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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.

Follow one of Torque News' Ford reporters Jimmy Dinsmore on Twitter at @driversside and send him tips for new Ford stories.

2012 Ford Focus available for download in The Sims 3 video game

By Gordon Block on June 8, 2011 - 9:27PM

The 2012 Ford Focus sedan joins the Ford Fiesta in the life simulation video game The Sims 3, developed by Electronic Arts.

American muscle cars outsell hybrids in May 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 6:05PM

According to the folks at USA Today, the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang outsold all hybrid models sold in May by a margin of almost 10%.

How Ford avoided bankruptcy and targeted 50% production increase

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2011 - 9:17AM

When major car companies were seeking bankruptcy protection, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) skillfully avoided Chapter 11. Today the company plans to announce a strategy to increase its production growth by 50 percent.

SAE webinar to teach compliance with J1772TM Conductive Charge Coupler

By Frank Sherosky on June 7, 2011 - 12:50AM

Thanks to the internet, designers, engineers and technicians will be able to view a web-based seminar called a webiner for the SAE J1772TM-Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler.

Get Your Dad's Picture on a NASCAR Team Car

By Keith Griffin on June 6, 2011 - 10:07PM

Here's a great idea for Father's Day – get your dad's picture on a NASCAR team car courtesy of blu Cigs, the electronic cigarette manufacturer but make sure your dad has a clean criminal record before doing so.

A little kid drifting in a Power Wheels Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2011 - 6:23PM

While the internet is chock full of other people’s kids doing things that only the parents think are cute, this video of a little boy showing off intense drifting skills in a Power Wheels Ford Mustang is one of those viral videos that is worth the watch.

How Ford, Chrysler, GM and America are beating the odds to succeed in hard times

By Hawke Fracassa on June 3, 2011 - 11:08PM

Here is a White House Blog Post today on "the Revitalization of American Cities with the Resurgence of the Auto Industry." It was prepared by David Agnew for the president and the American people. Agnew is deputy director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Mazda may cease production at Michigan assembly plant

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2011 - 2:26PM

The Auto Alliance plant in Flat Rock, Michigan is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, with the mighty Mustang built alongside the new Mazda6 but according to reports out of Japan, Mazda may be looking to end production of the slow-selling sedan at the shared production facility.

Ford shows no growth in a rough May 2011

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 7:23PM

May 2011 was a month hit hard by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, causing shortages of all sorts and in this rough month, Ford Motor Company showed negative growth – although Ford did better than did most major automaker groups operating in the USA.

Ford investing $100 million in robotic quality control

By Don Bain on June 2, 2011 - 5:25PM

Ford is investing $100 million globally in robotic plant laser inspection to enhance the accurate fit of parts and reduce wind noise beginning with the highly popular 2012 Ford Focus and Explorer models. Their highest volume facilities, including the Chicago and Michigan Assembly Plants along with the Saarlouis, Germany Ford plant, will use the technology to fabricate a more accurate door panel fit. The laser vision technology is part of an effort to achieve leadership in customer satisfaction.

Ford announces new 1.0L 3-cylinder engine and 8-speed transmission

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 3:26PM

Ford Motor Company has made it very clear that EcoBoost technology is a major part of their drivetrain future and today, the newest member of the EcoBoost family was announced with the news that Ford would soon offer a global 1.0L, 3-cylinder engine along with an 8-speed transmission.

Camaro leads in May 2011 as segment sales slow

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 1:16PM

The numbers from the major players in the rear wheel drive performance segment and even though numbers are down across the board, for the fifth straight month the Chevrolet Camaro has posted a comfortable lead in the segment over the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Nissan 370Z.

Ford Fusion Selected as Best Used Car by WheelsTV, NEMPA

By Keith Griffin on June 2, 2011 - 11:14AM

A jury comprised of members of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) and staff from WheelsTV.net has selected the 2006-2009 Ford Fusion as the best used car on the market.

