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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 Mustang under gov’t investigation for transmission problems

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2011 - 10:45AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation to examine reported shifting problems in 2011 and 2012 Ford Mustangs powered by the 5.0L V8 and backed by the new 6-speed manual transmission – a problem that could result in a recall of the new Mustang should a defect be discovered by the Federal agency.

CAR MBS 2011 reveals auto industry still uncertain on next IC Engine choices

By Frank Sherosky on August 5, 2011 - 9:55AM

As the Center for Automotive’s Management Briefing Seminar for 2011 is now officially closed, few analysts will peer into the words that were not said as much as what was stated. One area is the Advanced Powertrains, and the uncertainty of auto management teams to choose a best technical direction when it comes to the IC engine.

Lincoln booms for Ford in July 2011

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2011 - 3:21PM

Ford Motor Company had another solid month in July 2011, with 180,865 vehicles giving them a year over year gain of 8.9% - putting them above all major automotive groups in terms of sales growth with the exception of the BMW and Chrysler groups.

The Camaro outsells the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in July 2011

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2011 - 3:48PM

Numbers from around the American automotive industry are trickling in and it looks like the Ford Mustang’s lead of the segment last month was short lived as the Chevrolet Camaro bounced back in July 2011 – outselling the Mustang along with the Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z.

The 2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost gets 30mpg

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2011 - 2:41PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the EPA fuel economy ratings for the new 2012 Ford Edge with the EcoBoost 4-cylinder and this fuel-sipping SUV is officially Ford’s 13th vehicle to offer 30 miles per gallon (or better).

Ford recalls 1.1 million trucks for fuel tank fire risks

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 6:35PM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that they would be recalling around 1.1 million pickups, including their top-selling F150, for a risk of the fuel tank straps corroding and breaking.

NHTSA upgrades investigation of 2010 Ford Fusion

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 1:55PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded the preliminary investigation into wheel stud failures in 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models to an engineering analysis – a step which could lead to a recall of over 317,000 vehicles.

Ford finishes 1 2 3 at X Games 17 RallyCross

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 10:44AM

Yesterday was the final day for the 17th edition of ESPN’s X Games, including the RallyCross finals featuring some of the biggest names in the world of rally racing and when the dust cleared – Ford had claimed gold, silver and bronze with Brian Deegan winning followed by Tanner Foust and Finnish driver Marcus Gronholm.

Ford uses wild weather to test cars and trucks indoors

By Hawke Fracassa on July 30, 2011 - 5:25PM

America's dangerous heat wave hasn't slowed down Ford Motor Co. engineers in suburban Detroit. They're busy doing extreme-weather testing of Ford vehicles. They're using blizzards right now in a special climactic wind tunnel to ensure their wheels won't wither in simulated winter weather.

Ford to stick with Fusion for 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 6:02PM

In February, TorqueNews brought you the news that Ford Racing had submitted a stock car body for the approval of the NASCAR Sprint Cup officials but before the governing body passed judgment on the Mustang race car; Ford has announced that they will stick with the Ford Fusion stock car body for the 2013 season.

Here's what Obama told carmakers today

By Hawke Fracassa on July 29, 2011 - 12:21PM

President Obama invited 13 car companies to come to Washington today to hear what he will do to raise fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles sold in America between 2017 and 2025. What follows is complete text, unedited, of what he had to say face-to-face with the Detroit Three of Ford Motor Co., Chrysler and General Motors, and 10 leading import and transplant car companies.

Husband of drunk, stoned driver and killer of 7 sues New York

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2011 - 1:25PM

On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler drove her brother’s Ford Windstar the wrong way down the Taconic State Parkway in New York for 1.7 miles while other motorists veered to avoid her, only to have her slam head-on into a Chevrolet Trailblazer – killing herself, the four of the five children in her van and the three adult occupants of the SUV. Now, her husband Daniel is suing the state of New York, claiming that it is entirely the fault of the state and not his drunk, stoned wife.

The 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost models to yield 20/28mpg

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2011 - 11:35AM

The redesigned For Explorer has been selling like hotcakes since being introduced even though it was only offered with one engine option but all along, Ford has promised that there would be a 4 cylinder EcoBoost model coming in 2012 – and now we have the official fuel economy numbers for the new engine option for the Explorer.

