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Ford

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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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.

How Ford Put NASA Designs into a 627hp 2015 Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2015 - 4:02PM

Ford Motor Company has designed a one-off 2015 Ford Mustang GT for the EAA AirVenture charity auction on July 23rd, with this 627 horsepower supercharged Mustang sporting a look based on that of the Apollo space program.

Dodge Coronet, Chevrolet Chevelle and Ford Torino Aren't Coming for 2016

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2015 - 3:27PM

There are pictures and fake stories going around the internet insisting that a new Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Torino GT and Dodge Coronet Super Bee are coming for the 2016 model year, but not only are they not happening for 2016 – they aren’t going to happen anytime in the foreseeable future.

2 New Roush Ford Mustang Models for US Military Only

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2015 - 2:25PM

The folks at Roush have come up with a new pair of 2015 Ford Mustang packages designed exclusively for members of the United States military and we can expect that the new Roush Mustang Warrior models will quickly become collector’s items – but only 45 examples of the military Mustang will be offered in this first edition and they will only be offered to soldiers serving overseas.

How the Shelby GT350 Mustang Makes Space Shuttle Tech Affordable

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2015 - 2:54PM

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang is a work of automotive art designed to dominate road courses and while the new Shelby Mustang has a long list of unique features that make it amazing, the ultra-lightweight carbon fiber wheels – which have traditionally been reserved for far more expensive exotic supercars – might just be the most groundbreaking item on the new GT350R.

How the Turbo Camaro Could Beat the EcoBoost Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2015 - 3:18PM

We have been so focused on talking about the real world specifications of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro that we didn’t look at one of the most important aspects of a new vehicle – and a lower purchase price could play a big part in the new turbocharged 4-cylinder Camaro RS challenging the more powerful EcoBoost Mustang.

2 Promising Engines Rumors for Next GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 3:56PM

While Ford Motor Company is focused on the launch of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang, the muscle car community is still eagerly discussing the prospect of a GT500 Mustang to rival the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and in those discussions, two interesting rumors have cropped up – including a Mustang with the monster EcoBoost from the Ford GT and a forced induction version of the GT350 flat plane V8.

2016 Turbo Camaro Could Be Far Lighter than EcoBoost Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2015 - 1:08PM

We still don’t have the official weight figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but based on comments made by Camaro mastermind Al Oppenheiser when speaking with Autoblog, it sounds as though the turbocharged 4-cylinder Chevy muscle car could weigh significantly less than the popular EcoBoost Mustang – which could help make up for the power differential between the two.

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