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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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The 2016 Ford F150 Should Get the Stronger Lincoln EcoBoost V6

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2014 - 5:15PM

The 2015 Ford F150 features a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 that makes it one of the most capable and most efficient half ton trucks sold in America, but for the 2016 model year, the Motor Company should really introduce the 3.5L EcoBoost from the Lincoln Navigator to the F150 lineup.

Ford Recalls a Half Million Older Mustang Models in Industry-Wide Airbag Recall

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 5:23PM

Ford Motor Company has added more than a half million cars to the massive Takata airbag recall, many of which are Ford Mustang models from the 2005 through 2008 model years – all of which have the airbags that could cause major injury or death if the assemblies fail in the event of an accident.

Hennessey Turns the 2015 F150 into a 600hp Off Road Warrior

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 1:32PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance have offered up their first take on the new 2015 Ford F150 pickup and with more than 600 horsepower, the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 should be a perfect follow-up to the super tuned SVT Raptor pickups from the last generation F150.

Australian 2015 Ford Mustang GT Packs the Same Power as US Models

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2014 - 1:26PM

Although reports earlier this week suggested that Australian buyers of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT would enjoy less power than American buyers, but it has been confirmed that the 5.0L V8 Down Under will have the same output – it is just stated differently for the Australian market.

Next Gen SVT Raptor Based on the 2015 F150 Confirmed

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2014 - 5:51PM

The arrival of a new SVT Raptor pickup based on the aluminum bodied 2015 Ford F150 has been rumored for some time, but amidst the reports of the coming of the Focus RS to the US market included a key point that got lost in the shuffle – a Ford rep confirmed that there is indeed a new Raptor F150 on the way.

High Performance Focus RS Confirmed for the US, Possibly with Mustang Power

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2014 - 1:32PM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the high performance Ford Focus RS will soon arrive in the US market and while it is unofficial, it is widely rumored that the Focus RS will be powered by the 2.3L EcoBoost engine from the 2015 Mustang.

2015 Mustang, 2015 F150 Lead Fords Charge for Double North American Honors

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2014 - 12:59PM

The North American Car and Truck of the Year jury has announced the finalists for the 2015 awards with the 2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Ford F150 leading the charge for the Motor Company, but there are some other very good vehicles giving Ford a run for their money.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Headed to Dealers Now

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2014 - 4:23PM

A little over a month before the first examples of the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback reached owners, the first new Mustang Convertibles are also on their way to dealerships around the country – right in time for winter.

American Muscle 12 second EcoBoost Mustang

Put Your 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost into the 12s for $800

By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2014 - 4:17PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is an impressive balance of performance and efficiency, but with just $800 worth of aftermarket components, owners can transform their fuel-friendly turbocharged Mustang into a 12 second quarter mile car.

Ford Working on F150 Hybrid and Diesel Drivetrains

By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2014 - 12:35PM

While the Chrysler’s EcoDiesel gives the Ram 1500 the title of the most efficient half ton truck in America, the Ford F150 could soon feature either a hybrid or diesel drivetrains – both of which are rumored to be in the works behind the closed doors at Ford Motor Company.

No Right Hand Drive Shelby GT350 Mustang Coming

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2014 - 12:43PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the first to be produced in a factory right hand drive configuration for foreign markets, but those folks who drive on the left side of the road will have to settle for the new Shelby GT350 – as that ultra-high performance road racer will only be produced in a left-drive configuration.

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Recalled for Fuel Line Fire Risks

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2014 - 6:32PM

November 2014 was really the first full month of sales for the 2015 Ford Mustang and the new pony car is already facing its second recall, as Ford is now recalling the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost over a concern that the fuel line could leak and that could lead to a serious fire.

2014 Shelby GT500 Dyno Testing: Too Much Power?

By Armen Hareyan on December 4, 2014 - 3:51PM

Aluminum Ford F150 Raptor Could Debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2014 - 8:59PM

There are a great many rumors as to what will debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but the newest rumor suggests that a new SVT Raptor based on the aluminum bodied 2015 Ford F150 will be among the high performance premiers in the Motor City come January.

2015 Chevy Colorado beats Ford F-150 in truck of year

2015 Ford F-150 loses to Chevy Colorado in Truck of the Year

By John Goreham on December 3, 2014 - 5:41PM

Motor Trend is certainly spreading the Truck of the Year Award around, but Ford losing this one is a shocker.

