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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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2018 Ford Mustang GT 10-Speed Transmission Improves Fuel Economy

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 10:32AM

A window sticker for a 2018 Ford Mustang GT with the new 10-speed automatic transmission has surfaced online and as expected, the newest pony car offers slightly better fuel economy thanks to the new gearbox even though the engine offers more power than the 2017 models.

Introducing the Ford F150-Based 2018 Saleen Sportruck with 700hp

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2017 - 4:19PM

Saleen Automotive announced this morning that they will soon offer a high performance package for the 2018 Ford F150 called the Sportruck and while the details are short right now – we know that the top of the line Saleen F150 will pack 700 horsepower.

Ford F250, F350 and F450 Super Duty Limited: A New Level of Luxury

By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2017 - 3:27PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that a new Limited trimline for the F250, F350 and F450 pickups will arrive for the 2018 model year, lifting the level of available luxury to a whole new level – while still offering all of the working abilities of the Super Duty lineup.

Liberty Walk Makes the 2017 Ford Mustang a Whole Lot Wider

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2017 - 2:07PM

The folks at Liberty Walk have introduced their widebody kit for the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang and just as you might expect, the package is far from subtle – with dramatic flares over all four wheels, a unique hood and some other prominent body bits adding a far more aggressive look to the modern pony car.

2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible: The Greatest Base Mustang in the Making

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2017 - 5:04PM

I recently spent a week driving the 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible with the manual transmission and having spent time driving lots of “base model” muscle cars/pony cars from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge, I believe that this turbocharged 4-cylinder engine will help make the 2018 EcoBoost Mustang the greatest entry level American performance car.

King Raptor: The Suspension Upgrade Raptor Owners Need

By Alex Reichenbach on September 25, 2017 - 4:20PM

The Ford Raptor's out of the box performance is no joke. Widely regarded as one of the best factory built off-road half-ton trucks on the market the Ford Raptor has made a name for itself with enthusiast in the off-road world, but many owners find themselves wanting more out of their Raptors when they really begin pushing the limits of their capabilities off-road.

Ken Block's 1400hp Hoonicorn Ford Mustang Roars Up Pikes Peak

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2017 - 1:40PM

Ken Block has released his newest action packed video featuring his 1400 horsepower, all-wheel drive “Hoonicorn” Ford Mustang rocketing up the Pikes Peak Hill Climb course with the tires smoking – serving as the most death-defying driving video by the legendary rally racer.

The Ford Raptor's Supercharged Shelby Brother

By Alex Reichenbach on September 21, 2017 - 3:29PM

Shelby has made its own version to Ford's off-road flagship truck the Raptor. Shelby’s mad creation does not rely on the Raptor however, it is instead based on the F150 Lariat. Don’t let that be a deterrent though, it’s got some pretty big numbers to throw around.

Ford Pauses Mustang, Focus and Lincoln Continental Production to Reduce Inventory Levels

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2017 - 4:38PM

Due to undesirably high inventory levels, Ford Motor Company will stop Ford Mustang production for two weeks in order to let dealers work down the current numbers before sending out more inventory – and the Mustang isn’t the only vehicle from FoMoCo facing this unexpected production downtime.

Building and Pricing the 2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2017 - 4:19PM

The Shelby GT350 and GT350R continue to serve as the premium performance models for the Ford Mustang and while there are no big changes for the new model year, there are some new options as well as a slightly higher starting price for 2018.

Ford Says New Hot Hatch Fiesta ST Won’t Make US Shores

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2017 - 11:13AM

In an interview at the Frankfort Motor Show, a Ford executive says the new 2018 Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch won’t be coming to US shores.

Pioneer Ford Lightning Tribute Ford F150

A Georgia Ford Dealership Introduces a 650hp 2017 F150 Lightning for $50k

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2017 - 11:52AM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered an on-road performance variant of the F150 since the SVT Lightning left the lineup after the 2004 model year, but a Ford dealership in Georgia is offering their own Lightning tribute package with 650 horsepower – and it is priced right around $50,000, making it a smokin’ deal.

