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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 F150 Production Stops as Dearborn Prepares for the Aluminum 2015 Models

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 1:25PM

This past Saturday, the very last 2014 Ford F150 pickup rolled off of the assembly line at the Dearborn Truck Plant and with production halted, the crews responsible for preparing the plant to build the new aluminum bodied 2015 F150 scramble to get the line back in action as quickly as possible.

Here is Your Chance to Buy a 1-of-1 Street Legal Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2014 - 12:21PM

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is the quickest factory built pony car of all time and while the limited edition Cobra Jet Mustangs were not legal for street use, the ultimate Mustang lover has a chance to own a 1 of 1 Cobra Jet that offers the same performance of the race cars – while also being legal for road use.

Ford F150 Will Soon Have a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2014 - 2:02PM

The 2015 Ford F150 will almost assuredly be the most efficient half ton F Series ever, but if the Motor Company wants to challenge the super efficient Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel engine and the 8-speed automatic, Ford will need to do more – and that “more” could come in the form of a 10-speed automatic transmission developed with help from General motors.

Ford sources leak plans for all-new hybrid with plug-in variant

By Luke Ottaway on August 22, 2014 - 10:16AM

Ford tried to compete with the Toyota Prius once before when it introduced the hybrid C-Max to the United States. It looks like the Blue Oval is ready to give it another go.

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6 Fuel Economy Leaked

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2014 - 12:20PM

While most 2015 Ford Mustang buyers will be more concerned with power than efficiency, fuel economy has become a major selling point across every segment and today we have our first look at the fuel economy figures for the 2015 Mustang in EcoBoost and V6 form – confirming that the next gen Mustang is indeed the most fuel friendly muscle car ever.

A Detailed Look at the 2015 Ford F150 Lariat

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 6:04PM

We have previously looked at the King Ranch, Platinum and FX4 packages for the 2015 Ford F150 and as we continue our in-depth looks at the next generation half ton pickup, we move onto the 2015 F150 Lariat – a model which will help the F Series continue to be the bestselling vehicle in America.

Meet the First Ever Right Hand Drive Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 1:10PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first ever marketed on a global scale including a variety of right hand drive markets and the Motor Company has rolled out an image of the first ever production-based right hand drive Mustang that will lead to consumer models for Australia, the UK, India and other markets where they drive on the “wrong side of the road”.

Vaughn Gittin Jr Teases His 2015 Ford Mustang RTR

By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2014 - 11:41AM

Formula Drift Champion and hardcore Mustang lover Vaughn Gittin Jr introduced his own line of customized, high performance Mustangs with the current generation, but with the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang – Gittin and his team have big plans for the next generation RTR Mustang.

Not to be outdone by GM, Ford unveils plans for massive solar canopy for EV charging

By Luke Ottaway on August 14, 2014 - 11:19PM

GM has backed up its stated commitment to electric vehicles by leading the industry in workplace charging, particularly the solar-powered variety. Ford has responded with plans for a solar canopy of epic proportions, partly to charge its own electric vehicles.

The 2015 Ford Mustang is No Longer a Future Vehicle on Ford.com

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2014 - 11:24AM

Since late last year, the 2015 Ford Mustang has been listed on Ford.com under Future Vehicles, but in the last 48 hours or so, the 2014 models have been removed from the website and the next generation has been moved to the current vehicle lineup – showing just how close we are to seeing the 2015 Mustang in dealerships and on the road.

Drive the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Today on Forza 5

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2014 - 4:37PM

Attention Forza Motorsport 5 gamers who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to drive the 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the virtual world – today is your day, as the next generation Mustang has finally come to the industry leading driving simulator for Xbox One.

Win a 2015 Ford Mustang GT from Stanley Black & Decker

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2014 - 3:21PM

If you are absolutely in love with the 2015 Ford Mustang GT, but you aren’t at a point in your life where you can afford to drop $30k on a new muscle car, the folks at Stanley Black & Decker could make your dream of owning a new Mustang come true – simply by liking their Facebook page and filling out a basic information form.

Building My Ideal 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2014 - 12:23PM

While the 5.0L V8 will power the most powerful 2015 Ford Mustang fastbacks and convertibles, the big story for the next gen pony car is the new EcoBoost models – and today we walk you through the pricing for the new turbocharged S550 Mustang.

The 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch Features Different Shades of Luxury

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2014 - 1:24PM

The 2015 Ford F150 will come in five different trimlines at launch and while the pinnacle of half ton luxury comes with the Platinum package, those folks who want a luxurious F150 with more customization options can opt for the 2015 King Ranch package – which comes with a set of appearance packages that change the look of the exterior.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Ford F150 Platinum

By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2014 - 7:39PM

As part of the recently released 2015 Ford F150 Appearance Guide, the Motor Company offered up a couple pictures and a list of standard features for the top of the line Platinum model – giving us our first in-depth look at the premium luxury version of the new F150.

