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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, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper "Most American" Vehicles in America

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2014 - 6:36PM

The latest “Most American Vehicles” list has been issued by Cars.com and not surprisingly, the Ford F150 is the most American of the vehicles sold in the USA while the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Viper join the bestselling truck on a list of ten that includes seven vehicles from Japanese automakers.

Rumored: 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Could Pack 350hp

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2014 - 4:39PM

While Ford Motor Company has only promised that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost would offer at least 305 horsepower and at least 300lkb-ft of torque, a new report quoting an unnamed inside suggests that the turbocharged S550 Mustang will offer 350 horsepower – which would make it a far more formidable foe in the horsepower war than we first had expected.

Huge month from Ford keeps plug-in sales rolling in June

By Luke Ottaway on July 3, 2014 - 1:31PM

The electric vehicle segment followed up a record-setting May with a similarly stellar June, led by the fleet of plug-ins from Ford.

The Saleen S302 2015 Ford Mustang Features a Far More Aggressive Design

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2014 - 12:09PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is a pretty big deal to the American performance world and with the next generation pony car expected to arrive within the next few months, the folks from Saleen have offered up the first image of their S302 package – with a front end design that is substantially different and exponentially more aggressive than the standard Mustang face.

Ford Recalls 2014 F150 for Steering Risks, Tells Owners Not to Drive Trucks Until Fixed

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 8:13PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for a select group of 2014 F150 pickups over a concern that there could be a manufacturing problem with the Electronic Power Assist Steering system – a problem that is severe enough that the company has instructed owners to avoid driving their trucks until the problem is fixed.

A Look at Why the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Matters

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 11:17AM

While Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost to be fairly popular both in the United States and overseas, some are brushing off this new turbocharged engine as little more than a short-run redeux of the old SVO Mustang – but there is a good chance that this engine could play a very big role in the future of the model.

Like the 2015 Ford F150, the Future F250 and F350 Should Rely on Aluminum

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 3:34PM

While we know for sure that the 2015 Ford F150 will feature a variety of weight saving aluminum body components including the rear cargo box, there has been some speculation as to whether the heavier duty F250 and F350 will feature similar aluminum panels – but I don’t think that there is any reason why the next gen Super Duty pickups wouldn’t have the same construction as the upcoming F150.

2015 Ford Mustang Narcs on You When You Crash

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 12:54PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be equipped with the next generation Sync system which includes the new 911 Assist system that will help first responders know a great deal of information about the collision before they get there – but it will also essentially alert the police if you were driving at an excessively high rate of speed at the time of the accident.

2015 Ford F-150 aluminum kills hope for new Ranger to fight Chevy Colorado

By John Goreham on June 27, 2014 - 11:20AM

There are three main reasons why a new Ford Ranger will not be created any time soon by Ford.

Could we 'Boost' the Mustang even more?

By Armen Hareyan on June 26, 2014 - 12:34PM

There have been recent questions regarding engine options for the new S550 Ford Mustang. The largest among them has been whether or not there is room for a V6 EcoBoost model between the midrange inline 4-cylinder EcoBoost and the high-end naturally aspirated 5.0 Liter V8.

There is Still Room for an EcoBoost V6 in the New Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2014 - 5:39PM

It is widely expected that the new 2.3L EcoBoost engine in the 2015 Ford Mustang will eventually replace the 3.7L V6 as the base model engine, there is still plenty of room in the Mustang lineup for a V6 engine – packing EcoBoost power and sitting in the middle of the engine lineup.

Ford's newly announced 2015 F-150 Electric pickup will beat rivals to the punch

By John Goreham on June 25, 2014 - 11:45AM

The newest Ford electric vehicle is sure to be a hit. The only question that remains is how its performance will stack up to other trucks.

Preparation for Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang Has Begun

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 6:01PM

Production of the 2014 Ford Mustang officially ended this past weekend so with the start of the new week comes the start of the retooling process required to prepare the Flat Rock Assembly Plant for production of the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Ford Claims Top Four Spots in VW-Sponsored GRC Event, VW Teams Suffer Engine Problems

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 4:30PM

This past weekend marked the third event of the 2015 Red Bull Global RallyCross event with the Volkswagen Rallycross DC and for the first time this season, Scott Speed and his VW failed to take the win as Ford Fiesta racers claimed each of the top four spots after both VW teams ran into engine problems.

The New 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be the Safest Mustang Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 11:14AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first marketing global, the fastest ever and the most efficient ever which is all very impressive, but what we have failed to consider thus far is that the next generation Mustang will also be the safest of the fabled pony cars with extensive safety innovations inside and out.

