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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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The 2015 Ford F150 Could Weigh Under 4,000lbs

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 4:53PM

Since Ford Motor Company introduced the redesigned 2015 Ford F150 at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with a heavy dose of aluminum body panels, the automaker has been stating that the next generation half ton pickup will be around 700 pounds lighter and depending on which models are 700lbs lighter we could see a 2015 F150 that weighs under 4,000 pounds – which would be an incredible milestone for the full size truck segment.

The 2015 Ford Mustang in Competition Orange

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Dashing in Competition Orange (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 3:22PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang recently debuted at the 2014 Spokane Auto Show in Washington and one attendee took it upon himself to do a quick walk around video of the new S550 Mustang in Competition Orange – which looks as great as we expected.

Ken Block's 2014 Ford Fiesta sT rally car

Ken Block Drives His Ford Fiesta to Victory at 100 Acre Wood Rally

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 12:09PM

This past weekend marked the on-track debut of Ken Block’s 2014 Hoonigan Racing Ford Fiesta ST race car at Rally America’s 100 Acre Wood rally and with the help of co-driver Alex Gelsomino – Block claimed victory in the 100 Acre Wood rally race for the 7th time in 8 years.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Doesn't Look Great as a Wagon

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2014 - 2:21PM

Ford has designed the 2015 Mustang to appeal on a global level and while a hatchback model has been discussed we can only hope that it either doesn’t come to volition or it at least doesn’t look like the car shown above – as this 2015 Ford Mustang Wagon is a little funny looking to say the least.

Geiger Cars Turns the Ford SVT Raptor F150 into a Real Beast

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 10:45AM

The Ford SVT Raptor F150 is unquestionably one of the most hardcore trucks to ever hit an American showroom, but German tuner Geiger Cars has put together a complete build package for the Raptor to turn it into a near-unstoppable monster which they have appropriately named “The Beast”.

Ken Block's 2014 Global RallyCross Ford Fiesta ST Adds Some Pixilated Style

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2014 - 12:39PM

Ken Block has introduced his Ford Fiesta racecar that will compete in a variety of racing associations this year including the full 2014 Global RallyCross season – giving us our first look at the great looking Monster Energy Drink car that will give Ford Racing its best chance of success in the GRC ranks this year.

No Fun Package Name for the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2014 - 2:54PM

While the 2015 Ford Mustang will feature a new 2.3L EcoBoost engine that will likely make the next generation pony car the most efficient of all time without hurting performance, this new engine will be introduced as an option for the base Mustang and not a part of a new package such as the modern SVO.

Ford Uses 3D Printing to Turn the 2015 Mustang into a Tasty Treat

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2014 - 2:49PM

Ford used 3D printing to make a variety of the components of the new 2015 Mustang during the design process and to show off the versatility of 3D printing – the automaker has teamed up with 3D Systems to make sugar and chocolate miniature versions of the 2015 Ford Mustang.

UAW Invites 9 Year Old Cancer Patient to Manage the Ford Mustang Plant

By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2014 - 5:23PM

Eli Williams is a 9 year old is a Ford Mustang fan from Athens Alabama who is battling brain cancer and after hearing of his illness and his love of the original pony car – the UAW invited Eli to travel to Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan to serve as the honorary manager of the Mustang plant for a day.

Mockup of Ford 1.0 Liter EcoBoost Engine

Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine shown to TorqueNews as a 123 HP cup holder

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2014 - 3:26PM

Imagine an engine that produces 123 horsepower, 125 lb-ft of torque, but whose cylinders are so small, they're just the right size to hold a Starbucks grande cup. That's Ford's new EcoBoost engine for the 2014 Ford Fiesta.

Ford Announces a Hot New Special Edition 2014 Mustang Package for Japan

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2014 - 2:10PM

All of our attention has focused on the new 2015 Ford Mustang since before the December 5th reveal, but Ford hasn’t forgotten that the 2014 Mustang is still alive and kicking - announcing a new special edition package strictly for the Japanese market with just 40 units planned.

Right Drive, EcoBoost Could Make the 2015 Ford Mustang the World's Bestselling Muscle Car

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2014 - 1:29PM

When the 2015 Ford Mustang sweeps across the global market later this year and into the 2015 calendar year, features like the new EcoBoost 4-cylinder and right hand drive could help make the S550 the bestselling muscle car in the world – catering to more consumers around the world than the Chevrolet Camaro.

2015 Ford F150 First Half Ton Lineup with Factory Snow Plow Prep

By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2014 - 1:09PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2015 Ford F150 hits dealerships, buyers will be able to order a factory snow plow prep package in regular cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations – making the next generation F150 the only half ton truck sold in America with a snow plow option across its entire lineup.

No 2015 Ford Mustang V6 in Europe - but EcoBoost Could Make it a Huge Success

By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2014 - 2:19PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang was designed with the goal of being a global performance car in mind and while buyers across Europe will be able to purchase the S550 Mustang within the next year or so – they will likely not be able to pick the 3.7L V6 base engine that American buyers enjoy for its mix of power and efficiency.

How I unexpectedly traded my Tacoma with a 2012 Ford F150 Lariat

By Armen Hareyan on February 6, 2014 - 8:11PM

One afternoon when Will Carlton went to some dealerships with his Toyota Tacoma he didn't expect to live his car there and drive away with a 2012 Ford F150 Lariat. But things changed when he says this truck and the salesman approached him in the parking lot.

