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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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TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford Explorer

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2011 - 12:36PM

We have talked about the new Ford Explorer quite a bit this year, from the impressive fuel economy of the initial models to the high tech MyFord Touch infotainment system to the introduction of a 4-cylinder EcoBoost but beyond all of that, can the new unibody-based Explorer live up to the rugged sport utes of the past?

The third row seating area of the 2011 Ford Explorer

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2011 - 12:32PM

The second row seating area of the 2011 Ford Explorer

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2011 - 12:31PM

The front seating area of the 2011 Ford Explorer

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2011 - 12:29PM

The dash and steering wheel of the 2011 Ford Explorer

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2011 - 12:28PM

smart for two perceived quality plummets

Ford and Kia prosper with Hyundai; Smart and Scion plummet in perceived quality

By Keith Griffin on November 10, 2011 - 9:12PM

Automotive Leasing Guide's three year study of perceived quality bodes well for Ford, Kia and Hyundai who prosper but shows impending doom for smart, Scion, Mini and Mitsubishi who all plummet from 2008 to 2011.

Ford's new 1-liter EcoBoost engine delivers power and efficiency

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 10, 2011 - 8:51PM

Ford is packing a lot of power in its new 1-liter EcoBoost engine set to debut on the all-new 2012 Ford Focus. The Ford 1-liter EcoBoost engine delivers amazing performance, efficiency, and ultra-low emissions for its size.

Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler and BMW stealing market share from Japanese rivals says LeaseTrader.com

By Frank Sherosky on November 9, 2011 - 7:36PM

Blame the shift, not on better styling or better technology, but under-performing lease companies with unfavorable lease policies.

2013 Ford Flex to debut in LA, touting more horsepower, plus 1 mpg more

By Don Bain on November 8, 2011 - 9:11PM

When the 2013 Ford Flex is revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show,10 days from now, it will be following on the heels of the model’s best year-to-year sales to date. In an effort to capitalize on that popularity, the seven-seat vehicle will feature an updated new front end, fresh new interior appointments, 20 hp more power and a 1-mpg improvement in efficiency.

Former Ford Motor Co. exec joins IMPCO Automotive as training boss

By Hawke Fracassa on November 6, 2011 - 6:46PM

IMPCO Automotive has named former Ford Motor Co. executive Armando Ramirez technical sales, service and training manager to respond to and support customer and industry partners for all post-sales technical matters.

The Ford Focus ST-R at the 2011 SEMA Show

The Ford Focus ST-R coming to a track near you

By Don Bain on November 4, 2011 - 9:16PM

The Ford Focus ST-R, a thoroughbred production-based Focus racer, is in the works for small car speedsters and will be displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show November 18-27. The globally focused racer will soon be ready for action and available for purchase. The Focus ST-R is technically based on Ford’s Focus racecar development program aimed at professionals, amateurs and track-day enthusiasts.

Richard Petty with his new Signature Series Ford Mustang GT

The Richard Petty Garage Signature Series Ford Mustang GT debuts at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2011 - 8:52PM

While Richard Petty’s name is best associated with being a dominating force in the world of NASCAR racing, The King recently began offering high performance muscle cars and at the 2011 SEMA Show, Petty’s Garage launched their first Ford product in the form of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT Signature Series.

Eleanor from Gone in Sixty Seconds as Best Movie Car of All Time

eBay Motors Poll Picks Best Movie Car of All Time and It's a Surprise

By Keith Griffin on November 4, 2011 - 8:25PM

In what has to be one of the biggest online automotive polls ever, the winners of the 2011 eBay Motors People’s Picks Poll were announced at SEMA this week in Las Vegas. The selection of best movie car of all time may have some people scratching their heads, though.

The 2012 Ford Focus ST will debut at the LA Auto Show.

Ford Focus ST will bring racing badge to American streets next year

By Don Bain on November 3, 2011 - 4:15PM

The Ford Focus ST will bring a performance car previously unavailable on the continent to American drivers during 2012. As Ford’s first truly global performance car, the Focus ST is building on the Focus ST heritage in Europe, giving drivers worldwide the opportunity to share in the ribald performance, crisp handling, seductive sound and sporty design the ST badge represents.

