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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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Despite Questions, Ford Declines To Challenge Elon’s Cybertruck To New Truck Pull

By Marc Stern on November 27, 2019 - 5:18PM

For all of the noise raised this week about the way the Tesla Cybertruck yanked a Ford F150 uphill quite easily with its wheels sort of spinning, the ending is a letdown. There also may have been more than a little underhandedness on Tesla's part.

Ford Recalls Nearly 78,000 Rangers To Repair Faulty Rear Light Connector

By Marc Stern on November 25, 2019 - 4:17PM

In the latest Ford Ranger recall, the automaker has recalled nearly 78,000 copies of the intermediate pickup to repair possible problems with the rear lighting.

EV Highlights from the 2019 LA Auto Show

By Eric Way on November 22, 2019 - 11:37AM

Take a tour with me around the 2019 LA Auto Show while I point out some of the electric vehicle highlights and standouts.

2017 Chevy Bolt EV vs. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Select

By Steve Birkett on November 21, 2019 - 12:23PM

Because everyone else is up in arms about names and claims of plagiarism, here's the comparison that no-one is asking for: how does an aging Chevy Bolt EV hold up against the entry-level Mach E?

Ford Builds an Electric Car To Beat Tesla at Its Own Game

By Eric Evarts on November 20, 2019 - 11:35AM

Despite two other luxury automakers selling electric SUVs, it’s Ford that’s about to take a bite out of Tesla with its upcoming Mustang Mach-E at the end of 2020.

Kansas Dealership Makes Ford F350 Super Duty Into A Special Pickup

By Marc Stern on November 19, 2019 - 6:49PM

The guys at Salina, Kansas' Long McArthur Ford certainly know how to something special out of a pickup. They have done it several times this year and are continuing their string.

How The EV Community Helped Ford Design the Mustang Mach-E

By Eric Way on November 18, 2019 - 3:13PM

Since Ford unveiled the Mustang Mach-E, I've seen a number of people and news sites referring to it as a copy of a Tesla product; however, that is not actually the case. Based on the Mach-E's design and Ford's approach in marketing it, the Mustang Mach-E is actually a response to concerns and issues voiced by the electric vehicle community.

Mustang Fans Shouldn't Hate the Mach E Because of the Name

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2019 - 2:33PM

The new all-electric sport utility vehicle hasn’t replaced the mighty Mustang that Ford fans love, so the talks of the Motor Company killing the car that we know and love are unfounded.

Lincoln Recalls 60,000 2016-17 MKXs To Repair Battery Cable Problem

By Marc Stern on November 18, 2019 - 12:31AM

Ford has issued a recall for 60,000 2016-17 Lincoln MKX model SUVs. There is a potential problem with a battery harness wire that could wear out.

Ford Mach-E electric crossover revealed.

Ford Reveals Mach-E Electric Crossover - Tesla's Model Y Looks Similar

By John Goreham on November 17, 2019 - 9:49PM

Ford's new Mach-E is officially shown off in detail along with a ride-along video.

Ford Recalls 100,000 Super Duty Trucks To Repair Problem With LED headlights

By Marc Stern on November 16, 2019 - 10:54PM

Ford has recalled 100,000 F-Series Super Duty trucks to fix a potential problem the LED headlight control module.

Ford's New Mach-e Has Every Formerly-Unique Tesla Model Y Feature And One Huge Advantage

By John Goreham on November 15, 2019 - 2:22PM

Imagine if the world's most experienced, most entrenched automaker with a century-long legacy of delivering products on time and under budget decided to copy Tesla's formula. Or just look at the new Ford Mustang Mach-e.

Full-sized Ford F150 Raptor Parked Where It Shouldn't Be

For European Raptor Owners Who ICE, A Tow Hook And Crane Are Waiting

By Marc Stern on November 15, 2019 - 2:14PM

There seems to be a lot of pushback developing over electric vehicles in Europe. Called ICEing, it relies on full-sized American pickups like the Ford F150 Raptor to park in charging lanes so that EV drivers can't "fill up." Berlin's police department is having none of it and is doing some pushback of its own.

Ford Electric Proto Lined Up For Rail Ad

UAW Contract Spells Out Where Ford Will Build Its F150 EV/Hybrid And Key Pieces

By Marc Stern on November 13, 2019 - 12:31AM

In a rather unusual circumstance, the wage and benefit package now circulating among Ford hourly employees also contains interesting news of the Ford F150 EV/Hybrid.

Shelby Dragon Snake Concept: GT500 Mustang Prepped for the Drag Strip

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2019 - 12:40PM

Ford built the new GT500 Mustang to be an all-around performer, but the concept car from Shelby American at the 2019 SEMA Show is all about straight line performance.