Rumormill: 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Could Debut in September 19th

By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2014 - 1:05PM

We know that the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is coming and while there is no official word from the Motor Company, an apparent slip of the tongue by an announcer during a recent Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge broadcast suggests that the next Shelby Mustang could debut at the Sports Car Challenge race on September 19th in Texas.

Followup: Fighter Jet Inspired 2015 Ford Mustang Sells for $200k

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2014 - 5:13PM

Last week we brought you the news that a unique 2015 Ford Mustang GT sporting a design scheme inspired by the Lockheed Martin F35 fight jet and when the auction for that gorgeous Mustang came to an end – it raised an impressive $200,000 for the EAA Young Eagles charity.

2015 Ford F150 to Come in 13 Colors, 14 Wheel Options

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2014 - 11:55AM

Ford Motor Company is making a big push to allow as much customization as possible with the 2015 F150 with a collection of trimlines and a handful of unique equipment packages, but the biggest level of customization will come in the way of colors and wheel choices – with 13 exterior shades and 14 different wheel designs available for the 2015 model year.

2015 Ford F-150 Ecoboost 2.7 Fuel Economy

Ford's 2015 F-150 mileage to top rivals' compact truck MPG

By John Goreham on August 5, 2014 - 4:56PM

As we approach the launch of the all new aluminum 2015 Ford F-150, experts go on-record predicting the fuel economy numbers the new truck can achieve with the new 2.7-liter EcoBoost. The news is not good for the Tacoma and Frontier.

50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang 1964 to be Auctioned for Heart Charity

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2014 - 3:48PM

To celebrate the 50th birthday of the mighty Mustang, Ford will build 1,964 examples of the 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Mustang GT and the very last of those limited edition pony cars will be auctioned off at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in September – with the proceeds going to the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Ford F150 FX4 Details

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 6:31PM

The recently released 2015 Ford F150 Appearance Guide revealed that the FX4 Off-Road package will return for the next generation F150, but the new FX4 will be marketed in a new way with a bigger emphasis on off-road performance for every 2015 model sold.

Next Gen Ford Super Duty Burns in Public, Melts Like Aluminum

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 1:32PM

Reports flooded the internet this morning that a next generation Ford F Series Super Duty pickup prototype test truck had caught fire and literally burned to the ground – and that the result of the towering inferno was melting action that suggest that the Super Duty will use similar aluminum panels to those used on the 2015 F150.

Roush Teases Their 2015 Ford Mustang - We Reveal More with Crude Editing

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 6:07PM

The Ford tuning experts at Roush have released the first teaser image of their modified 2015 Ford Mustang in a shadowy picture which, with some very crude photo editing, we have lightened up to show more than what the pictures that was posted online reveals.

F35 Lightning II Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT

Fighter Jet Inspired 2015 Ford Mustang Charity Car is the Coolest S550 Yet

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 1:09PM

Ford Motor Company has once again worked with the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture to create a customized 2015 Ford Mustang GT that will be auctioned off to raise money for the group’s Young Eagles program – while also showing off some design cues that make this the coolest looking S550 Mustang I have seen thus far.

Ford is Eating Aluminum Costs on the New 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 4:27PM

We brought you the first pricing for the 2015 Ford F150 earlier this week which includes increases across the board, but those increases are very minimal when you take into consideration the added cost of the aluminum combined with the new standard features, it leads me to believe that Ford Motor Company is eating some of the added cost of the aluminum body panels – at least on the lower prices trimlines.

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Could Be an Affordable Camaro Z28 Killer

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 3:00PM

It seems like every day brings a new rumor that suggests that the 2106 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 will be more like a higher performance version of the 2013 Boss 302 and if the next generation Shelby Mustang is priced in the ballpark of the previous Boss – Ford could have themselves a bargain budget Camaro Z/28 killer.

You Can Order Your 2015 Ford F150 Today

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2014 - 1:56PM

If you have been patiently waiting to purchase a 2015 Ford F150, you should head to your friendly neighborhood Ford dealer today as the order banks for the next generation F150 are officially open – even though the full details and pricing on the 2015 models haven’t been announced yet.

Gurnade Envisions a Stunning 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2014 - 3:09PM

The performance world is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, but the automotive artists from Gurnade have offered up an incredible rendering of what they think the GT350 will look like – and I love what they have come up with as it is (in my opinion) the most realistic looking GT350 rendering thus far.

A Closer Look at the New Base V6 of the 2015 Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2014 - 7:54PM

Earlier this week, Ford Motor Company rolled out the first official numbers for the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and we were so busy focusing on that new twin turbo mill that we breezed right past the specs for the new base model 3.5L V6 – an engine that is the most capable among half ton entry level pickups.

A 2015 Ford Mustang Sedan Would Look A lot Like This

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2014 - 11:29AM

The Australian market Ford Falcon has been a performance mainstay for years Down Under and while the Falcon is about to meet the end of the line, the Motor Company has decided to give it one final refresh up front – giving those “Mustang sedan” rumor-writers a vision of their dream car.

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