2017 Electric Vehicle Lineup Test Drive | Electric Vehicles | Ford

Let Derek D. and Sam Haymart take you on a tour of our electric and plug-in hybrid cars. From extended range to battery capacity and features like regenerative braking, available SYNC 3 and more, you’ll learn all the basics.

2017 Ford Mustang: Walkaround | Mustang | Ford

Join Bogi Lateiner as she gets behind the wheel of the 2017 Ford Mustang.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need New Tires? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will explain the importance of having proper tread on your tires to ensure safety, performance, and handling, how to check tread depth, as well as key signs that you may need to replace your tires.

Merry Christmas!

This Season, May You Be Blessed with Laughter, Peace, and Love... 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2016 Ford Mustang vs 2016 Chevy Camaro | Head to Head | Ford

Thinking about buying the 2016 Chevy Camaro? Check out the 2016 Ford Mustang instead! The Mustang has available adaptive cruise control, class-exclusive electronic line-lock and received Kelley Blue Book’s 2016 5-Year Cost To Own Award.* Become a part of the reason why Ford Mustang is the best-selling sports car.**

*2016 model-year vehicles’ projected cost to own for the initial five-year ownership period is based on the average Kelley Blue Book Five-Year Cost to Own data, which considers depreciation and costs such as fuel and insurance. For more information, visit KBB.com.

**Based on 1970 thru 2015CY cumulative sales total in the U.S. in the High-Power Sports Car Class based on Ford segmentation.

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need a Wheel Alignment? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will explain why proper alignment is key to maintaining handling and tread wear. We will also explain what and alignment is and what to look for if you need an alignment.

Ford Service Advice: Is My Car Overheating? | Service Advice | Ford

This video will help explain some the symptoms you may experience that indicate your car may be overheating. Plus, tell you what to do in the event your vehicle does overheat.

2.3-LITER ECOBOOST POWERING FORD FOCUS RS WINS 2017 WARD'S 10 BEST ENGINES AWARD

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2016 – The 2.3-liter EcoBoost^® I-4 powering Ford Focus RS has earned the prestigious 2017 Ward’s 10 Best Engines award − the first time the specially engineered engine has taken home a prize.

Ford’s high-output 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine delivers 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque on 93-octane fuel. It features a bevy of tricks up its sleeve to offer a premium driving experience for customers of the performance hatchback.

Impressive engine output comes courtesy of an all-new, low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with a larger compressor wheel that delivers more airflow and power throughout the rev range – taking Focus RS from 0-62 mph in just 4.7 seconds. The hot hatch also offers four different drive modes, and pioneers innovative Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring for class-leading cornering speed and unsurpassed driver enjoyment.

The 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine is also available for the 2017 Ford Mustang. In that application, it churns out 310 horsepower and 320 lb.-ft. of torque.

Click here to learn more about the Ward’s 10 Best Engines award.

Ford Service Advice: Is My Air Conditioning Failing? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will show you some of the signs to look for that may indicate it may be time to have you’re A/C inspected.

FORD FOCUS RS EARNS AUTOGUIDE.COM 2017 CAR OF THE YEAR HONORS

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2016 – The hot performance hatchback, Ford Focus RS, has just been named winner of the AutoGuide.com 2017 Car of the Year award.

Newly available in North America, Focus RS more than impressed the auto experts at AutoGuide.com.

“Ford Focus RS is one of those rare cars that gets massive hype, then still delivered beyond our wildest expectations,” said Jonathan Yarkony, group editorial director for AutoGuide. “Not only is it a great deal on paper as a practical, all-wheel-drive hatchback, but it leaps right to the top of the hot-hatch segment with 350 horsepower, an enthusiast’s-choice manual transmission and, best of all, its engaging character.”

Over five days of intense back-to-back testing in Southern California, Ford Focus RS battled some fierce competition to bring home the top prize.

“It’s an honor to earn the Car of the Year award from AutoGuide.com,” said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Performance. “The success of Focus RS throughout 2016 is testament to the entire Ford team who put all of their energy into creating such a special car that captures the hearts of driving enthusiasts everywhere.”

Ford Service Advice: Do I Need New Wipers? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will show you some of the signs to look for that may indicate it may be time to replace your windshield wiper blades.

Ford Service Advice: All About Cabin Air Filters | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will explain how the cabin air filter in your vehicle helps filter out dust and pollen for a more comfortable interior environment, and tell you some of the signs that may indicate it may be time to replace your cabin air filter.

Ford Service Advice: Why Is Regular Car Maintenance Important? | Service Advice | Ford

This helpful video will explain why its important to keep up with maintenance on your vehicle, and why getting The Works is the perfect way to ensure it lasts a long time.

2016 Ford F-150: Ford Owner’s Perspective on Weight Savings | F-150 | Ford

2016 Ford F-150 owner Mike shows us everything there is to love about his truck — including its high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy and the standard independent front suspension.

