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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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How Shelby Builds the Newest Mustang Turbo GT

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2015 - 1:30PM

The newest Shelby GT Mustang has arrived and it is turbocharged, but rather than a V8, this new Shelby GT calls on the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder mill for its motivation – although the package is surprisingly expensive.

Can a 20 Mile EV Ford C-Max Energi Battery Deliver 50% Ev Miles?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 14, 2015 - 8:53AM

Based on the USA Governments figures of the average USA driver, he/she drives less than 40 miles a day in his/her car. Well if that is still the truth than the Ford C-Max Energi’s battery pack size of 20 miles should actually deliver 50% of this cars total miles. Is that even possible?

1977 Ford Mustang II sounds like a Lawnmower

This Ford Mustang Sounds Like a Lawnmower

By Armen Hareyan on September 9, 2015 - 3:01PM

2015 Ford Mustang is the World's Bestselling Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2015 - 2:11PM

According to a survey by IHS Automotive, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in the world during the first six months of 2015, with even greater sales expected later this year as the first right-hand drive models reach those markets around the world.

63% of Ford F150 Pickups Sold in August Pack EcoBoost Power

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 4:29PM

Ford Motor Company rolled the dice when they introduced the twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6 for the F150 pickup a few years back and that gamble continues to pay off, with a whopping 63% of new F150 pickups sold in August 2015 coming with one of the two EcoBoost engine options – accounting for an improvement of 86% compared to the same month last year.

Beckman Wins Again, Dodge Charger Wins 14 of 18

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 1:02PM

The domination of the NHRA Funny Car class by the 2015 Dodge Charger teams of Don Schumacher Racing continued this past weekend, with Fast Jack Beckman winning his 6th of the season and the 14th win in 18 events for the Schumacher Charger funny cars.

Mustang Sales Climb in August - Camaro Falls, Challenger Steady

By Patrick Rall on September 8, 2015 - 12:22PM

Following one of the worst sales months of 2015 in July, the Ford Mustang bounced back with strong sales in August and when combined with slumping Chevrolet Camaro sales – the Mustang built its lead in the annual muscle car sales race.

Vaughn Gittin Jr is Taking His Mustang Road Racing

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 4:06PM

Vaughn Gittin Jr is arguably the most famous American ever to compete in the action packed world of drifting, but this weekend, Gittin and his trusty Ford Mustang are going road racing in the multi-class Trans Am Series.

Chrysler, GM Offer the Most Manual Transmission Models

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 1:12PM

If you are a Chrysler Group or General Motors fan who likes to row your own gears, you are in luck, as "FCA" and GM offer far more models with manual transmissions than do any of the other automakers doing business in the United States – with the Chrysler Group taking the slight edge overall.

Ford Ranger Could Return to the US in 2018

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2015 - 12:52PM

According to the folks at the Detroit News, the Ford Ranger could return to the US market sometime in 2018 or 2019, with production based at the Wayne Assembly Plant which currently builds the Ford Focus – but when the Focus production moves to Mexico, the Ranger could return to the Motor City and the United States.

6 Interesting Facts on British 2015 Ford Mustang Buyers

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2015 - 2:53PM

Ford UK has offered up some information on the popularity of the 2015 Ford Mustang in the local market, including the most popular options and the fact that the new Mustang is sold in in the UK until the middle of 2016.

The New Shelby GT350 Mustang is Almost Here

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2015 - 1:20PM

Ford Motor Company announced that late last week, the first 2015 Shelby GT350 Mustang rolled off of the assembly line at the Flat Rock, Michigan facility – meaning that prospective buyers are that much closer to taking home their new road race-ready muscle car.

How Roush Makes the 2015 Ford F150 Very Raptor-Like

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2015 - 11:34AM

The next generation SVT Raptor might not hit dealerships for another year, but those 2015 F150 owners who want a more Raptor-like driving experience can turn to the folks at Roush, who have created a modern sport truck package that carries over many cues from the previous generation SVT pickup.

Detailed Pricing Information for the 2016 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2015 - 1:22PM

The configurator page for the 2016 Ford Mustang is live and while there are some additions and some deletions compared to the 2015 model year, the most surprising aspect is that there appears to be no price increases anywhere in the 2016 model year Mustang lineup.

Build Your 2016 Ford Mustang GT California Special Online Now

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2015 - 1:35PM

The 2016 Ford Mustang configurator has gone live on Ford.com and the key addition to the 2016 build options is the arrival of the newest California Special package – which adds a collection of unique appearance goodies for $1,995.

275hp, 296tq for the Focus ST from Ford Performance

By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2015 - 2:09PM

The Ford Focus ST is one of the hottest hatchbacks sold in the US market, but with new competition offering new power levels, Ford Performance has teamed up with Mountune to create a warranty-friendly upgrade package for the Focus ST that lifts the output to 275 horsepower and 296lb-ft of torque.