Massive Global RallyCross News: Tanner Foust and Scott Speed Leave Ford for VW

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2014 - 10:19AM

Ford Racing’s RallyCross program took another huge hit this morning when it was announced that 2-time GRC champion Tanner Foust was leaving Ford to race in an Andretti Autosport Volkswagen Polo for the 2014 Global RallyCross season. Whoa is right.

Incredible Ford Mustang Pinball Machine to Debut at the Chicago Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2014 - 11:44AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the upcoming Chicago Auto Show will offer a new look at the 2015 Ford Mustang – this time on the backbox of an awesome new pinball machine that is covered head to toe in pieces of Mustang history.

The 2014 Global RallyCross Schedule is the Biggest and Richest Yet

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2014 - 10:53AM

The Global RallyCross Championship announced details this morning on their 2014 schedule with 10 races and over a half million dollars in prize money – making the 2014 GRC season the biggest and richest in the history of the rapidly growing sport.

Ford to Build 55,000 more F Series Super Duty Pickups in Kentucky Annually

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2014 - 4:38PM

The Ford F Series is Ford Motor Company’s bestselling vehicle while also being the bestselling vehicle in the US auto industry for more than thirty years running and FoMoCo expects that the F Series will continue to grow. Thus, the massive American automaker has announced plans to increase production capacities for the Super Duty pickups by 15% - meaning that the company can build up to 55,000 more pickups each year.

2015 Ford Mustang Production Could Begin Much Later Than Expected

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2014 - 4:02PM

When Ford Motor Company chose to unveil the 2015 Mustang to the world in December it led many to believe that the newest Mustang would be ready to purchase exactly 50 years after the very first Mustang went on sale but a piece of new dealership information leads us to believe that the S550 Mustang will actually be reaching consumers much, much later than mid April.

Ford Inks Deal for High Performance Goodyear Tires on 2015 Mustang V6 and EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2014 - 2:52PM

As information on the 2015 Ford Mustang continues to trickle out of just about every automotive stream in the industry we have learned that the new base V6 and EcoBoost Mustangs will ride on Goodyear tires that should further increase the performance capabilities of these non-V8 models.

Ford Working to Make Fixing the 2015 F150 Easier, Less Expensive for Shops and Owners

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2014 - 7:08PM

Last week we looked at the growing concern that the 2015 Ford F150 will be more expensive to both insure and repair due to the high tech aluminum body panels but to put those fears to rest, Ford Motor Company is offering an aluminum repair tooling package at a discount to those dealerships with body shops that want to be able to work on the next generation F150.

The New 2.3L EcoBoost Looks Right at Home in the 2015 Mustang Engine

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2014 - 4:08PM

Although Ford has talked about the new 2.3L EcoBoost in the 2015 Mustang at length, the company has been careful not to show off the underhood area of the new EcoBoost Mustang but thanks to an onlooker who was quick with the cell phone camera, we have a video showing the new turbocharged Mustang engine.

Lightweight Body of 2015 Ford F150 Could Lead to Higher Costs

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2014 - 5:20PM

The recently introduced 2015 Ford F150 uses copious amounts of aluminum in the body panels to allow the next generation F150 to be a whopping 700 pounds lighter but the downside of this lightweight body is likely to be higher insurance costs stemming from higher repair costs when those aluminum panels are damaged.

2015 Ford Mustang is Faster than 2014 Models, EcoBoost Gets Surprising Top Speed

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2014 - 3:21PM

Information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang continues to flow out of the 2014 North American International Auto Show and the newest bit of info on the next generation Mustang pertains to the top speed - with an increase for the base V6 and GT models along with a surprisingly high top speed for the new EcoBoost Mustang.

The 2014 Radical RXC Hits US Shores with Ford Mustang, F150 Powerplants

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2014 - 1:38PM

The first street legal 2014 Radical RXC has arrived in the United States with a standard Ford Mustang engine and an optional Ford F150 engine working together to offer American buyers one of the fastest cars in the world…all with American powerplants.

Get Your Kid a Free 2015 Ford Mustang GT at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show (Video)

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2014 - 12:28PM

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with Revell to give away thousands of free 2015 Ford Mustang GT Coupe model kits to young show goers at the 2014 North American International Auto Show as part of the Make’N’Take area in the sprawling Ford brand display.

The 2015 Ford Mustang to Make its Big Screen Debut in Need for Speed (Video)

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2014 - 7:09PM

When the new Need for Speed movie debuts on March 14th, theater-goers will have their first chance to see the new 2015 Ford Mustang on the big screen – continuing a legacy that has made the mighty Mustang one of the most commonly featured cars in the history of the entertainment industry.

Ken Blocks RaptorTrax is the Most Unstoppable Ford F150 Ever

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2014 - 6:45PM

Ken Block and his Hoonigan Racing Division have introduced their latest masterpiece with the new Ford F150 RaptorTrax – a heavily modified version of Ford’s SVT Raptor F150 that is likely the most unstoppable F150 in the world.

Topi Heikkinen Rocks the Global RallyCross World - Leaves Ford for VW

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2014 - 4:16PM

Toomas Topi Heikkinen was a major part of Ford’s complete dominance of the 2013 Global RallyCross schedule with 5 wins and the season driver’s championship but Topi has announced that he will race with Marklund Motorsports for the new 2014 World RallyCross Championship and the 2014 X Games in Austin Texas – ditching Ford to race a Volkswagen Polo.

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