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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 Super Duty Lariat Package Includes A Special Ford Oval

By Marc Stern on May 27, 2020 - 10:22PM

When Ford introduced its 2020 Super Duty Lariat Sport Package there was a noticeable change on some models, a blacked-out Oval. Is this the start of a trend?

There's more than meets the eye to this Ford F-100

Sometimes There's More To An F-100 Than Meets The Eye

By Marc Stern on May 26, 2020 - 12:54PM

Sometimes there's much more to what looks like a great antique truck than meets the eye. That's the case with this 1970 Ford F-100 that was restomoded by the Icon Restomod, a West Coast restorer.

Class-Action Lawsuit Over Ford F-150, Ranger Fuel Economy Is Frivolous, Pointless

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 26, 2020 - 11:28AM

Class-action lawsuit totaling more than $1 billion against Ford should be kicked by judge. Ford faces enough lawsuits and scrutiny, and this one just seems overly litigious. Coasting method, EPA estimations a big factor in lawsuit.

New 2020 Ford ST-Line image by Ford media support

2020 Ford Edge ST-Line Adds Options for Performance Crossover Buyers

By John Goreham on May 26, 2020 - 10:20AM

Ford's Edge ST is one of our favorite performance crossovers. Now Ford adds a new trim level for those that want excitement in their daily driver crossover.

COVID-19 Gives Ford Production A Fitful Restart

By Marc Stern on May 21, 2020 - 9:19PM

According to various news sources, including CBS-TV, the first few days of Ford's assembly line restart have been fitful as COVID-19 infections have caused Ford to halt it as lines to re-clean and re-sanitize.

Large interior touchscreen of 2021 Ford F-150

Confirmed: 2021 Ford F-150 Will Allow For Over-The-Air Updates

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 21, 2020 - 10:48AM

OTA Technology is coming to next-generation F-150 as well as other Ford vehicles. Should help lower costs of warranty work and improve reliability, according to Ford.

Ford Should Do Like Toyota And Virtually Introduce Us To The 2021 F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 19, 2020 - 9:55AM

Toyota did a virtual launch of hybrid versions of the Sienna and Venza, raising the bar as the first OEM to launch a product in 2020 under quarantine. Virtual launch of 2021 Ford F-150 would reinvigorate Blue Oval fans, excite dealers and give truck enthusiasts something to look forward.

2020 Ford F-150 Manufacturing Begins Again; 2021 F-150 Back On Track

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 18, 2020 - 11:30AM

Dearborn and Kentucky truck plants start back up production after two-month shutdown due to pandemic. New and robust safety measures implemented. Ford confirms that 2021 F-150 will still be manufactured this calendar and available for later this fall.

After Two-Month Downtime, Ford Ready To Restart Its Assembly Lines

By Marc Stern on May 17, 2020 - 8:00PM

With the blessing of the governor of Michigan, Ford is ready to fire up its assembly lines and resume the business it knows best, building vehicles.

Ford Era Ends As Final Fusions Set To Roll Off Assembly Line

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2020 - 4:55PM

Once the line gets up and moving at the Hermosillo, Mexico plant, an era will end for the Ford Motor Co. On July 21, or thereabouts, the last retail Ford Fusion and the last general passenger car from the automaker will roll down the line.

MKIII-R retro mod kit from Superperformance

Superperformance MKIII-R Is Resto Mod Version of Classic Cobra

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 15, 2020 - 2:00PM

MKIII-R pays homage to iconic 1965 Cobra and is powered by a Ford V8. Only 20 of these will be built each year, making it highly collectible.

New Ad Campaign Emphasizes Ford Is Ready to Lead the Way to Safely Restart U.S. Manufacturing

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 14, 2020 - 11:44AM

Ford launches three new ad campaigns that offer hope and optimism as auto manufacturing starts back up. Ford emphasizes importance of American manufacturing and key driver of the economy.

2020 Ford Expedition Faces Safety Recall

Ford Recalls Center On Software, Panoramic Roof Repair

By Marc Stern on May 13, 2020 - 1:57PM

If you follow Ford or own a Ford vehicle you probably think that things are pretty slow at the moment as the automaker slowly ramps up to restart its assembly lines around the world. The safety office is on the lookout for vehicle defects and is issuing recalls. This week it issued three.

Updated 2021 Ford F-150 Timeline: Manufacturing Starts in October, Ordering Starts July 15

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 13, 2020 - 9:59AM

Job One production for the 14th-generation F-150 set to begin October 12. Full production to ramp up by early November. Some 2021 Ford F-150s could still be delivered before the end of the year.

Ford To Offer Over-the-Air Updates On Mustang Mach-E

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 12, 2020 - 9:15AM

All-electric Mustang Mach-E will make over-the-air updates to keep vehicle current. Over-the-air technology, similar to what Tesla does for its vehicles, will come to many other Ford vehicles very soon, not just the Mach-E.

