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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.

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

2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid's Big Draw:The 7.2-kW Pro Onboard Generator

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 6, 2021 - 10:47AM

With three various generators available on the 2021 Ford F-150, the 7.2-kW generator is only available on the 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost. This generator, combined with other new features of 14th-generation Ford F-150, add immense value to many truck consumers.

Custom Car Builder Creates World’s First Carbon Fiber 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 4, 2021 - 11:51AM

Classic Recreations builds exact-match Shelby GT500 Mustang with a carbon-fiber body. Custom Shelby produces 810 horsepower and 600 foot-pounds of torque while being 600 pounds lighter than a stock Shelby GT500.

Ford's Future Is In The Android Operating System

Ford In Pact With Google To Add Android Operating System To Millions Of Vehicles

By Marc Stern on February 3, 2021 - 9:22PM

Ford and Google have signed a six-year contract that places the Android operating system aboard millions of Ford vehicles in the next six years. It will bring a wide range of apps and programs to the Ford fleet.

Bronco 4600 Race Truck Showcases Why It’s The Future Of Off-Road Racing

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 3, 2021 - 4:14PM

Ford Performance reveals off-road racing Bronco 4600 which will run in the Ultra4 Stock Class. Bronco 4600 will be built from factory stock Bronco two-door SUV chassis and powered by race-bred 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with competition-tuned High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (HOSS) System.

2021 Ford Raptor Gets High-Output 3.5-Liter Ecoboost, New Suspension and 37-Inch Tires

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 3, 2021 - 10:56AM

Lacking a V8 option, Ford focuses on low-end torque in the 2021 Raptor, increased towing and payload and throatier engine. Ford does say a Raptor R will follow next year with V8 engine. Pro On Board Generator option to be offered.

VIN001 First Edition Two-Door Ford Bronco

Barrett-Jackson to Auction 2021 Ford Bronco VIN 001 and Ford Mustang Mach 1 VIN 001 for Charity During Scottsdale Auction

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 2, 2021 - 2:47PM

VIN001 First Edition two-door Ford Bronco and Mustang Mach 1 will be part of history at Barrett-Jackson in March. Bronco sale will benefit National Forest Foundation and Outward Bound while proceeds from the Mach 1 will benefit JDRF, a juvenile diabetes organization.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport Winter Snow Testing - The Verdict

By John Goreham on February 2, 2021 - 1:55PM

We tested the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in a winter nor’easter storm. What we discovered will be important news for shoppers.

4 Ways the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Is Amazing and 1 Thing Missing

By John Goreham on February 2, 2021 - 10:37AM

We have tested the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport First Edition and are amazed at the content Ford has included. Four things, in particular, impress us. Only one important thing is missing - so far.

Mazda CX-5 vs Bronco Sport image by John Goreham

Is the All-New 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Big Enough? We Give A Firm Answer

By John Goreham on February 1, 2021 - 4:26PM

The “baby Bronco” is entirely misnamed. Here is how large the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is by comparison to the Toyota RAV4, Kia Seltos, Jeep Renegade, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and Mazda CX-5

Ford Bronco Sport Recalled For Rear-End Issue

Ford Recalls SUVs To Repair Problems With Rear Axle

By Marc Stern on February 1, 2021 - 4:10PM

In its second recall this year, Ford has recalled a number of its SUVs to repair a problem with the rear-drive lubricant. Dealers will take care of this chore for free.

Ford Reveals Bronco Ultra4400 To Compete In King Of The Hammers Off-Road Race

By Jimmy Dinsmore on February 1, 2021 - 12:46PM

Three all-new Bronco 4400 series race trucks will compete at the 2021 King of the Hammers off-road event in Johnson Valley, California. This is all part of Ford’s massive push to build the Bronco and other vehicles as part of the rugged outdoor brand of Built Wild 4x4 SUVs.

Roush Upgrades Ford F-250/F350 Lariat Into More Capable Pickup

By Marc Stern on January 31, 2021 - 9:05PM

If you are looking for a pickup upgrade that will make your 2021 Super Duty Lariat into a more capable off-roader then consider a Roush upgrade.

Barrett-Jackson Combines Classic Mustang With Classic Stratocaster Guitar

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 31, 2021 - 11:19AM

Barrett-Jackson and Fender Custom Shop Collaborate on 1969 Ford Mustang Resto-Mod with Matching Fender Custom ’69 Stratocaster Guitar, Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Amplifier. Fender Mustang to be unveiled March 20-27 at Barrett-Jackson Auction.

Pandemic Brings Big Spike In Car Thefts; Highest In Years

By Marc Stern on January 29, 2021 - 8:53PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many results. For example, vehicle catalyst thieves are hitting more and more vehicles, especially high-riding vehicles like Ford F-150s and leaving people with thousands in damage. And now the National Insurance Crime Board is showing that 2020 was a huge year for car theft. It has come out with some advice.

2022 Ford Expedition Will Use Mach-E Infotainment Screen

2022 Expedition Likely To Receive Mach-E Infotainment Screen

By Marc Stern on January 28, 2021 - 4:29PM

Spy shots show that the 2022 Ford Expedition will probably use the infotainment system found in the Mach-E. There will also be changes to the corporate twin, the Lincoln Navigator.

