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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 Recalls Nearly 200 GTs for Fire Danger

By Mary Conway on October 13, 2018 - 9:56PM

They are some of the fastest and most beautiful supercars ever built. Ford is now recalling some 2017-2018 GTs because they could start on fire.

PaxPower Creates an F-150 Raptor with the New 3.0L PowerStroke Diesel

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2018 - 12:14PM

A new Ford F-150 Raptor with a combination of 300 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque from the 3.0-liter PowerStroke diesel is now available through the Texas-based tuning company and it isn’t as expensive as you might expect.

Ford Ranger for 2019 has impressive towing and payload capacities.

2019 Ford Ranger Sets New Bar For Affordable Towing

By John Goreham on October 9, 2018 - 12:26PM

Ford's new 2019 Ranger pickup will come with impressive towing and cargo capacity.

FCA Outsells Ford Motor Company in the US in September

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2018 - 12:19PM

While Ford trucks outsold Ram trucks and the Mustang outsold the Challenger, the FCA group brands combined to outsell the Ford Motor Company brands in the US market in September 2018 – a rare occurrence which hasn’t happened since 2007.

Ford Mustang Leads Dodge Challenger in September, Camaro Still Sinking

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2018 - 12:07PM

The sales numbers for September and for the third quarter of 2018 are in and once again the Ford Mustang was the bestselling two-door sporty coupe in the US market, beating the Dodge Challenger by about 300 units while the Chevrolet Camaro continues to fall well behind both of its rivals.

DSRC devices on a sign post and car roof, DSRC V2X traffic signal, and V2X cars and a scooter

The Car Language Dilemma of Radio-Based DSRC v. Cellular Based V2X: VHS or Betamax? 100 Years Ago: Gas or Electric Car?

By Al Castro on October 1, 2018 - 5:41AM

Which shall it be? Betamax or VHS? Although fully driverless autonomous cars are years and miles away, as we get there shortly, cars need to learn now, how to communicate to each other as they robotize. But car makers are battling each other over older radio DSRC v. the newer cellular V2X, and the debate, like American politics, is getting intense. It’s the same kind of moment we went through when deciding which video platform to use 40 years ago, even 100 years ago which kind of car, gas or electric?

Will 2019 New Ford Ranger have a snorkel?

2019 New Ford Ranger - Will It Have a Dusty Conditions Snorkel Option?

By John Goreham on September 27, 2018 - 11:19AM

All the cool trucks now have big honkin' snorkel options. Will Ford's Ranger follow the leaders?

Vaughn Gittin Jr Drifts the Nurburgring in His Ford Mustang (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2018 - 11:52AM

Vaughn Gittin Jr recently took his Ford Mustang RTR drift car to the Nurburgring in Germany and the legendary sideways-driver became the first-ever person to drift the entire 12.9-mile road course – with the amazing run captured on video, of course.

VanDOit converts Ford Transit Van to Adventure Van

Ford Hopes for 'Van'tastic Future

By Mary Conway on September 25, 2018 - 8:25PM

As Ford struggles to regain its footing, it is focusing on growing some of its vehicles that are doing well in the current marketplace. Ford's vans are leading the segment and the Transit is growing its audience, with full-size van sales up 23 percent since Transit was introduced in 2014.

Saleen SA 35 Ford Mustang Packs 780 Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2018 - 12:04PM

Saleen Automotive is celebrating 35 years of tuning the Ford Mustang, so as the company has done in the past for significant birthdays, a limited edition package has been introduced with monster power and a long list of other upgrades.

Ford Bets Heavily on 2019 Ford Performance Edge ST

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2018 - 10:46PM

Ford is rolling out three mini documentaries announcing the arrival of the 2019 Ford Edge ST. The crossover is produced with the expertise of the Ford Performance division and promises to deliver fun as well as power.

Hight's Camaro Wins Funny Car Countdown Race #2 and Explodes

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2018 - 12:48PM

Robert Hight drove his Chevrolet Camaro funny to to win #3 of the 2018 season this past weekend at the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois, propelling him into the top spot in the championship race, but the big win had a scary ending – with Hight’s race car exploding as it crossed the finish line.

Peugeot e-LEGEND Concept Coupe Paris Auto Show 2018

Peugeot Le Camáro Mustángue: Peugeot Unveils Possibly the First Non-U.S. Euro Pony Car to Take On Mustang and Camaro

By Al Castro on September 21, 2018 - 7:58PM

In a segment that was once considered exclusive to Americans only, that no foreign pedigree need apply, the French automaker in a bold and daring attempt to go where no foreign car maker has gone before, produces a concept in electric form with a warning to Ford and Chevrolet, that there’s a weakness with their own muscle pony cars, and Peugeot is ready to take advantage it, in the electric car market.

2019 F-150 Raptor Pricing Climbs by $2,180

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2018 - 1:56PM

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor comes with a handful of new features, but it also comes with a pretty significant price jump, with the 2019 models starting $2,180 higher than 2018 – while being almost $5,000 more than 2017 pricing.

Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro Teams Struggle in Funny Car Countdown Opener

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2018 - 5:41PM

The front-running Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Camaro funny cars had a rough go of the first of six races that will decide the 2018 NHRA championship, with a Toyota Camry and a Ford Mustang meeting in the finals while the drivers at the top of the order coming into the Countdown struggled.

Imagining a Ford Mustang with the All-Electric SUV Drivetrain

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2018 - 2:01PM

Ford has stated that the Mustang will eventually receive some sort of electrification and while many people assumed that it would be a hybrid, perhaps the company will use the all-electric drivetrain from the upcoming Mustang-inspired SUV that has been discussed under the name Mach 1.

2019 Ford F-150 Raptor Gets Cruise Control for Off-Roading

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2018 - 3:29PM

When the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor reaches dealers later this year, it will be even more off-road-capable thanks to Trail Control – a new, high-tech system that is literally cruise control for off-roading situations, making covering tricky footing much easier for inexperienced drivers.

The Shelby GT is back for 2019

By Mary Conway on September 9, 2018 - 12:16AM

Shelby American is back with a new version of the popular Ford Mustang Shelby GT. The iconic car company is promising more horsepower and more performance for America's favorite sports car.

Ford Recalls 2 Million F-150s for Fire Danger

By Mary Conway on September 6, 2018 - 10:15PM

Ford is already struggling to cut costs while investing in new vehicles and it is forced to spend millions to recall its most popular vehicle.

Ford's Electric SUV Features Significant Mustang Styling

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2018 - 11:31AM

Ford Motor Company has released the first teaser of the Mustang-inspired, all-electric SUV coming in 2020 and when FoMoCo said that it was Mustang-inspired, they werent kidding – as some people are likely to mistake the picture above for a teaser of the legendary pony car.

Ford Mustang Tops Dodge Challenger in August 2018 Sales

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2018 - 11:31AM

August marks the sixth-straight month where the Ford Mustang led the muscle car sales race, beating the Dodge Challenger by the biggest margin of 2018 while Camaro sales continue to be unknown due to GM’s move to quarterly sales reports rather than monthly reports.

Tacoma sales rise ahead of new Ford Ranger.

Toyota Tacoma Sales Up By 35 Percent Just Ahead of New Ford Ranger Launch

By John Goreham on September 4, 2018 - 11:21AM

Toyota's Tacoma sales are setting new records just ahead of Ranger's reintroduction to the U.S. market.

Some of Shelby's winning race cars on display

Shelby Shines with Stellar Annual Party

By Mary Conway on September 3, 2018 - 10:48PM

Some of the most important cars in Shelby's racing history were on display this weekend in Boulder, Colorado, during the Shelby American Collection's annual celebration.

The Ford Focus Active Planned for Europe

Why Ford is Cancelling Plans to Import Focus Active from China

By Mary Conway on September 1, 2018 - 12:29AM

Ford announced it is cancelling plans to import the crossover based on the Ford Focus called the Focus Active because the new trade tariffs will erase any potential profits.

Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Hits the Dyno with Less than Impressive Results

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2018 - 5:13PM

The recently-announced Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford packs an advertised 808 horsepower and 677 lb-ft of torque at the flywheel, but to find out how much power this supercharged pony car makes at the wheels, the Texas tuner strapped one to the dyno – with results that are a little lower than you would expect.

Harley Davidson Creates a Unique Ford F-150 to Celebrate 115 Years

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2018 - 2:12PM

The Harley Davidson motorcycle brand turned 115 years old this year and as part of the celebration, the company has teamed up with the customizing experts to Tuscany to create the newest Harley-themed Ford F-150.

In Making a Mustang Inspired CUV EV with Trucks and Mustang Left in Their Portfolio, Ford Risks Mustang Fatigue With Already Angry Sedan Customers

By Al Castro on August 30, 2018 - 6:13AM

As new car sales slow down for the first time since the Great Recession, car makers have had to make key decisions about marketing and production efficiencies, and Ford is no exception. Ford may be limiting itself with choices that customers will grow tired of, if it’s all about just one car: Mustang.

Convert Your V8-Powered Ford F-150 into a 758hp Raptor for $37,400

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2018 - 4:48PM

PaxPower of Houston, Texas has put together a package that transforms any V8-powered F-150 from the current generation into a 758-horsepower Raptor, including all of the Ford production components, for just $37,400.

Next Generation Ford Mustang could arrive in 2021 with All-Wheel-Drive

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2018 - 10:03AM

As Ford Motor Company trims the number of vehicles in the lineup, the mighty Mustang could become more utilitarian as the automaker looks to draw in new buyers, possibly introducing all-wheel-drive during the next generation of the legendary pony car.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Front End Teaser

No, The 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 won't have a Roll Cage from the Factory

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2018 - 11:23AM

Newer spy shots showing what appears to be a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 test mule will a roll cage have led some people to suggest that the supercharged pony car will be so fast that a safety cage will be standard, but regardless of the performance capabilities, that is highly unlikely.

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