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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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Win a 2011 Ford Mustang GT from Bristol Motor Speedway, Ford and Scotts

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 3:04PM

Bristol Motor Speedway, Ford Motor Company and Scotts have teamed up to offer the Bristol Golden Giveaway, offering the three individuals from general public the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to the Bristol Food City 250 and IRWIN Tools Night Race and one of those three winners will be chosen to drive home in the official 2011 Ford Mustang GT-Bristol Motor Speedway 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car used in the Food City 250.

Continental recalls tires on 65,000 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty pickups

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2011 - 1:00PM

Continental Tire has issued a voluntary recall of tires with the NHTSA from their Continental ContiTrac light truck tire series, pertaining heavily to the original equipment tires of the 2008 and 2009 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty pickups.

US auto industry hit by supplier shortages in wake of Japanese Tsunami

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2011 - 7:20PM

Since the massive earthquake and following tsunami hammered Japan, even the American automakers may face shortages throughout their supply chain but the Japanese automakers have obviously been hit the hardest by Mother Nature over the past week.

Ford goes solar at Michigan Assembly Plant

By Don Bain on March 14, 2011 - 5:41PM

Ford announced Friday their new solar energy partnership with DTE Energy and one of the largest solar power generation projects in the state. The system is already delivering 500 kilowatts of power to the Michigan Assembly Plant where various models of the Focus are built.

Video of the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302S in action

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2011 - 3:49PM

Ford Motor Company has used their Ford Racing TV YouTube channel to show off the new Mustang Boss 302S – the race-only replacement for the Ford Racing FR500S – offering us a first look at the mighty Mustang built specifically for SCCA's World Challenge and NASA's American Iron series in action on the track.

Ford Most Considered Brand Among New Car Shoppers at KBB.Com

By Keith Griffin on March 10, 2011 - 3:15PM

Close to one-third of new car shoppers at KBB.com have their eyes focused on a Ford, making it the most considered brand when it comes to potential buyers.

Ford and the feds continue to discuss F150 airbag recall

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 2:02PM

Late last month, Ford Motor Company announced a recall of around 150,000 units of the Ford F150 pickup over a concern of airbags deploying on their own but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reportedly wants Ford to recall a great deal more, spurring a congressional hearing on the matter.

TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars

By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM

The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.

Saleen Performance Vehicles to end vehicle production in 2011

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2011 - 11:42AM

It has been a rocky few years for Saleen Performance Vehicles (SPV), although the company has pushed through legal battles with former lead-man Steve Saleen to continue to offer new vehicles but today, SPVs parent company Revstone Industries has announced that 2011 will be the last year for the line of Saleen high performance Mustangs.

Ford execs get massive stock bonuses worth over $100 million

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2011 - 6:27PM

Ford Motor Company has disclosed in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing that Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally recently received over $100 million in stock and stock options as part of an incentive program based on the company’s performance in 2009 and 2010.

Ford Mustang production halted due to supplier shortage

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 3:36PM

The past few weeks have been plagued with production stoppages due to supplier shortages magnified by the recent Magna International interior component plant fire and now even the legendary Ford Mustang has seen production stopped for this week due to unnamed supplier shortages.

Ford finishes second in sales growth for February 2011

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 8:14PM

Ford was not hit as hard as GM and Chrysler when the auto industry imploded in 2008 and 2009, so Ford Motor Company saw an improvement of just 14% but with the Ford brand moving over 150,000 vehicles last month, Ford was the top selling brand in the US market.

The Camaro roughs up the Mustang and Challenger in February sales

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 6:15PM

Sales numbers are in from February 2011 and for the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro has outsold the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, each by a ratio of nearly 2 to 1.

Lost fingers, jobs not uncommon at Chinese plant making Ford parts

By Don Bain on March 4, 2011 - 4:17PM

Making 80 cents an hour for a 14-hour day and having to work with safety systems off leaves some Chinese workers maimed by the machines they operate. Compensation for three lost fingers - $7,430. Those with injuries too severe are summarily let go.

