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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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Green Hornet and Little Red Shelby Mustang cars restored

‘Little Red’ and ‘Green Hornet’ Shelby Mustangs Restored to Glory

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 16, 2020 - 1:13PM

With restoration of historic Shelby GT500 Mustangs complete, ‘Little Red’ and ‘Green Hornet’ make appearance at Barrett-Jackson with special edition 2020 Mustang GT500s.

Shelby Improves On Ford’s Desert-Running F-150 Raptor

By Marc Stern on January 16, 2020 - 12:29AM

By the time Shelby American has tuned, massaged, and tweaked the Ford F150 Raptor they have taken an excellent product and made it even better.

Legendary ‘Little Red’ 1967 Shelby Mustang Restored Back from Dead, Will Be Unveiled At Barrett-Jackson

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 15, 2020 - 2:59PM

Carroll Shelby’s prototype 1967 ‘Little Red’ Mustang to be restored to glory and displayed at Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ford F-150 engine test truck Ecoboost vs Coyote V8

Ford F-150 Ecoboost or Coyote: Truck Battle Determines Which Engine is Better

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 15, 2020 - 12:03PM

One truck enthusiast tested Ford F-150 Ecoboost vs Coyote V8 engines trying to find out which engine performs better. The results of the test on the track and on a dyno are discussed in this story.

FX2 and FX4 Package Makes Ford Ranger Off-Road Ready

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 14, 2020 - 1:33PM

Ford is introducing the new Ranger FX2 Package as another choice for customers who want off-road styling and capability in a two-wheel-drive offering. Ford already offers the FX4 package on their four-wheel drive Rangers.

Ford Bronco R Prototype Starts Baja 1000

Ford Bronco Prototype R Mechanical Woes Keep It From Baja 1000 Finish

By Marc Stern on January 14, 2020 - 8:09AM

Though they set out with the best of intentions at the 2019 Baja 1000 off-road enduro held recently in Baja California, the team running the Ford Bronco Prototype R just couldn't compete with rain, mud, dodge-'em-car traffic, and mechanical problems. The result was a DNF (Did Not Finish). Don't worry they are planning a return in 2020's enduro, this time with a better-prepared entry.

C8 Corvette Beats GT500, Supra and 911 for 2020 North American Car of the Year

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2020 - 1:38PM

The jury for the North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year awards announced the winners this morning in Detroit and the new mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette took home the title for the top car – beating the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and 17 other impressive vehicles.

There’s a Good Reason Why The Ford Ranger Lost Truck of the Year Honors to the Jeep Gladiator

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 13, 2020 - 12:20PM

The Ford Ranger lacks pizzazz, off-road ability and wow factor when compared to the Jeep Gladiator. What it makes up for in fuel economy and price, it misses the boat in other areas.

Ford F-150 Developed Into Cattleman Package By Dealer

By Marc Stern on January 12, 2020 - 10:52PM

Long McArthur Ford has done it again, this time for ranchers and farmers. The dealership's MPerformance Division has created a minimally nonminimalist Ford F-150 that meets the needs of ranchers and farmers for a reliable pickup with just a bit more.

A 2020 Ford Bronco Reveal Is Really Near, Shows Ford Video

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 12, 2020 - 11:30AM

Ford looks to modernize the classic Bronco. Little is known about the 2021 Ford Bronco but so much is anticipated for this off-road icon.

'Bullitt' Mustang Races To New Mecum Auction Record of $3.74 Million

By Marc Stern on January 11, 2020 - 11:29PM

The Ford Bullitt 1968 Mustang fastback GT390, famed for the car chase scene, was sold on Friday for $3.74 million, setting a new Mustang record. Thus, one of the most important piece of movie-auto history has been sold at auction for a record-breaking price.

Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Tie In Truck Of Year Competition

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2020 - 11:42PM

Imagine a Truck of the Year competition that ended up in a flat-footed tie with no daylight between the competitors. Well that is what happened to the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500. And, Torque News is asking our readers to decide.

One Image That Defines The Ford F-150's Sales Dominance

By John Goreham on January 8, 2020 - 11:32AM

We knew that the Ford F-150 is the top-selling nameplate in America. What we didn't realize was just how dominant it is. Until we saw this.

Like New Ford F-150s, Used Models Lead The Used-Car Market

By Marc Stern on January 6, 2020 - 10:24PM

Like the new-pickup market, Ford F-150 trucks are the leaders in the used market. The information comes from an exhaustive study by iSeeCars which analyzed over 19 million new and used sales to come to its conclusion.

Ford Mustang 1st, Dodge Challenger 2nd, Chevy Camaro 3rd in 2019 Sales

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2020 - 1:43PM

For the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling muscle car in America and for the second year in a row, the Dodge Challenger beat the Chevrolet Camaro for second place in the segment.

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How Ford F-150 Continues Its Sales Dominance

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 6, 2020 - 8:57AM

For 43 straight years, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pickup truck in America. And for 38 straight years, the F-150 has been the best-selling overall vehicle in America. Sales figures for Ford’s trucks including F-150 and Ranger increased by more than 8 percent as Ford sold almost one million pickup trucks.

