Ford News
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The original Tickford started out almost two centuries ago as a coachbuilder in the United Kingdom and later morphed into an engineering and testing group. Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] Australian division teamed up with Tickford in the early ‘90s to build go-fast versions of its Falcon sedan, under the Tickford Vehicle Engineering name (shown below). In 2001 Tickford was sold to motorsport and engineering firm Prodrive, which ended up rebranding Tickford Vehicle Engineering as Ford Performance Vehicles, or FPV for short. FPV was disbanded in 2014 after its sole donor car, the...
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor configurator up, now a good time to take lunchIf you're like us, you may be wondering how to sell your spouse on a 450-horsepower desert sports car. Fear not, because the online configurator for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is live, and now you can toss aside those pesky frivolities like $295 bed dividers and focus on visualizing the "value for...
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Ford Interceptor Utility can run with no roof lights thanks to new rear spoiler light barThink you can spot a Ford Police Interceptor Utility (don't call it an Explorer) at a distance? That just got harder because a new rear light bar will let these cop SUVs run "slick top." In civilian speak, that means without a roof-mounted light bar. The new Rear Spoiler Traffic Warning Lights...
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Trump attack on Ford spurs UAW boss to confirm Bronco is officialSometimes all it takes to learn a juicy bit of product news is a little bit of controversy. In response to Donald Trump's attack on Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] for moving production of its Focus, C-Max and C-Max Energi compact cars to Mexico, the Blue Oval has said that zero jobs will be lost in...
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Power to the people: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor makes 450 hpCredit Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] for keeping the new 2017 F-150 Raptor at the forefront of the automotive news cycle. The Raptor gets new tires, it's news. The Raptor gets fancy drive modes, it's news. The Raptor gets more gears than a mountain bike, yup. The Raptor saves an infant from a burning...
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2018 Ford Mustang spy shotsFeast your eyes on the first photos of a prototype for the facelifted Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang. Being a facelift, the visible tweaks should be minimal. Nevertheless, Ford engineers have gone to great lengths to mask any changes. From what we can gather, there will be tweaks made to the...
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When you're rolling in a convoy of prototype vehicles undergoing testing, you're not exactly inconspicuous. No matter what the flat paint jobs or crazy camouflage patterns would have you believe. This is especially true when said prototypes are a trio of Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT supercars being hustled through the Colorado mountain roads. They attract attention. When they break the speed limit, they attract the attention of the local law enforcement. Three Ford test drivers had to yield to the police in the Glenwood Canyon area of Colorado, according to The Vail Daily. These prototypes...
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Ford thinks it will sell you a self-driving car in 2025Autonomous cars are less than a decade away, according top Ford brass. Wait, let's back up. Nearly all the major automakers are working on self-driving cars, from Volvo and Mercedes to Toyota and Honda, the future is supposedly clear as day. Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] recently announced it will...
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New 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor coming with 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque?Both the new Ford GT and F-150 Raptor are coming for performance enthusiasts, but the Blue Oval's been pretty quiet when it comes to one key detail regarding both vehicles: power. Considering both models will be down two cylinders from conventional car logic (twin-turbocharged V-6 vs. V-8)...
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2018 Ford Fiesta 3-door spy shotsFord Motor Company [NSYE:F] is working on a new generation of its Fiesta and today we have spy shots of a prototype for the popular subcompact’s three-door hatchback option. It should debut alongside the five-door at one of the major European auto shows in 2017, and eventually we should also...
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Ken Block 'Gymkhana Nine' has landed, looks awesomeKen Block is at it again. The rallycross racer and gymkhana king on Tuesday released the ninth installment in the Gymkhana series that started almost a decade ago. It’s called Gymkhana Nine: Raw Industrial Playground and is a must for anyone that’s into fast cars and ruin porn. No, it's...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? Poll resultsOne of the most anticipated new cars hitting the streets this year is the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT. With so much attention, and the scrutiny that's bound to come with the car's launch, one has to wonder if the Blue Oval can deliver without disappointment. In a recent Twitter poll we asked you...
