Ford of Ocala Blog

The time has come for automobile engineering to undergo a 360 degree change. This is because Ford's latest innovation, the Flex will be entering showrooms in late June. Our dealership will be a proud recipient of this model!

The Flex is no ordinary model. It is a crossover that exceeds all expectations and is set to become the new benchmark among vehicles in its class. It is already making waves, and automotive lovers have been falling over each other to own this rare piece - since it was unveiled at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, automobile lovers have not known peace of mind! The suspense has been heightened since the prototypes started moving around Manhattan!

Its lovely silhouette and its perfect combination of traditional and urbane looks has been drawing awed looks from onlookers, as much its features will catch users' imagination in the days to come by!

It is a new milestone among crossovers, having already been described as "fresh" and "unique" by auto authorities. Any wonder that in the mere days of getting known to the public, it has already generated over 5000 orders?

At our dealership, you can expect this marvelous model soon. Those living in and around Belleview, Silver Springs, Dunnellon, Silver Springs Shores, Fort McCoy, Citra, Reddick, Anthony, Orange Springs, Gainesville, Alachua, Williston, Lady Lake, Weirsdale and Starke can expect a rare treat!

As usual, you can expect the same features at our dealership that has endeared us to you: Quick Quote; Owner Circle; Pre-owned Inventory, Weekend Specials and Blue Balloon Specials among others in the Pre-owned section, and New Vehicles Specials, Pre-owned Specials, Finance Specials, Weekend Specials and Blue Balloon Specials in the Online Specials among lots more!

You can drop in at 2816 NW Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34475 to get this piece of automobile history. You can also call us up at 800-292-3338, to get set for happy motoring in future!

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To complement the 1000 2008 40th-Anniversary Edition Shelby GT500KR "King of the Road" Mustangs, Ford and Shelby Automobiles will build an additional 746 units for the 2009 model year, to help meet worldwide demand of the supercar. Of the total, 571 units will be available for U.S. customers, thus equalling the 1,571-unit production run of the original Shelby GT500KR. The remainder of the units will be for countries that did not receive 2008 models, including Canada. For details, contact Ford of Ocala at 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, Florida 34475 or call at (800) 292-3338.

2009 Shelby GT500KR

Like the 40th-Anniversary limited edition, the 2009 Shelby GT500KR will feature a 540-hp 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short-throw shifter, and unique suspension tuning. Exterior design draws inspiration from the classic Shelby KR Mustangs and features unique carbon composite hood, wheels and unique striping. The unique 40th Anniversary badging will only be featured on the 2008 special edition.

The Shelby GT500KR or "King of the Road" Mustang is the fourth limited-edition Mustang that Shelby Automobiles and Ford have brought to market since resuming their collaboration in 2001. It builds on the performance and success of the 500-horsepower Shelby GT500 – the most powerful production Mustang ever.

Delivering the 'King of the Road'

The 2008 Shelby GT500KR began production on Carroll Shelby's 85th birthday on January 11 earlier this year. As production ramps up to launch, enthusiasts can expect to see the first GT500KRs arrive in dealerships, this spring. The strong demand for the new Shelby GT500KR was recently demonstrated at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a one-of-a-kind version built with a glass-roof was auctioned off for charity. The GT500KR sold with a winning bid of $550,000, which went toward helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Ford of Ocala, the leading dealers for Ford vehicles in Ocala, Florida, is pleased to announce that the quality of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand vehicles rose to the top of the charts and equaled Toyota and Honda brands, according to the first quarter 2008 US Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study, conducted by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

The GQRS Study revealed that Ford matched Honda in initial quality, placing it at the top, on par with Toyota and Honda; Ford's vehicle quality has improved to 8 percent when compared to 2007; and every new car and truck, including the 2008 Ford Focus, has been launched with quality, far exceeding its predecessor.

Ford of Ocala specializes in Ford sales, service, spare parts, accessories and finance. Find out more about the exciting range of Ford vehicles at Ford of Ocala, 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34475. Call at (800) 292-3338 to speak to a Sales Advisor.

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Its official launch still being months away, the Ford Motor Company's new crossover, Flex, is already flexing its muscles. The Flex is a huge hit on the Coasts. "I've already got people showing interest to buy them," said Beau Boeckmann, vice-president of Los Angeles' Galpin Ford, the largest Ford dealership in the world. "Cool people. People who haven't bought a Ford forever." For details, contact Ford of Ocala at 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, Florida 34475 or call at (800) 292-3338.