2020 Ford Shelby Super Snake orange color

2020 Ford Shelby Super Snake Gets Even Bolder

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 5, 2020 - 12:04PM

Bold Package offered by Shelby American to make extremely rare Shelby Super Snake in limited edition colors. Retro-vibe blended with modern performance will make these Super Snakes a sight to see at Barrett-Jackson.

Ford F-150 Police Responder Is First And Only Pursuit Rated Pickup Truck

By Marc Stern on January 5, 2020 - 1:21AM

Ford has just come out with the only "pursuit-ready" police pickup on the market. After testing at the Michigan State Police facility, the figures show that it has beaten all the competition put against it.

Blue Tesla Model Y and eight other electric cars coming in 2020

Mustang Mach-E, Bolt EUV and Tesla Model Y Among 9 EVs Coming in 2020

By Eric Evarts on January 3, 2020 - 3:22PM

More electric SUVs, big, small and fast, are rolling out in 2020. What those, hoping for more electric vehicles, can look forward to in 2020. Here are 9 new EVs that should expand EV variety and availability for 2020.

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Bullitt Mustang, Not Just A Hero Car, But a Legend

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 3, 2020 - 11:07AM

With the original Bullitt Mustang, the hero car that started it all, going to auction, Ford continues to honor the heritage of this car. They have had three special edition versions of the Bullitt.

2020 Ford Mustang Orange Color, second generation ford mustang is coming

It’s The End of The Ford Mustang As We Know It

By Jimmy Dinsmore on January 2, 2020 - 11:45AM

The Ford Mustang has endured many doom and gloom prognostications over its 56-year history. And never once has Ford ceased to not produce a pony car. General Motors can’t say that about the Corvette or the Camaro. So, with all the talk and dissent over the Mustang Mach E, is this truly the end of the Mustang as we know? Probably not.

For Sale: A 2000 Ford F-150 SVT Lighting With Only 537 Miles On The Odo

By Marc Stern on January 1, 2020 - 12:29AM

For years, it has been the Holy Grail of the Ford world to find an SVT Lightning with low miles and in great shape. Well, it looks as if this particular hunt is over as a Columbia, Missouri, classic car house is selling a 2000 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning with only 537 original miles on the clock. The price, well, let's let the story tell you.

Ford Bronco in 2020 and Ford Motor Company

2020 Looks To Be a Foundational Year for Ford Motor Company

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 31, 2019 - 11:28AM

Between a new Ford Bronco, an electrified F-150, the Mustang Mach-E and the possible end of the Mustang pony car, 2020 will be a significantly important year at the Blue Oval. What does a new year and a new decade look like for the Ford Motor Company?

Red Ford Mustang Mach-E, Mach-e Mustang sold out

Ford Mustang Mach-E Sold Out

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 30, 2019 - 3:37PM

First edition order numbers tell us a little more about Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and who is and isn’t buying it. While details and numbers are all unconfirmed there appears to be a small consumer base for Ford’s all-electric Mustang crossover.

A 725-horsepower 2019 Ford F-150 for $39,995?

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 30, 2019 - 8:40AM

Reminiscent of the SVT Ford Lightning, automotive dealers are finding creative ways to add power and performance to today's Ford F-150. Doing so can add a lot of expense to an already expensive truck. But that's not always the case as one performance-oriented dealer is offering a 2019 Ford F-150 for under $40,000 that will have 725 horses under the hood.

Ford Upgrades Expedition Limited Off-Road Ability By Offering FX4 Package

By Marc Stern on December 27, 2019 - 3:37PM

The Ford Motor Co. has upgraded its 2020 Expedition into a very capable off-roader with the addition of the FX4 off-road package to the 2020 Ford Expedition Limited. The package includes many suspension and technology improvements.

Ford Mustang Mach E, Ford's 2nd verstion of Mustang Mach E on a VW Platform

The Second Version of Ford Mustang Mach E on a Volkswagen Platform

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 26, 2019 - 2:34PM

Between Ford's partnership with Volkswagen and the response and publicity from the Mustang Mach E launch, it seems the writing is on the wall that Ford will produce a second version of the Mustang Mach E. This one would be smaller and built on a Volkswagen platform. But would it bare the Mustang name and badge as well?

Like ‘Hansel and Gretl,’ Ford Ranger Midsize Pickups Can Follow Breadcrumbs Home

By Marc Stern on December 26, 2019 - 2:31PM

Ford Ranger Midsized Pickups have an interesting feature that may have been taken from an old Grimm's Fairytale. Like Hansel and Gretl, who were trying to find their way in the woods, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs, Ford Ranger Midsized Pickups leave their own trails of 'Breadcrumbs.'

Hallie Deegan, Ford Performance contract, Hallie Deegan's Young Racing Career, Driving a Ford Mustang at Daytona

Ford Performance Signs 18-Year-Old Female Racing Phenom Hallie Deegan

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 26, 2019 - 10:59AM

Hallie Deegan made history when she became the first female driver to win a race in the ARCA racing series in 2018. As such, Ford Performance has signed the teenager to a development contract and will put her behind the wheel of their cars, including the Mustang GT4.

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Pricing Starts At $34,235

By Marc Stern on December 24, 2019 - 6:44PM

At last, pricing has been released for the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid lineup. The lineup, which features batteries that are 13 times larger than other Escape hybrid models, includes four models from the SE to the top-of-the-line Titanium.

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