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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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Ford stock may still be best of breed technically speaking
By Frank Sherosky on April 18, 2011 - 12:55PM
After GM stock completed its 22nd week of trading by breaking 30, and with Toyota, Honda and others trading below their 40-day moving averages, perhaps it’s time to look again at Ford stock. It may be best of breed based on its stock chart technicals as much as its product technolgies.

Happy 47th birthday to the Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 10:44AM
Forty-seven years ago today, Americans all over the country who reached for their morning paper were introduced to the brand new Ford Mustang after its public debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair on April 17th.
A trip to the Dynotech Engineering driveshaft facility
By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2011 - 2:22PM
What do the last 33 NASCAR champions (Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Trucks) over 11 years, the 9-second stock-motor Evolution Performance 2011 Mustang GT, the world’s fastest prop-driven boat (209mph), 3 time NMRA Pro 5.0 Champion Donny Walsh, 7-time American Le Mans Series Champion Pratt & Miller, 3-time FIA Pro Stock Champion Michael Malmgren, 4- time NMRA Hot Street Champion Charlie Booze and every modern Ford Cobra Jet Mustang all have in common?
2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang released by Roush Performance: more power, more colors
By John Matras on April 15, 2011 - 2:09PM
When "more" is not enough, then "even more" will have to do, and the 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang has just that. Roush Performance announced that the 2012 Stage 3 Mustang, equipped with the R2300 RoushCharger supercharger will produce 540 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Ford pushing for Electric Vehicle preparation in U.S. cities
By Don Bain on April 14, 2011 - 7:26PM
Considering infrastructure development an essential part of making electric vehicles a viable option, Ford is cooperating with major cities and utility partners to identify key infrastructure elements that will create enriched metropolitan habitats enabling the widespread use of this new type of car.
Ford expands F150 airbag recall to almost 1.2 million trucks
By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2011 - 11:28AM
Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced that the Ford F150 airbag recall announced in late February has been expanded from the initial 144,000 units to almost 1.2 million after pressure from the US government.
Automakers display big wares at SAE 2011 World Congress
By Frank Sherosky on April 12, 2011 - 5:59PM
Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.
Kbb.com Names Top 10 Green Cars of 2011
By Don Bain on April 12, 2011 - 2:27PM
Gasoline prices have crossed the sensitive $4 a gallon price point in some parts of the country and people are cutting back their driving. With this in mind, the authorities at Kbb.com have selected what they consider the top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.
Part 2 of our review of the 2011 Ford Fusion SE
By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2011 - 4:59PM
The 2011 Ford Fusion SE certainly looks the part of a sporty mid-sized sedan and as one of the more efficient and less expensive cars in the segment, the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine packs a surprising amount of punch – thanks in part to the 6-speed manual transmission.
Ford recycling old carpet into head covers
By Don Bain on April 11, 2011 - 4:46PM
Ford's use of a nylon resin made from 100 percent recycled carpet, known as EcoLon, has kept more than 4.1 million pounds of carpet out of landfills, EcoLon is used for cylinder head covers, the first automotive product of its kind manufactured from recycled nylon for use in the Ford Escape, Fusion, Mustang and F-150.
2011 Ford Fusion
A review of one of America’s best-selling cars - the 2011 Ford Fusion
By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2011 - 10:54AM
Over the past year, the 2011 Ford Fusion has been one of the bestselling cars in the US market with both standard gas and hybrid variants taking on the best of what Japan has to offer, helping Ford Motor Company to become the sales leader in the US and recently, I had a chance to spend some time in a 2011 Fusion.
SAE 2011 World Congress to include Career Fair at Detroit Cobo Center
By Frank Sherosky on April 10, 2011 - 10:49AM
Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.
Ford among top honors for 2011 Edison Best New Product Award
By Frank Sherosky on April 8, 2011 - 4:37PM
Three of Ford’s latest industry-exclusive technologies – rear inflatable seat belts, MyFord Touch™ and MyKey® – took Gold at the internationally known 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards™ gala in New York.
Ford using wind tunnel research to improve mileage
By Don Bain on April 6, 2011 - 9:14PM
A lot of things influence fuel efficiency and in efforts to meet Federally mandated mileage goals, Ford engineers are using wind tunnel studies to extract every possible mile per gallon by minimizing wind drag. As a result, the 2011 Ford Focus employs an innovative aerodynamic shutter system in the grille to deliver up to 40 mpg.
