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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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Women No Longer Take A Back Seat To Men in Car Enthusiast World, Says Mustang Marie

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 23, 2019 - 1:35PM

Mustang Marie is just one of the many vibrant, rising stars of the Mustang community. Women and millennials are an important part of preserving Mustang heritage and driving the future of America's muscle car.

2006 Mercury Milan Recalled For ABS Problem

Ford Recalls 600,000 Vehicles To Keep Brakes From Failing Due To Sticking Valve

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2019 - 12:54PM

Ford has recalled 600,000 2006-2010 Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ midsized cars to fix a ABS problem. The ABS valve reacts with the brake fluid currently used in the vehicles and can significantly slow or stop the action of the ABS valve, leading to braking problems. So far, two injuries have been linked to the issue.

Do Ford F150s Seem Expensive? How About A $170,000 GT500?

By Marc Stern on December 20, 2019 - 6:24PM

If you have been questioning what could be the high-pricing of some pickups, like high-end Ford F150s, think about this: there are dealerships out there adding huge amounts to the pricing of new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500s.

Original Ford Mustang Bullitt goes for an auction

Original Bullitt Mustang Goes On The Auction Block As Part of Film and Automotive History

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 20, 2019 - 1:39PM

The Hero Car from the movie Bullitt is the ultimate barn find story. After three Ford-produced Bullitt special editions, will the Mecum auction of the original mean the end of the Bullitt story for Ford? What does the future hold for the Ford Mustang Bullitt as the original Bullitt goes for an auction.

Ford Honors Racing Tradition With Heritage Edition Shelby GT350R Mustang

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 19, 2019 - 9:23AM

Ford will honor racing legends Ken Miles, Carroll Shelby by offering a limited-edition 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350R Heritage Edition. Here are the details, pricing and specs of the 2020 Ford Mustang Heritage Edition Shelby GT350R.

Millenials and 1965 Ford Mustang Black color

Are Millennials Moving Away From Mustang? Think Again

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 18, 2019 - 4:28PM

Millennial Mustang President says: “The Mustang created the hobby, the hobby did not create the Mustang.”

Study Shows Ford F150 E-Truck, GM E-Truck Favored By Buyers

By Marc Stern on December 18, 2019 - 3:42PM

In what should come as a relief to Ford and General Motors, the public favors their products, according to a recent Autolist.com study. The study looked closely at Tesla and Rivian and found that while new truck buyers tended to favor them, current and previous truck owners liked Ford and GM products.

Ford Invests in EV Battery, Autonomy and Looks Into Electric F-150, Bronco and Ranger

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 18, 2019 - 11:50AM

Ford invests in the future while trying to shift the consumer mindset and broaden the appeal as it relates to autonomous technology and electric vehicles. As a result, soon we may see electric Ford F-150, Bronco and a Ranger.

How You Can Own the 1966 GT40 MKII From the Movie "Ford v Ferrari"

By Mary Conway on December 16, 2019 - 10:27PM

Christian Bale drove it in the movie Ford v Ferrari and now you can own it.

Ford vs. Chevy Rivalry Both Good and Bad for Industry

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 16, 2019 - 12:47PM

While the long-lasting rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet may generate funny memes and even family feuds, it has generated a lot of great cars and great trucks like the F-150 and Chevy Silverado through the years. This rivalry has shaped automotive history and continues to shape the landscape of today’s automotive industry.

Ford Moves To F150s, F250s, Escapes, Explorers As Imports Move In To New Niches

By Marc Stern on December 14, 2019 - 9:16PM

As Ford moves to marketing F150, F250, F350 pickups, and Escape, Explorer SUVs, imported auto competitors are moving into the niches left by the automaker. GM's similar announcement has makers like Hyundai ecstatic as they pickup conquest sales.

2020 Red Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Converter

Ford Starts an Automotive Trend with Mustang Sub-brand that GM and Corvette May Follow

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 14, 2019 - 7:21AM

General Motors may one day sub-brand Corvette just like Ford sub-branded the Mustang in the electric Mach-E. Like it or don’t like it, automakers will do what’s best for their bottom line. Competition is intense for the car-buying dollar. So, in a way, capitalizing on iconic brands does make financial sense. We just don’t have to like it.

Ford Recalls Half-Million Super Duty Pickups Over Carpeting Fire Risk

By Marc Stern on December 13, 2019 - 7:37PM

Ford has issued another Super Duty pickup recall. This time the recall is over a fire risk caused by carpeting in SuperCrew models. When one of the front seat pretensioners goes deploys in a crash it is possible that enough sparks can be generated to start a fire.

Dealer Offers Ford F250 Super Duty Baja 1000 With 1,000 Pounds-Feet Of Torque, Honestly

By Marc Stern on December 12, 2019 - 8:03PM

There are lots of powerful pickups out there, many prepared for sale by tuning shops. Well, how about a Ford dealer with its own tuning department that does this work. We have visited Long McArthur Ford before looking at other special models, today we look at the dealership's Ford F250 Super Duty Baja 1000. It is something you can get torqued up about, really.

