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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 Wins Overall Polk Loyalty Award at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 12:51PM

Ford’s resurgence is shown with the announcement that it has the highest rate of overall customer loyalty with its win at the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented at the Automotive News World Congress as part of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Kia is the brand with most improved loyalty.

Future vision belongs to students at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 8:38AM

Some years at auto shows like the Detroit Auto Show are more visionary than others. No matter what the mood, though, you can always depend on the two major creative displays by students: Michelin Design Challenge and the College for Creative Studies (CCS).

Ford Careers Picture Brightens with 7000 New Jobs

By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 11:50AM

Careers are on the upswing at Ford with the announcement of 7000 new jobs. Hiring begins almost immediately with salary employment recruitment starting Jan. 11 and 12 during the 2011 North American International Auto Show industry preview days.

Ford Vertek Concept Shows Future of C-Segment Platform

By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 11:33AM

The Ford Vertek concept introduced at the Detroit Auto Show is a road map to where Ford is heading with its smaller utility vehicles for the North American and world markets with its versatile new C-segment platform.

Ford Unveils C-Max Electric and Plug-In Hybrid at Detroit Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 9:49AM

Ford has unveiled its electrification strategy at the Detroit Auto Show and it includes a plug-in hybrid C-Max Energi and a traditional hybrid C-Max. The all-electric Ford Focus was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Chevrolet Volt and Ford Explorer Named North American Car and Truck

By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 9:13AM

Domestic manufacturers have swept with the Chevrolet Volt being named North American Car of the Year and the Ford Explorer being named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

EV marketing battle erupting between Ford and Nissan

By Frank Sherosky on January 7, 2011 - 9:57PM

Will your new Ford Focus EV charge faster than that other guy’s new Nissan Leaf? Well, that seems to be the sentiment contained within the latest war of words between Ford and Nissan at CES 2011 and news releases.

The 2011 Ford F150 with the EcoBoost V6 rated at 16/22mpg

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2011 - 4:44PM

When Ford announced the specifications of the new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 offered in the 2011 Ford F150, they stated that it would featured the most torque in the segment (420lb-ft) as well as class leading fuel economy and today, they made it official – the EcoBoost V6 gets 16mpg around town and 22 on the highway.

Last Mercury Rolls off the Line and Goes To Fleet Duty

By Keith Griffin on January 7, 2011 - 4:32PM

It’s a sad ending to a once-noble brand as the last Mercury has rolled off the production line and it is being put to fleet duty. Apparently, there was no interest in preserving the last of the Grand Marquis for posterity.

The final sales results for the US auto industry in 2010

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2011 - 3:49PM

The final numbers from 2010 are in from around the auto industry and the one good thing about the terrible year that was 2009 is that 2010 numbers show strong growth for everyone – except for Toyota.

Ford unveils the 2011 Focus Electric at 2011 CES

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2011 - 2:32PM

This morning at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Ford Motor Company unveiled the Ford Focus Electric – set to hit the US market in late 2011 as their first attempt to compete with the likes of the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt.

Ford to auction off Grabber Blue Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2011 - 11:01AM

When Ford introduced the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca in August of 2010, they suggested that this could be the best-handling Mustang ever and to commemorate this new factory-built race car, Ford is working with the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction to sell a 1-of-1 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca in Grabber Blue.

An interior shot of the limited edition Grabber Blue 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2011 - 10:56AM

The Top 10 best-selling vehicles in the 2010 US market

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2011 - 2:15PM

Annual sales reports from around the American auto industry are in and with them, we have a clear picture of the Top 10 best-selling vehicles in the US market with the Ford F-Series taking the top spot once again.

Ford brand leads the nation in December 2010 sales, Lincoln struggles

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2011 - 11:13AM

Ford Motor Company was the worst of the Detroit Big 3 in terms of percentage growth with just below 7% improvement over December 2009 but Ford does claim the bragging rights of having the bestselling single brand in the industry.

