Ford News
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The bar for mid-size pickup truck excellence is not high. It takes only a few minutes behind the wheel of the 2019 Ford Ranger to realize that, for the way most drivers use their trucks, it’s the best choice. Its 2.3-liter turbo-4 spools up its 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque with more vigor than V-6s in its rivals. Its 10-speed automatic transmission defies the odds to feel less confused despite more gears than the 8-speed automatics in the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. Crisp, accurate steering and the gentle reminder of active safety tech not available in most competitors...
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Deep dive: Ken Block's 914-hp 1977 Ford F-150 HoonitruckGymkhana 10 is out today, and it's only fair to take a look at one of the film's stars: the 1977 Ford F-150 Hoonitruck. In a video from Hoonigan, the crew takes a look at the Hoonitruck, how it came to life, and the details behind the oily bits. How did Block and crew come up with the idea of the...
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Russian firm wants to build high-tech EV styled like a classic MustangClassic cars fitted with electric powertrains is starting to become a thing, but there's a Russian company by the name of Aviar taking a very different route to achieve a similar result. The startup company is working on a car that features an electric powertrain, a modern interior, and advanced...
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Illinois company licensed to build original Ford BroncosThe Ford Bronco is making a return, and no, we're actually not talking about the yet-to-be-revealed 2020 model. Instead, we're focused on Hamel, Illinois-based Gateway Bronco, which has obtained an exclusive license from Ford to build fresh examples of the first-generation Bronco. Thank the Low...
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2020 Ford Explorer spy shots and videoA prototype for Ford’s next-generation Explorer has been spotted again. The vehicle is expected on sale in 2019 as a 2020 model, and judging by the lack of camouflage gear the debut should take place very soon. The last time the Explorer was redesigned was in 2011, when the popular SUV...
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 will house two 3D-printed brake partsAs the cost to 3D print components drops, we're beginning to see more vehicle incorporate the breakthrough technology. Numerous automakers plan to include more 3D-printed components in future vehicles, and on deck is the upcoming 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Ford said on Tuesday that its new...
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Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess dropped further hints about the German automaker's potential partnership with Ford following a meeting at the White House on Tuesday. Diess, together with Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche and BMW Group CFO Nicolas Peter, met with U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow to discuss trade and production. On the agenda was the $30 billion automotive trade deficit with Germany, which is almost half the total $65 billion trade deficit with the European Union. After emerging from the meeting, Diess told...
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Could Ford's Mustang-inspired electric SUV be called a Mach E?Ford irked the Mustang community early this year when it announced that the cherished Mach 1 name would be used on an electric crossover SUV with styling inspired by its iconic pony car. Due to the strong negative response to the use of the name on something other than a Mustang, Ford in August...
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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500's engine teased, sales start fall 2019Behold the slippery snake that will sit atop the nuclear warhead posing as an engine in Ford's next Mustang Shelby GT500. After confirming on Wednesday the debut of the new GT500 at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January, Ford on Thursday released a new teaser photo...
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Ford saves 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 for 2019 Detroit auto showMuscle car fans hoping for a surprise reveal of the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 at this week's 2018 Los Angeles auto show are in for disappointment as Ford is saving the debut for January's 2019 Detroit auto show, a company spokesman confirmed to Motor Authority on Tuesday. Instead, the Blue...
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Ford Mustang Bullitt takes on Isle of ManThe Isle of Man hosts the most famous and most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. But two wheels aren't required to enjoy the Isle of Man. Case in point, Ford of Europe sent the Mustang Bullitt to the island to drive the 37.7-mile course that is legendary with so many motorcycle racing...
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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, F-150 Raptor looks won't change, says performance bossDespite visual updates for the 2018 Ford Mustang and 2018 Ford F-150, officials from Ford last week said high-performance versions of both—the F-150 Raptor and the Shelby GT350—will skip new sheet metal. Ed Krenz, Ford Performance chief engineer, told Motor Authority at the 2019 Ford...
