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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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Why owners are upset over the cost to insure a Ford F-150

By Mary Conway on September 27, 2016 - 8:32PM

Some truck owners are stunned to find out that they are paying twice as much per month to insure their F-150s compared to truck owners in other states. Much of insurance costs depend on your driving record, but some states force drivers to pay higher rates.

This Ford Mustang Inspired Xbox One has Me Hoping

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2016 - 2:33PM

Xbox France is giving away the awesome Ford Mustang inspired Xbox One console shown in the image above and the video below to one lucky gamer in conjunction with the launch of Forza Horizon 3, and as an avid Forza gamer – I am very jealous that we don’t have the opportunity to win something like this here in the US market.

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, Focus RS Sold Out - but You Can Still Buy One

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2016 - 1:22PM

According to a release issued by Ford Motor Company, the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the Shelby GT350R Mustang and the new high performance Ford Focus RS are all sold out around the world, more than three months before the 2017 calendar year arrives – although that doesn’t mean that you can’t buy one from your local dealership.

How auto companies are joining the fight against breast cancer

By Mary Conway on September 25, 2016 - 9:52PM

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and more companies are getting involved with raising money to fight the disease that strikes 1 out of every 8 women,in their lifetime. Breast cancer also affects men, some physically, but especially because every person has a mother, perhaps, a sister or a wife.

Looking to buy a 2014 F-150 for Sale? What you should know

By Mary Conway on September 24, 2016 - 11:35PM

If you are in the market for a used pickup for sale, thousands of 2014 F-150 models are coming available as short term leases are ending. The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for decades. We thought we should take a look at the 2014 and see what you might want to be on the look out for.

Drivers describe the best wiper blades for the Ford F-150

By Mary Conway on September 21, 2016 - 5:54PM

The weather will be turning throughout the country shortly and drivers are starting to think about preparing for the rainy or snowy weather. As people think about winterizing their vehicles, pickup owners are talking about what are the best wiper blades for the Ford F-150.

A 450hp, 510tq Ford F150 Raptor Sounds like a Dream Come True

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2016 - 2:24PM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t announced the official power figures for the 2017 F150 Raptor, but according to information posted on a Ford Raptor enthusiast forum, the new high performance pickup will pack 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of twin turbocharged torque – more than enough power to make this new Raptor the high performance sport truck we have been dreaming of.

Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 Gets 10 Million Views in 1 Week

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2016 - 11:05AM

Ken Block rolled out Gymkhana 9 exactly one week ago and in that short period of time, more than 10,000,000 people have watched the original hoonigan work his motoring magic in the new Ford Focus RS RX.

Saleen S7 Returns with a 1000hp Twin Turbo Ford V8

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2016 - 3:00PM

The ultimate American supercar is going back on sale with the return of the Saleen S7 and as was the case with the 750 horsepower beast, this newest Saleen sports car will feature a twin turbocharged Ford V8 with 1,000 horsepower – and a price tag of $1,000,000.

Chevrolet Offers Mustang Owners Big Discounts on a New Camaro

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2016 - 2:28PM

General Motors is looking to spur sales of the new Chevrolet Camaro and one interesting approach taken by the automaker is to offer owners of a Ford Mustang a “conquest” discount of $2,000 on a 2016 Camaro or $1,500 on a 2017 Camaro – and the Mustang owner doesn’t need to trade in their Ford to get this discount on a new Chevy muscle car.

How a spike in Denver F-150 thefts could be a sign of a national trend

By Mary Conway on September 17, 2016 - 6:19PM

Denver police issued a warning this week to all pickup truck owners that thefts of trucks have spiked dramatically. In particular, F-150s, F-250s and F-350s have been the targets of thieves.

Ford F150 with a Range Rover Diesel Could Best Ram in Power, MPGs

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2016 - 1:43PM

It has been common knowledge for some time now that the Ford F150 will soon have a diesel engine option and while the Motor Company has offered up any official information, spy shots show what appears to be a Range Rover diesel under the hood of an F150 test truck – seemingly confirming the rumors that the F150 would pack Range Rover power.

The Modern Muscle Car Wars and How They Have Changed

By Zachary Benedict on September 15, 2016 - 8:12AM

One of my favorite moments in the history of cars is the muscle car wars in the mid 60's and early 70's. Detroit's assembly lines were pumping out high horsepower cars that were marketed towards the youth of America (Baby Boomers). The race was on to see who could be the fastest.

Ford F-150 leads in sustainability

By Mary Conway on September 14, 2016 - 6:35PM

Recycling is huge in the auto industry as all of the automakers are attempting to use more sustainable materials. Ford has released information illustrating all of the recycled or repurposed products used in the manufacture of the F-150.

