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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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Countering Trends, Tijn Develops Special Low-Rider Version of the Ford Ranger

By Marc Stern on October 19, 2019 - 2:25PM

Today most Ford F150s and Rangers are lifted by their owners as the first order of business. Countering this trend, a father-son team of designers has developed a low-rider from the Ford Ranger.

Hellwig Ford Ranger Defines Overnighting

Hellwig Ranger Ford Takes Camping To An Overnight Level

By Marc Stern on October 18, 2019 - 12:36AM

There's a new word in the camping lexicon, it is overnighting. This type of camping, which requires a rugged vehicle, takes you way into the bush where you set up your camp far from any company.

Ford Creates The Ultimate Custom Transit Van, Tank You Very Much

By Marc Stern on October 17, 2019 - 5:25PM

It took an offroad racer with some definite ideas about tread design, backed up by the Ford Motor Co. to come up with this customized Ford Transit Van with tracks. Not quite ready for U.S. roads yet, we'd still like one for Christmas.

Yakima Rolls Out Special Outdoor Ford Ranger For SEMA Show

By Marc Stern on October 15, 2019 - 1:36PM

Yakima, a leading aftermarket manufacturer, and Ford have gotten together on a tricked out Ford Ranger for outdoorsy types, the Yakima-Ford Ranger.

Ford Recalls 2019 Rangers To Fix HVAC Blower Motor Issue

By Marc Stern on October 14, 2019 - 11:27PM

The Ford Motor Co. has recalled 19,509 2019 Ranger mid-sized pickups to repair a possible issue with the HVAC Blower Motor.

Incredible 1967 "Eleanor" Ford Mustang Racing Toward the Auction Block

By Mary Conway on October 13, 2019 - 9:36PM

One of the eleven cars used for the classic movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" is heading for the auction block. It is in immaculate condition.

Ford Super Duty F550 'Indomitus' May Be Able To Leap Tall Buildings

By Marc Stern on October 13, 2019 - 12:04AM

In a line from a famous old show, we have Superman being able to "leap tall buildings in a single bound." And, now, we have a 6X6 Ford F550 truck conversion that may be able to do the same thing.

Results Surprising When European Ford Trucks Line Up For Drag Race

By Marc Stern on October 7, 2019 - 6:12PM

Ford trucks were involved in drag racing recently against a pair of pickups from Volkswagen, the Amarok, and Mercedes X-Class. The VW was the consistent winner with the Mercedes coming in second overall. The results for the Ford duo were surprising.

Ford Ranger Among Semi-Finalists In NACTOY Program

5 Ford Products Make It To Award Program’s Semi-Final Stage

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2019 - 4:11PM

Ford has an embarrassment of riches in the NACTOY award semi-finals this year as five of its most popular truck and SUV models have made it to this plateau.

Ford F250 Tremor crawls down a rock pile.

Ford Recalls Super Duty Pickups To Check, Replace Rear Axle Shaft

By Marc Stern on October 3, 2019 - 10:17PM

Ford has issued a smallish recall that covers about 30,000 F-Series Super Duty pickups. This is the second recall covering Ford's F-Series pickups since last month. Other Ford pickup recalls covered F-150s in the "Rust Belt."

Watch As A Ford F250 Sticks It With A Perfect Landing; And Set A Record

By Marc Stern on October 2, 2019 - 4:41PM

Do you want to know what to do with an old Ford F250? One racer had a unique idea, try for a new Guiness Book of Records mark by sticking a 10-point landing.

Dealership’s Sidewinder Model Adds To Its Impressive Lineup Of Specials

By Marc Stern on September 30, 2019 - 9:26PM

It is funny but usually dealership don't do much with inventory from the factory. They may slap new Monroney stickers on the rear window and may also put special pricing, as well, but how many actually take the trouble to make special models like Long McArthur Ford does?

2020 Ford Super Duty Pickups Own Best-In-Class Times Six

By Marc Stern on September 28, 2019 - 6:42PM

Ford's 2020 F-Series Super Duty pickups own "best-in-class" in six categories. They are the first pickups to pass the 1,000 pound-foot barrier for torque.

All-New 2020 Ford Explorer Facing Tough Competition for 2020 North American Utility of the Year

By Mary Conway on September 22, 2019 - 10:12PM

The list of 12 semifinalists is out for North American Utility of the Year. This year the competition will be a difficult one, with strong contenders from Kia, Subaru, Lincoln and Cadillac.

This F250 Super Duty Proves Things Are Not Always What They Seem

By Marc Stern on September 21, 2019 - 1:10PM

Although this video is brief, it shows you that in the world of all-wheel-drive vehicles things aren't always what they seem to be. For example, this 6X6 shown in the clip should have the small hill knocked, but, does it?