"RETURN TO PARK" FEATURE ON 2017 FORD FUSION DESIGNED TO ASSIST DRIVERS AND REDUCE POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE ROLLAWAYS

• Every 2017 Ford Fusion features new rotary gear shift dial that engages special software called Return to Park when it detects a customer’s intent to exit the car
• Return to Park can provide drivers with extra peace of mind that their 2017 Fusion will select park, as intended, even if they forget to turn the dial to P, or accidently leave the car in another gear when parking
• Vehicle rollaways can lead to multiple issues; a vehicle lacking driver control – even at low speeds – can be damaged or damage other vehicles, or strike people, animals or objects in its path

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8, 2016 – Innovative Return to Park technology on the 2017 Ford Fusion uses data from the car’s extensive network of sensors to detect conditions that indicate a customer’s intent to exit the vehicle. The smart technology can provide drivers with extra peace of mind that their 2017 Fusion will select park, as intended, even if they forget to turn the dial to P, or accidently leave the car in another gear when parking.

In developing the innovative new 2017 Fusion and implementing the all-new rotary gear shift dial, Ford engineers identified an opportunity to address vehicle rollaways by designing smart software to assist the driver and reduce the potential for accidents under certain conditions.

Return to Park technology is designed to automatically shift the car into park when any of the following conditions* occur:

• You turn the vehicle off
• You open the driver’s door with your safety belt unlatched and the vehicle stationary
• Your safety belt is unlatched with the driver’s door open and the vehicle stationary

“When we decided to go with the new rotary shifter for the 2017 Ford Fusion, the team sat together in a room to see what additional customer benefit we could bring to the table,” says Mark Zyskowski, Ford global e-shift systems technical expert. “We thought about what we could add without getting in the way of normal day-to-day scenarios, and all agreed a feature to help confirm park is selected when exiting the vehicle seemed really worthwhile.”

Fusion engineers worked hard to integrate the feature into normal, convenient operation for drivers. It can detect when a driver has turned the car off while moving, and will first shift into neutral until it slows below 5 mph before shifting into park automatically. The technology is designed not to operate if it detects a belted driver opens the door with the car moving to free a stuck coattail, for example, or if a driver happens to be inching into a parking space and wishes to see the lane markers. It is designed not to operate when the car is in Stay in Neutral or Neutral Tow mode.

Vehicle rollaways typically occur when drivers exit the vehicle with the engine running and the transmission not in park. A rollaway incident could result in serious injuries to a driver exiting the vehicle, or to pedestrians in the path of a rolling vehicle.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study published in August, 360 people were killed in accidents involving unattended vehicles with no driver control between 2012 and 2014 – which is 19 percent of all non-occupants killed in non-traffic crashes a year. In an average year, about 2,000 people are injured in similar incidents.

How it works

The rotary gear shift dial has three different electronic modules monitoring transmission and shifter, which must all be in agreement for a command for a gear selection to be accepted. This is the same system that is capable of detecting and overriding such unintended scenarios as shifting into reverse while driving at speeds above 5 mph.

The all-new rotary gear shift dial with Return to Park is a standard feature for all 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles.

*See Ford Fusion owner’s manual for details and limitations. 

2016 Ford F-150: Ford Owner’s Perspective on Gas Mileage | F-150 | Ford

2016 Ford F-150 owner Hector shows us everything there is to love about his truck — including its gas mileage and SYNC® 3 technology.

Testing the Durability of the Ford Truck Cargo Area Protector | Accessories | Ford

In this short video, watch our cargo area protectors undergo intense testing. Check out the durability of our Ford Accessories.

2016 Ford F-150: Ford Owner’s Perspective on Towing Power | F-150 | Ford

2016 Ford F-150 owner Tony show us everything there is to love about his truck — including its towing power and available SYNC® 3 navigation system.

2016 Ford Taurus vs 2016 Buick LaCrosse | Head to Head | Ford

Thinking about buying the 2016 Buick LaCrosse? Check out the 2016 Ford Taurus instead! The Taurus has two available EcoBoost® engines*, active park assist and 20.1 cubic feet of trunk space. Become a part of America’s best-selling brand with the Ford Taurus!

2016 Ford F-150: Ford Owner’s Perspective on Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ | F-150 | Ford

2016 Ford F-150 owner Kevin show us everything there is to love about his truck — including its available Pro Trailer Backup Assist and style guide has telescoping trailer tow mirrors.

Ford Tonneau Covers: We’ve Got You More Than Covered | Accessories | Ford

Looking for the finest in truck bed protection and security? Check out the versatile and reliable tonneau covers from Ford Accessories – we’ve got you more than covered.

2015 Ford F-150 Built Tough Test: Cutting Edge Engines | F-150 | Ford

Slashing weight is great. Improving power makes it even better. See how EcoBoost® technology gives the all-new F-150 awesome horsepower and torque.

The 2015 F-150 has earned its Built Ford Tough validation in labs, on test tracks and in locations where weakness cannot hide. We subjected the earliest prototypes to bashing terrain, temperature swings from 20 below to 120 above, and climates thick with salt.