Ford releases new Fiesta S1600 in the UK

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 11:07AM

Ford introduced the Fiesta S1600 in 2010, with a Fiesta 3-door hatchback sporting a 118 horsepower 1.6L 4-cylinder and while much has remained the same for the 2011 Fiesta S1600, the new sporty hatchback receives more horsepower that we won’t be getting in the US.

Ford recalls 2011 Edge, F-Series, Lincoln MKX for wiring fire risks

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2011 - 10:37AM

Ford Motor Company has announced a voluntary recall of certain 2011 model year vehicles, including the F-Series pickups, the Edge crossover and the Lincoln MKX for a possible body control module condition that could cause a short and, in the most extreme conditions, a risk of fire exists.

Ford recalls 25,000 Ranger pickups for fuel leak risk

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2011 - 4:46PM

Ford has announced a recall of 25,000 Ranger light duty pickups due to a risk of an upper-engine area fuel leak that could cause substantial fires.

The 2012 Ford Mustang configurator is now live

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2011 - 10:21AM

The new configurator for the 2012 Ford Mustang is officially up and running, including the 2012 prices, some new options and most importantly, the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302.

Snow, cold weather no problem for the Ford Focus Electric

By Don Bain on March 1, 2011 - 4:17PM

People and batteries both operate best within certain ambient temperatures. Electric car manufacturers like Ford have found that enclosed, temperature controlled Lithium ion battery packs provide the best performance for electric vehicles.

Hyundai Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer in February

By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 2:07PM

TrueCar.com is out with a new report that shows Hyundai and Honda were tied as the most fuel-efficient manufacturers based on their sales for February 2011.

Ford and Sollers announce joint venture to build, sell cars in Russia

By Don Bain on February 27, 2011 - 9:55PM

The 50/50 partnership will involve production facilities in the St. Petersberg region and the Republic of Tartarstan. An application has been submitted to the Russian government to participate in the new Industrial Assembly policy.

Ford Focus technology benefits to get first-ever advertising campaign

By Frank Sherosky on February 24, 2011 - 12:28PM

The new Ford Focus comes standard with so much technology, Ford had to rethink its storytelling approach for consumers worldwide, using 50 tailored commercials to communicate 14 key technology benefits.

Ford recalls 150,000 F150 pickups over airbag deployment risks

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2011 - 9:46AM

Ford Motor Company has announced a recall of certain 2005-2006 F150 pickups over a concern of airbags that could deploy without an impact triggering them.

Ford collaborating for high-mileage hydraulic hybrid F-150

By Frank Sherosky on February 22, 2011 - 5:07PM

It really got serious last August when Ford donated a new F-150 truck to the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The goal was to develop a hydraulic hybrid with Folsom Technologies that would deliver greater efficiency and better gas mileage.

WD-40/SEMA Cares 2011 Ford Mustang GT raises $200k

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 1:53PM

The WD-40/SEMA Cares 2011 Ford Mustang GT customized by a wide variety of aftermarket specialty companies made its grand debut at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and late last month, the bright blue and yellow customized Mustang rolled off the stage at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction after raising over $200,000 for children’s charities.

ProCharger offers 475 horsepower in the 2011 Ford Mustang V6

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 1:22PM

While the ProCharger name has made a reputation for making big power in all sorts of vehicles, the Ford Mustang has long been a major part of the supercharger business and today, ProCharger announced their new 475 horsepower package for the 2011 Ford Mustang V6.

Ford Fiesta recognized globally as one of the safest small cars

By Don Bain on February 21, 2011 - 2:26PM

The ever-present Ford Fiesta is winning safety awards around the globe as researchers in four continents discover its virtues.

Ford awarded 2011 Best New Technology for rear inflatable seat belts

By Frank Sherosky on February 20, 2011 - 8:36PM

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show awarded Ford's rear inflatable seat belt as Best New Technology.

Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27

By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 3:13PM

Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.

GM, Chrysler won't be at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 5:45PM

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all skipped the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and as the planning is well underway for the 2011 show being held in December, General Motors and Chrysler have both turned down the invitation and Ford has yet to decide one way or the other.

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