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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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2019 Ford F-150 Earns Highest Grade On Toughest IIHS Crash Test Topping GM's Trucks

By John Goreham on March 21, 2019 - 9:57AM

The 2019 Ford F-150 scored "Good" on the toughest IIHS crash test, topping many competitors.

2019 Ford EcoSport Lives Up To Its Name At Team O'Neil Rally School Winter Safe Driving Course

By John Goreham on March 15, 2019 - 3:19PM

We drove the 2019 Ford EcoSport back to back with a rally car and Ford Raptor on an ice-covered course. It performed beyond all expectations.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Grabber Lime

2020 Ford Mustang Celebrates St Patrick's Day in Grabber Lime

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2019 - 1:28PM

Grabber Lime effectively replaces Need for Green in the Ford Mustang lineup for 2020 and this new green will be available across the entire model range – from the base EcoBoost to the Shelby GT500.

Ford Explorer's New Tires Can Dramatically Improve Safety and Convenience

By Mary Conway on March 14, 2019 - 9:12PM

The 2020 Ford Explorer will feature self-sealing tires that can protect you in case of a sudden flat tire.

2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Electronically Limited to 180mph

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2019 - 11:14AM

Ford’s most powerful Mustang will fall short of the Camaro ZL1 and Challenger Hellcat in terms of top speed.

Watch A New 2019 Ford Ranger Tackle A Frozen Skidpad In Opposite Lock

By John Goreham on March 13, 2019 - 1:02PM

We took a Ford Ranger to the O'Neil Rally school to see how it would handle snow and ice. Here's what we discovered.

Vaughn Gittin Jr Mustang Race Cars Come to Fozra Motorsport 7, Horizon 4

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2019 - 3:06PM

Mustang RTR street car is joined by a pair of Gittin’s drift team race cars and all three are free to Forza gamers.

Team O'neil Rally School compliments Ford Fiesta quality

This Rally School Beat On 70 Used Ford Fiestas For Nine Years and Over a Million Miles - Guess How Many Had A Major Failure

By John Goreham on March 7, 2019 - 2:06PM

If you are looking for proof of Ford's quality and durability you need to look past Consumer Reports and JD Power. We asked the folks who hammer Fiestas through the woods at top speed every day how the cars do and were impressed by the answer.

Ford Upgrades the Transit Van for 2020-Adds All-Wheel Drive

By Mary Conway on March 6, 2019 - 11:02PM

Ford is spiffing up its 2020 Transit full-size van adding two different engines and all-wheel drive.

"Old School" Ford Bronco Being Auctioned for Charity

By Mary Conway on February 28, 2019 - 10:48PM

Icon has made a name for itself rebuilding the beloved old style of Ford Bronco. Now it is auctioning off one of its creations to raise money for design students.

Bill Ford Doubles Down on Mustang-Inspired EV Being Fun to Drive

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2019 - 4:50PM

We have known for some time that Ford Motor Company is working on an all-electric crossover that will draw its design inspiration from the mighty Mustang, but company head Bill Ford recently reminded us this long-awaited EV will also offer impressive performance.

Highly Detailed 1967 Ford Mustang GT Lego Kit Coming March 1st

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2019 - 11:36AM

The classic 1967 Ford Mustang GT has been recreated in a new kit from Lego, with a surprising level of detail on the 13-inch-long assembled plastic muscle car.

Why Ford is Investigating Its Mileage Numbers

By Mary Conway on February 23, 2019 - 10:22PM

Ford learned from a few employees that there could be errors in the way the company was computing mileage estimates. Ford explains what it is doing to investigate the potential problem.

Ford Mustang GT Review: A Hellcat Owner's Perspective

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2019 - 6:44PM

I recently spent a week driving a 2018 Ford Mustang GT fastback with the optional Performance Pack 1 and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the track-focused pony car, but rather than just another review talking about the features of America’s bestselling sporty car, I will talk about the key aspects from the perspective of someone who daily drives a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Dodge Challenger Technically Leads January Muscle Car Sales

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2019 - 11:46AM

FCA is now the only American automaker reporting monthly sales, so the only muscle car with reporting monthly sales for January is the Dodge Challenger, making the Mopar muscle car the leader for what will be my final monthly muscle car sales report for the foreseeable future.