Ford raises prices for the third time in 2011

By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 4:57PM

Ford Motor Company has raised prices again this month, citing increased commodity costs as the cause for the third increase of the year in just 5 months.

Ford Explorer 2011 Technology Requires Reviews by Drivers Too

By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2011 - 12:48PM

Ford Explorer 2011 is an exciting car and its advanced technology may appeal to younger drivers and families, but the tech features require good review before one drives it.

Ford Focus makes history with two Euro NCAP Advanced awards

By Frank Sherosky on May 26, 2011 - 11:17AM

Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe, accepted two Euro NCAP Advanced awards from Dr. Andre Seeck, President of Euro NCAP, a first in the history of Euro ENCAP.

U-Haul Hates On Fords Top Selling SUV

By Patrick Place on May 25, 2011 - 10:10AM

The Ford Explorer has been Fords best selling SUV for quite some time now. For 2011 the Explorer got a major redesign. The 2011 Explorer is said to have nothing in common with any previous generation Explorer. Unfortunately, for Ford, there was the huge FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE/FORD lawsuit back in 1998.

How did the Detroit Three of Ford, GM and Chrysler get their names?

By Hawke Fracassa on May 25, 2011 - 9:05AM

Here is a primer on the American car companies and how they got their names. We start off with Ford Motor Co., which was named after founder Henry Ford, who is pictured.

Ford seeks greater market share in post-tsunami Japan

By Don Bain on May 24, 2011 - 11:19PM

One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, as the saying goes, and it easily follows one countries tragedy may be another’s opportunity. That’s just what Ford is thinking as they seek to gain market share in Japan while their Asian competitors are rebuilding from the devastation of the earthquake and the subsequent oceanic invasion.

Ford's new heart rate monitoring car seat

By Don Bain on May 24, 2011 - 5:21PM

NASA has always monitored the biological functions of their astronauts and now Ford has developed a car seat that will monitor the driver’s heartbeat, allowing those with medical problems to manage their condition on the go. The seat opens the door to a wide array of health, convenience and perhaps life-saving potential.

The 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition at 2011 Mecum Indy

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:05PM

While the name Panoz Esperante (es-per-ahn-tay) may not sound like an American vehicle, the sleek supercar shown on the right is build in Georgia, powered by the same drivetrain as the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra and at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction there was a rare special edition version of the high performance road car.

The interior of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Drivers Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:03PM

A look at the 4.6L DOHC Ford SVT engine in the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:02PM

A look at the underhood signature area of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:01PM

A close of up the wheel and brakes from the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 2:59PM

The back end of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 2:59PM

Ford Explorer 2011 MPG Delivering More Than Promising

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2011 - 2:20PM

Normally when one looks at the reported MPG of a new car the expectation is that the numbers reflect the best driving scenario, but the 2011 Ford Explorer MPG seems to deliver more than announced by EPA.

Ford (NYSE: F) using avatar technology to reflect plant workers

By Frank Sherosky on May 24, 2011 - 2:05PM

Like the motion-capture technology covered by Torque News at SAE World Congress, Ford is using similar but more sophisticated, multinational avatars like Ford's North American virtual workers, Jack and Jill, and now reflects the sizes and shapes of workers at assembly plants across the globe.

Early adopters of electric cars helping car manufacturers go forward

By Frank Sherosky on May 24, 2011 - 11:19AM

From the Nissan Leaf to the Chevrolet Volt, the Ford EV and the Tesla Roadster, manufacturers are still in uncharted territory. Their reliance on early adopters, those who are the first to buy the electric cars, is crucial to going forward.

The Mecum 2011 Indy Spring Classic has something for everyone

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2011 - 8:34PM

TorqueNews has spent the last two days working through the 2000+ cars of the 2011 Mecum Indy Spring Classic Auction and there is one thing that we’ve learned - this event has something for everyone.

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