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Ford

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 designs sleigh for Santa

By Katherine Tompkins on December 23, 2011 - 11:50AM

EcoBoost powered concept sleigh would be greener than reindeer

Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012 Has Good Choices

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 10:33AM

The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.

The NHTSA closes investigation of 2011 Ford Mustang manual transmission

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2011 - 1:54PM

Back in August, TorqueNews reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had opened an investigation into 2011 Ford Mustang models powered by the 5.0L V8 and the 6-speed manual transmissions after a variety of shifting issues were reported but after 4 months of research and testing – the government agency has closed the Mustang transmission investigation with no further actions planned.

The 1967 Mustang convertible body shell is the fourth reproduction body licensed

Build a new 1967 Ford Mustang convertible

By Katherine Tompkins on December 20, 2011 - 4:03PM

Ford adds body shell for the 1967 Mustang convertible to its list of licensed Ford Restoration parts

Ford and Cambridge designing vehicles for the visually impaired

By Katherine Tompkins on December 19, 2011 - 3:35PM

Ford’s engineers are taking advantage of Cambridge University’s experts to design vehicles for people with vision problems

Ford recalls 2011 F150, 2012 Super Duty for rollaway risk

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2011 - 11:44AM

The folks at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select 2011 and 2012 model year Ford F Series pickups over a concern that the brake shift interlock switch may not be functioning – meaning that the truck can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal thus increasing the chances of a rollaway accident.

Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila in their Ford Fiesta RS WRC at 2011 Wales

Ford of Europe extends FIA World Rally participation by two years

By Katherine Tompkins on December 15, 2011 - 2:57PM

Ford and its long-term partner M-Sport will be racing the Fiesta RS World Rally Car in the 2012 and 2013 seasons

2012 BMW X3 finalist for North American Truck of the Year

2012 North American Car and Truck Finalists Announced

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2011 - 2:00PM

The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year have been announced with a true focus on small. The car finalists are the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat while the truck finalists are the BMW X3, the Honda CR-V and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Ford F-150 winner of 2012 MT Truck of Year will be at 2012 NAIAS in Detroit

In time for 2012 NAIAS, the Motor Trend 2012 Truck of the Year: Ford F-150

By Frank Sherosky on December 14, 2011 - 8:06PM

Always preceding the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, nobody at TorqueNews seems surprised the 2012 Ford F-150 has been awarded the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year® award.

Ford showcasing 100 MPGe Ford Focus Electric and other clean vehicle technology

By David Herron on December 14, 2011 - 7:49PM

Ford is offering the power of choice to fuel-efficiency-minded customers, including vehicles with EcoBoost engines, the 2012 C-MAX hybrids and the 2012 Ford Focus Electric which will be the first production electric vehicle to achieve greater than 100 miles/gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette is top holiday value

KBB Picks Top Ten Holiday Values with 2011 Chevrolet Corvette at Number One

By Keith Griffin on December 14, 2011 - 1:48PM

'Tis the season for all types of lists of Top 10, which helps explain how the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has been named the number one holiday value, according to a list compiled by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

Ford's Power of Choice shows off 2012 Fiesta, a high MPG non-hybrid compact

By David Herron on December 14, 2011 - 11:26AM

The compact and fuel efficient 2012 Fiesta is light on your pocketbook, and light on the environment. It is part of Ford's Power of Choice tour which came to San Francisco yesterday.

Review of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect Electric

By David Herron on December 13, 2011 - 11:55PM

An electric version of the popular Transit Connect, 80 mile range, excellent speed and handling, and offers savings to fleet owners. It was shown today in the San Francisco leg of Ford's Power of Choice tour demo'ing the carmaker's line of eco-friendly vehicles.

New 2013 Ford Fusion app combines marketing with fun

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2011 - 11:19PM

The crown jewel of Ford’s display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will likely be the newly redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion and while January 9th is a long way away, Ford is offering Android, iPad and iPhone users a chance to learn about the new midsized sedan gradually over the next four weeks with the new Ford Fusion App.

Ford, Mercedes-Benz moving towards global showdown over commercial van market

By Don Bain on December 13, 2011 - 8:01PM

As Ford’s highly publicized move towards global auto sales moves into its commercial van arena, Mercedes-Benz is planning to bring its North American commercial van models under the ubiquitous-in-Europe three pointed star.

NTSB prefers no cell phones while driving, and Ray LaHood wants a total ban

NTSB recommends ban on all cell-phone related communications while driving

By Frank Sherosky on December 13, 2011 - 3:25PM

Think no cell phone calls in or out, no texting, no updating, if the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has its way.

Honda Civic is most researched vehicle on KBB.com for 2011

Honda Has Three of Top Five Most Researched Vehicles for 2011 on KBB.com

By Keith Griffin on December 13, 2011 - 2:50PM

It's a conundrum. Honda gets slammed for having visually boring cars, yet it has three of the top five most researched vehicles on the KBB.com list for 2011.

Pontiac Aztek Leads List of 100 Worst Cars of All Times

By Keith Griffin on December 13, 2011 - 2:31PM

It's always interesting when a publication comes out with the 100 best cars of all times but Inside Line, a part of Edmunds.Com, has turned that on its head to proclaim the Pontiac Aztek leads the list of 100 worst cars of all times.

Ford Racing expands crate engine line-up for 2012

By Katherine Tompkins on December 12, 2011 - 5:19PM

Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) announces its 2012 crate engine line-up, including new I-4 offerings

Ford Motor Co. keeps going global in teaming with European football league

By Hawke Fracassa on December 11, 2011 - 9:55PM

Ford Motor Co., the Dearborn, Mich., carmaker, has extended its sponsorship of Europe’s popular UEFA Champions club football league through June 2015.

Ford to payout stock dividend again

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 11, 2011 - 6:11PM

Ford has announced they will begin to payout a quarterly stock dividend again. This comes after a 5 year hiatus in dividend payouts by Ford.

Ward's Names 10 Best Engines Winners for 2012

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 11:06AM

WardsAuto is out with its Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 and it's a great list with diverse technology that points the way to how engines are evolving in the American marketplace but it's good to see good old American grunt like that offered in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 isn't overlooked.

Ford recalling 128k Fusion, Milan models for wheels falling off

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2011 - 12:11PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of over 128,000 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans over a concern that the wheel studs may break, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

Ford has a strong month in November 2011 behind Explorer, F150

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2011 - 2:12PM

Ford Motor Company had a fairly strong month in November 2011 with 166,865 units sold making them the second largest automaker in the US in terms of volume and a growth rate year over year of 13.25% making them the second best American automaker in terms of improvement compared to November 2010.

Ford Racing brings out the 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet racer to PRI

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2011 - 7:36PM

The Mustang Cobra Jet has become one of the most successful names in factory-built drag cars in motoring history and at the 2011 Performance Racing Industry, Ford Racing rolled out the newest stock drag package in the form of the 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet with a pair of new engines and a handful of other features that could make the Cobra Jet even more dominating in the world of stock eliminator racing.

The 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet rear end badging

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2011 - 7:31PM

The 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet front end

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2011 - 7:28PM

The 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet from the rear

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2011 - 7:26PM

The 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet unique intake manifold

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2011 - 7:25PM

Ford unveils the 2013 Mustang Boss 302SX Concept at PRI

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2011 - 10:15PM

The folks at Ford Racing have done a fine job of offering up high performance, race ready versions of the mighty Mustang and at the 2011 PRI show in Orlando, the folks from the Blue Oval’s performance group brought out the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302SX Concept.

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