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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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Ford Mustang Coming to China on January 20th

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2015 - 12:02PM

Mustang fans in the Chinese market will soon have their first chance to walk into a Ford dealership and drive out in a pony car designed with their market in mind, as the 2015 Mustang officially goes on sale in China on January 20th – but owning a 2015 Mustang in China will come with a massive price tag.

The Shelby GT350R Mustang by TopSpeed Looks Incredible

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2015 - 2:57PM

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang will debut next week at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but thanks to the folks at TopSpeed, we have a rendering showing what this new model might look like when the sheets are pulled away on Monday.

The Ford F-Series Leads the Top 25 Bestselling Vehicles in 2014 US Sales

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2015 - 6:35PM

The sales figures for calendar year 2014 are in from pretty much every high volume automaker doing business in the US and for the 33rd straight year, Ford’s F Series pickup family is the bestselling vehicle in the US market, with 24 other vehicles moving more than 175,000 units in 2014 making up the top 25 vehicles in terms of 2014 US sales.

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Loses Big Power on 87 Octane

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2015 - 3:37PM

Ford recommends that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder in the 2015 Mustang be run on premium fuel for the best performance, but a new report indicates that the power numbers drop significantly when lower octane gasoline is substituted to save on fuel costs.

Mustang Sales Boom in December, Camaro Still Wins 2014 Muscle Car Race

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2015 - 1:07PM

The introduction of the 2015 Mustang allowed Ford to grab the claim of having the bestselling muscle car in the US in December 2014, but the surge in Mustang sales came too late to prevent the Chevrolet Camaro from being the bestselling muscle car for 2014 – marking the 5th straight victory for the Camaro since being introduced for the 2010 model year.

NAIAS Preview: Ford Rolls Out Big Performance with Mustang, Raptor, Focus and More

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2015 - 11:20AM

Ford Motor Company will use the 2015 North American International Auto Show to introduce a new lineup of high performance vehicles, including an F150, a Mustang, a Focus and the next generation Ford supercar – all of which are expected to be introduced as part of the new Ford Performance brand.

Considering the Super Duty Ford 6.2L V8 in the 2016 F150 Raptor

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2015 - 12:34PM

The automotive world has been discussing possible engine options for the 2015 F150-based SVT Raptor, and while a built up EcoBoost seems like the most obvious choice, some readers insist that Ford will use the 6.2L V8 from the current Super Duty lineup.

2015 Ford F150 Ads to Debut During College Football Championship Playoffs

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 7:10PM

The first television commercials showing off the 2015 Ford F150 will debut during the NCAA college football bowl playoff series, allowing the Motor Company to introduce the next generation pickup to one of the biggest TV audiences of the year.

2015 Ford Mustang Gets Foreign Sports Car Pricing in Europe

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 12:08PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang in Europe and as we could have guessed, owning a new Mustang overseas will cost quite a bit more than it would here in the US – hitting European buyers with the same “foreign sports car upcharge” that Americans often deal with when buying cars built across the pond.

Signature Edition GT500 Mustang Super Snake

Shelby Rolls Out One Last Special Mustang GT500 Super Snake Package

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 11:53AM

Although the performance world has turned its attention to the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the folks at Shelby American have rolled out one final limited edition package for the previous generation GT500 Mustang – with the new Signature Edition Super Snake packing up to 850 horsepower.

Ford to Offer Warranty-Friendly Tuner for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on December 24, 2014 - 2:10PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will likely have the biggest performance aftermarket of any new car sold in the US and for those folks who want to squeeze a few extra ponies from their pony car without voiding the warranty, Ford Racing will soon offer up a tuning package for the Mustang EcoBoost.

iPad Air Installed info Ford F150 Dash Kit: Good Idea?

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2014 - 6:17PM

How Ford Tests Mustang for Winter Driving

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2014 - 5:17PM

New Ford Supercar to Debut in Detroit, Possibly with the GT350 Mustang Engine

By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2014 - 2:10PM

Word around the automotive watercooler suggests that the next generation of the fabled Ford GT supercar will debut next month at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show and if I had to guess, I would expect that the new LeMans-bound performance car will be powered by the same flat plane V8 engine as the new Shelby GT350 Mustang.

Which of These Ford Mustangs Would You Prefer?

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2014 - 9:41AM

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.

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