Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet strikes as quickly as its venomous namesake
The 2018 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is a purpose-built drag racer that will run the quarter mile in around 8 seconds, according to Ford. It will be as rare as it is quick, with less than 70 cars planned. The original Cobra Jet debuted 50 years ago, and the new car was built to mark that anniversary.
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.
Live out your Steve McQueen fantasies with this souped-up Ford Mustang Bullitt
Ford tuner Steeda teamed up with Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen to create the ultimate 'Bullitt' tribute car. Based on the 2019 Mustang Bullitt, the Steve McQueen Edition Ford Mustang Bullitt features even more power and even more retro style than its stock counterpart.
NHTSA investigating Ford F-150 seat belt fires, may recall 1.4 million trucks
The NHTSA is investigating reports of fires in five Ford F-150 pickup trucks. According to the truck owners, the fires started in the vehicles' B pillars during crashes. The NHTSA's Office of Defect Investigation is exploring whether seatbelt pretensioners caused the fires and if a recall is required.
That’s a lot of horsepower: Ford builds 10-millionth Mustang
Ford recently built its 10 millionth Mustang, and celebrated with a stampede of the cars at its Flat Rock, Michigan, factory. In over 50 years of production, the Mustang has seen some major changes, but remains Ford's most iconic model. The 10 millionth Mustang was a white GT convertible.
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt first drive review
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is a serious performance car. Where most special editions are just vulgar paint and stickers packages, the Mustang Bullitt offers real performance enhancement that shows careful attention to detail by Ford’s engineers. It’s old school muscle with new technology.
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.
2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack 2 review
Armed with stickier tires, more aggressive suspension tuning, and a revised aero package, Performance Pack 2 is the Mustang GT’s most track-focused package to date, and it puts Chevrolet’s Camaro SS 1LE square in its sights.
Siemens’ autonomous 1965 Ford Mustang is a horse that can’t be tamed
Siemens has turned a 1965 Ford Mustang into a self-driving race car. It keeps the carbureted, 4.7-liter V8 engine but gains sensors and powerful onboard computers that will help it race up a hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed without human input -- in theory, but not necessarily in application.
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.
Now you can buy a classic Ford Mustang with cryptocurrency
Classic Recreations, known for rebuilding and upgrading vintage Ford Mustangs, now accepts cryptocurrency as a form of payment. That means you can buy an 800-horsepower muscle car with Bitcoin. The company hopes this will help it expand its customer base internationally.
We spent a smoky day sampling every generation of Mustang on 1 track
Nitto invited Digital Trends to the Thermal Club race track to experience all generations of the iconic Ford Mustang, each wearing its latest performance tires. Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. also let us ride shotgun in his 700-hp Mustang RTR as he tore up the skid pad.
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.
2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel first drive review
In our 2018 Ford F150 Power Stroke Diesel first drive, we get behind the wheel of the first diesel-powered version of America’s best-selling vehicle as it answers the calls of many customers with a truly balanced compromise between fuel efficiency and comfort, without sacrificing utility.
Watch a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck drift around the treacherous Nürburgring
The Ford F-150 Raptor can do many things, but can it drift on one of the world's most challenging racetracks? Find out as Vaughn Gittin Jr. takes a Raptor for a spin around the Nürburgring. Not that Gittin is planning on trading in his tuned Ford Mustang RTR drift car anytime soon.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
With lives at stake, Colorado Troopers call off chase with 150 mph Mustang
Choosing safety rather than hot pursuit at all costs, Colorado state troopers called off a chase when an older-model dark-colored Mustang hit 150mph.
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.
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.
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.
As ‘Bullitt’ turns 50, special-edition Ford Mustang may debut at Detroit Auto Show
A 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt special edition will debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show next week, a new report says.
2018 Ford Mustang: Performance, specs, features, prices
The 2018 Ford Mustang receives a more muscular look and more tech features than ever before, but it loses the 3.7-liter V6 engine.
Hennessey’s VelociRaptor 6×6 turns the F-150 into an unstoppable off-road beast
Hennessey has upgraded the Ford F-150 Raptor with a third axle, bigger wheels wrapped by off-road tires, and a fully-adjustable suspension.