Over 10 million cumulative miles before the first truck even rolls off the line. Now we’re doing the same to production prototypes. And you get to watch. You’re about to see testing, a glimpse behind the curtain like you’ve never seen before.

Ford Accessories Extreme Testing: Floor Mat Shooting Range | Accessories | Ford

We put our floor mats through the rigors of extreme testing in this entertaining video.

Only Ford Original Accessories are engineered, tested and warranted with the full backing of Ford Motor Company. So when you choose our floor mats, or any of our Ford Original Accessories for that matter, you’ll have the confidence that they can take whatever you throw at them

2015 Ford F-150 Built Tough Test: Ford F-150 vs. Ram and Silverado | F-150 | Ford

The all-new 2.7L EcoBoost® engine is up against much larger engines from Chevy and Dodge. See how this grueling uphill challenge plays out.

The 2015 F-150 has earned its Built Ford Tough validation in labs, on test tracks and in locations where weakness cannot hide. We subjected the earliest prototypes to bashing terrain, temperature swings from 20 below to 120 above, and climates thick with salt.

Over 10 million cumulative miles before the first truck even rolls off the line. Now we’re doing the same to production prototypes. And you get to watch. You’re about to see testing, a glimpse behind the curtain like you’ve never seen before.

Extreme Testing the Ford Truck Bedliners | Accessories | Ford

Does your bedliner have what it takes? We’ll show you how our Ford bedliners have the durability and strength to make it through our ultimate tests. Stay strong with Ford Accessories.

Ford Truck and SUV Step Bar: The Perfect Fit | Accessories | Ford

The Ford Step Bar is designed by for perfect size, perfect fit, and perfect style.

It’s one thing to get in and out of a truck. It’s another thing to look good doing it. Now available for all Ford F-Series, Explorer, and Super Duty vehicles.

2016 Ford Edge vs 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | Edge | Ford

Thinking about buying a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport? Check out the 2016 Ford Edge instead. With available active park assist, class-exclusive adaptive steering, and a 2.0L Ford EcoBoost engine, the 2016 Ford Edge is in a league of its own.

Keep Your Vehicle Clean with Ford Floor Liners | Accessories | Ford

Ford Premium Floor Liners are designed to help keep your vehicle’s floor clean from the things that can really cause a mess. Like your passengers. Stay clean with Ford Accessories.

How To Clean Your Vents | Driver How-To | Ford

Keep every inch of your ride looking fresh, down to the vents, with the help of a craft brush. Happy little vents!

2015 Ford F-150 Built Tough Test: Cutting Edge Engines | F-150 | Ford

Slashing weight is great. Improving power makes it even better. See how EcoBoost® technology gives the all-new F-150 awesome horsepower and torque.

The 2015 F-150 has earned its Built Ford Tough validation in labs, on test tracks and in locations where weakness cannot hide. We subjected the earliest prototypes to bashing terrain, temperature swings from 20 below to 120 above, and climates thick with salt.

Over 10 million cumulative miles before the first truck even rolls off the line. Now we’re doing the same to production prototypes. And you get to watch. You’re about to see testing, a glimpse behind the curtain like you’ve never seen before.

Happy Thanksgiving!

"Give thanks for a little, and you will find a lot." 

Hausa Proverb 

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Ford, Fisher-Price Introduce Power Wheels Smart Drive Mustang -- Most Advanced Power Wheels Ever

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2016 – Ford and Fisher-Price^® worked closely together to create the new Power Wheels^® Smart Drive^™ Mustang – a realistic and high-tech, fast and fun battery-operated ride-on toy. The officially licensed Smart Drive Mustang is designed to delight budding performance enthusiasts with original pony car-inspired looks and performance, and it’s packed with safety features sure to make parents happy, too.

Fisher-Price developed the scaled-down car, available in blue or pink, from real Ford design data. The result is an amazingly realistic Mustang – sized just for kids – that captures the spirit, style and high-tech features of the V8-powered Mustang GT their parents could drive.

“Mustang is one of our best-selling sports cars,” says Gary Collins, senior manager of design, Power Wheels. “For the Smart Drive Mustang, we wanted to amp up the realistic driving experience to make the feeling of getting behind the wheel even more thrilling for kids.”

The Smart Drive system is new for Power Wheels vehicles. At its core is the brand’s first computer-controlled powertrain, which opens up a world of features that make this Power Wheels Mustang a lot like the full-sized car:

• Traction control: The computer can monitor for wheel slip and adjust motor speeds to help keep the car going over wet grass or bumpy terrain
• Stability monitoring: A tilt sensor can detect when the car is reaching dangerous angles, turning off the motors to prevent rollovers
• Digital speed control and battery monitoring: A backlit LED touch interface can allow parents to easily control top speed, from 1 mph to 5 mph, and check battery charge level
• Slow start and stop: Instead of a simple on/off behavior, motors can now ramp speed up or down – for fast starts and short stopping distances

Perhaps most fun of all is the built-in sound system. It features engine sounds recorded from a real Mustang, which rise and fall with vehicle speed – just like a real car. An auxiliary input jack allows kids to play their own music on the biggest speaker ever installed in a Fisher-Price product.

