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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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By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2014 - 2:48PM
The folks at Vortech Superchargers have offered up the first look at their 2015 Ford Mustang GT that will be introduced in the flesh at the upcoming SEMA Show, but far more important is the bit of information that comes with the Vortech-blown pony car – the forced induction specialists expect that it could make more than 1,200 horsepower with the right modifications.
By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2014 - 1:50PM
Ford Motor Company is expecting such a boom in sales due to the introduction of the next generation F150 pickup that the automaker is adding 850 workers at the Dearborn Rouge Truck facility, adding to the 14,000+ new US manufacturing jobs created by Ford as part of their agreement with the UAW in 2011.
By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2014 - 4:54PM
The pricing is available for the 2015 Dodge Challenger, the 2015 Ford Mustang and the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro and once again, the brawny Mopar muscle car is the least expensive option for those looking to get into a V8 powered American muscle car for as little cash as possible.
By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2014 - 3:26PM
The first collection of curb weight data for the 2015 Ford F150 has hit the internet and with a weight of just 4,050 pounds in its lightest form, the new aluminum F150 weighs far less than any of the half ton competitors along with weighing less than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2014 - 3:47PM
We haven’t talked about the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 in a while as there haven’t been any big bits of information leaked lately, but this new GT350 rendering from JC Designs is worth a second and third look, as I think that this is my new favorite depicting of “what could be” with the next Shelby Mustang.
By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2014 - 4:03PM
Earlier this week we brought you the first real world dyno numbers for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT and today, we have the first dyno numbers for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost from the folks at SCT Performance, as well as the first tuned numbers for the new turbocharged 4-cylinder Mustang.
By John Goreham on October 9, 2014 - 3:59PM
Do 3 cylinders, 1-liter, and a turbo add up to a party?
By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2014 - 8:00PM
The Paris Motor Show is going on right now and the key introduction is the debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang, marking the first time that a Ford Mustang has been displayed at a European auto show as a new model coming to showrooms soon.
By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2014 - 11:26AM
The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon was delivered to my house with “#Unminivan” sprawled across the sides and back, but while this funky little European convert doesn’t feel look the part of a traditional American minivan – it offers all of the functionality of a proper minivan and the pleasant driving characteristics of a small sedan.
By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2014 - 1:54PM
We knew that we would be seeing some solid performance numbers for the 2015 Ford Mustang once it reached the hands of private owners and with one of those first private owners being the tuning super gurus at SCT Performance, we have some great stock drag strip numbers and very impressive stock horsepower numbers for the next gen pony car.
By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2014 - 4:13PM
Roush has pulled the wraps off of their take on the 2015 Ford Mustang and in addition to a body kit that gives the Roush Mustang a unique, aggressive look that differs quite a bit from the factory issued Mustang in V6, the EcoBoost and the V8 GT form – but these new models don’t come with any additional power compared to the standard issue Ford Mustang.
By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2014 - 8:02PM
Even though the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray had a slow month while both the Porsche brand and the Dodge Viper had strong months, the GM sports car still outsold its closest competitors in the US market by a massive margin – even if you combine the sales numbers of the Porsche cars and the Viper.
By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 7:23PM
The first information on the Hennessey tuned 2015 Ford Mustang HPE700 have hit the internet and while it is the most powerful next generation Mustang we have seen thus far – the official performance numbers still fall almost exactly even with the official performance numbers for the heavier and less powerful Dodge Challenge SRT Hellcat.
By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 6:43PM
The Dodge Challenger did something last month that it hasn’t done any time in recent history, beating the Ford Mustang in monthly sales – but the Chevrolet Camaro continued its charge for a 5th straight muscle car sales title by comfortably crushing both the Challenger and Mustang.
By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 4:43PM
The final 2015 Ford Mustang built with the limited 50th Anniversary Edition package rolled across the stage at this past weekend’s Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and the winning bidder put up $170,000 for the right to own the final copy of the 50 year package – with the proceeds of the auction going to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute.
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 7:23PM
Ford Motor Company has finally rolled out all of the vital engine specs for the 2015 Ford F150 and in a surprising move, the automaker has beefed up the 5.0L V8 while leaving the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with the same ratings as the 2014 models – which comes as a big surprise considering that the same twin turbo V6 in the new Lincoln Navigator makes quite a bit more power.
