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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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2011 Ford C-Max Rear Seat

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:43AM

2011 Ford C-Max Rear View

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:36AM

2011 Ford C-Max Doors Open

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:33AM

2011 Ford C-Max Front View

By Armen Hareyan on September 23, 2011 - 7:27AM

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM

The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Ford uses Frankfurt Auto Show to introduce E-Bike concept

By Keith Griffin on September 21, 2011 - 5:56PM

Somehow to the powers-that-be at Ford it made sense to introduce its new eBike concept, an electric bicycle, at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through this Sunday, Sept. 25. Introduce an electric bike it claims it has no plans to build,

Ford's Octane Academy to become reality TV series on FUEL TV

By Gordon Block on September 21, 2011 - 12:33PM

Ford has had such an overwhelming response to its Octane Academy extreme motorsports contest that it is going to make it into a reality TV show to appear on FUEL TV in November.

2013 Ford Police Interceptor comes out on top at Michigan State Police tests

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 8:56PM

The new 2013 Ford Police Interceptor has been validated in its most rigorous testing to date by the Michigan State Police with top scores in 0-60 acceleration, braking, and handling. No police vehicle is taken seriously that does poorly in that test.

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Send Me 2 Vegas Sweeps puts a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT plus up for grabs

By Don Bain on September 20, 2011 - 4:30PM

The second "SEND ME 2 VEGAS" sweepstakes has begun, giving you a chance to win a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT SUV worth up to $33,000, two VIP tickets to NASCAR’s After The Lap and the opportunity to be featured in a promotional spot on the Game Show Network (GSN), not to mention a two-night stay at the lavish Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Personality conflicts may delay UAW-Chrysler contract

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 9:38PM

When the UAW stopped talking with Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group to give its full attention to putting together a four-year contract with General Motors Co., the two smaller car companies in the Detroit Three family reacted in different ways to the interruption.

New Chrysler-UAW and Ford-UAW auto contracts will take different turns

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 5:05PM

With the UAW's four-year contract with General Motors Co. all but in the rearview mirror, the auto union will immediately set its sights on the quick wrap-up of a contract with Chrysler Group LLC, a company on wobbly financial ground, and Ford Motor Co., a profitable enterprise that is ripe to be a strike target, down economy or not. The two companies employ 67,000 members of the UAW.

Ford anti-theft car devices in part to thank for auto theft decrease

By KC Kelly on September 19, 2011 - 4:14PM

In 2011 there was a 7.2 percent decrease in the number of Americans who fell victim to car thefts than in 2010, as reported by the FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report. Ford Motor Corp is aware that persistent thieves are still on the prowl and is offering safety tips on how to keep cars from being stolen by predators.

Ford approaching downsizing limit with 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine

By Frank Sherosky on September 18, 2011 - 7:43PM

The expansion of the Ford three-cylinder 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show surely shows strength of Ford engineering, but does it help Ford meet customer needs of larger safe vehicles as well as the 2016 and 2025 MPG government expectations?

Ford's final Crown Victoria has rolled off the line

By Don Bain on September 18, 2011 - 4:31PM

The Ford Crown Victoria was an integral part of the American landscape for a good many years – serving as not only personal cars, but also as police vehicles and taxicabs. The production of the final vehicle in this famous line, shared by Lincoln and Mercury variants, marks the end of an era for Ford.

Ford's new Mustang Customizer website goes live

By Gordon Block on September 16, 2011 - 12:41PM

Ford announced the launch of the Mustang Customizer website yesterday, which lets customers build their dream Ford Mustang online with various style and performance add-ons then post them online through social media for the world to see.

Ford, GM and Chrysler all extend current UAW labor contracts

By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2011 - 11:13AM

The current labor contract between the UAW and the Detroit Big 3 automakers was set to expire last night at 11:59pm but all parties have agreed to an extension on the current contract as the union negotiates with Ford, General Motors and Chrysler.

Obama pushes 'made in America' agenda to students in Raleigh

By Hawke Fracassa on September 14, 2011 - 4:36PM

President Obama spoke to students at North Carolina State University in Raleigh today to promote the new American Jobs Act, which he says will alleviate chronic unemployment for auto workers, teachers and others. He also pressed forward the idea that Americans must be known again for the quality of their manufacturing skills.

UAW posts strike pay policy for Chicago Explorer, Taurus plant workers

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2011 - 11:07AM

The end of the current Ford-UAW contract expires at 11:59pm tonight and although there has been no official word of a coming strike, the UAW Local in charge of the Chicago Assembly Plant where the Ford Explorer, Taurus and Lincoln MKS are built has posted the strike-time pay policies on their website – showing that a strike could be nearing as Ford’s labor contract expires.

Ford strike possible: Contract extension with UAW likely

By KC Kelly on September 13, 2011 - 2:14PM

Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers Union have an expiration date of September 14, 2011 for their labor contract. However, the collaborative effort may have to be extended beyond that date.

The Ford Fiesta ST Concept debuts at the 2011 Frankfurt show

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 12:34PM

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show brought us our first good look at the production version of the Ford Focus ST but this morning, the world was introduced to a new high performance compact as Ford rolled out the new Fiesta ST Concept.

The side profile of the new Ford Fiesta ST Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 12:32PM

The rear end of the new Ford Fiesta ST Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 12:31PM

A closer look at the front end of the new Ford Fiesta ST Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 12:30PM

The production form of the 2012 Ford Focus ST debuts in Frankfurt

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:39PM

When the 2012 Ford Focus ST hits the streets in 40 markets around the world, it will be the first time that Ford has offered a performance car on a global level (in similar form) and today as the world prepares for the 2012 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford unveiled the production version of the new high performance focus 5-door hatchback.