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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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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.

Vaughn Gittin Jr introduces his 2013 Ford Mustang RTR

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:40PM

Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr has just introduced the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR featuring a new look, a new suspension setup and power increases reaching up to 624 horsepower – available in either the Spec 1 or Spec 2 package.

The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 3 rear end

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:37PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 2 side profile

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:36PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 1 rear end

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:35PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 1 side profile

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:34PM

The 2013 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 1 from the front

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:33PM

Ford uses beer-pong balls to measure space in the 2013 Escape

By John Goreham on July 18, 2012 - 12:10PM

Formerly known as pingpong balls, these little wonders help Ford make the most of the space in the all-new 2013 Escape.

2013 Ford Fusion offering amazing features and choices with gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models

By David Herron on July 17, 2012 - 9:26PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion will offer the broadest range of drive train and sustainability choices in Ford's Power of Choice concept of enabling the customer to choose the drive train that suits their needs.

A video image of a technician working with RUTH. Photo courtesy of FORD.

Ford's new robot has only one arm, but she is a smart girl with an attitude

By Don Bain on July 17, 2012 - 5:32PM

You can’t hurt this Ford robot’s feelings by disagreeing with her, but you won’t get very far either, as her opinions have empirical evidence to reinforce them. Remind you of anyone?

Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids will make be the bulk of profit for carmakers

Betting On Hybrids Until Electric Cars Are Mainstream

By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 1:41PM

Carmakers bet everything on hybrid for the next 8 years until pure electric cars become the de facto solution.

The Lethal Performance 2013 Shelby GT500

Lethal Performance runs a 9.77 quarter mile with the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2012 - 4:18PM

The Mustang tuning experts at Lethal Performance took their 2013 Shelby GT500 to the dragstrip of Palm Beach International Raceway with the hopes of getting into the 9-second range and the result – a stunning 9.77 second quarter mile time with a trap speed of 148.8 miles per hour.

The 2013 Dodge Dart rally car with the 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye production model

2013 Dodge Dart gets first motorsports win at Global RallyCross New Hampshire

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2012 - 12:55PM

This past weekend marked a major milestone in the life of the 2013 Dodge Dart as Travis Pastrana took his Discount Tire/Red Bull Racing Dodge Dart rally car to the winner’s circle for the first time – dominating the field at the 4th event of the Global RallyCross season at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Ford recalling 2013 Escape SUVs for brake concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on July 14, 2012 - 8:14PM

The recall affects over 8,000 models in the U.S. and more than 10,000 total in North America.

Would you pay $10 for a chance to win the best factory Mustang in history

By John Goreham on July 13, 2012 - 9:42AM

One lucky winner will take home A 2013 Mustang Boss Laguna Seca for $10.

2013 Ford Focus ST is a pocket rocket that's easy on the wallet - Updated

By John Goreham on July 12, 2012 - 9:51AM

Ford claims best in class fuel economy with the 2013 Focus ST with 32 mpg highway

Previously recalled Ford Escape models facing unintended acceleration claims

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2012 - 3:00PM

The safety watchdog group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has filed a petition demanding that the 2002 through 2004 Ford Escape models that were previously recalled for acceleration cable problems as – after being repaired under that 2004 recall order – the vehicles are subject to unintended acceleration risks.

Ford mixes oil and water to promote the 2013 Fusion

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

Ford brings together Ryan Seacrest and Joel McHale to promote Random Acts of Fusion

Protean Secures Funding Moving Its Electric In Hub Wheel Forward

By Nicolas Zart on July 10, 2012 - 12:09PM

The idea of placing the electric motor inside a wheel has pros and cons and so far only Protean and Michelin have developed working models. Protean has now secured an additional $80 Million.

Ken Block's Gymkhana 5 Fiesta in the air

Ken Block's Gymkhana 5 hits YouTube as his best video yet

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2012 - 12:54PM

For every car enthusiast around the world who is battling a case of the Mondays salvation has arrived as the debut of Ken Block’s Gymkhana 5 offers almost 10 minutes of relief from the work day with Ken and his mighty Ford Fiesta tear up the streets of San Francisco in the most epic edition of the Gymkhana series yet.

Most electrics are just Compliance Cars

By Aaron Turpen on July 6, 2012 - 1:49AM

Most electric vehicles that are releasing in the next couple of years are not really meant for a wide audience, but instead exist only to make California regulators happy.

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