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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 being sued for using faulty F Series fuel tanks

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2012 - 10:55AM

There was a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in a New Jersey federal court alleging that Ford Motor Company knowingly sold trucks and sport utility vehicles that were equipped with fuel tank linings that could deteriorate over time and causing other fuel system problems.

The 200mph 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 configurator is live

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2012 - 7:41PM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 packs a new supercharged 5.8L V8 making 650 horsepower and those lusting over the new Shelby Mustang can now build and price their dream GT500 on the Ford configurator – with the 200 mile per hour muscle car starting at just $54,200.

Can Ford's new TV show Escape the "Car Curse"

By John Goreham on March 15, 2012 - 2:06PM

Ford and NBC have teamed up to produce a prime-time television show called “Escape Routes” based on the on-line challenge of the same name.

Which electric car is best: Coda, i-Miev, Focus Electric, Leaf, Model S, or Volt

By David Herron on March 13, 2012 - 8:07PM

Coda Automotive is in the news with assembly of the companies first production electric car, so we take a look at the company's claim their electric car offers the best value proposition of electric cars in its class.

Feds investigating 1.9 million Ford vehicles for unintended acceleration

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 9:43PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started an investigation into 1.9 million Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans over a concern that the vehicles may be exhibiting similar unintended acceleration issues similar to those that plagued Toyota Motor Co over the past few years.

TorqueNews reader Bill Barnes to appear on Speed TV’s Pass Time

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 8:14PM

TorqueNews reader and Team Detroit Racing member Bill Barnes will appear on Speed TV’s game show Pass Time this Wednesday night at 7pm – hitting the track with his self-built Ford Mustang Cobra Jet featuring a Magnuson-supercharged 5.0L V8 as the show’s contestants try to guess what his car will run in an effort to win cash prizes.

Ford Focus Electric approved for California HOV lane, $2,500 rebate

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 6:09PM

Two weeks ago, we brought you the news that the EPA certified the 2012 Ford Focus Electric as achieving an MPGe rating of a whopping 105 miles per gallon – making the Focus Electric one of most efficient vehicles sold in the US while also earning owners the right to drive alone in the California High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and bringing new buyers in Cali an additional $2,500 in tax rebates.

Most fuel efficient EV and now up to $10,000 off

Electric Ford Focus Saves Money, Boosted by High Gas Prices, Incentives

By Nicolas Zart on March 12, 2012 - 4:54PM

Let’s face it, electric car interest goes up and down following the trend of petroleum price and now is as good a time to get that electric Ford Focus with the up to $10,000 incentives given.

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO - more performance, bigger price

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2012 - 4:06PM

Pricing is available on the official Ford Vehicles website and the refreshed 2013 Ford Taurus SHO sports a price increase to go along with the new look – with a price for the high performance full sized sedan starting $1,045 more than the 2012 Taurus SHO.

Mood lighting for your car - the next evolution in safety?

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2012 - 12:38AM

Ambient interior lighting can affect a driver's mood and be used as a safety enhancement and driver-to-driver communications tool, says one designer at Ford.

Odyne Systems 2012 Ford F-750 Plug-in Hybrid Truck

2012 Ford F-750 Hybrid Plug-in from Odyne

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2012 - 12:15AM

It may not be as hot as a the new Bentley truck, but the F-750 PHEV debuting at the NTEA show is serious business.

The front end of the new Super Duty Platinum

Ford introduces the new 2013 Super Duty Platinum

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 11:35AM

One week ago, Ford Motor Company issued an image of what was clearly a pickup covered by a sheet with the promise that there was a new trimline of their heavy duty truck lineup coming and today, the world was introduced to the 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum – a truck with all of the capabilities of the Super Duty lineup combined with luxury amenities.

The seats of the new 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 11:33AM

The dash of the new 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 11:33AM

The back end of the new 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 11:32AM

You don't have to be an outlaw to plan an Escape Route

By Don Bain on March 8, 2012 - 7:06PM

Ford's popular online media interactive reality show, Escape Routes, in which teams of competitors driving the new Ford Escapes attempt to solve navigation and real world problems with the aid of their followers on social media, is moving to Prime Time TV.

Ford pays Mulally $58.3 million for performance

Ford CEO Mulally compensation rings a familiar bell

By Frank Sherosky on March 7, 2012 - 9:57PM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) awarded CEO Alan Mulally $58.3 million in stock as a reward for the automaker's turnaround. Question is: Is this a return to business as usual?