Smart Drive Mustang is now on display at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. It will be available at retail in December for an MSRP of $359.99. Visit www.PowerWheels.com to find a retailer.

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: Designed to Be One Badass Truck | F-150 Raptor | Ford Performance

In this final installment of a six-part video series on the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor, Ford goes back to where it all began. Watch how nearly 100 sketches, 1,935 pounds of clay and more than 20,000 hours of modeling work culminated in the ultimate off-road pickup truck.

Ford F-150 Wins Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Truck Award For Third Consecutive Year

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 15, 2016 – The 2017 Ford F-150 is taking home the Kelley Blue Book KBB.com “Best Buy” of the Year for trucks award, marking the third year in a row F-150 has won the honor.

The 2017 Ford F-150 – the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever – introduces an updated powertrain lineup with the debut of its all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost® and Ford-built 10-speed automatic. The powertrain provides 50 lb.-ft. more peak torque, and features improvements across all three EPA fuel economy ratings – city, highway and combined – of 1 mpg over the 2016 model.

Also new for the 2017 F-150 is the return of the STX Appearance Package bundling numerous exterior and interior features that aren’t normally available to give F-150 customers a great value truck. For comfort and convenience, BLIS® with cross-traffic alert now includes trailer coverage, while SYNC® Connect with FordPass® allows drivers to lock, unlock and locate their vehicle remotely. Customers can also schedule starts and check the fuel level remotely via the FordPass smartphone platform.

The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards are designed to provide a significant service to American new-car buyers by identifying the cream of the crop of all available 2017 model-year vehicles. These awards are the culmination of a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available in America, along with analysis of a broad swath of vehicle-related data, including vehicle pricing/transaction prices, 5-Year Cost to Own data (which includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees and taxes for new cars), consumer reviews and ratings, and vehicle sales/retail sales information.

2015 Ford F-150 Built Tough Test: Carving Through the Arctic Circle | F-150 | Ford

See what happens when the new 2015 F-150 tows at maximum payload over the Dempster Highway – a rough, desolate, 900-mile stretch of gravel road that goes through the Arctic Circle.

Ford Takes Most Loved Vehicle Award In Three Categories

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2016 – Strategic Vision has announced the results of its Customer Love Index™ – naming three Ford models as Most Loved Vehicle for 2016. These include the 2016 Ford Mustang convertible, 2016 Ford F-150 and 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi.

Strategic Vision is a research-based consultancy with more than 35 years of experience in understanding consumer decision making. CLI™ measures the amount of love owners experience with their new vehicle, compiling data from more than 120 different aspects of the ownership experience.

Making Your Journey Smoother | FordPass | Ford

Whether you’re looking for relief when you’re in trouble, a person to turn to when you need a hand or a way to be more efficient, FordPass* can make your journey smoother at every turn with meaningful connections. FordPass can help you connect to your Preferred Dealer, FordGuides, and even reserve parking in select cities.

*FordPass, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available to download. Message and data rates apply. FordPass Park available in select cities.

How To Guard Your Groceries | Driver How-To | Ford

Keep bread fluffy and eggs intact with this quick tip.

2015 Ford F-150 Built Tough Test: Reinventing the Ford Factory | F-150 | Ford

The factory that mass-produces the 2015 F-150 is as innovative as the truck itself. See how new processes pay off in a truck that's built like no other.

The 2015 F-150 has earned its Built Ford Tough validation in labs, on test tracks and in locations where weakness cannot hide. We subjected the earliest prototypes to bashing terrain, temperature swings from 20 below to 120 above, and climates thick with salt.

Over 10 million cumulative miles before the first truck even rolls off the line. Now we’re doing the same to production prototypes. And you get to watch. You’re about to see testing, a glimpse behind the curtain like you’ve never seen before.

2017 F-150 RAPTOR ORDERING BEGINS, ONLINE AND IN-LINE AT FORD DEALERS: SUPERCREW, LUXURY GROUP WITH TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE IN SHADOW BLACK IS THE TOP CONFIGURATION

• With more than 90,000 hits in the first 10 days of the Raptor build and price site, visits to the configurator are setting records and driving traffic to Ford dealerships
• With Raptor’s starting MSRP of $49,520, Ford dealers are already taking deposits, with the first deliveries still more than a month away  
• Most popular options include SuperCrew (91 percent), luxury group (90 percent) and technology package (77 percent) – according to data tracked from the Ford.com website

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 4, 2016 – As full-scale production begins this month on the all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor, orders are already pouring into Ford dealerships nationwide. Customer waiting lists are growing, and traffic to the Raptor build and price configurator site on Ford.com topped 90,000 hits in the first 10 days.

Performance, capability and technology improvements across the board make this the toughest, smartest, most capable Raptor ever. With a starting MSRP of just $49,520 for the purpose-built off-road Ford Performance-engineered F-150 Raptor, Ford dealers are seeing interest and already taking deposits on the truck.