2017 Ford Super Duty Pricing Increases Detailed

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2016 - 11:12AM

The configurator tool for the all-new, aluminum-bodied 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup has launched on Ford.com and as expected, the next generation F250, F350 and F450 receive varying levels of pricing increases depending on the trim line chosen – and today we bring you a quick look at the starting prices of the newest Ford pickups.

Ford's self-driving cars for employees will be a game-changer in 2018

By Mary Conway on September 12, 2016 - 7:54PM

Ford Motor held a huge seminar on automotive trends in Dearborn, Michigan. As part of the presentation, the automaker announced that it plans to have self-driving vehicles as shuttles for employees on the Ford campus by 2018.

Ford Focus RS, Shelby GT350R Mustang Set Records in 2016 C&D Lightning Lap

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2016 - 4:23PM

The results for the 2016 Car & Driver Lightning Lap are in and both of the Ford vehicles in the field turned in solid times – with the new Shelby GT350T turning in the 2nd best time ever among American muscle cars and the quickest time ever for the LL2 class while the new Ford Focus RS set the best time ever by a 4-cylinder car in the 10 years of the Lightning Lap shootout.

Ford makes big investments in autonomous vehicles and mobility

By Mary Conway on September 10, 2016 - 10:12PM

Ford announced several investments this week in technology for self-driving cars. It also is going to provide shuttles and bikes for several major metropolitan areas. The shuttle service will start in San Francisco.

Ford F-150's big brother and Uber team up for football

By Mary Conway on September 7, 2016 - 5:49PM

Just in time for the return of the NFL football season, the Ford F series is starting a 3-year stint as the official truck of the NFL. To celebrate the new partnership, Ford is also joining forces with Uber, providing a special fleet of F series super duty trucks that can be ordered for tailgating. The super duty truck is a bigger, more rugged version of the F-150. The trucks are usually F-250s.

New Shelby Mustang GTE Looks Awesome, but it's Expensive

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2016 - 2:45PM

The folks at Shelby American have rolled out the information on their new Ford Mustang GTE package and while I love the look of the appearance-heavy package, I don’t like the price – as for $17,999 for the components alone, the new Mustang GTE is a pricey option for someone who wants a unique pony car.

Chevy is beefing up the Colorado to take on the Toyota Tacoma, but what happens if Ford enters the race?

By Mary Conway on September 5, 2016 - 4:51PM

GM announced that Both the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks are adding features to better compete with the Toyota Tacoma. Tacoma fans seem more concerned about a new Ford Ranger that may hit dealer lots as a 2018 model.

What Would Be the New Shelby GTE Package for Shelby Fans

By Mary Conway on September 3, 2016 - 10:57PM

The newly announced Shelby GTE is getting a lukewarm reception from many of the autowriters, but Shelby aficionados are interested in seeing the new package.

Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 1:25PM

The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.

On top of the mountain with my favorite muscle cars

By Mary Conway on September 1, 2016 - 10:38AM

The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press held its annual ride and drive event at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and I was like a kid in a candy store. Here we are at 8,500 feet surrounded by all of the new cars that you want to drive. The biggest concern is what to drive first.

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 3:17PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.

670hp Ford Mustang Delayed in Australia by the Government

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2016 - 3:32PM

Ford Motor Company plans to offer a 670 horsepower version of the Ford Mustang GT with a Roush supercharger package at Australian dealerships with a full warranty, but the Australian regulatory process has caused a delay in the automaker launching these high performance models – forcing owners of the popular new Mustang to search elsewhere in their quest for more power.

Ford F150 Fans Still Want a Lightning

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2016 - 2:07PM

Online discussions on enthusiast forums and social networks make it clear that Ford F150 fans still want a “Lightning” high performance on-road pickup, regardless of how good the 2017 Raptor F150 might be on the road and off – mainly because these folks want a short cab, short bed truck that lacks the added weight of four wheel drive.

Two More Production Years Announced for the Ford GT Supercar

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2016 - 2:12PM

Ford Motor Company originally planned to build just 500 examples of the new Ford GT, spread over the next two years, but after receiving a huge number of purchase inquiries and deciding that they want to keep running production-based endurance racing – the automaker has decided to add two more years of production to the new carbon fiber supercar.

Brits Love the Ford Mustang More than Any Other Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2016 - 4:34PM

During the 1st half of 2016, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling sporty car in the United Kingdom, comfortably beating the Jaguar F Type and every other sporty car with more than 250hp in the UK according to Ford Motor Company.

Ford Mustang Stomps Tesla Model S at Roadkill Nights

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2016 - 12:44PM

While racing at the 2016 Roadkill Nights by Dodge event in Pontiac, Michigan, a Tesla Model S went head to head on a slippery surface with a Ford Mustang GT, and the highly touted electric super sedan took a serious beating at the hands of the American muscle car.

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