Ford Mustang News
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In an era of spreading electric cars and more stringent fuel-economy and emissions standards, some muscle cars are losing their signature V-8 engines. The Ford Mustang, despite the company's announcements that it will be offered as a hybrid, may not be one of them. According to new patent filings from Ford, revealed by AutoGuide, the Mustang may get both a hybrid system and a V-8. DON'T MISS: Ford teases V-8-powered Mustang hybrid, could be called Mach 1 The filings show a rear-wheel drive powertrain—like the Mustang's—with a V-8 engine and electric drive to the front wheels...
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Ford plans 300-mile electric SUV, hybrid F-150 and Mustang, more U.S. productionFord released plans today for its future portfolio of electified vehicles, including an all-electric SUV with 300 miles of range Perhaps more remarkable, it will offer hybrid versions of both the F-150 pickup truck—previously discussed for 2019 or so—and the Mustang sport coupe. It will...
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Ford Mustang is unlikely winner of UK gas-mileage marathon
A Ford Mustang GT took the title of most-improved fuel economy in the 2016 MPG Marathon.
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Ford Mustang Electric Drag Car Does 0 To 60 MPH Under 2 Seconds, Targets 200 MPH
A 1968 Ford Mustang is transformed into a super-fast electric drag racer.
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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Loses Weight, Adds Turbo Four For Fuel Economy
Muscle-car fans pretty much set the Internet on fire this weekend as news and photos of the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Camaro coupe emerged. The second generation of the reanimated Camaro pony car has tauter styling, more power, and less weight. All of that adds up to a car with tauter handling that...
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: Less Power On Regular Gas
Many carmakers are using smaller engines with turbochargers to try to boost fuel efficiency in new cars, but Ford has been among the most public in promoting the technology. Its EcoBoost line of engines all use gasoline direct injection and turbochargers to produce the same power as larger engines...
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The 2015 Ford Mustang not only includes V-6 and V-8 models, per longstanding tradition, but also a new turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost version. Now, the first four-cylinder Mustang in more than 20 years is being recalled to inspect and fix a possible issue with its fuel system. DON'T MISS: 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Combined: UPDATE Only 728 Mustangs are affected, all told, and Ford has told its dealers to replace those cars' fuel supply tubes at no cost to the owner. EcoBoost engines of all sizes are both direct-injected and turbocharged, meaning they can use fewer...
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2015 Ford Mustang Gas Mileage: EPA Ratings For All Models Released
At its most fuel efficient, the 2015 Ford Mustang is rated at 26 mpg combined.
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Gas Mileage: 26 MPG Combined: UPDATE
Leaked window stickers reveal 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost fuel economy.
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2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Adds Grille Shutters To Cut Wind Drag
The 2015 Ford Mustang has a tricky job to do. Not only must it impress fans of previous Mustangs, but as sales expand into Europe it must become more efficient too. To that end Ford has installed a four-cylinder engine for the first time in many years, but it's also worked on aerodynamics--such as...
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2015 Ford Mustang: How High Will Its Gas-Mileage Ratings Go?
Almost four years ago, the Ford Mustang was the first car to offer both 300 horsepower and 30 miles per gallon in its an EPA highway rating. How much better will the new 2015 Ford Mustang do? The 2015 Mustang will offer a four-cylinder engine, the model's first since 1993--though the new 2.3-liter...
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Ford 'Considers' Diesel, Hybrid, Even Electric For New Mustang
Ford is reportedly considering green powertrains for future Mustang models.
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You may or may not be aware that the new 2015 Ford Mustang has now officially been unveiled. Perhaps you saw it this morning on Good Morning America, or came across some of the other coverage that's emerged over the last couple of days. MORE: 2015 Ford Mustang Preview: Official Photos And Video The entirely restyled Mustang is sleeker, crisper, and more modern than the outgoing model, which dated back to a car launched for 2005. Beside the new sheetmetal and redesigned interior, there are two pieces of news: The Mustang now, for the first time in 50 years, has independent rear suspension--and...
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2015 Ford Mustang: Same Power, Fewer Cylinders, Better MPG?
A turbocharged four-cylinder version of the next generation of the Ford Mustang, due for the 2015 model year, has been widely reported around the web--but it had been assumed it would be for non-U.S. consumption. That has changed. In fact, it appears that the U.S. may very well get the engine, if a...
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2014 Ford Mustang To Offer EcoBoost 2.0-Liter Four For Fuel Economy
People are expecting more and more from their performance cars these days, and that includes improved fuel efficiency. That's why, even with traditionally V-8 pony cars like the Ford Mustang, the next model will include a more efficient, four-cylinder variant. As well as more contemporary styling...
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All-Electric Ford Mustang? Don’t Count On It Yet, Says Ford
With its latest generation of EcoBoost engines, plug-in drivetrains, and Internet-connected infotainment systems, Ford wants the world to know it is working toward safer, more informed, and greener cars. But one reporter went slightly off-message at a recent event, asking Executive Chairman Bill...
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2012 Mustang Boss 302: Newest Model Gets Back To Track Roots
The Boss name, as it relates to the Mustang, has a strong 41-year history that goes back to a championship SCCA racing steed. So whenever there is a resurgence of the name it is normal for enthusiasts (especially of the racing variety) to compare it to the vehicles hay day when it was produced from...
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Hurst Returns With 2010 Mustang Convertible Pace Car
Gold and Black Have Never Looked So Good On Modern Muscle
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Ford's on a roll lately, selling more cars in the U.S. than General Motors last month. And it's vowed to achieve best-in-class fuel economy numbers for every new model it launches. So the news today that its revised 2011 Ford Mustang with the 3.7-liter V-6 engine has been rated at 19 mpg city, 31 mpg highway by the EPA is a remarkable achievement. That's with the six-speed automatic transmission; if you choose the six-speed manual, you lose 1 mpg on the highway rating. What makes it more unusual is that this isn't a tiny, anemic V-6. It's a dual-overhead-cam, all aluminum engine rated at 305...
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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Ford To Bring Hybrid Batteries Back Home
Ford was on a roll at this year's Detroit Auto Show. It launched its new 2011 Ford Focus compact sedan and hatchback, which got rave reviews, and its 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid won North American Car of the Year. The company added a late-breaking press conference on Monday to make a further...
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Ford Mustang Returns To Racing In 2011 With New BOSS 302R
The Mustang Gets An Infusion From Its Past Racing Pedigree
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All Hail the Return of the 5.0 Ford Mustang For 2011
It Wasn’t Supposed To Be Announced Until Later, But We Are Here Now
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2011 Ford Mustang V-6 Brings Competition to Camaro Dominated Market
More Horsepower, Better Economy and Another Lease on Life
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Will the 2011 Ford Mustang Get An EcoBoost Engine Too?
We always enjoy talking cars with the opinionated Alex Nunez from Autoblog, most recently last week when we both appeared on FoxNews.com's Fox Car Report with dapper host Gary Gastelu. This week's guest was Derrick Kuzak, who heads up global product development for Ford. Meaning he's the guy...
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