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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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2015 Ford F150 with the 5.0L V8 Packs 385hp, 3.5L EcoBoost Does Not

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.

Ford Puts the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost in the 12s, New Supercharged GT Runs 10s (Video)

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.

2015 Ford F150 Officially Crushes Ram and Silverado in Towing and Hauling

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.

2015 Ford Mustang Owners App is Awesome - and Free

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.

Build Your Aluminum 2015 Ford F150 Online Today

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.

2015 Saleen S302 Mustang Comes in 3 Flavors, Up to 640hp

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.

2015 Ford F150, 2015 Mustang Poised to Claim North American 'OTY' Titles

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.

I'm Liking the Look of the 2015 Saleen Mustang from the Side

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.

2015 Ford Mustang Coming to a Dealership Near You Next Month

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.

2015 Ford Mustang GT is Slower Than 2014 Models

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.

Even the Paint, Plastic and Chrome of the 2015 Ford F150 is Tougher

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.

The 2015 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost Should Pack at Least 380hp, 460tq

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.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Should Pack a Flat Plane 5.2L V8

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.

Official: 2015 Ford Mustang Fuel Economy Numbers Decline Across the Lineup

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.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST Review: A Great Lead in Ford's Sport Compact Arsenal

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.

Continued Questioning of the Aluminum 2015 Ford F150 is Foolish at Best

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2014 - 3:21PM

The final preparations for 2015 Ford F150 production is currently underway at the Rouge River Assembly plant and that means that the all-new F150 will be reaching dealerships soon, but even with all of the upsides of the lightweight half ton pickups, “expert analysts” continue to preach of the many downsides of the new aluminum body – all of which will be quickly forgotten once these trucks are in the hands of consumers around the US.

Entry Level Comparison of the 2015 Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on September 10, 2014 - 12:10PM

The information for the 2015 Ford Mustang, 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Chevrolet Camaro is pretty much all available and while the world is focused on the higher performance models, I thought that this would be a good time to compare the most affordable versions of the three American muscle cars – in their entry level, V6 forms.

Will the 2015 Ford Mustang Boss Be a Road Car or a Race Car?

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2014 - 1:48PM

While we were so focused on the news that the 2015 Ford Mustang will almost surely come in Shelby GT350 trim with a new 5.2L V8 engine, we looked over another interesting piece of information in the dealership parts guide images posted by Mustang6g.com – the mention of a new “Boss Racing” package that has us wondering whether there could be a new Boss road car or if it will be another road racing special.

Ford hopes to allow plug-in hybrid drivers to use the cloud to their advantage

By Luke Ottaway on September 7, 2014 - 1:35PM

The cloud isn’t just for storing private photos of celebrities. Its vast potential is just waiting to be tapped by the automotive industry, and Ford plans to take advantage with its plug-in hybrids.

This 2015 Ford F150 Lightning is One I Would Love to See in Showrooms

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2014 - 11:56AM

One of my regular readers emailed me the picture above of a 2015 Ford F150 Lightning rendering, asking me if it something like this is coming and while I don’t know if we are likely to see a new Lightning for the new model year – this image definitely shows that the 2015 F150 could be converted into one great looking sport truck.

Which automaker sells the second-most plug-in vehicles in the U.S.?

By Luke Ottaway on September 4, 2014 - 3:29PM

The Ford lineup of electric vehicles has posted strong sales numbers so far in 2014, and the trend continued in August.

The 2015 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 Could Feature 1,000hp Potential

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2014 - 2:42PM

The new 5.0L V8 engine that will power the 2015 Ford Mustang GT will feature a factory forged bottom end and a reinforced engine block that could allow for quick and easy integration of a forced induction setup – allowing the newest Mustang GT to potentially pack over a thousand horsepower on the stock bottom end.

Proof That the 2015 Ford Mustang GT350 Will Pack a New 5.2L V8

By Patrick Rall on September 3, 2014 - 1:45PM

One of the most hotly contested aspects of the 2015 Ford Mustang high performance model – presumably set to be called the Shelby GT350 – is what will be packed under the hood and new Ford dealership information suggests that the new GT350 will be powered by a new 5.2L V8.

Some 2015 Ford F150 Buyers Will Wait Until Next Year for Their Trucks

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2014 - 12:54PM

The Detroit Rouge plant is currently being prepared to build the 2015 Ford F150 so the cutting edge, next generation version of the bestselling vehicle in America is right around the corner – but some consumers could be waiting until 2015 before they get their hands on their new F150.

The Shelby GT350 Name Possibly Confirmed for the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2014 - 10:46AM

It has been all but official that the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang would be the new Shelby GT350 and while there is still no positive confirmation from Ford Motor Company, the folks at Mustang6g.com have found what appears to be the first image of the 2015/2016 GT350 Mustang badge – further confirmed unofficially that the next super-Stang will continue to wear the Shelby name.

Over 4 Million Bottles of Ford Mustang Nail Polish Sold - But Could Have Been More

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 1:33PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that their partnership with OPI to offer unique Ford Mustang themed colors to celebrate the iconic pony car’s 50th anniversary has resulted in more than 4,000,000 bottles sold – which is a stunning figure but it could have been higher with a few simple changes.

The 2015 Ford F150 Needs a Tremor Package

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 12:04PM

The arrival of the 2015 Ford F150 is right around the corner and while the Motor Company will offer five trimlines plus the FX4 Off Road package, there has been no word on the future of the sporty Tremor package – which is a shame considering the many upsides to the small, powerful F150.

2015 Ford F150 Sees Pricing Increases Across the Board - Some Huge

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 3:08PM

The introduction of any new generation of a popular vehicle is likely to come with a price hike so we knew that the 2015 Ford F150 would be sporting some sort of increase in pricing, but with the first pieces of the pricing puzzle announced, the new F150 lineup has gotten more expensive from top to bottom - with the most expensive models seeing the biggest increases.

Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang is Finally, Officially Underway

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 10:09AM

After much speculation as to when the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback and convertible would begin rolling off of the Flat Rock Assembly line, Ford Motor Company announced this morning that today is officially the start of production for the next generation pony car – meaning that the first 2015 Mustangs intended for public sale will be completed by day’s end.

A Ford Mustang with a 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Seems Crazy, but Possible

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 2:05PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will come with the buyer’s choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, but the current direction of Ford’s internal transmission program leading to a 10-speed automatic transmission for the future F Series pickup – we could also see a Mustang in the future packing a 10-speed automatic transmission.

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