Ford Faces New Lawsuit Over Valve Stems On F350 Super Duty Trucks

By Marc Stern on November 11, 2019 - 9:35AM

Ford is facing a new lawsuit over the valve stems in its F350 Super Duty trucks. The suit claims the tires lose pressure, sometimes daily, and require constant refilling.

IIHS Names 2019 Ford Edge Top Safety Pick Winner

By Marc Stern on November 8, 2019 - 7:34PM

The Insurance Institue for Highway Safety has named the Ford Edge and its corporate twin the Lincoln Nautilus the winner of a Top Safety Pick award. It is the first time the SUV has received this honor.

All-Electric Ford Mustang Lithium Concept Packs 900hp

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2019 - 11:51AM

The Ford Mustang Lithium Concept looked great at the 2019 SEMA Show debut and with 900 horsepower, 1,000 lb-ft of torque and a 6-speed manual transmission, it has to be a blast to drive.

Shelby Super Snake Sport F150 May Be A Worthy Lightning Successor

By Marc Stern on November 7, 2019 - 12:30AM

Shelby American has come up with an F150 concept truck that may be a worthy successor to the famed Ford Lightning SVT F150, the Shelby Super Snake Sport F150. It is quite a pickup.

Ford Baja 1000 Racer Highlights Many Upcoming Ford Bronco Features

By Marc Stern on November 5, 2019 - 11:42AM

When the green flag drops later this month and Baja racers disappear in a huge cloud of dust a vehicle that looks back but is also the future will take part. The Ford Bronco R will be there looking for another win, just as it did in 1969. The Ford Bronco is the only 4X4 truck to have taken the Baja 1000.

Desert Defender Ford F150 Has Many Aspects

Ford Desert Defender F150 May DRAGG Kids In A New, Positive Direction

By Marc Stern on November 2, 2019 - 8:37PM

There's a lot to be said tor DRAGG's Desert Defender Ford f150, especially if it sets kids on a path toward the car industry as a future. That is the reason the Desert Defender exists. It shows what can be done. That it also is a cool truck, well, that's just gravy.

Ford Recalls 300,000 Vans, SUVs To Fix Various Issues

By Marc Stern on October 31, 2019 - 10:15PM

The Ford Motor Co. has issued three recalls to fix various issues with Transit Vans, Edge SUVs, plus full-sized Expedition/Navigator Luxury SUVs.

The Tijn Ranger is one of the many Rangers at Ford's SEMA stand

Ford’s SEMA Rangers Highlight The Many Ways They Can Be Personalized

By Marc Stern on October 30, 2019 - 1:42AM

Ford continues to roll out models that will be featured on its SEMA show stand next week in Las Vegas. Ford has the largest OEM equipment display, featuring 50 concept models, at the show.

Here's Your Chance to Own the Iconic Bullitt Mustang

By Mary Conway on October 28, 2019 - 10:49PM

One of the most famous movie cars of all time is headed to the auction block.

Ford F350/450 Super Duty Models Part Of Automaker’s SEMA Show

By Marc Stern on October 27, 2019 - 11:09PM

The SEMA Show this year in Las Vegas has Ford turning out many concept F-Series models, including special F350/450 trucks.

Ford F250 Super Duty Tremor Option Improved By Special Package For SEMA

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2019 - 7:27AM

Ford and CGS have rolled out their versions of the Ford F250 Super Duty Tremor that feature a blacked-out option. The handsome trucks will be on the Ford stand at SEMA.

LGE-CTS Motorsports To Debut Baja Forged Ford F250 At SEMA Show

By Marc Stern on October 24, 2019 - 2:38PM

LGE-CTS Motorsports is ready for the Specialty Manufacturers Equipment Association shindig in Las Vegas next month with what it calls for the "Swiss Army Knife" for outdoorspeople who like their overnighting.

2020 Ford Explorer Has Major Teething Issues

2020 Ford Explorer Launch Not Going As Smoothly As Expected

By Marc Stern on October 22, 2019 - 10:44PM

With problems that require major reworks at other Ford plants after 2020 Explorers have been built, the launch of the totally redesigned SUV is not going well, at all.

3 Examples of Mustang Manure in Ford's Electrification Efforts

By Steve Birkett on October 22, 2019 - 11:20AM

Ford Electric has the potential to deliver some truly compelling EVs, but recent claims ring hollow without an end product.

Ken Block Raptor And Ski Boat Both Motor Along Powerfully

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2019 - 3:20PM

Racer Ken Block not only runs a Ford F150 Raptor, he also runs a Ford F150 Raptor-powered ski boat. The difference between the Raptor and the Supra ski boat is the craft uses a first-generation Raptor motor.

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