Drive A 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 On A Track

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 12, 2019 - 10:08AM

Shelby Mustang GT500 owners can now experience what it’s like to drive this supercar on a track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Ford Motor Company and Ford Performance Racing are offering a new complimentary experience for owners of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.

Gulf Livery special ford F-150 pickup truck with performance racing heritage

Gulf Livery Ford Performance Racing Heritage in a Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 11, 2019 - 5:03PM

As seen in Ford vs. Ferrari the Gulf Livery color scheme is synonymous with racing and Ford Performance and now is showcased as a special Ford Heritage F-150.

2020 Shelby Super Snake F-150 truck white color

Shelby President: The Fastest Street Legal 2020 Ford F-150 Hits The Streets

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 10, 2019 - 9:22PM

The 2020 Shelby Ford F-150 Super Snake will have 770-horsepower making it the country’s fastest street truck, says Shelby president Gary Patterson, with whom Torque News spoke yesterday.

How the Ford Mach E's vertical touch screen points the way forward

By Eric Evarts on December 10, 2019 - 2:59PM

Ford replaced the horizontal center screen in its upcoming Mustang Mach E electric SUV with a vertical screen to make it easier on

The Ranger Motion R is a tough-looking truck

Want A Tough-Looking Ford Ranger Option? Try The Ranger Merlin R

By Marc Stern on December 10, 2019 - 1:04AM

There's a company in Northern Ireland that makes a tough-looking Ford Ranger, Motion R. Here's a look at this special Ford pickup truck.

How Ford Makes Buying The 2020 Explorer or Edge More Appealing Through a Special Experience

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 9, 2019 - 5:03PM

ST SUV Experience, through Ford Performance Racing School, is attractive part of 2020 Ford Edge ST, 2020 Ford Explorer ST.

Is Saleen Sportruck Today's Ford F150 SVT Lightning? It Could Be!

By Marc Stern on December 7, 2019 - 11:23AM

Saleen Automotive has detailed its recently released Sportruck. It is a vehicle you come away from thinking, "could this be the new Ford F150 SVT Lightning?"

Ford Mustang Mach 1 is coming to replace Bullitt Mustang

A New 2021 Mustang Mach 1 is on the Way Replacing Bullitt

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 7, 2019 - 9:19AM

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is going to replace Bullitt as performance Mustang. We should see the details of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in the spring of 2020. Here is what to expect and the difference between the Mach 1 and the Mach-E Mustangs EV.

Ford Recalls 2017 F-Series Super Duties, 2020 SUVs

Two Ford Recalls: Unintended Tailgate Openings In Super Dutys, Fire Risk On Explorer/Aviator

By Marc Stern on December 6, 2019 - 8:31PM

Ford has issued another in a recent series of recalls that impacts its F-Series Super Duty Pickups and its Ford Explorer/Lincoln Aviator SUVs.

Ford F-150 Is Going Retro

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 6, 2019 - 8:22PM

Throwback packages are popular for the Ford F-150 and dealerships prominently display old-school Ford F-150s.

First Privately Owned 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Confirms Drag Strip Abilities

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2019 - 4:29PM

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 owned by the YouTuber Speed Phenom is believed to be one of the first few delivered in the world and he has already been to the drag strip, running an impressive 10.66 in fully-stock form.

Red Ford Mach e Mustang on road 1200x675 size

What’s in a name? If it’s the Mustang Mach E, there’s a lot in the name

By Jimmy Dinsmore on December 6, 2019 - 12:02PM

Ford’s all-electric crossover Mach-E rankles a lot of Mustang enthusiasts and ignores Mustang heritage.

Peeved Dealer Wants E350 Van, Wheels/Tires Back, Offers $10K Reward

By Marc Stern on December 5, 2019 - 3:25PM

A West Virginia Ford dealership continues to offer is $10,000 reward for information about a stolen E350 box van and a set of 2019 Ford F350 Super Duty wheels and tires. The theft occurred about a week ago early in the morning.

Ford Black Ops Edition F150 Gives Pickup A Military Feel

By Marc Stern on December 3, 2019 - 11:14PM

Do you have a yen for a truck that screams military as it sits in your driveway? If so, you can head over to your Ford dealer and order a Tuscany-built Ford F150 Black Ops Edition. Be aware, it is a tad pricey.

Base Ranger Could Be A Good Option For Some Intermediate Truck Buyers

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2019 - 2:48PM

When all is said and done, if you are looking for a good, basic truck, why not consider the base level option? We looked at the base Ford Ranger XL STX and were pleasantly surprised.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Many Things, But Pretty Is Not One of Them

Even If the Tesla Cybertruck Wins New Truck-Pull Versus Ford F150, It Just Isn’t Pretty

By Marc Stern on November 29, 2019 - 9:27PM

When you come right down to it, there's very little that is appealing about the Tesla Cybertruck. The lines are not particularly pleasing; the angles are counter-intuitive, and you have to wonder if a committee of chipmunks designed it.

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