Step into the magical of Ford's 3d simulation world

Ford Brings On Compassionate Engineering

By Nicolas Zart on March 7, 2012 - 2:20PM

After a breakfast meeting with three highly passionate Ford women engineers, it was obvious what these ladies had to offer, another angle most male engineers cannot grasp.

The production version of the Ford Fiesta ST

Introducing the production ready Ford Fiesta ST

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 10:36PM

Today, Ford Motor Company introduced the world to the production version of the sporty 3-door Ford Fiesta ST – a high performance hatchback powered by an EcoBoost 4-cylinder that combined performance with fuel economy but sadly – Ford currently has no plans to offer the high performance 3-door Fiesta in the United States.

Ford Transit Commercial Van Gets EcoBoost Engine in US

By Keith Griffin on March 5, 2012 - 8:06PM

Ford has announced that the Transit Commercial Van going on sale in 2013 will be powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine when it debuts.

Ford unveils automated tailgate - innovation is often in the little things

By Aaron Turpen on March 5, 2012 - 2:03PM

The technologies that most often impact our everyday lives are rarely big and flashy, but are usually small and convenient. Ford takes that to heart with its kick-activated automatic tailgate.

Focus, F-Series shine for Ford in February 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 12:26PM

Ford and Lincoln both had excellent months in February 2012, with both of the brands from the Ford Motor Company showing positive growth compared to the same month one year ago – with Lincoln surprisingly leading the charge.

A teaser of the new 2013 Ford Super Duty

Ford teases a new Super Duty for 2013

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 1:31PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that on Friday March 9th, they will introduce an all-new model in the Super Duty lineup on their company Ford Trucks Facebook page and along with that statement came the image shown on the right – offering us a very vague look at the new 2013 Super Duty.

With 105 MPGe rating, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric tops the industry

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 11:50AM

The official EPA ratings have just been announced for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric and with a combined mile per gallon equivalent of 105 MPGe the new Focus Electric is the most fuel efficient 5-passenger vehicle available in the United States – beating the Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe.

The 2012 Chevy Sonic sold 3X more than the Aveo. Photo by Don Bain

Detroit's Big Three part of February's auto sales surge

By Don Bain on March 2, 2012 - 1:32AM

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler participated in an overall 15.7 percent surge in auto sales last month, the highest level of automotive sales since February 2008, three months before the economy lost its way.

The #2 Dodge Charger driven by Brad Keselowski

Penske Racing announces move to Ford for NASCAR 2013

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 6:43PM

Just a few days after Penske Racing Dodge Chargers finished a disappointing 32nd and 34th in the 2012 Daytona 500, Ford Motor Company issued a statement proclaiming that Penske would be returning to Ford Motorsports for the 2013 season – both for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Mustang sales nearly double in February 2012; beats Camaro, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 4:56PM

February 2012 was a very good month for the Ford Mustang with sales almost doubling compared to the same month one year ago – allowing the Ford pony car to outsell the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger while claiming the title of top rear wheel drive performance car in the second month of the year.

Matt Kenseth's #17 Best Buy Ford Fusion pulls into Victory Lane

Kenseth wins unbelievable Daytona 500 crashfest

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2012 - 2:10PM

Last night at 7pm, the 54th running of the Daytona 500 got underway some 30+ hours later than expected and after an incredible 6+ hours in the first primetime running of the Great American Race, Matt Kenseth drove the #17 Best Buy Ford Fusion to victory lane in what was surely one of the most bizarre races in NASCAR history.

Toyota Prius vs Ford Fiesta: which one for MPG

By David Herron on February 27, 2012 - 8:20PM

Rising gasoline costs this year should make a hybrid car like the Toyota Prius more interesting, because higher fuel efficiency should mean lower cost of ownership, but surprisingly the Ford Fiesta costs less to own than the Prius.

1955 Ford T-Bird wins 2012 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

Good Looking Ford T-Bird That Won The 2012 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

By Frank Sherosky on February 27, 2012 - 12:07AM

Feb. 26, 2012, a date that may only live in infamy until next year, has the Daytona 500 succumbing to rain; the Oscar hopefuls in high anxiety on the West coast; but the winner of the 2012 Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is for sure the red 1955 Ford T-Bird.

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