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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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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.

Pricing Out the Ford F450 with Class Leading Towing Abilities

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2017 - 3:46PM

The 2017 Ford F450 Super Duty is the segment leader in towing capacity and some people seem to think that the F450 is considerably more expensive than the 1-ton pickups, so today we bring you a look at the cost of America’s strongest towing vehicle in the Class 3 segment.

Lebanon Ford Offers a 550hp EcoBoost Mustang for $33k

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2017 - 1:20PM

Lebanon Ford has turned their attention to the EcoBoost Mustang, pulling 550 horsepower from the turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder with a total price – including the cost of the car – of just $32,995.

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Announced for 2018

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2017 - 2:52PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the Shelby GT350 Mustang will continue into the 2018 model year and while the rest of the 2018 Mustang lineup gets a slightly refreshed exterior design – the 2018 Shelby models retain their 2017 look.

Make your Phone Roar like the Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2017 - 11:47AM

Ford Motor Company has just rolled out a ringtone which calls upon the roar of the 2018 Mustang GT’s 5.0L V8 as it revs and races off into the distance – and it’s free.

Why the 2018 Ford Explorer appeals to both Baby Boomers and Millenials

By Mary Conway on April 12, 2017 - 2:50PM

Ford unveils its 2018 ford Explorer with new updates designed to appeal to Millenials!

The Best Mechanical Gloves Auto Mechanics Say They Like

By Armen Hareyan on April 11, 2017 - 2:59PM

When auto mechanics work on their cars they need a special type of gloves, especially they work on the engine of the vehicle. Your regular gloves will not do the job, but there are some gloves that auto mechanics say are the best when working on their cars.

Ford builds a Fusion hybrid cop car to save money while catching bad guys

By Mary Conway on April 10, 2017 - 10:11PM

Ford is unveiling what it calls the first "pursuit-rated hybrid police car" designed to catch the bad guys while saving police departments money.

Ford Mustang adding Rear Doors or V8 Supercars adding Coupes?

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2017 - 4:03PM

It seems as though the Ford Mustang will become the weapon of choice for Blue Oval drivers in the Australian V8 Supercar racing series – meaning that there will either be a coupe running in what has traditionally always been a sedan-only series, or the Mustang body will be adapted to fit on the current sedan race car platform.

Ford Recalls 52k F250 Pickups Over Rollaway Risks

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2017 - 1:08PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for roughly 52,600 2017 F250 Super Duty pickups over a concern that the trucks could rollaway when the vehicle has seemingly been left in park – increasing the likelihood of an accident if one of the big Ford trucks gets to rolling down the street without a driver.

Tommy Johnson Jr' Dodge Charger Gets Win #3 for Team Mopar

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2017 - 5:12PM

This past weekend, the teams of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series headed to Las Vegas for the Denso Spark Plug Nationals and for the 3rd time in four events, a Don Schumacher Dodge Charger took the win in the funny car class – with Tommy Johnson Jr grabbing his first win of the season.

Ford Mustang beats Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger in March 2017 Sales

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2017 - 1:47PM

The Ford Mustang beat the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger the 5th month in a row and the 27th time in the past 29 months, allowing the Motor Company to continue to lead the muscle car segment as it climbs out of the slow winter months.

2018 Ford Mustang Engine Start Button Pulses like a Horse's Heart

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2017 - 10:27AM

The 2018 Ford Mustang will have a handful of new features compared to the 2017 models, but one of the most unique might be the red pulsing engine start button – which, according to Ford, flashes at a similar rate as the heartbeat of a horse at rest.

Ford Investing $1 Billion for Future Ranger and Bronco Production

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2017 - 11:42AM

Ford is preparing for the production of the next Ranger and Bronco for the US market, announcing a billion dollar investment in two facilities – one where the Ranger and Bronco will be built and a second where the engines for these midsized vehicles will be assembled.

Ford Mustang Spy Shots Hint to a More Extreme GT350 - or a GT500

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2017 - 12:33PM

Spy shots revealing what appears to be a Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang with more extreme aero bits could reveal something as simple as upgrades for the GT350 line, or they could be the best shots yet of the rumored Shelby GT500 Mustang.

Shelby GT350 Mustang Owners Suing Ford for Overheating Issues on the Track

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2017 - 1:11PM

The law firm Hagens Berman announced yesterday that in cooperation with Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, they will be representing a group of 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang owners who have filed a class action suit against Ford Motor Company due to the fact that their muscle cars are prone to overheating transmissions and differentials – forcing the car into limp mode and putting the drivers at risk.

Ride Along with the Ford F150 Raptor in the Baja 1000

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2017 - 1:36PM

Ford Motor Company has released a cool new documentary-type video discussing the F150 Raptor’s strong efforts in the 2016 Baja 1000 with both 360-degree and virtual reality format – giving us all a chance to ride along with the Raptor as it makes its way through one of the world’s most grueling off-road races.

Examining the 2018 Ford F150 Diesel Engine Possibilities

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2017 - 5:24PM

Ford announced at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show that the 2018 F150 will get a new PowerStroke 3.0L diesel V6, but the automaker didn’t offer any details on that new engine, so today we look at the possible engine details for the first diesel-powered half ton F-Series pickup.

2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman in Robin Egg Blue

The Ram 1500 offers the Most Bang for Your Buck in a Small Half-Ton Truck

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2017 - 5:11PM

We get a great many questions about the future availability of something like the old Ford F150 SVT Lightning or the Ram 1500 SRT10, but in the absence of a true high performance sport truck intended for on-road performance, the current Ram 1500 Express offers the most bang-for-your-buck in a small half ton pickup.

2018 Ford Mustang, F150 get Nighttime Pedestrian Detection

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2017 - 3:11PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that the 2018 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford F150 will both feature a new Nighttime Pedestrian Detection system which can apply the brakes in the event of an imminent collision with a person on foot – a feature which Ford says will reduce driver stress at night.

2017 Ford Mustang Recalled for a Troublesome Driver's Door Handle

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 2:41PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a compliance recall for the 2017 Mustang over a concern that the driver’s side door handle assembly might not be correctly installed – increasing the chances of the door swinging open in the event of an accident and increasing the likelihood of injury.

Ford Focus RS: Averaging 500+ Units Sold per Month

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2017 - 4:07PM

The Ford Focus RS officially went on sale in the US last summer, marking the first time that the RS name has been offered here in the States and since becoming available, Ford has sold more than 3,500 examples of the all-wheel drive, turbocharged hot hatch.

2017 Ford F250 Lariat: Super Smooth Ride from the Super Duty

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2017 - 4:42PM

I recently spent a week behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat and while this big, powerful truck performed every task just as well as you might expect – the ride quality from this hard-working truck was far better than any of my passengers could have foreseen.

Ford and Motorcraft change the oil recommendation for F-series diesel trucks

By Mary Conway on March 11, 2017 - 10:01PM

Ford and its parts division Motorcraft have issued new recommendations about which oil can be used in its diesel F-series trucks. The advisory warns against using CK-4 motor oils.

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