Ford, ROUSH, Blue Bird team on new green school bus

By Hawke Fracassa on July 26, 2011 - 8:55PM

The next-generation Blue Bird propane-powered Vision school bus, complete with a Ford engine and ROUSH fuel system in tow, made its debut today at an expo in Reno, Nev.

Ken Block introduces a new Ford Fiesta multipurpose racer

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2011 - 1:32PM

The world of rally cross, stage rally and gymkhana racing have slowly shoved their way into the mainstream auto racing world and with the 2011 X Games just a few days away, Ken Block and the folks from the Monster World Rally Team have introduced the Ford Fiesta HFHV – or Hybrid Function Hoon Vehicle.

Fla. expo pushes virtues of propane autogas

By Hawke Fracassa on July 25, 2011 - 9:42PM

The 11th annual National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Workshops and Exposition for federal fleet managers runs through the end of this week at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. There, managers nationwide will learn how propane autogas can cut down on their operating and maintenance costs without harming performance or affecting the reliability of their vehicles.

Ford stock depends on hybrids winning reliability race as well as efficiency

By Frank Sherosky on July 25, 2011 - 10:50AM

New technology oftentimes experiences a decrease in initial quality and reliability. Not so with Ford's hybrid technology, which is good news for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock holders.

Rockstar race car rocks at New England rally

By Hawke Fracassa on July 24, 2011 - 9:06PM

The Rally America Championship ended at the New England Forest Rally in Newry, Maine, with Rockstar Energy Drink car drivers Antoine L'Estage and Nathalie Richard in first place. It was their second straight year on top.

Do high mpg rules help or hurt American auto workers?

By Hawke Fracassa on July 22, 2011 - 9:16PM

The Ceres coalition of investors and environmental groups began an advertising campaign Friday to promote the economic benefits of higher fuel-efficiency standards. The subtext is that Ceres is making a case for higher mpg standards because, it argues, they will be good in the long run for American auto workers.

Ford leads in hybrid durability

By Gordon Block on July 21, 2011 - 1:04PM

Ford's hybrids are racking up the miles virtually problem-free, both at the hands of consumers and fleet drivers.

Ford recalls F Series, Rangers and Excursion for taillight issue

By Patrick Rall on July 21, 2011 - 11:57AM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of a variety of Ford brand trucks and sport utility vehicles over the possibility of the rear lights failing to work over time.

Manufacturing in Thailand greening the streets of America

By Don Bain on July 18, 2011 - 7:37PM

The world's foremost producer of one-ton pickup trucks, Thailand, is quickly becoming the golden gate to the greening of fuel efficient, eco-friendly car manufacturing. Here cars complete with EURO-4 emission standards and fuel economy nearing 50 mpg are produced, Six of the world's top automakers have recently based their fuel efficient car production in Thailand.

Ford recalls Five Hundred, Mercury Montego over fuel tank risks

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2011 - 1:15PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans over a concern around the filler neck of the fuel tank.

New rumors surface on the 2014/2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 9:51AM

Amidst news of the Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the mighty Mustang, there have been endless rumors of what is to come from Ford’s pony car but we now have new rumors (with a fair amount of support) as to what we can expect from the next installation of the Ford Mustang line.

Ford introduces their Octane Academy

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:23PM

Today, Ford Motor Company introduced a new contest where wannabe racers can have a chance to learn from professional Ford racers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan or Ken Block, studying in the fine arts of drifting, gymkhana, and rally racing in highly modified Ford products.

The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting, shown from the side

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:20PM

The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 drifting

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:19PM

A side shot of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:18PM

The 2011 Ford Mustang GT drifting, from behind

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:16PM

Former Biden aide chosen to represent Detroit Three

By Hawke Fracassa on July 7, 2011 - 3:27PM

Influential political heavyweight Robert Engel, a former aide to Vice President Joe Biden and longtime behind-the-scenes kingmaker within the Democratic Party in Washington, has been appointed American Automotive Policy Council vice president domestic policy.

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