Team Ford in Las Vegas has been one of the most successful F-150 Raptor dealers in North America. Owner Steve Olliges, who races Raptor professionally off-road, says he already has nearly 300 customers on a waiting list. He fields two to three calls a day from prospective buyers from across the country looking to place an order. He has to turn many away due to supply allocation limits.

“It’s a great problem to have, but it’s tough, because there’s so much interest in the product,” says Olliges. “We do everything we can to get our hands on Raptor for our customers, whether that’s referring them to other Ford dealers or making calls to find the truck for them.”

While Ford does not publicly disclose production numbers, of the trucks scheduled for production, 65 percent of orders are identified as retail orders for a specific customer. Largest markets so far include Texas, California and Florida.

The first 10 days of the Raptor build and price configurator on the Ford.com website has already seen more than 90,000 hits, with nearly 30,000 completed builds. Of those, 91 percent are SuperCrew. The luxury group, with features like 360-degree camera and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS^®), has a 90 percent take rate while Raptor with technology package, including lane-keeping system and adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation, has a 77 percent take rate. Shadow Black is the most common paint color.

“This is one of the fastest and most popular product launches we’ve seen in some time,” says said Rob Rosenbach, Ford F-150 brand manager. “Traffic volume on the Raptor pages is more than five times our other performance vehicle lines, with dealer demand far ahead of expectations. This demonstrates the Ford Performance team hit its mark with the new F-150 Raptor.”

How To Customize Your Seat Settings | Driver How-To | Ford

Watch how to program your Ford vehicle’s Memory Seat settings. Link your key fob with your ride’s memory button to recall your customized settings (including driver seat, side mirrors, steering column and pedal height) no matter who was driving last.

Memory Seats are available on 2017 Ford Fusion, 2017 Ford Taurus, 2017 Ford Expedition, 2017 Ford Edge, 2017 Ford F-150, 2017 Super Duty, 2017 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Explorer and 2017 Ford Mustang.

Cabin Storage Features in the Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 | Ford

A lot went into the new body of the 2015 F-150. Now see all that goes into its redesigned bed and cab, with a fully flat load floor and almost 2 inches more space.

Thanks to the innovations in the 2015 F-150, the cab and box of the pickup truck have been redefined. Here are just some of the ways:

• Class-exclusive** Integrated Tailgate Step with Lift Assist* – now fully integrated inside the tailgate
• Class-exclusive** Remote Tailgate Release* – release and lower the tailgate with the key fob; lock or unlock the tailgate with the key fob or inside door switch
• LED Box Lights* – work at night or under a tonneau cover
• Stowable Loading Ramps* – easily load items such as ATVs, motorcycles and mowers; adjustable ramps can be spaced to suit the item being loaded.
• Deployable Box Side Steps* – now available on all cab configurations including the 4-door SuperCrew® with 5.5-ft. pickup box.

*Available feature.
**Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR.

Here’s Your Wake Up Call for the Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 | Ford

The message is loud and clear and it’s blaring in your ear: This is the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy Ford F-150. And every other truck is history.

Ford’s Ultimate Drinkable Water Goal Usage: Zero | Sustainable Innovations | Ford

Recognizing the significance of water to the earth and its people, Ford has set the goal of reducing drinkable water used in manufacturing process to zero. From 2000 to 2015, Ford reduced drinkable water use in manufacturing by 61%.

Sustainability is a journey rather than a destination. At Ford, we’re proud to celebrate today’s successes but equally committed to taking the right steps to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Going further – the right way – is what sustainability means for us.

2015 Ford F-150: Work Longer with LED Spotlight Technology | F-150 | Ford

Master rigger, Sean Riley meets up with Brush Country contractors to show how the LED spotlights on the new 2015 Ford F-150 help get the job done – even when working late into night.

The first-in-class LED Side-Mirror Spotlights provide adjustable work lights to illuminate any task at hand from just about any angle.

2016 Ford F-150: Work Smarter with More Effective Payload | F-150 | Ford

Best-in-Class Payload* feels even more effective when you know your cargo is well secured. See how Sean Riley lends a hand to a crew that specializes in window restoration of 19th century buildings.

The cargo is not only fragile and irreplaceable but it’s also heavy. Sean demonstrates how well the 2016 Ford F-150 handles the weight with unmatched payload capability and how well the cargo can be organized with the available class-exclusive BoxLink™ system.

*Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR when properly equipped with available 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 4x2.

Get Your Service Body AND A Dump Body In One Unit!

We have a rare unit in stock. This is a TruckCraft TC-300 Service Body and Dump Combination with a 3-yard capacity. It is mounted on an F-450 4x4 Crew Cab chassis so it is designed to carry a bit of weight. See more about this unit here.

Or call Paul Brown at 530-682-7693 while this unit lasts.

Ford Evasive Steering Alert Animation

Evasive Steering Assist uses radar and a camera to detect slower moving and stationary vehicles ahead, and provides steering support to enable drivers to avoid a vehicle if a collision is imminent.

