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Last Days to Take Advantage of Ford of Ocala!Friday, May 29, 2009 Come on in this weekend for the best deals! Call 1.800.292.3338 or click here. View our new and pre-owned inventory @ www.fordocala.net or www.fordofocala.com today! Labels: Marion County Ford dealer, Quality is job one, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Take Advantage of Ford of Ocala Now!President Obama loves his Ford Escape Hybrid!Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Detroit Free Press May 19th President Barack Obama may be the only investor willing and able to keep General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC alive, but his biggest endorsement at today's announcement on fuel economy went to Ford Motor Co. At the end of a Rose Garden ceremony unveiling new mileage standards, Obama stepped back from the podium, then threw in an impromptu plug for his hybrid Escape sport utility vehicle. "By the way, I just want to mention, I think I still have my Ford parked in Chicago," Obama said. "It's a Ford hybrid, it runs great, you guys should take a look." Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally, standing next to the president, pumped his fists in the air as the crowd laughed. As he turned to leave again — perhaps realizing there were executives from nine other automakers standing behind him, including GM and Chrysler — Obama threw in one more aside. "But there are also some outstanding hybrids and energy-independent cars represented up here, so I didn't want to just advertise for one," he said. Chrysler Chief Executive Bob Nardelli and GM Chief Executive Fritz Henderson ducked out of the White House after the ceremony. Henderson headed back to the Treasury Department next door for meetings with Obama's auto industry task force, which will decide in the coming days whether to push GM into bankruptcy. Labels: Escape Hybrid, Ford Escape, Marion County Ford dealer, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala expands the Ford Advantage Plan!Tuesday, May 19, 2009FORD is developing an ALL ELECTRIC CAR! Ford Battery Electric Vehicle: Ford and strategic alliance partner Magna International will produce new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that don't use a drop of fuel. (05/14/09) Labels: electric cars, green cars, Marion County Ford dealer, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala gives you the Ford Advantage!Did you know? Ford of Ocala sells higher quality vehicles than Honda or Toyota according to the latest polls in customer satisfaction? That Ford Motor Company did not request a bailout? That in April 2009 Ford outsold Toyota in America to regain the number 2 spot in US car sales? That we are the only company to offer payment protection for up to $700 for up to 12 months if you lose your job? That if you test drive a car at Ford of Ocala from now until June 1st we will donate $40 to the Susan G Komen Foundation in your name? Call 1.800.292.3338 or click www.fordocala.net for more information! Labels: Ford Advantage Plan, Marion County Ford dealer, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Unleash Your Dreams with Ford of Ocala! Register to win your Chance-of-a-lifetime through Ford Motor Company and Ford of Ocala!Use your imagination or come visit us for a thrilling test drive in a new 2010 Mustang! We have a large selection of Mustangs in stock! From preowned to Saleens, Shelbys and even a Shelby King of the Road. With new Mustangs arriving all the time, call 1.800.292.3338 or visit us online to check our inventory. For complete rules and the registration form click 2010 MUSTANG UNLEASHED today... Labels: 2010 Ford Mustang, Marion County Ford dealer, Mustang Unleashed, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Classic Ad from Ford of Ocala! Ford of Ocala has been serving Ocala, Marion County and all of North Central Florida since 1925! We're here for you today and we'll be here tomorrow. For all your vehicle needs as well as parts and service for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury you can depend on Ford of Ocala~ today, tomorrow and long after the warranty has expired! (This advertisement came out during the 1964 World's Fair) Labels: 2010 Ford Mustang, ford mustang, Marion County Ford dealer, Shelby Mustang, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is Proud to be Your Ford Dealer!Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Ford Motor Company produces vehicles that are innovative, efficient and built with uncompromising quality. If you or someone you know is in the process of buying a new vehicle we ask that you pardon our pride as you consider the following:StabilityOver 105 years oldFord has endured without government loans.Ford has invested billions in new product development.Innovation:Only Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles offer the hands-free convenience of Microsoft Sync.The all new 2009 F150 is smarter than ever and offers best in class towing and payload.^Coming soon! The all new Mustang and many other new products.EcoBoost™ technology is designed to deliver better fuel economy and V8-like power.^^Fuel Economy:Ford Division has 15 car, truck and SUV choices that get 25 mpg or better.+Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet.Coming soon! The 2010 Fusion Hybrid will achieve 41 mpg and be the most fuel efficient midsize sedan.+++Quality:Ford, Honda and Toyota quality ratings are in a dead heat.*The Ford F-Series and Ford Flex are rated as two of the 10 Best New Cars of 2009 by Business Week.We have more trucks on the road with 250,000 miles than any other brand.**Still not convinced? Go to www.TheFordStory.com and learn more about the transformation going on at Ford Motor Company and then you will understand why our dealership has Ford Pride.If you would like information about a specific Ford vehicle just let us know.Call or Click Today... 1.800.292.3338 or www.fordofocala.com Labels: Marion County Ford dealer, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford Has Family Works Technology! Family Works Technology: Ford's family-oriented application of existing technology can make a mother's life easier and reduce a bit of stress in the meantime. The Family Works application of Tool Link can help families keep track of misplaced or forgotten items such as a homework folder, a dance bag or a juvenile diabetes insulin meter. (5/6/09) Labels: Marion County Ford dealer, mothers day specials, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is Crazy Smart!Thursday, May 7, 2009In Stock Now! We have the largest inventory of 2009 F-150s in North Central Florida! Why look anywhere else when we have the best selection and price for you? Labels: 2009 F-150, Marion County Ford dealer, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Support the Susan G Komen Foundation with a Test Drive! Register at http://www.fordspecialoffer.com/fordcares/ to take a Test Drive for the Cure at Ford of Ocala . Ford Motor Company will make a donation in your name to fight cancer. Or call us at 1.800.292.3338 or 1.352.732.4800 and we'll do all the paperwork for you. Labels: Marion County Ford dealer, Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Government Set to Assist Car Buyers!Tuesday, May 5, 2009 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers reached agreement on Tuesday on a legislative proposal designed to stimulate U.S. auto sales, which have fallen to near 30-year lows. Labels: ford finance, Marion County Ford dealer, Tax Incentives, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Quality is Still Job #1!
