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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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2017 Ford Raptor F150 Tires Developed Specifically for This Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2016 - 11:13AM

Ford Motor Company has announced some new information on the 2017 Raptor F150, this time focusing on the BFGoodrich tires which were developed right along with the truck, with engineers from both companies teaming up to make the best possible tires for on and off-road use.

Ford Mustang Included in New List of Takata Airbag Recalls

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2016 - 10:11AM

Ford Motor Company has rolled out a new list of vehicles affected by the global Takata airbag recalls, with the newest batch including the Ford Mustang, the Ford GT supercar, the Ford Fusion, the Ford Ranger and a collection of Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Chevrolet Camaro Sales Slump as Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Lead May Sales

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2016 - 3:09PM

Sales numbers were down across the board in the muscle car segment for May 2016, but the Chevrolet Camaro posted the biggest slide, trailing both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger as sales of the 6th gen GM muscle car remain inexplicably slow.

2016 Ford F150 Work-Off: 5.0L V8 -VS- 3.5L EcoBoost V6

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2016 - 11:24AM

I recently had a chance to put a pair of 2016 Ford F150 pickups to work – one with the 5.0L V8 and the other with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 – and today I bring you my views on how these two powerful F150 engines size up to each other when run through my hauling, towing and daily driving tests.

Ford Mustang, Focus and Fiesta Get 50th Anniversary LeMans Edition in France

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2016 - 1:19PM

Ford Motor Company is celebrating its dominating win of the 1966 24 Hours of LeMans race with a limited run of specially decorated performance cars including the Mustang, the Focus ST, the Focus RS and the Fiesta ST – but these unique high performance Ford products will be offered in France, only.

271K Ford F150 EcoBoost Pickups Recalled for Leaky Braking Systems

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2016 - 2:30PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for select 2013-2014 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the premium 3.5L EcoBoost V6 over a concern that the master cylinder could be leaking – leading to a possible loss of braking forces and an increased risk of an accident.

CS700 Ford Mustang Brings Big American Power to the UK

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2016 - 12:42PM

For prospective Ford Mustang owners in the UK who like the look but who demand more power, the Clive Sutton dealership group in central London has rolled out a variety of packages that can improve handling, enhance the look and lift the output to 700 horsepower.

2017 F250 Pricing Jumps by $150 to $5000+ Depending on the Trimline

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2016 - 2:06PM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t outlined the pricing for the new 2017 Ford F250 with the aluminum body, but the folks at Car & Driver have the vast majority of the numbers – outlining a series of price increases that range from $150 on the base model to more than $5,000 on the top of the line models.

The 750hp 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake is Available in Australia

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 10:20AM

Although the new Ford Mustang is sold out well into the 2017 calendar year, an Australian high performance tuning shop is offering up a limited number of new Shelby Super Snake Mustangs with 650-750hp – just like the super-tuned pony cars sold here in the USA.

Ford Closes 2017 GT Order Banks, 6506 Applications Received

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2016 - 1:21PM

The first month-long order window for the 2017 Ford GT has closed and the Motor Company is now reviewing 6,506 applications for the upcoming supercar – and more than 6,000 of those people will be turned down.

Another Roush F150 is in the Works with 650hp, 600tq

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2016 - 5:39PM

If the Roush Phase 1 package for the new Ford F150 that we talked about earlier this year isn’t powerful enough for you, there is good news – Roush is working on a Phase 2 kit for the new V8-powered F150 that will lift the output to 650 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque.

The Hellcat Challenger VS the 727hp Lebanon Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2016 - 12:50PM

The internet is abuzz this morning with the talk of the 727 horsepower Ford Mustang GT coupes being offered by Lebanon Ford for just $40,000 – and how this is a Hellcat-killer for a fraction of the price – but there are a few key points being excluded in the head-to-head comparisons between these two 700hp monsters online.

2003 Ford Mustang GT Concept Available for Sale

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2016 - 5:22PM

Back in January of 2003, the new Ford Mustang Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show with a new look that was unlike anything that we had seen from the fabled pony car in ages and right now, you can purchase the Mustang Concept which led to the modern era of Ford’s favorite performance car for the low price of just $350,000.

Ford F150 Plant Halts Production to Improve Future Output

By Patrick Rall on May 6, 2016 - 12:10PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will stop production of the new F150 pickups at their Kansas City Assembly Plant in order to improve the facilities production capacity – presumably preparing for what could be a big 2017 model year for the F150.

2017 Ford F150 Gets a More Powerful EcoBoost V6, 10-Speed Transmission

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

Ford has announced that the 2017 F150 is getting a new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and the new 10-speed automatic transmission which was first introduced for the new Raptor high performance pickup – but the new 10-speed is only available with the new EcoBoost V6.