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Offers the Most Bang for the Buck

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2014 - 5:07PM

Yesterday we took a close look at the pricing and options for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback and today, we price out the more affordable non-Premium GT Fastback, a model that packs all of the power and none of the frills so for those looking to go fast on a budget – this is your car.

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In Depth Pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2014 - 5:48PM

While we have previously looked at the basic pricing breakdown for the 2015 Ford Mustang in all trims, the full configurator for the next generation Mustang is live on Ford’s site – giving us a chance to price out our dream 2015 Mustangs and begin trimming expenses for the big purchase.

2015 Ford Mustang GT, EcoBoost 50 Years Appearance Package Detailed

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2014 - 12:41PM

Now that the configurator for the 2015 Ford Mustang has arrived online, we have full official details and pricing information for all of the various options, features and packages of the new Mustang – including the 50 Years Appearance Package that we have heard about since the first dealer screen captures hit the web.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Weight Arrives Online - Less Than Expected

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2014 - 11:12AM

While there still aren’t “official” weight figures for the 2015 Ford Mustang, the folks at Mustang6g have gotten a hold of information said to be from dealership information and while these numbers are a little higher than the figures for the 2014 models – the 2015 Mustang weighs significantly less than what the rumors suggested.

When the 2015 Ford F150 Succeeds, More Trucks Will Use Aluminum Very Soon

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2014 - 2:13PM

Ford Motor Company kind of shocked the world when they introduced the new 2015 Ford F150 pickup with a body that is comprised heavily of aluminum rather than steel and when (not if) the newest F150 succeeds – we will quickly see the competition follow suit as the other truck makers scramble to keep up with the bestselling truck in the world.

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Gets First NASCAR Pace Car Gig

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2014 - 3:30PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will take the common first step to being a sports car superstar on June 15th as a new S550 leads the field at NASCAR’s Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway – helping to both build anticipation for the new model will also serving as another part of the Mustang’s 50th birthday celebration.

Future Ford F150 Could Be Made from Ketchup Byproducts

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2014 - 2:44PM

The 2015 Ford F150 is unique from the competition in the heavy use of aluminum body panels and in an effort to come up with materials that are more sustainable and lighter weight, Ford might use the waste from a ketchup manufacturing plant to use in place of petroleum based plastics.

The Lightweight 2015 Ford F150 Could Result in a Stunningly Fast SVT Lightning

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2014 - 2:44PM

Since the new 2015 Ford F150 was introduced in Detroit with a body that is heavily construction from aluminum, all of the attention has been paid to the fuel economy benefits and the toughness of the materials – but this new lightweight F150 could also account for the most impressive SVT Lightning sport truck ever.

Listen to the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Growl (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2014 - 1:51PM

While we still don’t know for sure if the high performance S550 will be called the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang – the folks at Road & Track caught one of the new super-Stangs leaving a parking lot in California and the exhaust tone of what we expect to be a high performance 5.0L Coyote engine is nothing shy of awe inspiring.

An Interesting Reminder on the 2015 Ford Mustang Styling

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2014 - 12:04PM

While the critics of the 2015 Ford Mustang redesign are crying foul over the fact that the front end is too European looking, we should all be reminded that the original Ford Mustang back in 1964 was designed to put an American spin on a European-like sports car.

The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Could Be More Boss 302, Less GT500

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2014 - 3:22PM

Ford has done a remarkable job of protecting the details of the next generation high performance Mustang so while we don’t even know for sure what it will be called – be it the Shelby GT350 or the new SVT Cobra – I expect a high powered Mustang that is more like the previous Boss 302 than the previous Shelby GT500.

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Power, MPGs Previewed in Lincoln MKC Form

By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2014 - 12:19PM

The power figures for the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost haven’t been announced but Ford Motor Company rolled out the official power specs for that same motor in the 2015 Lincoln MKC – giving us a very rough idea of what to expect when the turbocharged Mustang arrives.

Record-breaking EV sales in May led by one mainstay and two surprises

By Luke Ottaway on June 4, 2014 - 6:20PM

Electric vehicle sales have increased year-over-year in every month for 42 straight months. Still, the record-setting numbers the industry put up in May were impressive.

Steeda Clarifies Standpoint on 2015 Ford Mustang Weight

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2014 - 11:53AM

Steeda Autosports seemingly dropped some bad news about the 2015 Ford Mustang recently when they claimed that it would be 200-300 pounds heavier, but the Mustang accessory gurus have since clarified that those figures are based solely on their best guess – meaning that this weight increase for the S550 Mustang is anything but official.

How aluminum trucks like the Ford F-150 and forward crash prevention systems may save your life

By John Goreham on June 2, 2014 - 1:57PM

Two big things are coming to affordable vehicles like the 2015 Ford F-150 that could save your life in a crash, but it has to be in the other car to save you.

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