Ford F-150, factory parts now available for off-roading

Ford Offers F150, Ranger Owners Factory-Backed Performance Improvements

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2019 - 7:02PM

For the first time, Ford F150 and Ranger owners can purchase performance-enhancing parts directly from the factory.

Ford Ranger Raptor May Face Competition From Hyundai N Pickup

By Marc Stern on September 18, 2019 - 5:14PM

Hyundai seems to be accepting the challenge from Ford as the South Korean automaker plans a competitor for the Ranger Raptor. The model, currently sold only in Europe, could end up in the U.S. as a next-gen pickup.

Ford Targets Recall To Prevent Steering Gear Corrosion

By Marc Stern on September 17, 2019 - 10:32PM

One of Ford's latest recalls is targeted at 21 states where corrosion from salt during the winter is a major problem. The automaker has recalled 100,000 cars for this callback. Canadian vehicles were also included.

New McConaughey Lincoln Spot Highlights Mature Performance

By John Goreham on September 17, 2019 - 5:11PM

The Lincoln Motor Company rolls out a new advertisement campaign featuring actor Matthew McConaughey to accompany the new Aviator.

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor is surprisingly inexpensive.

The Least Expensive 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Is Still Amazing - Here's What You'll Pay

By John Goreham on September 16, 2019 - 12:15PM

What would you pay for a 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor? You may be surprised at just how inexpensive one can be.

2019 Ford Raptor Going Through Its Paces

Ford F150 Raptor To Have New Rival, Chevy’s Silverado ZRX

By Marc Stern on September 15, 2019 - 6:40PM

According to knowledgeable sources, the Ford F150 Raptor will have a new rival in the 2022 model year when its Silverado ZRX goes on sale.

2021 Ford F150 Raptor Likely To Have Multi-Link Rear Suspension

By Marc Stern on September 11, 2019 - 12:00AM

Although various sleuths have been able to ferret out info about various 2021 models, there has been very little info about the Ford F150 Raptor, one of the truck line's most popular numbers. Well, here's some interesting info that will make the Raptor's good handling even better.

Blown Ford F150 Dusts Dodge Challenger, Laying Down A 10-Second Quarter-Mile

By Marc Stern on September 9, 2019 - 9:48PM

Though Dodge probably doesn't want this one to see the light of day, we have to report that a very well-tuned Ford F150 went to the drag strip line against a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye and while you may think the Dodge took both runs, it didn't as the F150 dusted the Hellcat in the second run.

Famed F150 EV Railway Ad Perks Up Interest in 2021 Ford Pickup EV

By Marc Stern on September 8, 2019 - 10:10PM

Now that the dust has settled for some weeks, it has become apparent that even gag ads work. The case in point was last summer's ad that touted the number of railway cars a Ford F150 EV could pull. The metrics showed a large spike in interest.

Transit Connect Lines Hold Through Years

Ford Europe To Offer Transit-Based Flexible Flexibus

By Marc Stern on September 6, 2019 - 9:40PM

At this week's Camper Show in Europe, Ford debuted an entry-level van/camper based on the Transit Connect. This van conversion enhances its flexibility by using three parallel rails on which various options like tables or beds slide.

Ford recalls half-a-million trucks, SUVs

Ford Recalls Half-Million F150s, SUVs To Repair Seat Problem

By Marc Stern on September 4, 2019 - 8:34PM

Ford has recalled half-a-million light trucks (F150s) and SUVs to check out and possibly fix a problem with a manual seat recliner. You will be notified by the automaker when you can bring your vehicle in for a check.

PaxPower Uses FT150 Limiteds As Basis For Raptor

Here’s A Ford F150 Raptor Conversion To Drool For

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2019 - 10:42PM

With all of the options available to Ford F150 owners, is it any wonder that conversion firms all over are making Raptors out of Ford F150 Limiteds and more?

Despite Speculation, Ford F150 Engines For 2021 Likely To Remain Mostly The Same

By Marc Stern on August 30, 2019 - 7:35PM

Despite stories that suggested the contrary, it looks as if there will be no new 4.8-liter V-8 engine for the 2021 Ford F150. The speculation follows a Reuters story that suggested otherwise.

Ford F250 Owners Have New Outlet For Genuine Factory Parts, Upgrades

By Marc Stern on August 29, 2019 - 2:54PM

Do you own a Ford F250 Super Duty and do you want to upgrade or change its look? If so, you have a chance to buy genuine factory parts from an online site.

Super Duty Class-Action Filed In "Wobble of Death"

Ford Denies Suit Claims Super Duty Pickups Affected By ‘Wobble Of Death’

By Marc Stern on August 28, 2019 - 8:11PM

Ford has denied a recent lawsuit filed by a California truck owner that the Ford Super Duty series is plagued by an endemic 'wobble of death.'

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