Ford Mustang Beats Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in April Sales

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2016 - 1:15PM

For the 4th time this year and the 18th consecutive month, the Ford Mustang has outsold the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger, making the Mustang the bestselling sporty car in America as the new model continues its domination of the global performance car sales.

Ford Rolls Out the 1st in a Series of F150 Raptor Videos

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2016 - 3:04PM

We still don’t know a great many things about the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor, including the engine output, the price or when it will actually reach dealerships, but the Motor Company has launched the first of six videos showing off different features of the new high performance pickup truck.

Ford Could be Working on a New Mustang Mach 1

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2016 - 2:13PM

A video has been captured showing what some believe could be the new Ford Mustang Mach 1 and while we don’t have anything concrete on this possible future trimline, rumors suggest that it will bridge the performance gap between the Mustang GT and the Shelby GT350.

Ford Mustang GT500 Rumors Flare Up, Predict 750-800hp

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2016 - 7:45PM

A new batch of rumors has kicked up, suggesting that a new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is on the way and, according to these rumors, this newest pony car will pack enough twin turbocharged power to help the Mustang reclaim the title of America's most powerful.

Ford has Received 7,000 Orders for the New GT Supercar

By Patrick Rall on April 22, 2016 - 3:13PM

Ford Motor Company opened the intricate application process for the 2017 Ford GT a little over a week ago and in that short time, the automaker has received more than 7,000 applications to buy the new supercar – with just 500 planned for production.

Ford Introduces new F150 Police Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on April 21, 2016 - 1:58PM

Ford has rolled out their new F150 Special Service Vehicle package, otherwise known as an F150 police truck, helping to extend the Motor Company’s already-large offering of vehicles intended for police department use – joining the familiar Taurus based Police Interceptor sedan and the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility, along with the Special Service Vehicle packages for the Transit and the Expedition.

The Ford Mustang was the Bestselling Sports Coupe in the World in 2015

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2016 - 1:36PM

Based on the huge demand for the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we had figured that the original pony car was the bestselling sports car in the world last year, but today Ford Motor Company confirmed that for the 2015 calendar year, the mighty Mustang was the bestselling sports coupe in the world.

Happy 52nd Birthday to the Ford Mustang, America's Longest Running Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 1:30PM

On this day 52 years ago, more than 22,000 people had purchased the new Ford Mustang which had been formally introduced at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964 – marking the start of the longest-running car and one of the most famous American cars in the history of the industry.

Ford Mustang Sold Out Through 2017 in South Africa - Another RHD Market Success

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2016 - 1:37PM

The new Ford Mustang is the first ever to be sold in South Africa with the preferred right hand drive configuration and like every other RHD market that has just gotten the new Mustang – the American muscle car is sold out well into the foreseeable future.

Build Your Ford GT Supercar Online Now, Buyers to be Hand Picked

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2016 - 3:03PM

The configurator page for the new Ford GT supercar has gone line on Ford.com, allowing us all to burn a few minutes picking our favorite combination of wheels, stripes and exterior colors, but those folks hoping to buy a new GT will have to apply through the unique purchased process – with only approved buyers getting the green light to take one home.

2016 Camaro Priced Higher than Mustang in the UK Despite No Right-Drive

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 3:22PM

The pricing has been announced for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in the United Kingdom, and even though the new GM muscle car isn’t right hand drive and the new Ford Mustang is – the Camaro still costs more than the Mustang in both 4- and 8-cylinder form.

Ford Allocates 2,000 More Mustangs to Australia

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2016 - 12:45PM

The Ford Mustang is so popular in Australia that the American muscle car is technically sold out until the middle of 2017, but the Motor Company is trying to help shorten the waiting list by allocating an extra 2,000 units for the Aussie market – although those extra cars won’t arrive until late this year.

Ford F150 Beats Everyone in New Crash Tests

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2016 - 2:07PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published the results of their newest truck testing process and the new Ford F150 was the only truck to receive a “good” rating in every category – resulting in the F150 being the only truck to get the IIHS Top Safety Pick in multiple cab configurations.

Ford Mustang was Germany's Most Popular Sports Car in March

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2016 - 3:18PM

In case you needed a clear sign as to how popular the new Ford Mustang is in Europe, here it is – the Ford Mustang was the bestselling sports car in Germany last month and on the year, it is the second bestselling sports car in Germany so far this year.

2017 Shelby Mustang GT350 trio in new colors

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Changes Confirmed

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2016 - 1:17PM

Back in February, we brought you the news of some changes coming for the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while that information was technically unofficial – having come from a leaked document posted on an enthusiast forum – the official information on the 2017 model year Shelby Mustang has arrived and confirmed all of the leaked info from earlier in the year.

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