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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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Vaughn Gittin Jr to Pilot EAA Military Tribute Mustang GT at Goodwood

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2018 - 12:50PM

For the 11th straight year, Ford Motor Company has designed an aeronautical-themed Mustang to be auctioned off as part of the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, but before this car is sold to the highest bidder – drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr will drive the car in this year’s Goodwood Hill Climb.

Will Ford Ranger owners want auto stop-start?

How Will Fans React To the New Ford Ranger's Auto Stop-Start Technology?

By John Goreham on June 14, 2018 - 5:13PM

The all-new Ranger modernizes a truck that Ford quit on before many recent advances. Will this new standard technology be seen as a feature or an annoyance?

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Details: What to Expect

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2018 - 1:35PM

Ford has shown off the upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang from a variety of angles and it is widely expected that this new muscle car will pack a supercharged V8, but today, we look at what other features we can expect from what will likely be the highest performance factory-built Mustang ever.

Ford is Recalling some 2018 F-150s, Lincoln Navigators and Ford Expeditions

By Mary Conway on June 14, 2018 - 10:40AM

Ford is recalling some of its most popular 2018 vehicles for a potential fuel pump problem.

Could this New Ford Police Hybrid SUV also be the Explorer Hybrid?

By Mary Conway on June 14, 2018 - 12:13AM

Ford has said that in the near future it will offer a hybrid or electrified version of all its vehicles. Ford is also unveiling its all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid based on the Explorer platform. The Interceptor could show us what the Explorer Hybrid could eventually look like.

Why Ford is Focusing on a Self-Driving Delivery Transit Connect Van

By Mary Conway on June 13, 2018 - 9:40PM

Ford is entering into a partnership with Postmates to test self-driving delivery vehicles. What Ford is hoping to learn during the testing phase.

F150 Raptor Prices Rise, but it Really Doesn't Matter

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2018 - 12:19PM

The new Ford F-150 Raptor has proven to be incredibly popular with new-truck-shoppers, so it comes as little surprise that the Motor Company has once again increased the base pricing for the 450-horsepower off-road beast.

2019 Shelby Super Snake Mustang Delivers 800 Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2018 - 5:41PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT got a new look and more power, so it comes as little surprise that the 2018 version of the Shelby Super Snake also gets a new look and more power – with the total output reaching a whopping 800 horsepower.

2 Key Changes for the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2018 - 5:20PM

Ford Motor Company has talked a great deal about the revised Mustang GT over the course of the past two years but today, we got our first information on the 2019 Shelby GT350 – which receives a few improvements for the new model year that will make an already great track car even better.

Mattel Hot Wheels Celebrating 50 Years: Value Enjoyed Both By Children and Adults

By John Falk on June 10, 2018 - 2:37PM

Mattel's Hot Wheels toy cars are 50 years old. I was 10 years old in 1968 when Hot Wheels hit the market. They were the biggest thing to hit since Mt. Vesuvius erupted. My friends and I were crazy for them. The Saturday morning ads were very powerful and fueled our interest.

3 Reasons the 2018 Ford Expedition is Getting Great Safety Ratings

By Mary Conway on June 8, 2018 - 8:26PM

The 2018 Ford Expedition received five stars in NHTSA's safety ratings, the only vehicle in its class to get the top distinction. The 2018 Ford Expedition is all-new and Ford says some key design changes helped it win great safety reviews.

Ford F-Series Sales Remain Strong Despite Rising Fuel Prices

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2018 - 2:34PM

Although fuel prices in the United States are right in the middle of their predictable summer climb, sales of Ford F-Series pickups have continued to improve each month on a year-over-year basis – supporting the Motor Company’s emphasis on trucks over sedans.

Steve McQueen's Son Creates a Hotter 2019 Mustang Bullitt

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2018 - 12:54PM

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is the most powerful of the current 5.0-liter-powered pony cars, but Steve McQueen’s son has teamed up with Steeda and Galpin Auto Sport to create a modern muscle car that lieutenant Frank Bullitt would have been proud to drive – with a little extra power, some unique appearance upgrades and an elaborate suspension package.

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in a Strong May

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2018 - 5:40PM

May 2018 was a great month for the American muscle cars, with the Ford Mustang posting its best sales numbers of the year, beating the Dodge Challenger which posted its third-best sales month in the modern era.