Ford Mustang Outsells Camaro and Challenger Combined in November

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2014 - 1:44PM

We knew that the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang would lead to a big sales spike for the original pony car and with the next generation reaching a great many dealerships around the country in November, Ford sold enough Mustangs last month to beat both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger – combined.

No Convertible Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Coming

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2014 - 1:44PM

Ford made a big splash when they introduced the 662hp Shelby GT500 Mustang Convertible a few years back, but those folks hoping for a drop top version of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang shouldn’t get their hopes up – as the world on the street is that Ford has no plans to produce a new GT350 convertible.

Texas Football Coach Kingsbury Buys First 2015 Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2014 - 2:17PM

The very first 2015 Ford F150 has been sold through Bluebonnet Motors in New Braunfels, Texas and the very first person in America to own the next generation F150 is retired high school football coach Tim Kingsbury, father of Texas Tech Red Raiders head football coach Kliff Kingsbury.

The New Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Could Start at $52,995

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2014 - 11:24AM

The new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will very likely be the most track capable Mustang of all time and if the pricing rumors floating around the internet prove to be true, the newest Shelby GT350 will also be an impressive performance bargain – with pricing beginning around $52,995.

Ford Raptor, GMC Canyon and Others Dancing in The Snow

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2014 - 5:47PM

Even Hotter Shelby GT350R Mustang Rumored to Debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on November 26, 2014 - 7:51PM

The new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang hasn’t even rolled off of the stage at its LA Auto Show debut, but there is already a rumor that an even hotter version of the new GT350 on the way, and this new GT350R is expected to make its debut this coming January at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Watch the First 9-Second 2015 Ford Mustang GT Quarter Mile Run (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 25, 2014 - 11:24AM

Roughly six weeks after we saw the first real world videos of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT on a drag strip, we have our first video of a next generation Mustang cracking into the 9 second range – with a surprisingly short mod list.

The 2015 Ford F150 Officially Beats All Gas Powered Competition in MPGs

By Patrick Rall on November 24, 2014 - 2:55PM

The full fuel economy figures for the 2015 Ford F150 pickup have been released on the EPA website and with figures of 19mpg city, 26mpg highway and 22mpg combined for the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6, the 2015 F150 is officially the most fuel efficient gas powered half ton pickup on the market.

I'm Loving Everything About Fisker's Rocket Mustang Except the Grille

By Patrick Rall on November 24, 2014 - 12:59PM

One of the most surprising introductions at the ongoing 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show is the new Rocket Mustang that was designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker, with a very unique facelift to the 2015 Mustang GT and while I love almost everything about Fisker’s Rocket Mustang – I just cant love that huge grille opening.

The 2016 Ford Explorer Dawns with a New Look and Mustang Power

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2014 - 6:53PM

The 2016 Ford Explorer is on display now at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show with a sleek new exterior design, a new premium trimline and a new midrange engine in the form of the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder that is featured in the 2015 Ford Mustang.

The Camaro Z28 Could Face a Real Fight from the Shelby GT350 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2014 - 2:06PM

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has been rightfully billed as the best handling American muscle car of all time, but with the introduction of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the Z/28 could have a real battle on its hands in order to hold onto that title.

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar on the Race Track

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2014 - 1:20PM

Ford Motor Company introduced the new Shelby GT350 Mustang with a video showing the newest super-Stang racing through a virtual world, but the automaker has also offered up some beautiful rolling footage of the new GT350 from every angle on a road course.

First Published 2015 Ford F150 MPGs Well Short of Ram EcoDiesel

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2014 - 1:40PM

Neither Ford Motor Company nor the EPA have announced the official fuel economy numbers for the 2015 F150, but the folks at Motor Trend have announced their numbers from the first round of testing with the 2.7L EcoBoost and surprisingly, this new engine falls well short of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Flat Plane V8 Explained

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2014 - 12:48PM

We know now that the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will be powered by a new 5.2L flat plane V8, but iI have realized that many people do not understand what makes a flat plane V8 different from any other Mustang engine, I thought that this would be a great time to explain what makes this new Shelby V8 special.

Crunching numbers on the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid

By John Goreham on November 17, 2014 - 7:55PM

Good luck figuring out your “mileage” but the total energy cost to operate a Fusion Energi is easy math, and the car is easy on your wallet.

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