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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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Launch Control, Track Apps Standard on Most 2015 Ford Mustangs

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2014 - 2:11PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the most technologically advanced version of the fabled pony car in its 50 year existence and the S550 Mustang GT will be the first to feature both Track Apps and Launch Control as standard equipment – with the slightly less powerful EcoBoost Mustang also coming with Track Apps.

Whipple to Boost the 2015 Ford Mustang GT to 700hp - or Beyond

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2014 - 1:01PM

The folks at Whipple Superchargers have offered up the first bit of information on their upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang GT supercharger package and while the company has stated any exact power figures – simple math suggests that Whipple will likely push the 2015 Mustang GT up to 700 horsepower and maybe even beyond that lofty number.

Ford Cuts Apart the 2015 Mustang Convertible for an Epic Publicity Stunt

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2014 - 11:21AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will help the Motor Company celebrate the 50th anniversary of the fabled pony car and to continue the massive media coverage of the next generation Mustang, Ford will park a 2015 Mustang Convertible on the observation deck of the Empire State Building – by cutting it apart and taking it up to the roof in the elevators.

Ford Could Offer the First Successful Hybrid Truck with the 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2014 - 3:52PM

Although other automakers have offered hybrid pickups with little success, the 2015 Ford F150 could be the first hybrid pickup to really have an impact on the market if Ford decides to add their hybrid technology to the new lightweight F150.

Why can’t we agree on a DC fast charging standard?

By Luke Ottaway on March 22, 2014 - 2:07PM

There are now four different recognized charging standards worldwide for DC fast charging. This fragmentation of infrastructure hinders the growth of electric vehicles.

Ford Racing Teases 2015 Ford Mustang GT Supercharger Package

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2014 - 2:51PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT is months away from arriving in dealerships across the country, but that hasn’t stopped Ford Racing from already developing a new supercharger for the next generation Mustang – and the company recently teased the new supercharger package for the 2015 Mustang GT on their official Facebook page.

Pro PGA Golfer Shows off His Oakley Sponsored Bulletproof Ford Raptor

By Tim Esterdahl on March 20, 2014 - 2:03PM

Many people think golfers are a pompous bunch. These people likely imagine that golfers drive expensive luxury cars, as the game of golf is often associated with privilege and class. While this sort of assumption is almost always incorrect, a new generation of golfers is proving that golfers don't always arrive in a Rolls-Royce. A recent example? Pro golfer Bubba Watson’s customized Ford SVT Raptor complete with black digital camo print wrap and a bulletproof exterior.

2015 Ford F150 Will Introduce LED Headlights to the Half Ton Truck Segment

By Patrick Rall on March 19, 2014 - 3:01PM

When the 2015 Ford F150 hits the street later this year, it will be the first half ton truck sold in America to feature high tech LED headlights – bringing a sharp look, better lighting while driving and better durability than the traditional filament-based headlight bulbs to the bestselling vehicle in America.

Why are baby boomers all buying fancy Ford Escapes?

By John Goreham on March 19, 2014 - 2:15PM

Ford finds some startling statistics about the largest segment of our population and their buying habits. Ford and Lexus plan to take advantage of this.

Feast Your Eyes on the EcoBoost Engine of the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on March 19, 2014 - 1:16PM

Ford has shown us the 2015 Ford Mustang and they have shown us the 2.3L EcoBoost engine on a stand at the various auto shows, but we haven’t gotten a very good look at the engine bay of the EcoBoost’d 2015 Mustang – until now.

Does Ford’s plan for electric vehicles lack vision?

By Luke Ottaway on March 18, 2014 - 7:47AM

Recent comments from an exec at Ford indicated the company isn’t going to get behind battery electrics just yet, but instead will continue to focus its efforts on plug-in hybrids. Is this a clever strategy, or is their attitude toward pure electrics a self-fulfilling prophecy?

The Ford F150 EcoBoost Engine Wins the 12 Hours of Sebring

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2014 - 11:10AM

The Ford F150 EcoBoost V6 continues to show that it really can do everything as this powerful twin turbocharged engine helped win the 2014 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race – marking the first endurance racing win for the EcoBoost in only its second try.