The Flex drew a lot of attention in New York last month during the auto show. Kate Pearce, marketing manager for the Flex, says the new Ford seems poised to be the sort of hit, the automaker was hoping for, as it starts to turn around its North American auto operations. "People are looking for something new and different, and this vehicle is really unlike anything else in the marketplace," she said. "The key is to give consumers the opportunity to see it in person."

After the New York auto show, the company left four prototype vehicles in the city. Ford drivers spent the next several days cruising around Manhattan to get the vehicle in front of potential customers. Every now and then, the drivers would pull over, let people get a closer look and take the opportunity to hand out the Flex's business card. Ford will put on similar road shows in other cities before the vehicle goes on sale in June. The Flex will be on the Strip in Las Vegas later this month, then in Los Angeles.

This kind of guerrilla marketing was Jim Farley's trademark when he launched Toyota Motor Company's Scion brand in 2003, with a miniscule marketing budget. Now, Farley is running sales and marketing for Ford, and is hoping to work some of the same magic with the Flex. Speaking to The Detroit News at the Los Angeles auto show in November, he called the full-size crossover "a vehicle only Ford could have produced". It is retro and modern at the same time, he said, adding it is "a marketers’ dream" because of its polarizing design. Farley is hoping that the Flex will build on the success of Ford's other new crossover, the Edge, introduced in 2006. Auto analyst Erich Merkle of IRN Inc. in Grand Rapids called the Flex "fresh" and "unique".

Flex to hit the roads by June-end

The Flex will arrive in dealerships at the end of June, but Ford has opened the order book already, in February, and has received more than 5,000 orders from around the country. Price will start under the $29,000. The early interest on the Coasts is important because consumers on both sides of the country have been big import buyers, especially in California, which has the country's largest vehicle content. For details, contact Ford of Ocala at 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, Florida 34475 or call at (800) 292-3338.

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Ford of Ocala, the leading dealership for new, pre-owned Ford vehicles, parts and services in Ocala, Florida, is excited to announce changes to the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury-Certified Pre-owned (CPO) programs. The changes have been made to re-energize the programs and make them more competitive in the market. The changes are effective from April 2, 2008.

The features of these programs are:

• Improved warranty coverage - expanding 6yr/100,000 mile coverage to all eligible vehicles plus 3 month/3,000 mile comprehensive from date of sale for Ford and Mercury


• Updated vehicle inspection points


• Expanded vehicle eligibility - a wider range of age and mileage options Super Duty - yes, Super Duty is being added to the program
  

Summary - CPO Program Changes, Effective 4/2/2008

Detailed Description - CPO Program Changes, Effective 4/02/08

Vehicle Eligibility Increase - Model Year and Mileage (Including Super Duty)

• Vehicle model year eligibility has been expanded to include current and/or five previous models years. For example, with effect from April 2, 2008, model years eligible for certification will include 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003.
  
• Vehicle mileage eligibility has increased to include vehicles with less than 80,000 miles
  
  Vehicle Eligibility - Super Duty Added to Program for Ford Dealers
  
  
• Ford dealers will be able to certify E-250, E-350, F-250 and F-350 vehicles.
  
• Like other Ford CPO models, these models will include a 6-year / 100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty and a 3-month / 3,000-mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty
  
• These vehicles are subject to the same eligibility requirements as identified on the back of the Limited Warranty Statement. For example, Super Duty vehicles geared toward commercial use such as, but not limited to, chassis cab and stripped chassis, are not eligible.
  
  Vehicle Inspection Process: Inspection Points Added
  
  
• A new competitive inspection process that includes up to 169-points has been established for the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury CPO programs.
  
• All points will not be applicable to all vehicles as they are for hi-tech items (power lift gate, rear-view camera system, deployable running boards, navigation system, etc.), as well as for diesel, convertible and hybrid vehicles.
  
• Vehicle Warranty - Ford and Mercury Vehicles: 6/100,000 Powertrain Extended to all Model Years
  
• All eligible Ford and Mercury CPO vehicles will include a 6-year / 100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
  
• In addition, all eligible Ford and Mercury CPO vehicles will include a 3-month / 3,000-mile Limited Comprehensive (PremiumCare) Warranty
  
• The comprehensive warranty is registered only after the vehicle sale information is reported in the CPO dealer administrative web site.
  
• Note - those vehicles with at least 3-months and 3,000-miles left on the new vehicle limited warranty will not have the 3-month / 3,000-mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty contract registered as the remaining new vehicle warranty will already provide this coverage.
  
  For details, contact Ford of Ocala at 2816 N W Pine Avenue Ocala, Florida 34475 or call at (800) 292-3338.

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