How To Keep Your Dashboard Dust-Free | Driver How-To | Ford

Filters are all the rage these days, but this one is a time-tested keeper. Use a coffee filter to wipe your dash so you won’t leave anything behind.

See All Around With the 360° Camera in the 2016 Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 | Ford

A Ford F-150. A tightly packed parking lot. And some very expensive-looking bikes. What could go wrong? See how our class-exclusive 360° camera* leads the way.

*Available feature

Use the Pro Trailer Backup Assist with the 2016 Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 | Ford

A salty old sea captain gets a lesson in navigation, courtesy of Ford F-150’s class-exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist.

LED Side-Mirror Spotlights for the 2016 Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 | Ford

The Ford F-150, with its class-exclusive LED side-mirror spotlights, shines some much-needed light on a lonesome country crooner.

Fleet Manager Ed Mulrooney Discusses his Ford Tractor Benefits | Commercial Trucks | Ford

Ed Mulrooney, Vice President of Operations and Fleet Manager for Rose Moving, handles purchasing for his company’s fleet.

For his industry, Mulrooney needs his trucks working as much as possible and he relies on the Ford F-750 tractor. Hear why he choose to go with the quieter truck* to get his work done and how he trusts Ford for service and warranty needs.

*Quieter than the previous generation truck when properly equipped with available 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel engine.

2015 F-150: The Future of Tough | F-150 | Ford

Watch the evolution and innovation behind 67 years of Ford trucks, from 1948 to 2015.

F-150 Raptor, F-250, F-350 and Transit Preview | SEMA | Ford

Take a look at some of the Ford trucks heading to the 2016 SEMA Show, including the modified Ford F-350 trucks from MADEdition and Skyjacker, a Transit from Good Boy Daisy and another from Wyotech, an F-150 Raptor updated by DeBerti and F-250 trucks from Air Design, Fabtec and Topo.

2016 Ford Transit vs 2016 Ram Promaster | Transit | Ford

Thinking about buying a 2016 Ram Promaster? Consider the innovative 2016 Ford Transit first, with up to 81.5 inches of interior height, a carrying capacity of up to 487.2 cubic feet, and the greatest variety of configurations in its class.*

*Class is Full-size Vans based on Ford segmentation.

Fleet Manager Darren Crawford Discusses his Gas and Diesel Fleet | Commercial Trucks | Ford

Darren Crawford, Fleet Manager for Farmer Brothers Coffee, utilizes 140 F-650 trucks for his fleet: 26 gas and 114 diesel.

Hear why he trusts Ford trucks for the service to help grow his business by limiting downtime and how the comfort of the F-650 is the right choice for his fleet.

Ford Medium Duty: Dig Deeper | Commercial Trucks | Ford

Gerard Huvaere, Fleet Procurement Strategist for DTE Energy Operations, knows a thing about getting the most out of his trucks and his team. For digging hundreds of post-holes, he relies on the Ford F-750 Super Duty®.

The Ford F-750 Super Duty offers the capability to build or dig with the Ford-built TorqShift® Heavy Duty 6-speed transmission, which offers an available PTO provision* in three different modes – mobile, stationary and split shaft.

*When paired with either the 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8 or the 6.8L Triton® gas V10.

Pedestrian Detection: Beware of Petextrians | Fusion | Ford

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection* is designed to reduce the severity of and, in some cases, even eliminate frontal collisions involving pedestrians to help bring even more peace of mind to your driving experience.

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and the need to control the vehicle. While Pre-collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection may be especially helpful in unexpected situations, it does not replace the driver and has limitations, including nighttime, low and harsh lighting conditions, vehicles moving in a different direction and certain weather conditions.

2017 Super Duty: Spotlight on Camera Features | Super Duty | Ford

Take a look with Sean Riley at the up to 7 available cameras on the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty. From the front camera with a built-in washer, to the 360º view and the available trailer mounted camera, you’ll be able to see it all.

How To Transport 12+ Drinks | Driver How-To | Ford

Ever have someone ask you to bring drinks for the whole crew or soccer team? You got it.

2017 Super Duty: Spotlight on Interior Innovations | Super Duty | Ford

The smart innovations in the interior of the all-new 2017 Super Duty mean it’s ready to take your mobile command center to the next level.

2017 Super Duty: Spotlight on Towing | Super Duty | Ford

With more towing capability than ever before, the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty is ready to take work to the next level.

The Meaning of Tough | Warriors In Pink | Ford

Facing breast cancer head-on with strength, determination, and courage – that’s what it means to be tough.

Ford Motor Company has been in the fight against breast cancer for 21 years. From raising funds through our Warriors in Pink apparel, to raising awareness through unique media content, to giving breast cancer patients and survivors more good days – we are always looking for ways to help people go further.

