 217,000 Tribute models over a concern that these vehicles may exhibit sudden unintended acceleration – the same mechanical issue that lead Ford Motor Company to recall some 485,000+ Escape SUVs yesterday.

Ford recalls 485,000 Escape SUVs for unintended acceleration concerns

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 5:59PM

Ford Motor Company has announced a new recall of select Ford Escape SUVs from the 2001 through 2004 model years over a concern that these vehicles may have sustained damages during previous recall work that could cause the dreaded unintended acceleration.

Top 5 celebrity near cartastophes

By John Goreham on July 26, 2012 - 3:15PM

Some recent celebrity cartastrophes begs the question "What is the most classic of all bad behavior in a car by a celebrity?"

Luxury with a hybrid beart at an affordable price, the Lincoln MKZ

Ford Blows Off Competition With Well Priced Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on July 25, 2012 - 3:07PM

Ford deals another curved ball at the competition, nixing the premium fee on its luxury sedan MKZ hybrid. This is a direct blow to its closest competitors, the Lexus ES 350.

Customer loyalty still ranks GM, Ford over Toyota, Honda

By Don Bain on July 24, 2012 - 2:45PM

Few verifiable statistics are more telling about automotive quality than when a customer repeats purchasing a particular brand. In those terms, GM and Ford are at the head of the pack in front of Toyota and Honda.

Ford C-MAX Energi plug in hybrid breaks the $30K barrier

By John Goreham on July 24, 2012 - 10:57AM

A new C-MAX Energi now costs about the same as the Tesla Models S battery upgrade which leads to the question, why are US taxpayer dollars being used to fund cars for millionaires.

Ford reveals alarming fire details involving 2013 Escape and announces "special handling" for affected owners

By Anthony Faccenda on July 23, 2012 - 5:49PM

Ford is attempting to appease owners of the 2013 Ford Escape after the vehicle suffered two recalls in one week.

Two different Mustangs sporting Red Tails. Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Ford salutes Tuskegee Airmen with unique Red Tails Mustang

By Don Bain on July 23, 2012 - 1:46PM

Recent efforts by the Ford engineering and design teams have resulted in the fabrication of a truly unique Tuskegee Airmen Red Tails model of a 2013 Ford Mustang GT, to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity July 26.

Summer vacation idea - auto factory tours

By Aaron Turpen on July 22, 2012 - 2:38PM

For those looking for something to do as part of their summer vacation this year, a family-friendly idea might be to visit an auto manufacturer and tour their factory. Here's a list of carmakers whose facilities are open to the public, around the country.

Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan following different paths to electric car nirvana

By David Herron on July 21, 2012 - 10:06PM

If electric cars are our future, the automakers are following different paths to that goal, where most are focusing attention on one or two flagship electric vehicles, Ford is working on an across-the-board electrification strategy which will take several years to play out.

Ford's five pronged push against Toyota and Honda for market share in California

By David Herron on July 20, 2012 - 5:14PM

Ford, whose sales in California were lackluster in recent years, is undergoing a resurgence in that state with improved vehicles, sees five new electrified vehicles being rolled out this year as a key to increasing market share in the key automobile market of California.

Demand for Ford Escape unintended acceleration recalls expands to Mazda Tribute

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2012 - 2:47PM

Last week we brought you the news that the Center for Auto Safety was demanding that Ford Motor Company recall select Ford Escape SUVs that had been previously recalled to address a new unintended acceleration issue and now, the CAS is pushing to have the similar Mazda Tribute recalled for the same problem.

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi has insane range

By John Goreham on July 20, 2012 - 1:31PM

The plug in hybrid 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi will have a range of 550 miles and twice the electric only range of the Prius PIH.

Ford issues strongly worded recall of 2013 Escape with 1.6L EcoBoost engine

By John Goreham on July 19, 2012 - 12:36PM

Risk of fire is so great that the vehicle should not even be driven to the dealership. Will tow all affected vehicles.

Will the 2013 Ford Escape be branded a lemon

By John Goreham on July 19, 2012 - 10:40AM

Multiple recalls of the new 2013 model Escape are starting to raise eyebrows.

2013 Ford Mustang previews global launch of 2015 model in Manilla

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2012 - 7:52AM

Ford has announced the 2013 Ford Mustang has been introduced for the first time in the Philippines and readies the Asian world for the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang launch.

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