Team Shelby is Inviting Fans to a Grand European Tour

By Mary Conway on May 30, 2018 - 12:21AM

Team Shelby is hosting a Grand Tour of Europe with two of the most important automotive events in the world - the Le Mans Classic in France and Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Teased from Above

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2018 - 12:41PM

Ford Motor Company has rolled out the latest teaser image of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and this is, without question, the best look we have gotten at the car so far – with this overhead view presenting the top line and the overall shape of the car from front to rear.

Mustang Fans are Anxious to See the Next Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

By Mary Conway on May 28, 2018 - 7:07PM

Fans are growing restless, demanding more information about the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Ford teased the vehicle in a video months ago. Drivers want details!

3 Important Upgrades for the 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2018 - 2:19PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2019 F-150 Raptor arrives in dealerships later this year, it will have three important new features including new Fox dampers, new Recaro front seats and a new high tech trail driving assist system.

Why Generation Z loves subcompact SUVs like the 2018 Ford EcoSport

By Mary Conway on May 22, 2018 - 4:45PM

Five years ago, very few people knew what a subcompact SUV was. Now it is one of the faster growing segments, due in large part to a new crop of car buyers. Move over millennials, Generation Z buyers like SUVs, too.

You Can Buy a New 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang for $250k

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2018 - 4:22PM

Shelby American has announced that they will sell 10 examples of the 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang with similar features to the one-off Super Snake made back in the day, but these newly-built 1967 super-Shelbys won’t come cheap – with a price starting at $249,995.

3 Ways The 2018 Ford Expedition Max Exceeds Expectations

By John Goreham on May 18, 2018 - 2:43PM

The 2018 Ford Expedition Max is expected to be great in many ways. Here are three shoppers will be pleasantly surprised by.

Ford Finally Makes it Easy to Use the Waze App in your Car or Truck

By Mary Conway on May 17, 2018 - 11:00PM

After teasing us at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, Ford has finally made it easy to use the Waze App, right on the screen in your vehicle. Up until now, iPhone users had to run the navigation app on their cell phones. Now Ford will let you hear the information through the vehicle speakers and see the maps on your screen.

Ford Confirms F-150 Production to Restart on Friday, Super Duty on Monday

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2018 - 11:19AM

Ford Motor Company has confirmed that production of the popular F-150 pickup was restart on Friday, May 18th, just over a week after F-Series production was halted due to a lack of magnesium chassis components – with production of the Super Duty pickups beginning next week.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Spy Video Auto Trans

Listen to the Ford Mustang GT500 Accelerate Slowly Through the Gears

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2018 - 2:47PM

A new video showing the upcoming Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 on the move reveals an automatic transmission while giving us a great chance to hear the supercharged V8 operate at low RPM and low speeds.

How Millennials are Showing Their Love of the Ford Mustang

By Mary Conway on May 15, 2018 - 11:59PM

A new online group called the Millennial Mustang Registry is calling on young people to unite and show their love of all things Mustang. The registry already has over one hundred members as young people show they love pony cars, too!

Ford F-150 Production Should Resume on Friday

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2018 - 10:58AM

Ford Motor Company is planning to resume production of the popular F-150 pickup as soon as Friday, with the supplier that caused the unscheduled downtime getting their own production back up and running after the May 2nd fire.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Front End Teaser

5 Things the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Can Use to Top the Competition

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2018 - 4:08PM

We know that the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is going to return in the next year and when it does, there are three things that the newest super-muscle car could use to climb to the top of the segment.

Ford Mustang Bullitt in Philadelphia Auto Show

The criticism against Ford: passenger cars to be axed

By John Falk on May 12, 2018 - 12:52PM

The chairman of Ford motor company is defending their decision to stop making passenger cars. This means we are bidding farewell to the Ford Fusion, C-Max, Fiesta and Taurus. Ford is not the only US manufacturer doing this. Chrysler-Fiat has already said goodbye to The Chrysler 200 and the Dodge Dart back in 2016. GM has also announced the cancellation of many of their car lines.

How You Can Join the 2019 Ford Bullitt Mustang on a Route 66 Tour

By Mary Conway on May 11, 2018 - 11:01PM

Ford and Ford Performance are sponsoring a drive along the famous Route 66 to honor the 50th anniversary of the Bullitt Mustang. The road trip will extend from Chicago all the way to California. Ford will be supplying two brand-new 2019 Mustang Bullitt prototypes to be included in the road tour.

Magnesium Supplier Fire Stops Ford F-150 Production

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2018 - 12:12PM

Ford Motor Company has stopped F-150 and Super Duty production in Kansas City, Kentucky and Dearborn as the automaker suffers from a shortage of magnesium chassis components, after the plant that makes those chassis parts burned last week.

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