Fiskers Ford Mustang Rocket Speedster Looks Great, Still Seats 4

By Patrick Rall on August 17, 2015 - 1:09PM

This past weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours event, the drop-top version of Henrik Fisker’s Ford Mustang Rocket debuted, with this new Rocket Speedster adding a unique aero panel behind the front seats, but doing so without losing the functionality of the roof or the rear seats.

Ken Block, #43 Hoonigan Racing Division Ford Fiesta ST

Ken Block gets 5th podium extends GRC points lead in Wash., DC

By Denis Flierl on August 17, 2015 - 6:49AM

Ken Block in the #43 Hoonigan Racing Division Ford Fiesta ST rolled into Washington, DC as the points leader and after the race he extended his lead.

Build Your 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Online Now

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2015 - 2:59PM

The configurator for the 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang has fired up on Ford.com – allowing us to price out and build our ideal super-Stang, along with verifying prices and options for the newest Shelby GT350 pairing.

5 Shelby GT350 Mustang Drive Modes Broken Down

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2015 - 12:08PM

Since publishing my first ride review of the 2015 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang, I have gotten a handful of questions about the drive modes so today I look at each of the 5 drive modes that help make the new Shelby the most track-capable, street-friendly Mustang ever.

2.7L EcoBoost Makes the 2015 Ford Edge Sport More Exciting Than Ever

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2015 - 9:41AM

The new 2.7L EcoBoost was originally introduced for the 2015 Ford F150 pickup, but when it was added to the new Ford Edge lineup as the standard engine in the Sport package, this fuel-friendly made the 2015 Edge Sport the most engaging midsized SUV Ford has offered – combining a long list of standard and available features with a powerful, efficient engine.

George W Bush with the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang

George W Bush Signed Shelby GT350 Mustang Being Auctioned for Military Charity

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2015 - 2:16PM

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with President George W. Bush to auction off a 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang and the proceeds of this high performance pony car will go to support members of the military who are transitioning to civilian life – while also offering a truly unique collectable for a Mustang lover who can appreciate a car signed by one of our country’s greatest leaders.

How the 2016 Ford F150 is Getting Sportier

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2015 - 10:56AM

In an effort to continue to satisfy those new truck buyers who like to go fast, the 2016 Ford F150 will include a new Sport Mode that has been borrowed from the 2015 Ford Mustang – bringing with it quicker shifts and rev-matching for a more engaging driving experience from the 2016 F150.

Mustang Makes it 9 Straight, Beats Camaro and Challenger in July

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2015 - 2:00PM

The Ford Mustang continued its domination of the American muscle car sales race into a 9th month in July 2015, once again beating the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in a month where all three muscle cars saw a decline in sales – allowing the Mustang to build a massive lead in the annual sales race.

Five GT350R Mustangs lined up at Grattan

One Ride in the GT350R Mustang Proves Its Place Among Supercars

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2015 - 1:41PM

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has been heavily hyped since first being introduced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, but having had my first chance to go for a high speed ride in the most track capable Mustang ever – I can say without question that this new Shelby is every bit as good as Ford has led us to believe.

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang in yellow and black

Shelby GT350R Mustang Lighter than Camaro Z28, Faster at Grattan

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2015 - 9:56AM

Ford Motor Company announced yesterday that the 2015 Shelby GT350R Mustang weighs just 3,650lbs, making it lighter than the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and more importantly, the GT350R was able to lap Grattan Raceway a full second quicker than the Z28.

Even the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Shift Light is Special (Video)

By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2015 - 2:08PM

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang has a long list of standard features that should combine to make it the best-handling muscle car of all time, but simple new features like the heads up display shift light will make the 526 horsepower Mustang more user-friendly whether you are on the road or track.

6 New Features of the 2016 Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2015 - 12:37PM

The 2015 Ford F150 and its aluminum body are selling so well that the Motor Company is having a hard time meeting the demand, but in an effort to keep the new half ton pickup fresh for 2016, Ford has made 6 simple yet impactful changes for the new model year.

Save $10,000 on the 2015 Ford F150 Now

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2015 - 1:03PM

Now that Ford Motor Company has handled the supplier issues and gotten up to full speed with the production of the 2015 F150, the automaker is offering as much as $10,000 off of a new half ton pickup in order to get sales numbers up through the summer months.

2 Tough Tests for the 2015 F150 2.7L EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2015 - 5:58PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Ford F150 XLT with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine and while enjoying the segment-leading fuel economy, I was also able to put this tiny economy engine through the same hard-working tests as every other new truck – and the new super-efficient EcoBoost engine never failed to impress me.

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