Automakers Recall 5.2M Vehicles In Continuing Takata Recall; VW’s Contribution 119,000

By Marc Stern on February 15, 2019 - 12:35AM

Even as Volkswagen added 119,000 vehicles to the latest Takata recall figures, other automakers such as Toyota and Fiat-Chrysler Autos added millions of vehicles to the list. And, Ford issued a do-not-drive order for some 2006 Ranger pickups and their Mazda equivalents.

New Ford 7.3-Liter V8 Super Duty Engine Will Fit in the Mustang and F-150

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2019 - 6:24PM

Ford introduced a new 7.3-liter gasoline V8 for the 2020 Super Duty lineup, but the fact that this new pushrod engine would fit in both the current Mustang and F-150 brings about some interesting possibilities – including the V8-powered Raptor that so many people want.

Why Ford is Betting $1 Billion on Future SUVs

By Mary Conway on February 7, 2019 - 11:13PM

Ford is spending $1 billion on upgrades to build the next generation of Explorers and police SUVs. Ford announced the ambitious plan at the Chicago Auto Show.

How to unlock your Ford when the battery is dead.

Locked Out Of Your Ford With A Dead Battery? Try This

By John Goreham on February 6, 2019 - 11:08AM

If you are locked out of your Ford vehicle with a dead battery and have a keyless entry system, here is how you can get inside.

Refreshed 2020 Ford Super Duty Breaks Cover Ahead of Chicago Debut

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2019 - 10:41AM

The biggest news from Ford Motor Company at the upcoming 2019 Chicago Auto Show will be the formal introduction of the refreshed 2020 Super Duty lineup, but with a few days until the start of the Windy City show, the automaker has offered up a preview of their newest heavy duty pickups.

Ford Introduces New Mustang NHRA Funny Car Body

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2019 - 12:21PM

Ford Performance announced at the 2017 SEMA Show that they were working on a new Mustang funny car body for the NHRA big leagues and yesterday, the company offered up the first picture of the 2019 race car.

Ken Block's 1977 Ford F-150 Features the World's Biggest Metal 3D-Printed Part

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2019 - 1:59PM

The Ford F-150 known as the Hoonitruck from Ken Block’s Gymkhana Ten is powered by a modified Ford GT EcoBoost engine fitted with a custom twin turbo setup and an intake manifold that is the biggest 3D-printed metal piece ever used on a working, driving vehicle in the world.

Ford V8 AWD Hybrid Drive Patent Discovered, Possibly for Mustang and F-150

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2019 - 12:00PM

It has been known for some time that Ford will eventually offer a hybrid variant of the Mustang and the F-150, but a patent filing from the Motor Company reveals a V8 hybrid drivetrain that also integrates all-wheel-drive – possibly signaling the first Mustang that powered all four wheels.

VW will use Ford Ranger in some markets.

Ford Finds a Global Partner For New Ranger Pickup Platform - Will It Be Rebadged For North America?

By John Goreham on January 23, 2019 - 12:39PM

We had suspected that Ford would find a private label partner for its new Ranger. Now we know it will be VW.

First 2019 Ford GT Raises $2.5 Million for Charity

By Mary Conway on January 21, 2019 - 7:09PM

In all, Ford donated $3.6 million to charity after selling two vehicles at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

First 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Sells for $1.1 Million

By Mary Conway on January 20, 2019 - 9:04PM

Just days after making its big debut at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit, the most powerful production Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction to raise money for charity.

VW-Ford Alliance To Spawn New Pickup, It Just Won’t Get Here Now, Later, Who Knows?

By Marc Stern on January 16, 2019 - 8:04PM

Following long discussions, Ford and Volkswagen have entered into an agreement that will likely result in new vehicles, such as autonomous cars or electrics. There is also talk of VW and Ford jointly developing a global mid-sized pickup. That, though, is several years away.

Ford Explorer ST Packs 400 Horsepower, Making it the Strongest ST Model to Date

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2019 - 5:53PM

The main focus of high performance Ford fans attending the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the new Shelby GT500 Mustang, but the most powerful ST-badged product debuted alongside the new pony car in the form of the 2020 Explorer ST.

How the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 May Stand Up to the Competition

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2019 - 5:31PM

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 finally made its world debut this morning at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and while we don’t know how much power the supercharged Stang will offer, we can look at how it will stand up to the in-class competition from Chevrolet and Dodge.

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake

Rare 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Sells for Record at Auction

By Mary Conway on January 13, 2019 - 8:41PM

We told you the experts expected this 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Super Snake prototype to sell for well over a million. No one predicted it would bring in a record $2.2 million.

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