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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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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.

The front end of the production ready 2012 Ford Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:36PM

The interior of the 2012 Ford Focus ST Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:35PM

The interior of the production ready 2012 Ford Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:34PM

The dash of the production ready 2012 Ford Focus ST

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:33PM

The Ford Focus ST Wagon interior

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:29PM

The Ford Focus ST Wagon from the rear

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:28PM

The Ford Focus ST Wagon from the side

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2011 - 8:27PM

12,000 Ford Volunteers Tackle 200 Community Projects During One Global Week of Caring

By KC Kelly on September 12, 2011 - 12:21PM

The Ford Volunteer Corps are partaking in the 2011 sixth annual Ford Global Week of Caring to embark upon more than 200 humanitarian projects in dozens of countries around the world. More than 12,000 Ford volunteers will be involved.

You Can Now Hail a Ford Transit Connect CNG Taxi in Los Angeles

By Keith Griffin on September 11, 2011 - 12:58AM

The next time you hail a taxi in Los Angeles it could be the new Ford Transit Connect CNG taxi that is now hitting the streets on the West Coast.

Ford, Chrysler add expertise with new directors

By Hawke Fracassa on September 10, 2011 - 4:42PM

Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC added three new people to their respective board of directors last week, according to a report in the Detroit Auto Scene newspaper. The Ford director was elected, the two Chrysler directors, appointed.

NASCAR team adds Safe Skies as Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car sponsor

By Hawke Fracassa on September 9, 2011 - 10:51AM

Safe Skies is the new sponsor for the FAS Lane Racing car that is entered in NASCAR's Wonderful Pistachio 400 Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.

Leasing cars sight unseen a growing trend

By Hawke Fracassa on September 8, 2011 - 8:44PM

Almost twice as many people since 2007 are leasing cars without test-driving them first, and most drivers are making the transactions over the Internet, according to LeaseTrader.com, which studies industry trends and statistics.

A New Generation of Ford Taxicabs Hits New York City Streets

By Kate McLeod on September 8, 2011 - 5:34PM

There was a time when visitors to New York City put a cab ride on their to do list. With the potholes the size of canyons and vehicles lacking shock absorbers, taking a cab in New York was better than a ride at an amusement park. New Ford Taxicabs are coming to NYC.

Ford F150, Escape investigations closed without additional recalls

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2011 - 11:32AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the closer of investigations over the Ford F150 over concerns of fuel tank strap issues and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner over concerns of the rear lift gate window malfunctioning.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 to get new colors, stripes and technology

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2011 - 12:14PM

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 could very well be the greatest Mustang of all time but thanks to some leaked documents and screenshots from a SpeedTV program about the new Boss, we have an idea of what Ford plans to do in order to make the 2013 Mustang Boss 302 even better – including some new colors options, vintage-styled stripes and Ford’s Sync system.

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