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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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Ford F-150 Steering Wheel Problems and Peeling

Owners of 2015 Ford F-150s are upset over steering wheels that are peeling

By Mary Conway on December 5, 2016 - 9:00PM

An owner of a 2015 Ford F-150 complained on a forum about problems with his steering wheel peeling and looking bad. Other owners are reporting similar problems.

Ford Mustang Leads in November as Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Post Worst Sales of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2016 - 11:51AM

After trailing the Chevrolet Camaro in September and October sales, a combination of a sales surge for the Ford Mustang with the worst sales month of the year for the Camaro has allowed the Mustang to climb back to the top of the muscle car chart – even as sales slump across the segment compared to last year.

Stock 2017 Ford Raptor F150 Finishes the Baja 1000 - and Drives Home

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2016 - 11:35AM

A new 2017 Ford F150 Raptor that is mechanically identical to the trucks reaching dealerships around the country recently participated in the grueling Baja 1000 off-road race, finishing 3rd in the Stock Full class and then driving the team home – in a race where 128 vehicles didn’t make it to the finish line.

Future Ford Bronco Being Engineered in Australia

By Patrick Rall on November 23, 2016 - 12:27PM

A new reported states that the future Ford Bronco will be engineered in Australia even though it will be built in Detroit – all but ensuring that the new Bronco will be a smaller, body-on-frame vehicle and not a larger, F150-based machine.

Future Ford F150 Could Get a New 4.8L V8

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2016 - 12:18PM

According to a new report focusing on a labor deal between Ford Motor Company and the Canadian Auto Workers Union, the Ford F150 is slated to receive a new 4.8L V8 which will be built in Canada starting sometime around 2020 or 2021.

Finally a 2017 Ford GT you can afford to own

By Mary Conway on November 21, 2016 - 10:45PM

Ford is now selling diecast reproductions of the incredible 2017 Ford GT supercar. Available in blue or silver, it may be the only Ford GT you can ever afford.

2018 Ford Mustang Could Lose V6, Gain 10-Speed and MagneRide

By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2016 - 2:08PM

According to information gathered from Ford’s dealership system and posted on the enthusiast website Mustang6g.com, the 2018 Ford Mustang could lose the V6 engine option while adding the 10-speed automatic transmission and the MagneRide suspension setup from the current Shelby GT350 – while still offering the GT350 and GT350R for those who want a stronger-handling pony car.

Autosock may give better tire traction than chains

Why some drivers say the 'Autosock' works better than chains in snow

By Mary Conway on November 19, 2016 - 8:21PM

With snow starting to fall in different areas of the country, a new product appears to give better traction than chains. Decide between Autosock vs chains.

The Ford Mustang in Oklahoma Probably Wasn't Going 208

By Patrick Rall on November 17, 2016 - 1:04PM

A news story has been traveling around social media which talks about a 19-year old Ford Mustang driver in Oklahoma who was clocked going 208mph and while it certainly makes for an interesting story – there is almost no way that he was going 208 miles per hour.

North American "Of The Year" Finalists Include Ford Super Duty, Chevy Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2016 - 1:28PM

The finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year award have been announced and headlining this year’s awards are the Ford F-Series Super Duty and the Chevrolet Bolt – both of which have been named Motor Trend’s best of the new year – along with the hot-selling Chrysler Pacifica.

Ford F150 and Super Duty Take a Trio of Honors in LA

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2016 - 11:27AM

The aluminum bodied Ford F150 and Super Duty pickups have been awarded with several titles on the first day of the 2016 LA Auto Show, including the 2017 Motor Trend Truck of the Year – setting up Ford as the favorite for the 2017 North American Truck of the Year.

Ford is roaring into the small SUV market in a big way with 2018 EcoSport SUV

By Mary Conway on November 14, 2016 - 11:18PM

Ford unveiled the 2018 EcoSport on Snapchat, a strong indication of their target audience. The small SUV is loaded with premium audio and other amenities, is perfect for the young buyer who demands the latest in technology delivered in a small package.

Why automakers have to redesign the interior of the 2017 Ford Fusion because of all of our electronics

By Mary Conway on November 12, 2016 - 11:00PM

Drivers have become so obsessed with their phones, tablets and laptops, that automakers have to redesign vehicle interiors to accommodate them. See the new 2017 Ford Fusion interior built with phones and laptops in mind.

