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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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Why Electric Pickup Trucks Are Not Taking Off

By Armen Hareyan on August 31, 2017 - 9:04AM

Electric cars are taking off. What's the problem with an electric pickup truck?

Building a 2018 Ford F150 Sport Truck on a Budget

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2017 - 4:03PM

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator is live on Ford.com and while the Motor Company still doesn’t offer a proper replacement for the old SVT Lightning, you can build a pretty stout sport truck while keeping the purchase price relatively low.

Why a Loaded 2018 Ford Mustang GT Costs Nearly $60k

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2017 - 5:20PM

If you build a 2018 Ford Mustang GT Premium to its most expensive configuration on Ford.com, you will find that in its most expensive configuration, the refreshed pony car costs nearly $60,000 – but that is because this new Mustang offers some new, expensive features which justify the higher prices.

2018 Ford Raptor, Hennessey Ford VelociRaptor

You Better Glue Your Teeth In: The 600HP Hennessey Ford VelociRaptor Romps

By Denis Flierl on August 18, 2017 - 10:56AM

There is only one performance shop who comes up with a twin-turbo 600 horsepower upgrade for the 2017-2018 Ford Raptor. Yep, Hennessey Performance. But you better glue your teeth in!

Ford will offer a race car-inspired special edition 2018 GT

By Mary Conway on August 16, 2017 - 9:06PM

As if the 2018 Ford GT isn't special enough, Ford will offer a special edition of the supercar as a throw-back to the 1967 Le Mans-winning GT40.

9 Ford Mustangs Headline the Motor Company’s Forza 7 Lineup

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2017 - 1:54PM

The makers of Forza Motorsport 7 have announced a preliminary list of the Ford Motor Company vehicles featured in the new racing simulator and as you might expect, 9 of the 37 FoMoCo vehicles included so far are Mustangs – but there are plenty of Ford compacts and pickups included in this first list.

2018 Ford F150: Best Half-Ton Payload, Best Half-Ton Towing and Best Gas MPGs

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2017 - 1:13PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the official fuel economy, payload and towing numbers for the 2018 F150 and with improvements in every category – Ford is boasting the highest payload and towing capacities in the half ton segment while also offering the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered half ton truck.

If You Want Stock Don't Buy a Ford Mustang: Why I Still Like Mustang After 26 Years

By Ray Franchi on August 14, 2017 - 11:46AM

My Mustang obsession began when I was 18 years old. Like many young men, I lusted after cars, fast cars. I purchased my first Ford Mustang when I was 18. It was a 1990 5.0 coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. Little did I know that it would change my life.

Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2017 - 2:50PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback gets more torque and a lower starting price than the 2017 EcoBoost Mustang, but today we take a look at how much it will cost to drive away in a new turbocharged pony car with the features that provide the most performance bang for your buck.

The Last Time I Worked With My Friend on My Coyote Mustang Before He Left The World

By Scott Easton on August 7, 2017 - 8:47PM

Years ago one day I was in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada for Cruise weekend in my 1987 Mustang GT. Before my friends and I went out, I went to the local Ford dealer as I always do to drool over the new model Mustangs. And to my surprise I found an Oxford White 2014 5.0.

Can this new cargo bike replace your car?

By Mary Conway on August 6, 2017 - 7:17PM

Two Denver men have designed a new cargo bike. Their goal is help you avoid taking your vehicle, especially on short hops or in highly congested areas. Ford Motor has experimented with similar ideas.

Full 2018 Ford F150 Pricing Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2017 - 1:12PM

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator page has gone live on Ford.com, allowing us to get a full look at the pricing for the new and improved half ton pickup – with small price increases across most trimlines.

Steve von Forester with the new 2018 Ford Mustang

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has Programmable Quiet Time

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 10:10AM

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an active exhaust system which lets the driver pick their desired level of engine roar, but in addition to having varying levels of loudness – the new Mustang GT exhaust system also has a quiet mode for when you are leaving the neighborhood early in the morning.

Ford Mustang Outsells Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro in July 2017

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 1:44PM

After the Dodge Challenger topped the muscle car segment sales race in June, the Ford Mustang surged back ahead to lead the race in July, with both of those performance cars outselling the slow-selling Chevrolet Camaro.

Pricing Out the 2018 Ford Mustang to Hit 60 in Under 4 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2017 - 12:32PM

Now that the configurator tool for the 2018 Ford Mustang is live on Ford.com, we can check out just how much it will cost to buy a new Mustang GT which will dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

Why Americans Love Ford Mustang: The Best Selling Sports Car in The World

By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2017 - 4:16PM

The powerful American Ford Mustang is rapidly becoming the world's favorite and most sellable sports car. More than 150 thousand Mustangs were sold last year in 2016. Thus, the car became the best-selling sports car in the world. The achievement is even more significant considering car sales fell 13 percent in June.