Shelby bringing 2012 GT500 Super Snake to the 2011 NY Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 2:06PM
The Shelby name has a long tradition of show-stoppers at the New York Auto Show but for the 2011 Big Apple show, Shelby is bringing out the new 800 horsepower 2012 GT500 Super Snake.
New 2012 Ford Focus Truly a World-Class Compact Car
By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 1:11PM
The 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback is a world-class compact car that is going to satisfy the need of almost every family of four or less.
Three Nights Left to Win a Ford Focus on The CW
By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 10:14AM
Ford and the CW Network are teaming together to give away a new car every night this week, so tune in for your shot to win a 2012 Ford Focus.
Elena Ford arrested for drunk driving near Detroit
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2011 - 10:57AM
Elena Ford is Ford Motor Company’s director of global marketing as well as being the great great granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford but as of Sunday night around 11pm – Elena Ford is also an accused drunk driver.
Ford tops everyone in March 2011 sales, Lincoln still struggles
By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 2:57PM
Ford Motor Company sold 212,777 vehicles in the month of March, giving the company a 19.2% gain over March 2010 but more importantly, in selling this many vehicles, Ford Motor Company was the sales leader in the US market with the Ford brand leading the way.
Ford idles Mustang plant, Louisville truck plant in wake of Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 1:15PM
It has been almost a full month since the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions rocked the Japanese auto industry and this week, Ford Motor Company has stopped production for the week of April 4th at their Louisville truck plant and the Flat Rock Mustang plant due to part shortages from Japanese suppliers.
Ford Beats GM in March Sales
By Keith Griffin on April 1, 2011 - 5:35PM
Ford edged GM in total sales in March with 212,777 vehicles to 206,621 total sales with both companies showing double-digit increases over February sales.
Mustang rebounds but falls short of Camaro in March 2011 sales
By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2011 - 3:07PM
he numbers from around the industry are trickling in on this April Fool’s Day and GM has won the battle for March 2011, as the Chevrolet Camaro lead the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – marking the third straight month that the Bowtie bruiser has lead the segment in sales.
Ford Mustang and Chevy Cruze lead PSCars.com top ten research list
By Frank Sherosky on March 31, 2011 - 1:28PM
The list for March was compiled using the most advanced 3D “Car Configurator” for new and used vehicles on PSCars.com. Most revealing, new-car buyers showed strong future interest in the 2012 Ford Mustang and the 2011 Chevy Cruze.
The first 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 to run an 11 second quarter mile
By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2011 - 10:47AM
Video has hit the intrawebz of a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 ripping down the quarter mile, turning in an amazing bone-stock elapsed time (ET) of 11.72 at 117 miles per hour with the window sticker still on the glass and a set of drag radial tires out back.
Evolution Performance’s 2011 Mustang GT runs a 9 sec ¼ mile
By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2011 - 12:38PM
The 2011 Ford Mustang GT is powered by Ford’s new 5.0L V8 and Ford Racing offers a supercharger package to boost the power to 624hp – Evolution Performance has used those items and a handful of other Ford Racing and Evolution components to get their street legal 2011 Mustang GT into the 9 second range in the quarter mile.
Team Detroit Racing brings out the big dogs to Detroit’s Cobo Hall
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 6:06PM
A while back, Detroit’s Cobo Hall hosted the 2011 Detroit Autorama, offering Motor City show-goers a chance to check out some of the best looking cars from around the area and around the country but amidst the crowd of garage-kept trailer queens, Team Detroit Racing brought out a spread of great looking high performance cars.
A 2005 Ford Mustang owned by Joe Armstrong
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 6:01PM
A 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra owned by Chris Maiorano
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 5:58PM
A 1993 Mustang Cobra owned by Mike Jozwiak
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 5:53PM
Ford Racing 2011 Mustang GT sets production car world record
By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2011 - 10:53AM
Behind the wheel of a 2011 Ford Mustang GT modified with only (dealership available) Ford Racing parts, NASCAR driver David Ragan has set the production car world record at Bristol Motor Speedway as part of the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials.
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