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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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3 Ways the 2018 Ford Focus RS gets better for the Final Year (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2017 - 4:37PM

It seems like the Ford Focus RS was just introduced for the US market, but Ford Motor Company is already offering up a special limited edition package for the 2018 RS to celebrate the final year of this generation of the Focus and this new package improves the hot hatch in 3 key ways.

2018 Ford Mustang GT in Royal Crimson in the Wild, Sounded Great

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 12:56PM

Last night, I spent some time driving in traffic behind the 2018 Ford Mustang GT test car in Royal Crimson with black trim and a while later, I came out of a restaurant to find the new Motor Company muscle car parked next to my truck – which gave me a chance to snap some clear pictures of the refreshed car in its new exterior hue.

What to do if your 2017 Ford F-150 falls into "Deep Sleep" mode

By Mary Conway on May 29, 2017 - 8:42PM

The owner of a 2017 Ford F-150 is alarmed when he receives a message from Fordpass that his truck has gone into "Deep Sleep" mode. He is angry that Ford customer service can't tell him how to wake his truck up.

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Why Ford Owners Say Ram Air Hood for Ford F-150 is Not Worthy

By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2017 - 9:53AM

In one of the Ford F-150 groups where I am a member there is a discussion whether the ram air hood for Ford F-150 is a worthy replacement. Most F150 owners say No! Here is why.

6 Small Upgrades coming for the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang in One Package

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2017 - 4:46PM

The current Ford Mustang in Shelby GT350 and GT350R trim is the most track-capable Mustang ever, but the folks at Shelby American have put together a new styling package for the GT350 lineup which adds 4 unique features – allowing owners to give their modern Shelby Mustang a more exclusive look.

Ford Recalls 2017 F150, Super Duty for Driver's Seat and Door Handle Problems

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2017 - 2:39PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a pair of safety compliance recalls for 2017 F150 and Super Duty, along with some trucks from previous models years and the 2017 Explorer, over a concern that the front seats could break and the doors could open in the event of an accident.

Five reasons to dream about the 2017 Shelby F-150 Super Snake

By Mary Conway on May 23, 2017 - 9:08PM

You may have heard all the talk about the Shelby wide body Super Snake, but the iconic performance car company is also producing a limited number of 2017 F-150 Super Snake trucks to drool over.

Ford CEO Fields Fired - or he "Retired"

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2017 - 10:57AM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that Chief Executive Officer Mark Fields has “elected to retire”, although when the news of Fields’ departure first broke last night – it was reported by Forbes that the head of Ford had been fired.

New 2017 Ford Mustang owner asks how to securely attach a front license plate

By Mary Conway on May 21, 2017 - 6:30PM

This issue comes up fairly frequently because different states have different laws about whether you need a front license plate. Some 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles do not have brackets for the front license plate. A new vehicle owner asks how to safely add one without ruining the look of the car.

The New Shelby Mustang Super Snake Wide Body is a 750hp Curvy Beauty

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2017 - 1:57PM

The team at Shelby American have rolled out their newest creation based on the Ford Mustang and while it is only a concept right now, the new Shelby Super Snake Wide Body has gorgeous curves coupled with the type of performance that you would expect from anything wearing the Super Snake name.

Three ways the 2017 Ford Transit is helping revive the motorhome market

By Mary Conway on May 17, 2017 - 9:33PM

Ford is teaming up with Winnebago and using its 2017 Ford Transit to breathe new life into the motorhome market.

Examining the Ford F150 Hybrid Possibilities

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2017 - 5:08PM

We learned back in January that Ford will have a hybrid version of their popular F150 pickup on sale by 2020 and with the discussion of electrified pickups flaring up lately, today we take a look at the possibilities for the most fuel-friendly Ford F-Series.

3 Ways the New 10-Speed Automatic Improves the 2018 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2017 - 5:43PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang will feature a new 10-speed automatic transmission and while some people question the move to the 10-speed gearbox, this change should improve the newest pony car in 3 key ways.

2018 Ford Mustang Ordering and Production Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2017 - 4:14PM

While the Motor Company hasn’t offered any official word as to when the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang will go on sale, information posted on the automotive fleet management website Donlen suggests that the 2018 models could be available for order in July, and the first units could arrive in October.

Ford Dissects the New 2018 F150 Exterior Design

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2017 - 4:20PM

Ford Motor Company surprised everyone by rolling out the redesigned 2018 F150 at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show and today, the automaker offers a breakdown of the new exterior design cues which allow this half ton pickup to differentiate itself from the 2017 models on sale today.