2017 Ford Super Duty: Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner | Super Duty | Ford

The all-new 2017 Super Duty comes in first place in every measure of tough – that it’s the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever built.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP: HOW FORD TRANSIT BECAME THE BEST-SELLING CARGO VAN NAMEPLATE ON EARTH

• Ford Transit sales momentum in the U.S. is strong, with sales up 31 percent year to date – making Transit the best-selling van in America
• Ford is well established as Europe’s best-selling commercial vehicle brand, based on strong demand for Transit, the No. 1 nameplate in the medium commercial van segment there, according to data from IHS Markit
• Ford Transit is the best-selling nameplate in the light bus and van segment in China, on track to become the best-selling nameplate there for 2016, based on data from China Insurance Information Technology Company

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13, 2016 – Fleets and tradespeople around the world are increasingly turning to Ford vans to get the job done, making the Ford Transit family the best-selling lineup of cargo vans on the planet.

Ford Transit was the best-selling cargo van family[i] globally in 2015, with nearly 400,000 vans registered, based on IHS Markit global new vehicle registration data for calendar year-end 2015.

“We are focused on building on our clear global leadership in trucks, vans and commercial vehicles,” says Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Global Product Development, and chief technical officer. “While other manufacturers only offer their van lineups regionally, Ford has cracked the code on developing global van architecture that can be customized to regional needs.”

The success of Transit has propelled Ford to become the top seller of commercial cargo vans in the United States. Ford controls 40 percent of the full-size commercial van market in the country through September – up from 36 percent in 2015. Strong demand for Transit is putting Ford on track for its best year for U.S. van sales since 1978, based on Ford-reported data. Transit now outsells even America’s best-selling minivan, based on industry-reported sales.

“U.S. customers have enthusiastically embraced Transit as a capable, flexible, smart work vehicle,” said Julie Ellenberger, Ford brand manager for Transit, Transit Connect and E-Series. “Transit offers best-in-class flexibility with more configurations than ever. Plus, its powertrains are specially engineered for North American buyers.”

Overall industry sales for Class 1-3 vans in the United States and Mexico are expected to continue growing, according to work truck industry association NTEA, which predicts industry sales will increase 10 percent in 2016 compared with 2015.

Transit is building on a 50-plus-year legacy in Europe, where it has been the best-selling van in its segment in the U.K. since 1984, according to IHS Markit registration data. In the past 25 months, Ford has seen its commercial vehicle market share grow from 10.8 percent to 12.9 percent in Europe, based on data from IHS Markit.

This makes Ford the No. 1-selling commercial vehicle brand in Europe for the first time in 18 years, thanks to continued growing demand for its completely new and expanded Transit range – including Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit Courier – based on IHS Markit commercial vehicle registrations.

Transit is the best-selling nameplate in the light bus and van segment in China, on track to become the best-selling nameplate there for 2016, based on data from China Insurance Information Technology Company.

Deep roots for Ford commercial cargo van leadership

Ford’s commercial cargo van legacy began when the first Transit left the production line in Langley, England, Aug. 9, 1965. Transit became a favorite in Europe, and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary there.

In the United States, Ford became the van leader 36 years ago with success of its Ford E-Series van lineup, first sold in 1961 as Ford Econoline. The full-size Ford Transit was introduced in the country in 2014 – replacing E-Series – and quickly took over the title of America’s best-selling van, based on Ford analysis of industry-reported sales.

Ford is expanding its Transit lineup in China as part of its relationship with Jiangling Motors Corporation, which started in August 1995, with the first Ford Transit produced there in December 1997. Production of the all-new Transit Kombi started in September.

More than 8 million Transit and Transit Custom vehicles have been built, as the range grew from a single model more than half a century ago to an entire family of commercial cargo vehicles. Lined up end-to-end, 50 years of Transit vans would circle the globe. A customer buys a new Transit every 180 seconds on average, based on Ford sales and production data.

[i] Transit family-based volumes include Ford Transit, Transit Custom and JMC Transit

NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK: NEW REPORT FUNDED BY FORD SPOTLIGHTS DECREASE IN TEEN DEATHS SINCE 2004 BUT STILL SHOWS RISKS FOR OLDER TEENS

In advance of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 16-22), a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), funded by a grant from the Ford Motor Company fund, shows that while much progress has been made in reducing teen driver-involved traffic crashes and deaths over the past decade, teens drivers are still 1.6 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than their adult counterparts and teen-involved fatal crashes increased by 10 percent in 2015.

The report also reveals that while great progress has been made at reducing younger teen driver deaths (ages 15-17), more needs to be done for older teen drivers (ages 18-20). The report provides recommendations for actions that can be taken to continue a decrease in teen deaths.

“This data shows that smart programs, like Driving Skills for Life, that focus on teen driving behavior have been very successful in helping novice and younger drivers be safer on the roads,” said Jim Graham, Global Manager for the Ford Driving Skills for Life program.

To read more of the report “Mission Not Accomplished: Teen Safe Driving, the Next Chapter,” an interactive PDF version of the report is available online.

Ford Driving Skills for Life was established in 2003 by Ford Motor Company Fund, the Governors Highway Safety Association, and a panel of safety experts to teach newly licensed teens and parents the necessary skills for safe driving beyond what they learn in standard driver education programs. The basic premise behind Ford Driving Skills for Life is to provide a step in the learning process, providing new skills and information not currently shared with newly licensed drivers in the basic driver education courses.