Mustang Mach-E Will Be Built In China To Fulfill Orders In China

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 28, 2021 - 3:02PM

Mustang Mach-E will be manufactured by Changan Ford for customers in China. Supporting firmware over-the-air updates, Mustang Mach-E will be equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360 advanced driver-assist technologies and SYNC intelligent infotainment system and have range of 600 km (over 350 miles).

All That Remains Of A Vehicle In A Major Crash

Governors, Ford Join To Combat Pandemic-Related Spike In Teen Driving Deaths

By Marc Stern on January 27, 2021 - 1:06PM

The Governors Association and the Ford Fund have joined to combat the epidemic of teen driving deaths that have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new analysis shows the extent of the issue.

2019 Ram and Silverado vs. 2021 Ford F-150

2019 Chevy Silverado vs. 2019 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150 0-60 MPH Shootout Reveals Which V8 Truck Is Fastest

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 27, 2021 - 12:58PM

Ford F-150 bests both Ram and Silverado in YouTubers 0-60 time test. Lighter weight of stock F-150 leads to win over Ram and Silverado. All trucks tested had similar V8 engines.

2021 Ford Lariat Which Can Have Its Software Updated, Provided It Has The Right Software Installed

Ford's Commitment To Over-The-Air Updates Is Important For Future

By Marc Stern on January 26, 2021 - 1:22PM

Have you wondered why the auto industry is jumping on board the over-the-air update parade? It makes sense. That is the opinion of Torque New Reporter Marc Stern whose piece today discusses software issues.

2010 FORD MUSTANG ROUSH BARRETT-JACKSON EDITION

Barrett-Jackson to Sell First-Production 2010 Ford Roush Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 26, 2021 - 10:17AM

Special-edition Roush Mustang to be auctioned off for charity. Proceeds from the sale of the Mustang, which is one of only 25 will benefit the Michael Phelps Foundation.

Survey Reveals Ford F-150 Brand Recognition Makes It More Appealing Than Tesla Cybertruck And Other EV Pickup Competitors

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 25, 2021 - 2:43PM

As electric pickup truck market emerges, understanding consumer mindset is important. A new survey reveals 20 percent would consider buying an EV pickup. Survey reveals what is and isn’t important EV to those pickup consumers. That same survey shows how important brand recognition is for Ford and Tesla.

2012 Ford Fusion Recalled in 3M Vehicle Callback

Safety Agency Orders Ford, Mazda To Recall 3 Million Vehicles

By Marc Stern on January 24, 2021 - 12:59PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Ford and Mazda to recall 3 million vehicles after the pair of automakers requested they be allowed to skip the recall altogether. NHTSA ruled that an earlier repair didn't meet current standards.

All-electric Ford Mustang Cobra prototype

Separating Fact From Fiction Regarding The Next-Generation Ford Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 22, 2021 - 1:25PM

Rumors swirl over the next-generation Mustang. Will it have an electric motor? Will it come out in 2023 or perhaps 2028? Will Ford discontinue the internal combustion altogether from their pony car? We answer or at least try to logically explain all of this and help decipher fact from fiction.

Ford Police Interceptors Recalled For Windshield Washer Issue

Ford Recalls Police Interceptors, Aviators To Fix Bad Washer Problem

By Marc Stern on January 21, 2021 - 8:28PM

Ford has recalled 2020 Police Interceptor and Lincoln Aviators to fix a problem with contaminated windshield washers that violated federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Surface Mount Technology Shown In Flat-Pak

Semi Shortage Batters Industry; Ford, Others Delay Some Lines

By Marc Stern on January 20, 2021 - 9:17PM

It's no secret that there is a semiconductor shortage is battering the vehicle industry. Why has it happened? When the industry shutdown last summer there suddenly seemed to be so much more capacity that semi-makers took on other work for such things as the Internet of Things and 5G communications. This story looks at the reasons.

2021 Ford Bronco Order Conversions Start Today, But Many Won’t Get Their Two or Four-Door Bronco Until 2022

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 20, 2021 - 3:41PM

In order to get a 2021 Ford Bronco it will take the right build with the right dealer at the right time. Meanwhile Ford Motor Company encourages transparency from dealers as they communicate with their customers about the purchase of their two-door and four-door Broncos.

The Perfect Gift For The Ford Bronco, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler Owner In Your life

By John Goreham on January 20, 2021 - 1:01PM

Do you have a Ford Bronco, Jeep Gladiator, or Jeep Wrangler owner in your life? Need a great gift for them? Here is the ideal gift for soft-top owners.

Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y image courtesy of media kits

We Drive and Compare the Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E - You Pick A Winner

By John Goreham on January 20, 2021 - 10:43AM

We drove the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD back to back with the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD Premium to see how they compare and contrast. Tell us which you would pick and why.

Camo-covered Update of the Ford Ranger Still Shows A Lot

Ford Plans New Ranger, Ranger Raptor As 2023 Model

By Marc Stern on January 18, 2021 - 11:36PM

When the 2023 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor are unveiled in 2022 they will look a lot more like the F-150 than they have in the past. The new platform will be the same as that used for the Bronco. The engines will likely be the same and the transmission will be a 10-speed.

Active Drive Assist in the Mustang Mach-E

Mustang Mach-E Delays Likely Related To Software Update

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 18, 2021 - 3:14PM

Ford’s transparency about delays has ruffled some owners’ feathers while others seem to understand. The delay is rumored to be related to a software issue, perhaps having to do with Ford’s Drive Assist 2.0 system. Similar delay occurred for 2021 Ford F-150 too.

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