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A couple of premium automakers have tried tossing pedestrian engines in their premium cars, and the results were disastrous. Acura shoved a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in the ILX, and buyers stayed away in droves. Cadillac plopped the Malibu's 202-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder in the ATS and undercut its own mission of challenging the BMW 3-Series. Now Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is going the other way. For 2017, the Blue Oval is installing a premium engine, its EcoBoost-branded twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6, in the mainstream Fusion sedan. Will it be a disaster or a godsend? I...
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2017 Ford Shelby GTE is a reasonably priced Shelby MustangAlthough Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] own Shelby GT350 and 350R models get most of the attention when it comes to modern Shelby Mustangs, Shelby American, the company formed by Carroll Shelby, has its own range of desirable offerings. The latest is a model dubbed the Shelby GTE, which Shelby...
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Ford Focus RS driver drifts into wallA pedestrian safety campaigner recently called to have the drift mode on the 2016 Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Focus RS disabled on cars sold in his native Australia. Unfortunately, idiots like the Focus RS driver in this video only serve to give credence to safety concerns surrounding the feature...
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Hennessey’s first stage Focus RS already spitting out 405 hpFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] Focus RS has landed and no doubt many owners will be keen to install some mods. Famous Ford tuner Mountune has already announced some factory-backed upgrades including a package to raise the output to 370 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, up from the...
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Will the new Ford GT be a benchmark?The excitement surrounding the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is reaching new highs as we near the supercar's market launch. Enthusiasts' eyes are all looking at the Blue Oval to deliver on the hype, but will the new Ford GT be a benchmark? There are sports cars, supercars, and now, even...
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Ford rolls out F-150 Dallas Cowboys editionFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] has been the official vehicle provider for the Dallas Cowboys for over two decades. To highlight this partnership, Ford will build a limited number of Dallas Cowboy edition F-150 pickup trucks for the 2017 model year. ALSO SEE: We now know what the Hellcat-powered Jeep...
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Every new vehicle these days seems to have electric-assist power steering. This type of system saves weight, space, and a bit of fuel. It's not, however, always the most enjoyable setup from an enthusiast standpoint. EPS systems often lack steering feel. We're happy to report, then, that the new Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT is kicking it old school and running with hydraulic-assist power steering. The reason for Ford's decision doesn't just boil down to a desire for road feel. Instead, the reason is more practical. You see, the car features a number of other components that also utilize...
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The Ford GT made its presence known at Pebble BeachEvery automaker wants the limelight during Monterey's car week. From Ferrari and Lamborghini to Bugatti, there's no shortage of reveals, news, and ridiculously rare hypercars. Of course, Ford's not one to typically tangle with such marques, but then again, history's shown us that Ford likes besting...
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2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport gets drive modes selector with adjustment of 7 dynamic settingsFord Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] Fusion has undergone a substantial update for the 2017 model year. Among the changes is a new performance-oriented model dubbed the Fusion V6 Sport. The car boasts a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 that’s good for an impressive 325 horsepower and 380...
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Ford confirms 2 more years of GT supercar productionFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] has confirmed at least two more years of production for its new GT, bringing the production commitment of the carbon fiber supercar to a total of four years. The news isn’t a huge surprise given the significant interest generated for the first two years of...
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More details on the Ford Focus RS500Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is out testing a more extreme version of its Focus RS thought to be a successor to the previous generation Focus RS500. The tester was sporting some new vents on the hood as well as a larger rear wing. According to Autocar, the tester is in fact for an RS500, which could...
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No steering wheel, brake pedal or gas pedal: Ford promises fully autonomous vehicle in 5 yearsFord Motor Company [NYSE:F] today announced plans to build a fully autonomous vehicle within five years. The car will have no steering wheel, gas pedal or brake pedal, and it will be used for ride-sharing or ride hailing services. Ford made no mention of when the public will be able to buy such a...
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