How the sale of this tricked out 2013 Ford Raptor SVT will help children see better

By Mary Conway on November 8, 2016 - 5:57PM

Truck lovers have until Friday, November 11th to bid on a one-of-a-kind tricked out 2013 Ford Raptor SVT. Superbowl MVP Von Miller commissioned the truck and it was featured on the Velocity Channel's "The Lifted Life".

Newest Roush P51 Ford Mustang Packs 727hp

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2016 - 12:45PM

The folks at Roush Performance used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce their new P-51 Mustang – a 727hp package designed to sit atop the Roush Mustang lineup in terms of power and performance.

Buyers Lining Up for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2016 - 1:15PM

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is still more than a month away from reaching the first buyers, but those folks looking to secure one of the new 450 horsepower pickups are flowing into dealerships – creating an early waiting list for the next gen Raptor.

Why the Canadian government is investigating some Ford F-150s

By Mary Conway on November 4, 2016 - 10:36PM

The Transportation Department of Canada called Transport Canada claims that there are problems with the brakes on some 2011 and 2012 Ford F-150s.

Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 5:08PM

The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.

A Ford GT-Inspired Mustang with 800hp Shines at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2016 - 3:14PM

Among the many Ford Mustang show cars on display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs – which incorporates some styling cues from the Ford GT supercar into an 800 horsepower Mustang GT to create one cool super-muscle car.

Ford Mustang, F150 and Focus - Hottest of SEMA for 2nd Year

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2016 - 2:38PM

The annual Hottest of SEMA Awards have been announced and for the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang, Ford F150 and Ford Focus have been named the most popular cars in their respective segments – covering the coupe, truck and sport compact groups.

Ford Mustang GT is Ready to Race the World

By Patrick Rall on November 1, 2016 - 3:52PM

Ford Motor Company has used the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce their newest Ford Mustang race car – the GT4 – which is FIA approved to race all over the world as the automaker looks to benefit from the huge success of the new Mustang in overseas markets.

Ford is Sending a Stock 2017 F150 Raptor to Race the Baja 1000

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2016 - 6:03PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they are sending a 2017 Ford F150 Raptor to the Baja 1000 to run the stock class – a move that helps emphasize the durability of the high performance EcoBoost pickup and all of the supporting modifications which make the Raptor so special.

Ford is Bringing a Twin Charged EcoBoost Mustang to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2016 - 4:19PM

While it likely wont be the most powerful Ford Mustang on display at the 2016 SEMA Show, the supercharged and turbocharged 2017 Mustang from the crew at MRT will almost surely be one of the most interesting builds at the sprawling Vegas show – and the Motor Company has offered up just enough information to get us on the edge of our seats.

Ford steps up fight against pedestrian accidents

By Mary Conway on October 26, 2016 - 9:19PM

A pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle every eight minutes in the U.S. Ford is debuting new technology to help stop the accidents. Ford attributes the increase in accidents to pedestrians texting rather than paying attention while walking.

Ford Recalls 8000 New Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustang Over Engine Fire Risk

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2016 - 1:28PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 8,000 examples of the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang over a concern that a portion of the engine oil cooler could fail – leading to engine failure or an engine bay fire.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Crushes a Supercharged Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2016 - 2:42PM

Today, we bring you a drag racing video featuring a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat going against a Ford Mustang GT with an aftermarket supercharger setup, and while the racing action is great – this video should remind racers not to write checks with their mouths that their cars can’t cash.

Ford F150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado All Fail Ridiculous Headlight Test

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2016 - 1:36PM

The IIHS has announced the results of their new headlight ratings test for the top trucks in the US market and the Ford F150, the Ram 1500, the Chevrolet Silverado, the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan all did fairly poorly in the test – making you wonder how seriously a test can be taken when almost every vehicle in a popular segment fails the test.

Shelby is selling new wheels to spice up your Mustang

By Mary Conway on October 24, 2016 - 7:52PM

Are you looking to spiff up your Ford Mustang? You may want to check out the new wheels available from Shelby. They are part of the new GTE performance package, but are available to fit any 2005-2017 Mustang.

Jaguar Land Rover Electronic Emergency Brake Light Assist

Jaguar Land Rover Teams Up With Ford To Hit Every Green Light

By Will Maley on October 24, 2016 - 3:13PM

Waiting at a traffic light is one of more tedious items that we deal with when driving. But it could be a thing of the past if any if Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have their way.

Fatality Shows Need To Have Takata Airbag Recall Work Completed

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2016 - 7:27PM

The 11th confirmed fatality due to an exploding Takata airbag inflator has claimed the life of a California driver and reminds everyone to have recalls completed as soon as possible.

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