It’s almost the Fourth of July, and Ford is announcing that its made-in-America Ranger is adding some new bells and whistles to match its stars and stripes. The top vehicle on the Cars.com 2020 American-Made Index, the Ranger will soon be available to upgrade with three cool new packages from Ford Performance. Two of those […]
Hailie Deegan, the first woman to win a race in the ARCA Menards Series West (known at the time as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West), will join Ford Performance under a development contract. The 18-year-old will join the DGR-Crosley team for 2020 and is expected to run all 20 races during the season. She’ll […]
Plenty of folks were more than a bit gob-smacked when Ford unveiled the all-new Edge ST earlier this year. For as much of a surprise as the high-performance crossover was, that awe was quickly replaced, as it so often is, by speculation as to what Ford Performance could do next. Naturally, one of those questions […]
Dave Pericak, who has been quite vital to the success of Ford Performance since its creation three years ago and integral in the launch of vehicles like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ford GT supercar, has left his role as director, effective December 1st. Pericak’s departure, originally reported by Motorsport in October, sees him transitioning […]
Ford Performance Parts are coming to Europe, making products like the next-gen Fiesta ST, Focus St, Focus RS, Mustang, and Ford GT all the more customizable. The initial wave of Ford Performance Parts will consist of around 70 products, all of which are warranty-approved, available for order through certified Ford dealers, deliverable to dealerships or […]
Were you of the opinion that the Ford Focus RS could not possibly get any more nuts? Well, prepare to have that opinion dismantled quicker than a theory about the world being flat and also pastry-like in texture. Ford has unveiled the new Ford Performance Drift Stick, a rally-inspired handbrake that makes drifting a breeze […]
The new 2018 Ford Mustang is already shaping up to be an even more evolved performance beast with its improved powertrains and features like electronic line-lock and Drag Strip Mode. But since the evolution of this particular beast is ever continuing, there is always room to make it more powerful. Ford Performance and Roush Performance […]
Ford Motor Company announced at the 2017 SEMA Show that its Ford Performance subdivision is teaming up with Bob Tasca III AND Tasca Racing to bring its engineering expertise to the strip for the 2018 NHRA Funny Car campaign. Ford Performance will work with the team to ensure that its Funny Car Mustang will be as […]
It’s a pretty common understanding that vehicles start depreciating pretty much the second you drive them off a dealership lot, but is that true for every single vehicle? Technically, no, which is why Ford is including its vehicles in a conversation about “passion” investing. If you aren’t sure what qualifies as a passion investment, think […]
Ford Performance and Neil Woodridge Motorsport (NWM) have announced the addition of Puma Lubricants as a co-sponsor for the three Class T Ford Rangers that will participate in the 2017 South African Cross Country Series. Puma Energy is sold in 49 countries across five continents, but its primary markets are Africa, Central Africa, and Asia-Pacific. […]
Ford Performance has made a major impression in 2016, from wins in everything from NASCAR to World Rallycross Championship to the glory of victory over Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For this success, Ford Performance scooped up a pair of awards at the 2016 Professional MotorSport World Expo, taking home the trophies […]
In its 20 traditional European markets, Ford sales reached 145,900 units in September, up 4.1% year-over-year. In Ford’s 50 European markets, sales totaled 160,100 vehicles, up 2.5% year-over-year. Through nine months, Ford’s sales in the Euro 20 are up 6.7% at 1,044,200 units delivered. In the Euro 50, sales are up 5.3% at 1,173,500 units. […]
Ford is a brand that puts a great deal of stock in its ability to appeal to both long-time customers and a younger generation of future customers. In order to reach the latter, the automaker has built up a lineup that is ripe with high-performance offerings, including the Mustang, Focus ST and Fiesta ST, and […]
There is almost no way that if you are considering a 2016 Ford Focus RS, you are just waiting for a little bit more incentive before you pull the trigger. You already know everything there is to know. It’s fast, lean, and mean. Jeremy Clarkson calls it “the half-price Nissan GT-R.” It’s already won a […]
Hey, are you the proud owner of a shiny new 2015 or 2016 Shelby GT350 or Shelby GT350R Mustang? Well, we have good news for you. Yes, even better than simply being able to brag about owning a 2015 or 2016 Shelby GT350 or Shelby GT350R Mustang. If you own one of those fancy pony […]
It’s something of a popular conclusion that the expansion of the Ford Performance brand would ultimately result in a Fiesta RS hot hatch. If a report from Autocar holds any water, that conclusion may not be too terribly far from the truth, though the badging may not be quite what has been expected. According to […]
Ford and Michelin have announced a partnership that will make the tire-maker the official provider of all things rubber to the vehicles of the Ford Performance lineup. Ford announced earlier this year that its new unified performance and racing wing will churn out at least one dozen new vehicles by 2020, and they have thus […]
Perhaps you noticed a theme during yesterday’s presentation of the Ford Performance triumvirate of the Shelby GT350R, F-150 Raptor, and Ford GT Supercar. Well, apart from the themes of all three vehicles being insanely powerful, incredibly exciting, and really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking. We’re talking about that beautiful, alien blue hue in which all three […]
