Real-World Driving in the 2017 Ford Escape

Buying a new vehicle should mean getting an excellent ride that meets all of your expectations and then some! When you choose to take the wheel of the gorgeously designed 2017 Ford Escape, you'll find an SUV packed with conveniences and comforts like never before. With a redesigned style for a more upscale look, all-wheel drive available on all but the base trim, tons of the, and amazing fuel efficiency, you won't want to pass it up. Check out the folks at Autotrader below as they review their Ford Escape in the Titanium trim and see what's…

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Ten Tough Reasons the Ford F-150 is Number One

Last time we talked here on the blog, we discussed just how safe the 2016 Ford F-150 is thanks to two incredible designations given by the NHTSA and the IIHS. Well, this time we're back with more praise for the F-150 with ten reasons why it's the toughest truck around. From is spacious and comfortable cabin, up to 12,200 pounds of towing, best-in-class payload capacity, to its incredible gas mileage, and much more, there's a lot to learn:

 

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Safe and Sound in the 2016 Ford F-150

The 2016 Ford F-150 offers a lot of game-changing features that have made us all rethink what it means to be an excellent truck, and it's safety is definitely included in that! In fact, the 2016 F-150 is the only pickup truck to earn the NHTSA's 5-Star safety rating as well as earning the IIHS's Top Safety Pick designation. Take a look at it in action below and see how your next perfect pickup is as stylish as it is incredible safe:

 

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Fleet Truck Customers Can Now Order Warranty-Covered Factory-Installed LED Warning Light Kit

When your work crews are out near the busy roadways of Dallas, you want them protected with as much visibility as possible. Ford F-150 and F-Series Super Duty fleet trucks can now offer just that.

"Ford designed the first-ever factory-installed LED warning light kit based on fleet customer input," says Kent Bock, Ford commercial accessory business development manager. The kit includes amber-lens strobe lights high-mounted front and rear, which warn passing motorists to slow down and stay alert for workers near the road.

"Because it comes directly from Ford," says Bock, "customers can trust that this light kit is Built…

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Make Your Family Happy in a 2016 Ford Explorer


Would you jump at the chance to drive a three-row SUV that goes the extra mile for your driving enjoyment? Well, that's exactly what you'll be treated to in the all-new 2016 Ford Explorer!

Year after year, the 2016 Explorer has delivered long-lasting reliability and family focused features to drivers like you! Now, the re-designed Explorer also displays stunning improvements in style, performance and overall refinement. That means the 2016 Explorer is destined to make your family's drive a much more pleasant and comfortable experience!

Prepare to enjoy a luxurious drive in the Explorer's comfortable, feature-rich…

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Big Fan of Cupholders? The 2017 Ford Fusion Is for You

 

While many people seek performance grit and gas mileage, Ford knows that the most important part of any vehicle is its cupholders.

Sturdy, voluminous and adaptive, we need our cupholders fluent in Big Gulps and sippy cups; we need cup holders that can stare pot holes straight in the eye and say, “Not today!”. Because we are more than hydrators but parents, chauffeurs, road trippers and drive-in frequenters, our car cupholders ensure our psychological well being.

In designing the new 2017 Ford Fusion, Ford envisioned a new cupholder design able to address bottles and cups of varying shapes and sizes…

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FordPass with SYNC Connect to Debut in 2017 Escape

Ford Motor Company issued a press release yesterday announcing that FordPass with SYNC Connect will make its global debut in the 2017 Escape SUV.

The Escape has long been a technological leader in the small SUV segment, and Ford will continue on in that tradition with the introduction of SYNC Connect. Through the innovative technology, FordPass members have remote access to functions such as lock toggling, engine starting, and vehicle location right from their connected mobile device.

“SYNC Connect provides the convenience customers want,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services. “It was designed with the customer…

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The Ford Focus is perfect for date night

Date night usually (hopefully) isn't very hostile, but when you're arguing about who's going to win the privilege of driving the 2016 Ford Focus, then things might start getting aggressive. Have a look and a chuckle at the video below to see how two men conclude who will be using the Ford Focus for their hot date.

North Central Ford proudly stocks the 2016 Focus and we're looking forward to helping you enjoy many steamy date nights with its help in the future. You'll never want to take your eyes off this good-looking sedan once…

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F-150 EcoBoost wins Texas Truck Showdown Fuel Economy Challenge

Yesterday, Ford announced via a press release that the F-150 EcoBoost recently won PickupTrucks.com's Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG fuel economy challenge. After going head-to-head with four other models, including the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, F-150 was declared the winner thanks to its impressive combination of utility and fuel efficiency.

“In the end, we were impressed with the F-150 for its capability, fuel efficiency and composure when pushed hard," said Mark Williams, editor of PickupTrucks.com. “For a small V-6 engine, it’s very impressive how well it almost eliminates the typical compromises half-ton customers have become accustomed to…

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Ford Designs New Campers and Trailers for its Trucks

Ford Is Doing Its Own Line Of Campers And Trailers

At North Central Ford, here in Richardson, TX, we love the Ford F-150. It provides you with toughness, reliability, fuel economy, and technology. It's versatile enough to get any job done, for work or play. With the latter, if you're idea of adventure is camping using a slide-in, or trailer, Ford now offers specialized ones made just for the F-150 and all our trucks.

The automaker has paired up with Livin Lite, a camper maker, to build Ford-branded campers, which have unique features that Ford truck drivers will enjoy. In fact, with the trailer, it even took some…

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