Learn how Ford trains the test drivers who develop its hottest performance cars
Out of 11,000 Ford test drivers, only about 20 have achieved the elite "tier-four" status that qualifies them to work on performance cars like Shelby Mustangs. Those drivers train on a Mustang FP350S race car in order to hone their car-control and vehicle-analysis skills.
Hennessey’s Heritage Edition Mustang boasts 808 horsepower, retro styling
Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering decided to celebrate its 10,000 build by making an 808-horsepower Mustang inspired by Ford's GT supercar. Hennessey's Heritage Edition Mustang offers serious performance, but at a serious price, starting at just under $90,000.
The Ford F-150 gets the Raptor’s power (but not its swagger) for 2019
For the 2019 model year, the Ford F-150 Limited receives the twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V6 engine from the Raptor model. The 450-horsepower engine comes without the Raptor's bloodthirsty looks or off-road chops. Limited models also get Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system and adaptive cruise control.
Ford will auction off this Mustang inspired by RAF fighters from WWII
A one-of-a-kind 700-horsepower high-performance Ford Mustang with a livery scheme inspired by American pilots who flew for the RAF during World War II will be auctioned off. Ford has donated 11 vehicles to the EAA over the past 20 years, resulting in more than $3 million raised for the charity.
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2019 Ford F-150 Raptor gets smarter with new off-road tech
The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor sports two notable new features that improve drivability off-road. Adaptive dampers can adjust on the fly, and the new Trail Control system acts like low-speed, off-road cruise control. The updated F-150 Raptor hits U.S. showrooms later this year.
Shelby will roll out 10 new limited-edition ’67 Mustang GT500 Super Snakes
One of the most recognizable muscle cars ever made, the 1967 Mustang GT500 Super Snake with a 427-inch engine and 550 horsepower, will get a new lease on life with an extremely limited run from Shelby American and a price tag of a quarter million dollars.
Ford halts all F-150 truck production lines because the parts aren’t there
A May 2 fire at a parts supplier stopped Ford F-150 production lines in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford said the shut down could last at least several days but won't affect sales. The fire followed an explosion at Meridian Magnesium Products. The profitable Ford F-series trucks are the best-selling vehicles in the country.
Ford to stop making almost all cars
In its 2018 first-quarter financial report, Ford announced sedans are out for the U.S. market. By 2020 most Fords will be trucks, SUVs, and utility and commercial vehicles. The Mustang and Focus crossover live on, but other car models are dead. Hybrid-electrics and battery-electrics start in 2020.
You can now buy a ‘brand-new’ 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, Boss 302, or Mach 1
How would like to buy a brand-new version of one of the greatest muscle cars of all time, even though said car is decades old? Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations is making that happen with officially licensed Ford Mustang Boss 429, Boss 302, and Mach 1 continuation cars.
Dominant 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel scores 30 mpg EPA highway rating
Ford Motor Company announced the 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 is EPA rated for 30 mpg highway fuel economy. Already claiming best-in-class diesel pickup horsepower, torque, towing, and payload, Ford revealed the highway target in January. The top rating applies to 2018 F-150s with rear wheel drive.
‘Bullitt’ Ford Mustang joins other American landmarks on the National Mall
The 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve McQueen in 'Bullitt' recently emerged from decades of hiding, and now Ford and the car's current owner are making up for lost time by displaying the iconic muscle car on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Mustang will sit in a special display case on the Mall.
Ford says its Mustang Cobra Jet dragster will do a ‘mid-8-second’ quarter mile
Trying to show up your friend’s Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Demon at the drag strip? Then Ford’s newest purpose-built Mustang Cobra Jet, will certainly help. It pays tribute to the original competition car from the 1968 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)’s Winter Nationals.
Ford recalls 350,000 current-year trucks and SUVs due to ‘rollaway’ potential
Almost 350,000 2018 Ford F-series trucks and Expedition SUVs were recalled to check for issues with a transmission gear shift cable locking clip.
Looking back at six models that made the Ford Mustang the icon it is today
Originally designed to rival the Chevrolet Corvair, the Ford Mustang quickly became one of the best-selling and most popular sports cars on the face of the Earth. Here, we examine how the iconic pony car came to be, along with some of the variants we've seen over the past 50 years.
Ford’s latest special-edition Mustang is the car of your California dreams
The California Special returns as part of the 2019 Ford Mustang lineup. The special-edition model first appeared in 1968.
Five ways the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT merges brains with brawn
We put the newest high performance Mustang through its paces to see how Ford fuses the company’s latest technologies with good old-fashioned horsepower.
Ford’s Bullitt trailer is a delightful homage to the best car chase ever filmed
The trailer introducing the 50th-anniversary Bullitt Mustang is a throwback to the legendary car chase that made the iconic car famous.
Ford’s jet-inspired Raptor truck is equal parts absurd and awesome
The Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor is a one-off custom Ford F-150 Raptor inspired by the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor jet fighter.
Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor raced at Baja, then drove straight home
A 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor completed the Baja 1000 off-road race, then drove about 400 miles back to its team's Arizona home base.
2018 Ford F-150 lineup including prices, pictures, mileage, and new features
The 2018 Ford F-150 lineup is here. Here's everything you need to know, including models, trim lines, mileage, or the starting prices.
How the original ‘Bullitt’ Ford Mustang found its way back into the spotlight
One of two 1968 Ford Mustangs used in 'Bullitt' appeared at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show alongside the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt.
2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder can keep up with the bad guys anywhere
The 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder is the first "pursuit-rated" police pickup truck on the road, according to Ford.
These unique watches are made from the remains of ’60s-era Ford Mustangs
The Danish company REC has released a unique line of watches created from salvaged muscle cars from the 1960s.
Shelby introduces tributary Terlingua Mustang with over 750 horsepower
Shelby has introduced the 2016 Terlingua Mustang with over 750 horsepower to pay tribute to the 1967 Terlingua Racing Team.
You don’t want to see this Saleen Mustang cop car in your rearview mirror
A Saleen S302 Mustang joined California's Riverside Police Department as a rolling memorial to fallen officers.
Prepare to drool at Classic Recreations’ supercharged GT500CR 900S Mustang
Classic Recreations has built one of the most gorgeous takes on the Ford Mustang GT500 ever. The GT500CR 900S is a supercharged, mobile work of art.
With 750hp, Shelby’s F-150 Super Snake puts most cars to shame
The Shelby F-150 Super Snake boasts 750 horsepower, thanks to a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine. But that power is costly.
A historic 1964 Ford Mustang with an unusual past heads to auction
This 1965 Ford Mustang is a base, low-spec model, but it could sell for over half a million dollars due to its historical significance.
The 1,000-hp Shelby 1000 Mustang is so extreme, it’s not street legal
The Shelby 1000 Mustang returns, based on the 2015-2018 Mustang platform. This time, however, it isn't street legal.
Build a Ford Mustang that scares Hellcats with a factory-backed supercharger
Designed with input from Roush, the supercharged Ford Mustang makes 700 horsepower without voiding the factory warranty.
As if the Ford Raptor wasn’t mean enough, Shelby gave it some more attitude
The Shelby Raptor Baja is Shelby American's take on the Ford F-150 Raptor. It boasts more power and more aggressive styling.
Will the new 2015 Mustang debut as a high-tech muscle car showpiece?
With so many new technologies being explored by Ford, the carmaker could likely be planning to introduce a few new high-tech features in the 2015 Mustang.
Our Fender Mustang GT hands-on review showcases Fender's most advanced amp ever
Our Fender Mustang GT 200 hands-on review tests the sound of Fender's most advanced amp ever, with the help of pro guitarist Ryan Meagher.