Consumer Reports Pans Ford MyTouch System

By Keith Griffin on January 5, 2011 - 11:10AM

Consumer Reports, which has more than 7 million print and online subscribers, is out with an article in its February issue that pans the Ford and Lincoln My Touch systems, which operate the vehicle’s entertainment, climate and navigation systems.

The Camaro bests Mustang in 2010 annual sales

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 2:35PM

The Chevrolet Camaro saw a 26% decline in sales last month compared to December of 2009 but thanks to steady sales throughout the year, 2010 marked the first time since 1985 where the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang in annual sales.

Ford teases the 2012 Focus EV ahead of its CES debut

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2011 - 2:44PM

Ford has made it public knowledge for some time that when the 2012 Ford Focus hits the US market, it will include a plug-in electric version and this morning, Ford debuted a teaser of the new Ford Focus Electric.

The charging door and badging of the 2012 Ford Focus EV teased

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2011 - 2:40PM

The 2012 Ford Focus EV's charging door with 3/4ths lit upThis

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2011 - 2:38PM

The 2012 Ford Focus charge door teaser

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2011 - 2:34PM

$5.43M in contracts express USCAR and DOE collaboration

By Frank Sherosky on January 2, 2011 - 12:31PM

There was a time when collaboration between automakers implied suspicion of collusion and potential price fixing; not anymore, and not with the government. The U.S. DOE's mission to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States has made cooperation between American automakers much easier.

NHTSA announces 2011 Ford and Lincoln recall over fire risk

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2010 - 7:31PM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of a variety of 2011 Ford and Lincoln trucks and crossovers due to a fire risk stemming from an overheating body control module.

New Ford Sync App Tells Best Time to Travel

By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2010 - 9:25AM

Ford is continuing its march to totally run your life through its SYNC system that in-car connectivity system that allows you to make hands-free calls and control your music and other functions with simple voice commands. The system can now tell you the best time to hit the road through a new mobile app for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android-based devices, with BlackBerry smartphones coming soon.

Ford's Quick Lane retains title to fastest-growing automotive service brand

By Frank Sherosky on December 29, 2010 - 1:38PM

Ford Motor Company’s Quick Lane® vehicle maintenance business has been rated the fastest-growing service brand in the industry. Having sold a record 1 million tires in 2010, the company is on track to post record sales of more than $550 million for the year.

Super Ford F-150 EcoBoost To Get Public Teardown at Detroit

By Keith Griffin on December 27, 2010 - 9:41PM

The Ford F-150 EcoBoost Engine that has seen some unbelievable abuse in its six short months of duty will get a public teardown on Jan. 15 at the Detroit Auto Show. The public is invited to attend.

Ford adding start-stop technology to non-hybrids in 2012

By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2010 - 12:54PM

Ford’s start-stop technology, which allows the engine to shut off and quickly start back up when sitting at a stop light or in heavy traffic has helped Ford’s hybrids to yield better fuel economy in starting in 2012, non-hybrids models from Ford Motor Company will also offer start-stop technology.

Ford C-MAX EcoBoost I-4 engine enabled by three technologies

By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2010 - 1:06AM

The public has been concerned that the drive toward high gas mileage and low emissions with small engines would have to come at the expense of power. Enter the new Ford 1.6-liter I-4 engine with EcoBoost™ technology as a complement to its bold, dynamic kinetic design of the new C-MAX.

NHTSA adds front suspension to Ford Windstar investigation

By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2010 - 8:00PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a probe and subsequent recall into excessive rust issues on the rear axle housing of the 1998-2003 Ford Windstars and now the NHTSA has taken it one step further, adding the front suspension to the list of corrosion concerns for the aging Ford minivans.

Ford C-Max Features a World First Hands Free Liftgate

By Keith Griffin on December 20, 2010 - 6:52AM

The battle to capture the hearts and minds of soccer moms with hot, new, hipster minivans has been ratcheted up a notch with the introduction of the 2012 Ford C-Max and the world’s first hands free lift gate.

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