The program has trained more than one million individuals in safe driving practices. It is offered in 35 countries, and hands-on driving clinics have been conducted in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

For more information visit http://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/.

2017 Ford Super Duty: Contractor Approved | Super Duty | Ford

As the owner of Plum Contracting, Jack Mills Jack Mills isn't just your average family-first, dirt bike racing highway construction contractor. Hear what Jack thinks about the all-new 2017 Super Duty when he got a first-hand look at our testing and manufacturing of the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever.

2017 Ford Super Duty: Fleet Manager Approved | Super Duty | Ford

Hear from Stacey Nelson, Senior Fleet Manager for Black Hills Energy, on how she’s gotten to see the development of the all-new 2017 Super Duty.

Stacey looks closely at safety and durability for her fleet’s vehicles and took the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever to task. Hear what she has to say about the experience and her reactions to the innovations we built in the 2017 Super Duty.

10th Annual Bowling For Breasts is October 15th!

10th Annual Bowling For Breasts

Saturday October 15th 2016

Entry: $20 per person (2 games of bowling & shoe rental)

Information: Paul Webber (530) 755-2600

2017 Ford Super Duty: Manufacturing Innovations | Super Duty | Ford

Five truck customers head inside the Kentucky Truck Plant for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to witness the unique manufacturing innovations involved in creating the smartest, toughest and most capable Super Duty ever.

In this episode, our teams of Insiders see the innovative joining techniques used to build the Super Duty’s high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body. From self-piercing rivets to flow-drill screws and powerful structural adhesives, this is truly manufacturing at its best.

How To Scuff-Proof Your Seats | Driver How-To | Ford

Kid-proof the backs of your seats with a simple apron!

2017 Ford Super Duty: Smart Technology | Super Duty | Ford

We took our group of truck customers on the road to see firsthand, how Ford is helping to lead the way in driver-assist technology making it easy to own work with the smartest Super Duty ever.

From a 360-degree bird’s-eye-view camera system to Lane Keeping alert*, see how the 2017 Super Duty helps drivers navigate more effectively on the road and on the worksite.

*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.

Tough Science: The Obstacle Course | Super Duty | Ford

The all-new 2017 Super Duty is ready for the next level of competition. Next up, the off-highway haul truck. Let’s see which vehicle can handle the Tough Science obstacle course.

See Scott or Allen For Commercial Service

Scott Babler has been with Larry Geweke's Service Department for over 11 years and is excellent at taking care of our customers. Scott is also our Commercial Truck/Fleet Service Writer and he knows what it means to get those folks who use their trucks everyday for work, to get them back in operation as soon as possible with the least amount of downtime.

So, where is Scott? He's in the back of the building on the eastern side of the service department where the heavy duty truck stalls are located. His office is right there.

Give Scott a call at his direct line: 530-821-4735 and let him know how he can help you get your vehicle in top working order.

Allen's direct line: 530-812-6815

Scott wanted to let all our customers know that Larry Geweke can work on all makes and models of trucks, including those with CAT, Cummins, International, and other engine makes.* So, if your fleet has a mix of trucks, bring them all here! Save time and money.

* Give Scott a call and he will give you all the details.

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: 450 Horsepower and 510 lb.-ft of Torque | F-150 Raptor | Ford Performance

The 2017 Ford Raptor, equipped with the all-new 3.5-liter twin-turbo high-output EcoBoost engine, churns out 510 lb.-ft. of torque and 450 horsepower across a wide power band. Thanks to a reduction of up to 500 pounds in weight, the Raptor's EPA-rated combined fuel economy improved 23% compared to the previous generation.

Just For Laughs

A sign in a shoe repair store:
We will heel you,
We will save your sole,

We will even dye for you.

 

Sign over a Gynecologist's Office:Dr. Jones, at your cervix.

 

In a Podiatrist's office:Time wounds all heels.

 

At an Optometrist's Office:
If you don't see what you're looking for, You've come to the right place.

 

On a Plumber's truck :
We repair what your husband fixed.

 

On another Plumber's truck:
Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.

 

At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee :
Invite us to your next blowout.

 

On an Electrician's truck:
Let us remove your shorts.

 

In a Non-smoking Area:
If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.

On a Maternity Room door:
Push. Push. Push.

At a Car Dealership:
The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment.

 

Outside a Muffler Shop:
No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.

 

In a Veterinarian's waiting room:
Be back in 5 minutes.  Sit! Stay!

 

At the Electric Company:
We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.
However, if you don't,  YOU will be de-lighted.

 

In a Restaurant window:
Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.

 

In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
Drive carefully. We'll wait.

 

At a Propane Filling Station:
Thank Heaven for little grills.

 

In a Chicago Radiator Shop:
Best place in town to take a leak.

 

And the best one for last:

 

Sign on the back of a Septic Tank Truck:
Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises