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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 F150 VelociRaptor May Top Hennesey Goliath

By Marc Stern on July 18, 2019 - 11:04PM

While Hennessey (and quite possibly Chevy) touts its 6X6 Goliath, there's another 6X6 quietly competing and, some say, winning. It's also produced by Hennessey Performance engineering and it is called the VelociRaptor. It is based on the Ford F150 Raptor.

Why Ford Built a 710-Horsepower Mustang GT That Looks Like an Airplane

By Mary Conway on July 17, 2019 - 11:12PM

Ford and Roush Racing teamed up on a spectacular Mustang GT. The Mustang looks like an airplane and with 710 horsepower will take you flying down the road.

Ford F150 Dealer Offers Amazing Two-Tone Trucks, And They Never Lift A Brush

By Marc Stern on July 17, 2019 - 7:50PM

Return with us now to the thrilling years of the 1980s and 1990s when you could order and receive a very nice two-tone Ford F150. If you were to try that now, at least from the factory, you won't receive it. At least one dealer, though, has a very nice Retro program loaded and ready to go.

Ford is Planning a Bronco Pickup to Battle the Jeep Gladiator

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2019 - 10:54AM

The Bronco pickup isn’t scheduled to arrive until 2024, but a new report claims that development has been underway since before the Jeep Gladiator came to market.

Ford Bronco Test Mule Reskinned In GM Garb; The Question Is: Why?

By Marc Stern on July 15, 2019 - 12:36PM

There's a weird-looking mashup of a Ford Ranger and a Chevy Colorado running around the Ford Proving Ground in Michigan, the question of the moment is what is it doing there and the second question is why?

8,000 Ford Ranger SuperCabs Recalled To Fix Front Seatbelt Issue

By Marc Stern on July 14, 2019 - 7:42AM

Ford has recalled 8,000 Ranger SuperCab pickups to repair a front passenger seatbelt issue. According to Ford, the Rangers were recalled to repair a front passenger seatbelt assembly that may have been incorrectly installed.

2 Roush Ford F150s Are Quickest Pickups From 0 to 60

By Marc Stern on July 12, 2019 - 4:57PM

For four decades, Roush name has been associated with performance. Now, the name is also associated with Ford F-150 speed records.

Ford F150 Camping Gear Includes Some Really Neat Stuff

By Marc Stern on July 10, 2019 - 2:38PM

Are you ready for a camping trip in your Ford F150? If you are, American Trucks has eight pieces of gear that will make your trip lots better.

Matt Hagan Drives His Dodge Charger Funny Car to Win #2 for 2019

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2019 - 1:08PM

Hagan won the New England Nationals for a third-straight year, giving the Dodge Charger funny car program its fifth win of the season.

Ford F150 May Benefit from a future Tremor pack

Will There Be A Ford F150 Tremor Edition? It Seems Entirely Possible

By Marc Stern on July 9, 2019 - 9:29AM

Ford Motor is considering a Tremor offroad package for the upcoming F150. The Ford F150 Tremor will be a real rock crawler.

2019 Ford F150 Limited Shows Its Payload

Loading Your Ford F-150: Is It Important Or Can We Just Let It Slide?

By Marc Stern on July 7, 2019 - 8:49PM

Though there isn't much info on the importance of loading your Ford F-150, it is nonetheless a key. Here we try to provide a bit of help.

Why Ford is Releasing a $1.2 Million Track-Only GT Mk II

By Mary Conway on July 5, 2019 - 10:26PM

Ford says it will produce 45 $1.2 million track-only supercars. What will the beasts be used for?

Mustang Leads 2019 Q2 Sales, Challenger Beats Camaro for Second

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2019 - 11:45AM

Sales numbers are in for the second quarter of 2019 and once again, the Ford Mustang leads the segment, with the Dodge Challenger sitting second and the Chevrolet Camaro sitting in a distant third.

Man Lives The Dream and Builds A 2-Door, Short-Bed Ford F150 Raptor

By Marc Stern on July 4, 2019 - 7:24PM

Although some have said they have seen a Ford Raptor two-doors in the public, it's highly unlikely because Ford doesn't do two-door models. Instead, they are SuperCabs or SuperCrew Cabs. A South Caroline tuner, though, has come up with a two-door that is almost all Blue Oval certified.

Ford F150s Show Payload Is For More Than Elon’s Space-X Rockets

By Marc Stern on July 3, 2019 - 1:10PM

Do you know how to set the payload for your Ford F150? Here's an explainer that should help you out.

