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Ford

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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One-of-a-kind Bullitt 50 Commemorative watch

One-of-a-Kind Bullitt Watch Being Raffled for Charity

By Mary Conway on November 4, 2018 - 9:03PM

Ford and the owner of the original 1968 Bullitt Mustang are cooperating with the raffle of a unique watch to raise money to fight Parkinson's. The Bullitt 50 Chronograph watch contains a tiny chip of paint from the 1968 Bullitt Mustang.

2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Widebody and 2017 SRT Hellcat

Dodge Challenger Beats Ford Mustang, Leads All Sporty Coupes in October 2018 Sales

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2018 - 12:02PM

The Dodge Challenger continues its impressive sales climb, posting a 34% year over year gain in October and beating the slumping Ford Mustang to lead the sporty two-door coupe segment for the second time this year.

2019 Ford GT Ordering Opens Up in 1 Week with a New Carbon Series Edition

By Mary Conway on November 1, 2018 - 11:48PM

Ford is unveiling yet another exclusive Ford GT. The 2019 Ford GT Carbon Series special edition is 40 pounds lighter, with special markings and amenities.

Ford Wins Hottest Car, Truck and Sport Compact at SEMA 2018

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2018 - 11:48AM

Ford Motor Company has claimed three of the four awards given out by the organizers of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for 2018, with the F-Series, Mustang and Focus being the most popular model in the truck, car and sport compact segments.

Introducing the Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2018 - 4:18PM

Ford Performance has teamed up with drift champion and Ford Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin Jr to create the Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance, a modified pony car that will be sold in limited numbers through Ford dealerships around the country.

Ford Floods SEMA with Futuristic F-150s

By Mary Conway on October 28, 2018 - 11:19PM

Ford is going all out for the 2018 SEMA show in Las Vegas, this week. Seven different 2018-2019 F-Series trucks will transport you to the future of pickups.

Ford's 2019 Edge ST Goes Hollywood

By Mary Conway on October 27, 2018 - 11:06PM

Lights, Camera, Action! Why Ford's 2019 Edge ST is a new Hollywood hotshot!

Why Ford is Recalling 1.5 Million Focuses

By Mary Conway on October 26, 2018 - 10:38PM

Ford is recalling 1.5 million of its Focus small cars, because of a problem with its plastic fuel tank could cause the engine to stall.

Ken Block's 1977 Ford F-150 Packs 914 EcoBoost Horsepower

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

Ken Block has revealed the 1977 Ford F-150 which will play a key role in his next Gymkhana movie, but rather than a big V8, this high performance pickup packs the same V6 engine that motivates the LeMans-winning Ford GT race cars.

Hulst Customs 2018 Destination Expedition

Ford Sending Tricked-Out SUVs to SEMA

By Mary Conway on October 23, 2018 - 10:41PM

Ford is sending more than fifty vehicles to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. Five SUVs are designed to be show-stoppers!

Why Ford is Taking its Self-Driving Vehicle Testing to Washington, D.C.

By Mary Conway on October 22, 2018 - 9:31PM

Ford is taking its self-driving testing to the government's nerve center, so it can be highly visible to the people who may set the guidelines for the industry going forward.

New Promotional Video Teases Hybrid Next Gen Ford Mustang, or Maybe the Mach 1

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2018 - 5:16PM

A new video from Ford Motor Company that talks about building the future reveals the shadowy car above that looks like a futuristic Mustang with a hybrid V8 and a glowing running pony logo on the grille – possibly previewing the next big thing to come once the GT500 has finally been introduced.

Ford begins all-new 2019 Ranger production

First All-New 2019 Ford Rangers Roll Off The Line - Worker Nearby Has Lunch

By John Goreham on October 22, 2018 - 2:06PM

Ford's new 2019 Ranger began production today. What we liked most about Ford's press release was its image of a worker nearby.

Which Brand Needs A Re-Badged 2019 Ford Ranger Most Badly?

By John Goreham on October 21, 2018 - 10:48AM

We break down the industry brands that would most benefit from private-labeling the new 2019 Ford Ranger.

Say It Isn't So! No US-Market Ford Ranger Raptor Coming?

By John Goreham on October 20, 2018 - 5:47PM

Ford officials have gone on the record saying that there will be no U.S.-Market 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor.

New Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Leaked on Instagram

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2018 - 7:25PM

We have all known for many moons that Ford is working on a new Shelby GT500 Mustang and today, we have what appears to be our first look at the Motor Company’s newest muscle car from what appears to be a private media or dealer network function.

Rare 1968 Shelby King of the Road Mustang is Headed for the Chicago Mecum Auction

By Mary Conway on October 16, 2018 - 7:13PM

Only 518 of the Shelby GT500KR convertibles were originally produced, and one of the most rare combinations is roaring to the auction block later this month in Chicago.

Which Accessories Will You Choose For Your 2019 Ford Ranger

By John Goreham on October 16, 2018 - 1:58PM

The Ford Ranger is now available for pre-order. Which of this list of accessories will you add to your pickup?

Ron Capps Wins in His Dodge Charger, Climbs into Championship Contention

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2018 - 12:31PM

Ron Capps and his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T funny car grabbed their third win of the 2018 this past weekend in North Carolina, moving him into the third spot in the championship battle with just two races left on the season.

Which image best captures the 2019 Ford Ranger?

Which Of These New 2019 Ford Ranger Pictures Defines Its Future?

By John Goreham on October 15, 2018 - 11:30AM

The new 2019 Ford Ranger is about to launch. Which of these images captures its essence?

Ford Sending Five Mustangs to SEMA

By Mary Conway on October 14, 2018 - 8:12PM

The Specialty Equipment Market Association Show known affectionately as SEMA kicks off October 26th and every year automakers try to outdo each other with new aftermarket and specialty vehicles. Ford is hoping to wow the crowd with five special Mustangs.

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.

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