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Hennessey Performance Engineering strapped founder John Hennessey's 2018 Ford GT Heritage Edition to the dyno to see just how powerful the supercar really is. The GT laid down an impressive 581 rear-wheel horsepower and 513 pound-feet of torque. The GT's twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine officially makes 647 horsepower at the crank, which shows the car sports about a 10 percent drivetrain loss by the time the ponies make their way to the wheels. Ten to 15 percent is typical. Usually, we like to describe the raucous noises that come from one of HPE's cars when it makes its way to the...
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Ford trademarks Puma name, potentially for baby BroncoFord may have scrapped the idea to call its so-called "baby Bronco" the Maverick or Timberline. A new trademark filing shows the Blue Oval has now moved to protect the "Puma" name. Australian publication GoAuto first discovered the trademark filing and reported last Friday it was submitted to the...
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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor first drive review: Smarter, faster, still kingThe handheld radio crackled and a Ford Performance Driving School instructor’s voice came over the speaker: “Our target speed will be 50 mph as the front wheels hit the jump.” I’ve driven on racetracks, off road, and have played in the mud, but I’ve never launched a...
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Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 for sale on eBay for $375,000Just in time from Black Friday, Hennessey Performance Engineering has listed one of its 50 F-150-based VelociRaptor 6x6 pickups on eBay. The VelociRaptor 6x6 debuted at the 2017 SEMA show and ushered in America's own answer to 6x6 rivals from Mercedes-AMG and Kahn Design. As for why this truck is...
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Ford wants to eradicate new car smell in ChinaThe new car smell is often regarded as one of the best parts of a vehicle purchase. Well, at least across the majority of the globe. In China, not so much. In fact, Chinese consumers detest the new car smell. So much so that Ford is working to eradicate from new vehicles sold locally. Reuters...
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You can own, but not drive, the 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning conceptIt's not often that an automaker's concept vehicle makes its way out of the auto show circuit's bright lights and into private hands. The 2001 Ford F-150 Lightning concept is an outlier, and it will soon head to auction. Barrett-Jackson has taken the F-150 Lightning concept on consignment for its...
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An original Ford Mustang billed as the first hard-top example is coming up for auction. It will go under the hammer at Barrett-Jackson's annual sale in Scottsdale, Arizona running January 12-20, 2019. This is a 1965 Mustang coupe bearing a VIN ending in 00002, meaning it comes after the 1965 Mustang convertible with VIN ending in 00001 currently sitting in The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Both of these were pre-production examples. (Note, the famous 1964½ model year was only unofficially applied after sales started to differentiate the earliest '65 Mustangs from later...
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This 2005 Ford GT was never titled, and it's now for saleFord's (in)famous vetting process for its modern GT supercar is fairly intense, but there's perhaps something even better for sale currently. This 2005 Ford GT is brand new, never titled, and only shows 6 miles on the odometer. Hawk Ford in Niles, Illinois, has placed the car for sale, which...
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Charge reveals EV conversion for classic MustangsIs the future of classic cars one where electric powertrains triumph? A British firm by the name of Charge thinks so, and it's revealed a classic Ford Mustang with an electric powertrain swap. The company revealed the car in October, but it's more than just a quick internal-combustion engine to...
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Ford is about to auction off a second GT for charityA 2017 Ford GT was sold at auction at the start of the year and managed to fetch $2.55 million from its winning bidder. Unlike some of the other GTs sold at auction, though, this one had Ford's full blessing as the proceeds were donated to charity. Now Ford has announced a second GT will be...
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Ford partners with Walmart for new self-driving delivery pilotFord has begun various trial delivery services with its self-driving car prototypes across the United States, but now it has announced its most ambitious program yet. The automaker said on Wednesday it has partnered with Walmart and Postmates for a self-driving delivery service. The program will...
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2020 Ford Bronco leaked? Nope, it's baby Bronco firstIt appears Ford left the stable gate open and the brand's "baby Bronco" has leaked. A photo, which Off-Road.com first published on Tuesday, shows the Focus-based off-roader's front clip and side profile. While the original report misidentified the vehicle shown as the 2020 Ford Bronco itself, Motor...
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