2019 Ford Ranger Pickup - Why Isn't It an IIHS Top Safety Pick?

By John Goreham on July 1, 2019 - 4:10PM

The 2019 Ford Ranger has not earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick designation. Here's why.

Car Spies Reveal More Info About The Changes of Upcoming 2020 Ford Bronco

By Marc Stern on June 30, 2019 - 10:52PM

It is always frustrating when you are dealing with an industry that likes to keep things close to their vests, while their customers want all of the info as quickly as possible. This is the situation today with the rebooting of 2020 Ford Bronco. On the one hand you have car spies who want to get the information out about the changes of 2020 Ford Bronco as quickly as possible. Then, there's the other side of the coin which hopes to keep things behind the curtains until they are ready.

Ford Tells Dealership: You Can’t Sell F150s, Cars Using Shotguns As Come-On

By Marc Stern on June 28, 2019 - 3:03PM

This week a small Alabama dealership was shut down in its attempt to use shotguns as part of an F150 car sales promotion. Ford's action follows a shooting at a California dealership that left several dead.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Grabber Lime

Loaded 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Costs Nearly $100,000

By Patrick Rall on June 28, 2019 - 1:20PM

The 760-horsepower GT500 Mustang base price is higher than the 650-horsepower Camaro ZL1 or the 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

How Ford Improves the F-Series' Off-Road Performance Making Tremor Super Duty Pack

By Mary Conway on June 27, 2019 - 11:23PM

2020 Ford F-Series is adding a new off-road package to shake off the competition. Ford says the 2020 F-Series Tremor will be most capable off-road Super Duty ever.

Ford Bronco and Ranger To Use Same Parts Bins

Ford Bronco Will Likely Have 2.3-Liter, Four-Cylinder Turbo Powerplant

By Marc Stern on June 26, 2019 - 9:34PM

Lately, there have been lots of interesting news, rumors, and tidbits about the upcoming Ford Bronco. The latest is that the revamped SUV will share the 2.3-liter 270 four that powers the Ford Ranger intermediate pickup.

As Ford Has Stepped Up In Takata Recall, GM Looks For Way Out

By Marc Stern on June 24, 2019 - 8:18PM

As Ford has asked for two recalls in the last few years regarding the Takata airbags and its Ranger, GM is asking again to leave 6 million pickups/SUVs out.

2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid First Drive: A True No-Compromise Hybrid SUV

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2019 - 4:31PM

The 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid can tow and cross rough off-road situations just like the non-hybrid models while combining the rear-drive feel with impressive power and seamless electric transition.

F150, Silverado Prices Could Easily Eclipse the $100K Mark

By Marc Stern on June 22, 2019 - 11:32PM

The way prices are going in the pickup market, it won't be long until we see F150 and Silverado prices in the $100K range.

Is Ford Planning a Faster Ford GT Supercar?

By Mary Conway on June 22, 2019 - 10:56PM

Ford is teasing yet another version of its Ford GT supercar. This one will have a huge wing on the back. What is the Blue Oval planning?

Scotty Kilmer on 2013 Shelby GT500 Price and Value

Why 2013 Shelby GT500 Will Go Up In Price and Value, Scotty Kilmer

By Armen Hareyan on June 21, 2019 - 9:10PM

The 2013 Shelby GT500 is a rare and fast car, which is going to appreciate in price and value. A Houston based mechanic and a Youtuber Scotty Kilmer thinks this is one of the rarest cars that is going to appreciate in price and value as a recent 2013 Shelby GT500 was sold for more than what was its original price seven years ago.

What It Is Like To Drive A Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle

By John Goreham on June 21, 2019 - 2:52PM

We drove all three versions of Ford's new Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle. Here's what we found.

F150 Owners Will Thank Tony For This One

Alarm Specialist Shares Interesting Anti-Theft Hack With Ford F150 Owner

By Marc Stern on June 20, 2019 - 10:30PM

Auto Alarm Specialist Tony Diaz shared a very promising anti-theft idea with a Ford F150 owner.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Options Arrive Online

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2019 - 4:02PM

Technically an unofficial list of options for the new Mustang GT500, this information comes from the Ford dealer computer system.

Video Explains Ford F-150 Offsets and Helps Owners With Key Info About Tires

By Marc Stern on June 19, 2019 - 7:59PM

One of the best parts of owning a Ford F150 is upgrading it and making it your own with special touches and pieces. Many owners find a net set of tires is a good place to begin as there it's easy to find a set of tires that you feel complete your pickup. Many times, though, there are many things like truck tire terms which make it tough to find your way through the thicket of truck tires. Here's a video that helps from AmericanTrucks.com.

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