By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 1:12PM
Ford Motor Company has decided that they wanted to oversee a bunch of “firsts” for the 2015 Mustang on the quarter mile so they headed to Milan raceway in Michigan with a trio of next generation pony cars – with a resulting video showing the EcoBoost Mustang in the 12s, an NA Mustang GT in the 11s and a supercharged Mustang GT in the 10s.
By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 6:55PM
Ford Motor Company still hasn’t rolled out all of the information on the 2015 Ford F150, but they announced the towing and payload numbers for the next generation pickup and – as I expected – the new lightweight F150 is the most capable F150 ever with towing and payload figures that make it by far the best in the half ton truck class.
By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 6:13PM
In addition to all of the other exciting new features of the 2015 Ford Mustang that will make owning one a complete delight, Ford Motor Company has also cooked up a unique smartphone app that will allow owners to explore the features of the new Mustang with some interactive help – while also learning more about the history of the Mustang and finding the closest drag strip.
By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 5:15PM
If you have eagerly been waiting for your chance to build your ideal 2015 Ford F150 today is your day, as the configurator tool on Ford.com for the next generation F150 is finally live – with all of the pricing and option information you could want.
By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 1:15PM
We haven’t seen the new 2015 Saleen S302 Mustang from all sides, but thanks to the release of the product guide for the super-tuned next generation pony car, we know that the 2015 Saleen Mustang will come in three different trimlines at launch with varying power outputs ranging up to 640hp.
By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2014 - 11:27AM
The jurors for the North American Car and Truck of the Year award have announced their short list and, not surprisingly, both the 2015 Ford F150 and the 2015 Ford Mustang are included – and I fully expect to see Ford Motor Company claim both titles with their groundbreaking half ton pickup and sports car.
By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2014 - 12:16PM
This past weekend at a small gathering at the company headquarters in California, the newest look at the 2015 Saleen Mustang was shown off and thanks to one fan who recorded the unveiling of this new image – everyone who didn’t make it to the Saleen HQ gets to see the next generation Saleen Mustang as well.
By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2014 - 5:59PM
The 2015 Ford Mustang has been arguably the most popular topic in the American auto industry since it was introduced around the world last December and after fans have read about it online and in magazines, seen it at big auto shows and obsessed about it on social media – the next generation pony car will finally be arriving in your local dealership next month.
By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 2:41PM
Those print publications who were the first to sample the 2015 Ford Mustang GT have published their results and while the figures that we are seeing across the internet vary by source, the quickest reported times thus far come from Motor Trend, where they hit 60 in just 4.4 seconds en route to a 12.8 quarter mile – making the 2015 model slower than a similarly equipped 2014 model.
By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2014 - 2:15PM
Ford Motor Company wanted to make the new 2015 F150 better than ever in every possible way so in addition to the new lightweight, rustproof aluminum body and a lineup of engines that offers a great mix of power and efficiency – the exterior components of the next generation F150 have been subjected intense sunlight exposure to ensure that they do fade during prolonged exposure to the sun.
By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2014 - 2:12PM
Although Ford Motor Company hasn’t announced the engine specifications for the entire 2015 F150, the specifications of the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in the 2015 Lincoln Navigator of 380 horsepower and 460lb-ft of torque should serve as a minimum level for the next generation F150 – figures that would make it one of the most powerful engines in the half ton segment.
By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2014 - 12:50PM
Ford Motor Company still hasn’t had much to say about the 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, but new information from Motor Trend reinforces the dealership information from earlier this month which suggested that the S550 Mustang GT350 would be powered by a new naturally aspirated 5.2L V8 – possibly packing a new flat plane crankshaft design.
By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2014 - 1:32PM
The EPA has finally gotten the first batch of official fuel economy numbers for the 2015 Ford Mustang added to their website and surprisingly, the returning Mustang V6 and Mustang GT models are less efficient than the comparable 2014 models – although that really isn’t going to have any impact on sales of the next gen pony car.
By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2014 - 11:54AM
Ford showed that they wanted to dominate the American sport compact segment when they introduced the Focus ST, but the 2014 Fiesta ST serves as a perfect precursor to the larger Focus for those buyers who want a car that is a little lighter on its feet and a little less expensive – while still delivering on the term “sport compact” in every possible way.