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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 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.

Watch Ken Block's 1400hp AWD Ford Mustang Conquer Pikes Peak

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2016 - 3:49PM

After debuting his Hoonicorn V2 Ford Mustang last week, Ken Block has offered up the first footage of the new twin turbocharged monster in action – roasting the tires as Block races up the curvy road of the Pikes Peak hill climb.

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Honored for Carbon Fiber Wheels

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2016 - 2:41PM

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has proven itself as the most road course capable muscle car ever and part of that success is the implementation of the industry-first carbon fiber wheels – which improve performance in every way and which have helped the new Shelby Mustang claim the Popular Science Best of What’s New Award.

Should you retune your Ford F-150 for winter gas?

By Mary Conway on October 18, 2016 - 8:17PM

With the colder weather quickly approaching, a guy who describes himself as an Ecoboost veteran asks the question about returning his Ford F-150 for the winter grade of gasoline. He says, in Minnesota, he gets terrible mileage in the winter.

Previewing the Bojix Design Ford F150 Headed to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2016 - 3:33PM

Last week we brought you the first preview of a customized Ford F150 headed to the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and while that truck was built to rule the street – today’s SEMA-bound F150 has been built by Bojix Design to dominate the dirt.

Ford Bringing a Pair of 800hp Supercharged Mustang GTs to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2016 - 4:29PM

As part of the ongoing tease of their cars coming to SEMA, Ford Motor Company has shown off a pair of customized Mustang GT coupes fitted with superchargers, packing a unique look and an output in excess of 825 horsepower from the relatively lightly modified 5.0L V8.

Ken Blocks Ford Mustang Hoonicorn V2 Packs 1400hp with Twin Turbos

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2016 - 3:07PM

When Ken Block introduced his all-wheel drive 1965 Ford Mustang known as the Hoonicorn, it seemed to be the ultimate tire-slaying muscle car, but Block and his team have added a pair of turbochargers to the NASCAR V8 – lifting the output to 1,400hp and increase the tire shredding abilities of this gorgeous custom Mustang.

Belgium Loves the Ford Mustang More than Any European Market

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2016 - 4:15PM

The Ford Mustang has proven to incredibly popular in a variety of European countries, but relative to the number of drivers in the country, no country rivals the Mustang enthusiasm of those buyers in Belgium – where the new pony car is proportionally more popular than it is in anywhere else in Europe.

Ford Mustang GT Performance Packs Available Later This Month

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 2:47PM

If you have been waiting for a warranty-safe way to add power to your 2015-2017 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L engine, you won’t be waiting much longer – as Ford Performance plans to ship the 456 and 472 horsepower Power Packs by the end of this month.

Ford Performance Lifts EcoBoost Mustang to 390lb-ft of torque

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2016 - 11:48AM

Ford Motor Company has just announced a new Ford Performance Power Package for the 2015+ EcoBoost Mustang and while this kit is “only” an engine calibration, the gains are significant – with the tuned 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine offering 335 horsepower and 390lb-ft of torque.

Why the national Mustang Club is already planning a party for April 17th, 2017

By Mary Conway on October 10, 2016 - 9:41PM

The 2016 National Mustang Day celebration was such a huge hit that the Mustang clubs are already announcing the date for next year's celebrations. April 17th, 2017 will be national Mustang Day with events being planned for the National Mustang Museum and elsewhere.

A Preview of the Hulst Customs Ford F150 Headed to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2016 - 4:54PM

Ford Motor Company has offered up artwork and brief details on a few of the F150 pickups which will line their sprawling display at the 2016 SEMA Show and today, I bring you a look at the high performance street machine built by Hulst Customs.

5 best waxes for a glossy, wet look for a black Ford F-150

By Mary Conway on October 9, 2016 - 10:21PM

After investing all that money in a beautiful truck, what is the best way to keep it looking new? Truck fans offer their favorites for the 5 best waxes and sealants for a glossy, wet look for the black Ford F-150.

Why you may want to undercoat your aluminum F-150

By Mary Conway on October 8, 2016 - 6:59PM

Much has been said about the 2015 and 2016 Ford F-150s being made of aluminum. Parts of the truck are still high grade steel. Ford has done extensive testing on the new trucks but questions like this one from a Canadian truck fan remain, “Did you get your new truck undercoated, not sure if I should with the body being aluminum? “ The next question is “What is the best undercoating to use?”

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Could Get an Automatic Transmission

By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2016 - 3:43PM

According to the usually reliable information from Mustang6g.com, the Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang could be getting an automatic transmission in the near future, but rather than a standard fluid-driven gearbox, the Motor Company could opt for a lightning-quick dual clutch transmission – which would further improve the performance of Ford’s newest super muscle car.

If you are buying a new Ford Mustang on a budget, which is better: The V-6 or the Ecoboost Turbo?

By Mary Conway on October 5, 2016 - 6:28PM

A Ford Mustang customer asks the question, "Which is better the V-6 or the Ecoboost Turbo?" Fans replied with a number of different opinions. The most surprising thing is the difference in interiors available with those engine options.

The 2017 Ford F150 with the 10-Speed Transmission Beats Chevy's Hybrid in MPGs

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2016 - 4:03PM

The 2017 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost will come standard with the new 10-speed automatic transmission and a whole lot more torque, but the jump from 6 gears to 10 is only causing a slight improvement on the fuel economy numbers – but it is still enough to beat the Hemi Ram and the Chevy Silverado Hybrid.

Upcoming Ford Bronco Won't Be F150-Based

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2016 - 11:02AM

A Ford UAW boss recently stated that the Ford Bronco will return to the lineup and it will be built in the same Michigan production facility as the upcoming Ford Ranger, but when the Bronco does return, we shouldn’t expect it to look like the F150-based renderings floating around the internet for the past few years.

Chevy Camaro Outsells Ford Mustang in September, Ending the 22-Month Streak

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2016 - 1:07PM

The Chevrolet Camaro posted its 3rd best sales volume of 2016 in September and when combined with a gigantic drop in Ford Mustang sales, the new GM muscle car finally outsold both of the crosstown rivals – ending the 22-month winning streak by the Mustang.

Shelby GT350 Mustang Nearly Plows Through Kids, Driver Laughs it Off

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2016 - 12:31PM

A new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang crashed pulling out of a Cars and Coffee event in Texas, nearly plowing through a large crowd of spectators with many small children and unbelievably – the driver got out of the car, smiling and waving to the crowd as though he had just performed an impressive stunt rather than nearly killing innocent people.

Why owners say that Ford Mustang seat belts are too tight

By Mary Conway on September 29, 2016 - 10:19PM

It is a topic that may strike a nerve, the owner of a 2016 Mustang asking what can be done about the “Neck Choker AKA Seat Belt”. The writer named Mario asks “ Curious about anyone else's solution to the dreaded seat belt of the S550. I'm hesitant to get a seat belt pad, because well I've always thought they look corny. But the damn throat-slicing seat belt is about the only thing on my car I don't love.”

Official: The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 Packs 450hp, 510lb-ft of Torque

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2016 - 4:50PM

While leaked dealership information suggested that the 2017 Ford Raptor F150 would have 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of torque, the Motor Company announced the official specs this morning and as expected, those figures of 450 and 510 are accurate – making the new Raptor the most powerful F150 ever.

Refreshed Ford Mustang Might Get a New Face and Tail

By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2016 - 1:03PM

The Ford Mustang is rumored to be set for a surprising facelift in the next two years and based on what I have seen in person and what is available via spy shots, I believe that the 2018 or 2019 Mustang might have a lightly restyled front end and a significantly restyled rear end.

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