Ford Focus, Fiesta and Fusion Sporty Models Attract Younger Buyers

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2017 - 4:24PM

Ford Motor Company has diversified its performance portfolio in the past few years and the introduction of the Focus ST, the Fiesta ST, the Focus RS and the Fusion Sport have all played a big role in attracting younger, wealthier buyers to the brand.

How To Minimize Car Battery Recharging Risk and How Wrong CCA Can Kill Your Battery

By Armen Hareyan on May 8, 2017 - 5:34PM

Today TorqueNews spoke with Dakota Campbell, who is a diesel mechanic for a company called Poldrack Auto in the Austin, TX area and is currently finishing up tech school to get his certification. I asked him about best car batteries and how to minimize charging risks. Here is what he said discussing the safety measures in regard to dying car battery.

3rd Straight Win for Ron Capps Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2017 - 3:57PM

The domination of the NHRA Funny Car class by the crews from Don Schumacher Racing continued this past weekend as Ron Capps drove his Dodge Charger to his 3rd straight win and the team’s 6th win in 7 races this season – beating the Camaro funny cars of John Force and Robert Hight on his way to the final round win against Tim Wilkerson in the Mustang.

2018 Ford Mustang Standard Features Leaked in Dealer Brochure

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2017 - 1:32PM

Ford Motor Company still hasn’t rolled out all of the details on the 2018 Mustang, but a dealership brochure posted on the always-reliable Mustang6g clues us in on many of the key features which will be included on every new Ford Mustang.

6th Gen Camaro Posts Best Sales Month in April, Beats Mustang and Challenger

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2017 - 1:04PM

The Chevrolet Camaro posted its best sales month since the 6th generation model hit the streets in late 2015, allowing it to outsell both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in April – marking the first monthly sales win for the Camaro since October 2016.

No, The 2018 Mustang Doesn’t Look Like Darth Vader, but It’s Cool Anyway

By Tim Healey on May 4, 2017 - 5:54PM

It’s Star Wars Day, since it’s May the Fourth, and Ford is saying that the nose of the 2018 Mustang was inspired by one of the most famous villains of all time – the franchise’s iconic Darth Vader. Seriously.

Industry Experts Believe Next Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang to Target ZL1, Not Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2017 - 5:07PM

While we at TorqueNews still haven’t gotten any information from Ford Motor Company to prove that there is definitely a new Shelby GT500 Mustang coming in the near future, a handful of industry insiders believe that the new super-Stang will be an even more powerful road racer, designed to battle the Camaro ZL1 1LE – not the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Ken Block Loves His New F150 Raptor, Celebrates Ownership with a Huge Burnout

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2017 - 1:12PM

Ken Block has long been a spokesman for Ford Motor Company so it should come as no surprise that his personal vehicle is a 2017 Ford F150 Raptor, and in the video below, Ken talks about how much he loves his new high performance half ton – celebrating his love of the truck with a gigantic family style burnout.

What might be causing a nasty squeak in a 2016 Ford F-150

By Mary Conway on April 29, 2017 - 5:05PM

The owner of a 2016 Ford F-150 Super crew is reaching out to members of a popular forum for help because of a squeak coming from his sunroof.

Why was Mark Zuckerberg working on the 2017 Ford F-150 line?

By Mary Conway on April 28, 2017 - 4:36PM

The Facebook founder dropped in to the home of the popular Ford F-150 to learn about automotive production and even took a ride in an autonomous Ford Fusion.

Ford Confirms Mustang as the World's Bestselling Sports Car for 2016

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2017 - 2:52PM

Ford Motor Company has confirmed we already knew, announcing that the Ford Mustang was the bestselling sports car in the world during 2016, with more than 150,000 examples of the pony car sold across 140 countries around the world.

The Mustang Owner's Club announces an opening date for its Museum

By Mary Conway on April 24, 2017 - 9:22PM

The Mustang Owner's Club is planning to open its museum next April. They are finalizing plans for a national gathering, track day and museum grand opening.

Ford Tested an All-Wheel Drive Mustang back in 1965

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2017 - 12:17PM

When the Ford Mustang hit the market back in 1964 with more success than any car before it or after it, the Motor Company toyed with all sorts of ideas to build on the popular sports car – including an all-wheel drive Mustang test car which still exists today.

What’s Next for the Ford EV Program After Ford Focus EV Pullout

By Douglas Stansfield on April 20, 2017 - 11:14AM

Earlier this week Ford announced it was pulling its Ford Focus EV out of Europe and leaves doubts about Ford’s commitment to the Electric Car development it launched back in 2010-2011.

2017 Ford F-150 and tiny houses are a match made in Millenial heaven

By Mary Conway on April 19, 2017 - 9:42PM

Ford Motor is trying to win over the heart of Millenials using its 2017 F-150 to haul two tiny houses across America on a road trip.

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