The Ford F150 Raptor Gets a Little More Expensive for 2018 - Detailed Pricing

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2017 - 11:02AM

You can now build your ideal 2018 Ford F150 Raptor on Ford.com, but if you waited for the 2018 model year before picking up one of the 450hp off-road monsters, you are going to pay a little more than you would have for the 2017 model year – with both base pricing and popular equipment group pricing rising for the new models.

Ford Transit van Plugin Hybrid Van ready to conquer the delivery market

By Jeff Schneider on September 13, 2017 - 2:35PM

As European countries continue to crack down on emissions from road vehicles, automakers are stepping up with solutions to reduce levels of smog-causing nitrogen oxides, especially in city centers. Ford identified the commercial vehicle segment as one it believes is a prime candidate for electrification, and earlier this month it revealed its Ford Transit Plug-In Hybrid van.

European 2018 Ford Mustang: V8 Power Up, EcoBoost Power Down, More Technology

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2017 - 1:18PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the specs for the European version of the 2018 Mustang and as is the case with the new pony cars coming to the US market, Europeans will enjoy more power, a new look and improved technology for the 2018 model year – although the 4-cylinder EcoBoost sees a drop in power due to local emission requirements.

Ford Mustang and the Lincoln Brand Show Strong Growth in China

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2017 - 10:18AM

Ford China has announced their sales numbers for August 2017 and, not surprisingly, figures for the mighty Mustang continue to improve while a few other Ford performance models and the entire Lincoln brand improve as well.

The Ford Ranger Raptor; How The Light Truck has Evolved

By Armen Hareyan on September 8, 2017 - 9:37PM

The Ford Ranger is slated to return to the US in 2019. This wasn’t a big deal, simply the rebirth of dead Ford truck and another addition to the light truck market. Until yesterday, when Ford blew our minds with a seriously awesome video of a Ranger blasting through the Australian outback dressed in some black and white automotive camo and a few bags. If you haven’t seen the video, stop everything and watch it now.

2017 Ford Flex Review: Great Driving Dynamics Meet Big SUV Space

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2017 - 3:48PM

Most people who are shopping for a new 7-passenger vehicle look to the minivan or large sport utility vehicle segments, but the 2017 Ford Flex provides an awesome alternative to either of those other options – providing greater driving dynamics and more fun-to-drive factor than other 7-passenger vehicles.

5 Ways To Cover Your Truck's Tailgate and Prevent Theft Including $1 Security Hack

By Mark Zubyk on September 5, 2017 - 6:09PM

Tailgate theft on trucks like Ford F-250, F-350 or Chevy Silverado 1500 is on the rise. Here are 5 ways how to protect your truck from tailgate theft.

The Ford Mustang Needs to Come to NASCAR's Big League

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2017 - 12:38PM

Ford has used a Mustang in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for years, but with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coming to the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Ford’s racing division needs to get a Mustang race car ready to battle the Camaro in NASCAR’s big leagues.

3 Reasons The Ford Raptor Is Worth the Price, or Is It?

By Alex Reichenbach on September 1, 2017 - 10:55PM

The Ford Raptor is arguably one of the coolest trucks you can buy straight off the show room floor, but it doesn’t come cheap. With a base MSRP, manufacturer suggest retail price, of $49,785, nearly double a base model F150, why does the Raptor cost so much and is it worth the money?

Ford Recalls F150 and Mustang for More Takata Airbag Inflator Problems

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2017 - 12:40PM

Ford Motor Company has announced a numerically small recall of the 2017 Ford F150 and 2017 Ford Mustang over a concern that the Takata airbag inflators could fracture during inflation – risking injury to the occupants of the vehicle as little bits of metal go flying during a crash.

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.

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