Ford is also statistically tied with Toyota at the top of the industry when it comes to initial vehicle quality, according to the 2009 U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) survey conducted quarterly for Ford by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. “This is truly a significant accomplishment for us,” said Bennie Fowler, Ford group vice president, Global Quality. “Honda and Toyota have claimed bragging rights for years, but now we are seeing our hard work pay off. It’s evident in study after study.” The latest GQRS survey measured 2009 model year vehicle initial quality in two categories: the number of “things gone wrong,” and customer satisfaction with vehicle quality in the first three months of ownership.In the first quarter of 2009, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles saw things gone wrong fall by 5 percent to 1,228 per 1,000 vehicles, significantly better than Honda’s 1,422 things gone wrong per 1,000 vehicles and statistically equal to Toyota’s 1,150. In addition, the survey shows that Ford Lincoln Mercury improved two percentage points to 79 percent in customer satisfaction with vehicle quality, which puts Ford’s domestic brands in a tie with Toyota and Honda for industry leadership.“Ford’s commitment to quality is really paying off as they continue to rival Honda and Toyota on both initial quality and customer satisfaction with the quality,” said Donald Pietrowski, president, RDA Group. The following models led their respective segments in the survey:
The new 2009 Ford F-150 recorded quality levels that equate to less than one problem per vehicle, as did the Taurus, Taurus X, Fusion, Milan, and Edge. “We are energized by the continuous improvement we are seeing on both initial vehicle quality and customer satisfaction,” said Fowler. “This survey validates the hard work and dedication to quality from Ford employees, suppliers and dealers. We will keep the momentum going as we strive to become the clear global quality leader.” The GQRS study is conducted on a quarterly basis with scores assessed from survey responses collected from owners of vehicles purchased within specific short-term time frames. New vehicle owners are asked to report any defects or issues as well as rate their satisfaction with vehicle quality on a scale of 1 to 10 across an array of vehicle systems and features. Labels: high quality, Marion County Ford dealer, Quality is job one, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com FORD GAINS RETAIL SHARE AS FUSION SETS SALES RECORDFriday, May 1, 2009 FORD GAINS RETAIL SHARE AS FUSION SETS SALES RECORD Ford gains retail share – for the sixth time in last seven months Ford Fusion sets monthly sales record and grows strength in mid-size car segment Ford hybrids combine to eclipse year-ago sales; Kelley Blue Book names Fusion Hybrid and Escape Hybrid to Top 10 Green Cars list DEARBORN, Mich., May 1, 2009 – New, fuel-efficient products and quality on par with the best in the industry helped Ford increase retail market share in April – the sixth time in the last seven months that Ford’s share of the retail market was higher than a year ago. In April, the Ford Fusion paced the share performance. Fusion sales totaled 18,321, a record for any month. April was the first full month of sales for the redesigned 2010 model and the new Fusion Hybrid version, and April is believed to be the first month that Fusion was among the top three-selling mid-size sedans. Recent independent studies rate Fusion and the Mercury Milan – the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans in America – as having the best predicted reliability among all mid-size sedans. “We continue to operate in a very challenging economic and competitive environment,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, Sales and Marketing. “Especially given this external environment, we’re very encouraged by the consumer response to our new mid-size sedans.” “Sales of the 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ and hybrid versions exceeded our plan and customers also are equipping our new products with levels of content and features that are higher than we expected,” he added. “This suggests consumers view our high-quality, fuel-efficient new products as offering outstanding value.” The new Fusion Hybrid is one of four hybrid models offered by Ford. Hybrid models also are offered in the Mercury Milan mid-size sedan and the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner small utility vehicles. All Ford hybrid models are the most fuel-efficient vehicles in their class, and the Ford Escape and Ford Fusion recently were named to Kelley Blue Books list of Top 10 Green Cars. In April, combined sales of all hybrid models totaled 2,299, up 21 percent versus a year ago. Other new Ford products contributed to the retail share performance, including the new F-150 pickup, America’s best-selling vehicle, and Ford Flex, the distinctively styled crossover utility that had its best sales month ever (3,190). Growing awareness and consideration of Ford and its high-quality, fuel-efficient products are starting to take hold. Plus, through June 1, Ford is offering consumers additional reasons to “Drive one.” The Ford Advantage Plan offers payment protection up to 12 months for up to $700 per month on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if a customer loses his or her job. Plus, 0 percent financing from Ford Motor Credit is available on select vehicles. On Tuesday, April 28, Ford launched a community engagement phase of the Ford Advantage Plan, Through June 1, Ford will donate $20 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every test drive taken at a participating Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealership to Komen – up to $1 million. That amount could grow even higher as more than a thousand dealers around the country are joining in to match the company’s donation. During the past 15 years, Ford has contributed more than $100 million to the fight against breast cancer.  Labels: 2010 Fusion, 2010 Fusion Hybrid, Escape Hybrid, Susan G Komen, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com |