A Look at How Modern Ford Mustang 0-60 Times have Improved

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2017 - 1:46PM

We recently brought you the news that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT is capable of a 0-60 time quicker than 4-seconds flat and upon hearing this news, the team at CJ Pony Parts put together a handy infographic showing how the acceleration times of the modern Mustang has dropped over the past few generations.

Happy 100th Birthday to the Ford Truck

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2017 - 12:09PM

The first ever Ford Truck was introduced on July 27th, 1917, so the bestselling truck and bestselling vehicle overall in America officially turns 100 years old today – and it all; started with the Ford Model TT.

2018 Ford Mustang Pricing: More Power, More Technology, More Money

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2017 - 12:10PM

The 2018 Mustang configurator has gone live on Ford.com with full pricing, showing that in addition to becoming more powerful, the new pony car is also becoming a bit more expensive – with the 2018 Mustang GT Premium price increasing by almost $2,000 from the 2017 models.

2018 Ford Mustang Power Increases Announced, 0-60 in Under 4 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2017 - 4:22PM

Ford Motor Company has finally announced the official power ratings for the 2018 Mustang in both EcoBoost and GT form, with the new 2.3L EcoBoost jumping up to 370lb-ft of torque while the 5.0L V8 climbs to 460 horsepower and 420lb-ft of torque – allowing the Mustang GT to dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

The Ford F150 Police Responder is the 1st Pursuit Rated Pickup

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2017 - 2:37PM

Ford Motor Company has expanded their police-ready offerings with the new Ford F150 Police Responder, which is the first pursuit-rated pickup from the Blue Oval – joining the Taurus Interceptor, the Explorer Interceptor and the Fusion Hybrid Police Responder in Ford’s fleet of high speed service vehicles.

Ford creates new "Orange Fury" Mustang treat for National Ice Cream Day

By Mary Conway on July 16, 2017 - 10:27PM

Just in time for National Ice Cream day, Ford has commissioned a special "Orange Fury" ice cream sandwich. The color matches the 2018 Ford Mustang.

Three reasons that Denver is becoming a booming market for classic vehicles

By Mary Conway on July 13, 2017 - 10:18PM

The mile-high city is quickly becoming known as a great market for classic vehicles. Representatives from Mecum Auction tell us why.

Ford becomes the Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2017 - 12:00PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that the Ford brand is the official presenting sponsor of the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise – effectively replacing Chevrolet, which has been the title sponsor for the past 6 years.

The 2018 Ford Mustang Pony Package adds Vintage Badging

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2017 - 4:17PM

Last week we brought you a leaked look at the 2018 Ford Mustang with the new Carbon Sport Interior Package and this week, the Motor Company has offered up information on the 2018 Mustang Pony Package – which brings vintage cues to the turbocharged base model pony car.

F-22 Themed Ford F150 Raptor built for EAA AirVenture Auction

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2017 - 12:26PM

Each year, Ford Motor Company donates a specially outfitted Ford Mustang to be auctioned off at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture event in Wisconsin, but for 2017, the automaker has contributed a new F150 Raptor featuring design cues from an F22 Raptor fight plane.

Ford Mustang Sales are Strong in China

By Patrick Rall on July 6, 2017 - 1:25PM

China has become a key market for those automakers looking to compete on a global level and during the first half of 2017, sales of the Ford Mustang are up by 40% over the same period last year.

2018 Ford Mustang Carbon Fiber Interior Package Leaked Online

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2017 - 12:57PM

The folks at Mustang6g.com have gotten ahold of the order guide for the 2018 Ford Mustang and included in this information is the new Carbon Sport Interior package – which adds carbon fiber and other premium materials around the cabin for an added touch of premium performance.

Dodge Challenger beats Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro in June Sales

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2017 - 9:44AM

The Dodge Challenger is the most powerful car sold in the USA and during the month of June 2017, Mopar’s muscle car was the bestselling sporty car sold in America – beating the Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro and every other 2-door performance car in the market.

Ford F-150 Raptor F22 To Create an Unmatched Buzz at Gathering of Eagles Auction

By Armen Hareyan on July 5, 2017 - 9:14AM

Ford Motor Company has created a special pickup truck Ford F-150 Raptor, the design of which is inspired by the legendary American fighter F-22, developed by Lockheed Martin. This one-of-a-kind pickup truck will be sold at a charity action and has the following modifications.

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