Will the Fiesta ST concept be Ford's first global positioning success?

By Don Bain on November 3, 2011 - 1:30PM

The Ford Fiesta ST concept will be the automaker's second release under the new global positioning approach to the design and fabrication of their automobiles, following the Focus ST concept when both debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. Ford plans to build vehicles to compete in the global market without continental variants produced in Europe or Asia. Such vehicles are a break from the brand’s traditional business model.

The rear badge of the Petty Garage Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 8:18PM

The back of the Petty Garage Ford Mustang GT

The back end of the Petty Garage Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 8:16PM

The front of the Petty Garage Ford Mustang GT

The front end of the Petty Garage Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2011 - 8:14PM

Ford unveils 2012 Electric Ford Focus price tool

By Armen Hareyan on November 2, 2011 - 2:31PM

Electric Ford Focus vs Chevy Volt: this was one of the first question people immediately asked as Ford unveiled it's price and build tool for the 2012 Electric Focus.

LeaseTrader.com says GM, Ford and Chrysler lease program policies rank high in impacting brand retention

By Frank Sherosky on October 31, 2011 - 2:17PM

Who knew that details of an automaker’s lease program and transfer policies could have a significant impact on brand retention? And online car lease website LeaseTrader.com has the stats to prove it.

Licenses and plates can be renewed the Saturday after Veterans Day in Michigan

By Hawke Fracassa on October 31, 2011 - 11:17AM

All Michigan Secretary of State branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Licenses and plates that expire that day can be renewed the following day without penalty

Jeffrey DeFrank, co-founder and CTO of ALTe, at The Battery Show 2011

ALTe shows extended-range electric Ford F-150 conversion at The Battery Show 2011

By Frank Sherosky on October 30, 2011 - 7:08PM

Before there ever was an EcoBoost engine, Ford sold tons of F-150 trucks as fleet vehicles with engines that were far more gas guzzling. Now, ALTe is ready to convert many of those trucks with its proprietary ALTe Green Box as shown at The Battery Show 2011.

A preview of the Ford Mustangs coming to the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2011 - 1:18PM

So far, Ford Motor Company has offered up a look at the F Series pickups, the Explorers, the Foci and the Fiestas that will be decked out for the 2011 SEMA Show but since no performance show would be complete with the mighty Mustang – today we have a preview of the Ford muscle cars headed to the Las Vegas show next week.

The 2012 Ford Mustang design by H&R Springs

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2011 - 1:16PM

The 2012 Ford Mustang GT by Forgiato Wheels

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2011 - 1:15PM

The Creations n' Chrome 2012 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2011 - 1:12PM

Ford will sell 1965 Mustang Convertibles again

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 28, 2011 - 9:10PM

Ford is going to make the classic much loved 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible available again to the buying public. There is one little hitch... you provide the engine, transmission, interior, electronics, brakes, suspension, and trim. Ford just gives you the body.

Ford's new MyKey designed to modify bad teen driving behavior

By Don Bain on October 27, 2011 - 2:58PM

Ford’s MyKey technology will have a new feature added to SYNC so parents (who have enough to worry about when they hand their keys to a teenager) can block incoming phone calls and deter text messages while teens are behind the wheel. This will make the Do Not Disturb feature, available on all 2011 vehicles with SYNC and MyFord Touch, available as a parental control through MyKey when the new Explorer rolls out in early 2012.

Snapshot of the Ford stock daily chart just before noon on 10-26-2011

Ford stock breaks below 4-day high-low channel after poor guidance report

By Frank Sherosky on October 26, 2011 - 12:09PM

No need to read the fundamental report; all you have to do is take one look at Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock intra-day and daily charts where price dynamics reveal the short-term trend bias has officially changed.

2011 Ford Explorer low in Consumer Reports reliability study

2011 Consumer Reports Reliability Study Likes Asians, Hates Ford

By Keith Griffin on October 25, 2011 - 2:14PM

Consumer Reports at a presentation before the Automotive Press Association in downtown Detroit declared Ford reliability has suffered a precipitous drop while Asian manufacturers, in spite of production woes, continue to do well.

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