A Look at the Engine Lineup for the 2015 Ford F150 with Possible Power Numbers

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2014 - 4:49PM

Since the 2015 Ford F150 was introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company has been a little tight lipped on the details of the engine lineup for the next generation of America’s bestselling vehicle so we thought that today would be a good day to put together what we know for sure to help clear up any current confusions.

Need for Speed Custom Ford Mustang GT Hero Car Headed to Auction for Charity

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2014 - 4:40PM

The custom 2014 Ford Mustang GT shown above was built by Ford Motor Company to serve as the hero car in the action packed racing movie Need for Speed and this unique muscle car will be auctioned off in April with the proceeds benefiting the Henry Ford Health System.

2015 Ford Mustang GT Makes its Grand European Debut in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2014 - 12:36PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang was designed to compete on a global level like no American muscle car before it and the first step to global domination took place yesterday with the opening of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show – marking the grand European debut of the next generation Mustang.

The 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty Becomes the Most Powerful Truck in the Class

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2014 - 11:11AM

The latest shot heard round the auto industry came today as Ford Motor Company announced that the 2015 F Series Super Duty lineup will feature a revised 6.7L PowerStroke diesel that will have more horsepower, more torque and the highest towing capacity in the class – although there is a catch of sorts.

Ford Teams Up with OPI Nail Polish for a 2015 Mustang Inspired Hue

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2014 - 7:42PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that as part of the 50th anniversary Mustang celebration, the automaker has teamed up with OPI Nail Lacquer to commemorate the original pony car with a new Race Red nail polish – marking the first time that an automaker has worked with a beauty products company to create a exterior paint themed nail polish color.

Ford Uses Heavy Duty Humans to Test the Seats of the 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 3:46PM

Ford Motor Company wanted to make sure that the new 2015 F150 was better in every way so they’ve gone to unusual testing procedures – including using some big men to help test the resiliency against wear of the new leather seats rather than robotic testing.

Late Run Rush Pushes Ford Mustang Past Chevrolet Camaro in Feb Sales

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 12:41PM

The 2014 Ford Mustang is the final model year for the S197 generation and a typical late-run sales rush helped to push the Mustang ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in February 2014 sales – although the Camaro still leads the sales race for the 2014 calendar year.

TorqueNews Exclusive: Watch the 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the Wind Tunnel (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2014 - 1:11PM

Ford Motor Company put more than twice the research and development time into the aerodynamics of the 2015 Ford Mustang and to show off the slippery form of the newest muscle car – Ford invited a select group of media to their wind tunnel facility for a closer look.

Cutting 700 Pounds from the 2015 Ford F150 Won't Reduce Capabilities

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 2:13PM

Since the 2015 Ford F150 was introduced at the 2014 North American Auto Show in Detroit, the news that the next generation half ton Ford pickup would weigh 700 pounds less has some F Series fans concerned that the upcoming trucks won’t be able to work as hard as the current models – but I am here to assure you that there will not be any reduction in capabilities due to weight reduction.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Top Will Be the Fastest Ever (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 1:17PM

Ford Motor Company designed the 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible canvas top assembly to answer every consumer concern about the current drop top Mustang – with the most significant change being the top-down time being 50% faster than the current models.

The 2015 Ford F150 Should Yield Ford's First Half Ton Diesel Pickup

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2014 - 7:07PM

Ford truck fans have long been hoping for a diesel powered version of the top selling F150 pickup and with the popularity of the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and the plans by both Nissan and Toyota to introduce a diesel – the newest F150 could finally bring a small, powerful and efficient diesel engine to Ford’s half ton truck lineup.

This is the Coolest 2015 Ford Mustang Ad Yet

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2014 - 11:05AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will make its big screen debut in the upcoming action racing flick Need for Speed so it should come as no surprise that the newest – and most exciting – 2015 Mustang is themed after the fast paced movie starring Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul.

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.

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