Ford Fusion Autonomous test cars - Credit: Ford

FCC Strands Self-Driving Car Communications To Boost WiFi Spectrum

By Eric Evarts on May 11, 2020 - 12:57PM

Just as Ford releases data on how two of its self-driving cars interact with each other over a year, the Federal Communications Commission wiped out most of the spectrum allocated to communications between cars, stranding millions of dollars of infrastructure rolled out by automakers and cities.

2020 Ford Ranger Sees 123 Percent Sales Increase

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 11, 2020 - 10:26AM

Ford Ranger closes gap on Chevy Colorado, while Toyota Tacoma continues segment domination. Ranger’s increase pushes it ahead of Jeep Gladiator.

Ford Has Some Great Info On Setting Your EV Up After A Lockdown

By Marc Stern on May 10, 2020 - 5:12PM

As the national health shutdown slowly unwinds, a Ford expert has shared some of his thoughts on getting your EV or hybrid ready for the road again. He also has some ready info for you if you still have to wait, as well.

Rare Mustangs Available At Upcoming Barrett-Jackson Online Auction

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 8, 2020 - 11:49AM

Famous auction house will hold virtual online-only auction where some amazing Mustangs will be available. Rare Shelby and Fox Body Mustangs will be part of virtual online auction.

Ford Assembly Plant with Safety Precautions

Confirmed: Ford To Restart Production Beginning May 18

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 8, 2020 - 10:21AM

All four truck plants included in restart plan. Ford puts together extensive new safety precautions for all workers. 2020 F-150 production can begin again in earnest along with rest of Ford’s product line.

Ford Relights European Assembly Lines In Phased Start

By Marc Stern on May 7, 2020 - 6:57PM

Ford has taken the first steps to restart its European assembly lines as it begins to build customer-sold cars. The plants are taking all sorts of health measures including social distancing and health and wellness checks every day.

High Demand, Low Inventory For Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 7, 2020 - 10:58AM

Despite economic downturn due to the pandemic, the demand for pickup trucks like Ford F-150 has not decreased. What has decreased is the inventory of trucks at dealer’s lots across the country. This could mean a shortage of specific trims, colors and higher prices.

Ford Puma Teased As Model Not Available Here

By Marc Stern on May 6, 2020 - 5:33PM

For a long time, Ford has offered some great vehicles. They just aren't available in the U.S.of A. The automaker has done it again as it has teased the Ford Puma ST. There will be two of them, the standard and the high-performance model, said to do 0 to 60 in about 6.7 seconds (not bad for a 1.5-liter, three-cylinder engine).

Original Bullitt Mustang as driven by Steve McQueen

Binge-worthy Mustang Films: Top 10 Movies Starring The Ford Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 6, 2020 - 9:28AM

Ford Mustang team picks their top 10 movies featuring the Mustang. Pony car has always been part of pop culture since its beginning in 1964.

Reimagining The 1970 Ford Ranger With Modern Engineering

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 5, 2020 - 10:14AM

1970 Ford F-100 Ranger is a classic amongst truck enthusiasts. California custom truck builder has reimagined this truck with a Coyote engine and a blend of vintage and modern influences.

Getting America Back To Work Starts With the Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 4, 2020 - 1:16PM

It’s time for Ford plants to safely get back to work. Ford F-150 manufacturing is crucial to Ford’s financial turnaround, but also a big part of the financial turnaround in America.

Planned Ford Mini-Truck Likely To Be Named Maverick

By Marc Stern on May 3, 2020 - 10:41PM

With all of the gloom and doom that has been hitting the auto industry for the last couple of months, it is nice to have something exciting to talk about. In this case, it is a new model that is likely coming from Ford, a pint-sized brawler that slots below the Ranger and is likely to be named the Maverick and share the Ford Bronco Sport platform.

Ford F-150 Production Overcomes Obstacles, Inches Close To Restarting Production

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 1, 2020 - 1:44PM

Tornado-damaged part supply factory now won’t hinder F-150 production. As Ford’s production facilities look toward a mid-May restart, F-150 manufacturing will be a main focus.

Tesla Cybertruck Is No Threat To The Ford F-150

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 30, 2020 - 11:33AM

Tesla’s Cybertruck may have high pre-order demand, but will those converted orders come from Ford’s bottom line? Best-selling vehicle in America, Ford F-150, is poised for their own electric truck.

Mustang Designer Gale Halderman Passes Away

By Jimmy Dinsmore on April 29, 2020 - 10:59AM

Designer of the original Ford Mustang, and member of the Mustang Hall of Fame, dies at the age of 87. Halderman worked 40 years at Ford Motor Company.

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