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Focus On Child Passenger SafetyMonday, October 26, 2009
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)-sponsored National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 12-18, 2009) was a huge success.
Ford of Ocala, a leading dealership for new and used Ford cars in Ocala, Florida, is pleased to inform that a number of parents and caretakers got their safety seats checked at thousands of free safety seat inspection stations during the week. Trained child seat inspectors verified the seats and helped in the installation of the child seat free of charge. Also, English- and Spanish-speaking child passenger safety technicians answered the queries on children's safety. Research shows that though there is a high use of child safety seats nationwide, a majority of children are not properly secured. Children aged 2-14 die in automobile crashes due to nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts. The research also indicates that three out of every four seats are used incorrectly. Therefore the National Child Passenger Safety Week was organized to help promote, enhance, and enforce child passenger safety. In every car, the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) consists of lower attachments on child seats and a set of tether anchors in the vehicle to hold the child seat in place without the use of the vehicle's seat belts. Ford of Ocala cares for complete safety of all passengers including children and is proud to stock and sell highly safe and secure Ford vehicles. Contact the dealership for more details on safety. Also, take a look at Ford of Ocala's special offers on new cars and used Ford cars. Also, get genuine Ford parts and excellent service on all Ford models. 2009 Ford Focus voted Best Car, Coolest Car for TeensSunday, October 25, 2009
With the National Retail Federation predicting a 7.7 percent drop in 2009 back-to-school spending, cars offering uncompromised safety, fuel economy and value will be high on shoppers' lists.
That's why Ford Focus was named one of AutoWeek magazine's "2009 Best Cars for College" and made a repeat appearance on Kelley Blue Book's "Coolest Cars under $18,000" list. It's also the reason Focus was the No. 1 vehicle nationwide purchased using Cash for Clunkers funding in July. For 2010, Focus features the available SYNC hands-free communication system to help students stay focused on driving while staying in touch. Every Focus also comes standard with a full complement of safety equipment, including ABS, Electronic Stability Control and the Ford-exclusive MyKey programmable vehicle key. Plus, Ford will match first-time buyers' down payments up to $500 on a new Focus through Sept. 30. DETAILS: Parents can appreciate safety improvements, and all Focus models now feature four-wheel ABS brakes and AdvanceTrac® with ESC (Electronic Stability Control) as standard equipment. The systems work together, using sophisticated sensors to help keep the car under control in extreme conditions. Also standard on Focus SE, SES and SEL trim levels is a perimeter alarm system to discourage vehicle theft and tampering - often a significant problem on high school and college campuses alike. To help encourage safer driving among younger customers - or roommates borrowing the car, Focus adds the MyKey system. The vehicle key can be programmed through the message center to incorporate features such as: * Persistent Belt-Minder chime * Limited vehicle top speed of 80 mph * Traction control system that limits tire spin and that cannot be deactivated * Audio system mute until safety belts are fastened; volume then limited to 44 percent of maximum system volume * A speed alert chime at 45, 55 or 65 mph Ford's industry-exclusive SYNC hands-free technology is standard on the SES/SEL series and optional on SE. SYNC is a fully integrated in-vehicle, voice-activated communications and entertainment system allowing customers to use their digital media players, mobile phones and other devices. New this year, SYNC with Traffic, Directions & Information provides simple hands-free access to personalized traffic reports, precise turn-by-turn driving directions and up-to-date information including business listings, news, sports and weather. When coupled with a compatible phone, SYNC can even receive and respond to text messages using simple voice commands. And SYNC also comes with the ability to call 911 in the event of an accident - an important safety advance built in to SYNC that requires no subscription fees, unlike some competitive systems. SYNC can also help drivers stay focused and keep both hands on the steering wheel. A 2003 Ford study showed much higher levels of distraction among drivers completing manual and/or visual tasks compared with those using a hands-free, voice-activated interface. More telling was evidence that teens have trouble multitasking, and are four times more distracted than adult drivers when using a cell phone while driving. Hands-free technology can help driving remain the driver's top priority. For road trip duties, Focus combines the best of both worlds. A spacious 13.8-cubic-foot trunk stores all the goods four people need for extended travel. And with an EPA-estimated 35 mpg highway for the standard five-speed manual (34 mpg highway with the automatic), Focus can turn a small pool of gas money into a serious long-distance journey. And now through Sept. 30, Ford is helping make Focus an even better value: First-time vehicle buyers can get a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $500, on their down payment when they purchase a new Focus. Just visit a local Ford dealer for full details. QUOTE: "The Focus delivers a variety of options, from appearance mods to performance upgrades, on nearly every model. And Focus offers amenities usually associated with more expensive cars - heated, leather-trimmed front seats, moonroof, SIRIUS® satellite radio and premium audio." - K.C. Dallia, Focus marketing manager Press release via Ford Ford of Ocala is Looking for Ford Fusion Owners!Wednesday, October 21, 2009Ford looking for a few good 2010 Fusion owners  Ford Motor Company said this morning that it is conducting a nationwide search for passionate 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid owners to participate in Fusion 41, a consumer program designed to build awareness and excitement around the all-new 2010 Ford Fusion. The Fusion 41 program - named for the vehicle's 41 mpg fuel economy rating - is intended to build on the Ford Drive One advertising campaign, which focuses on actual customers experiencing new Ford vehicles and sharing their stories with others. The Fusion 41 consumer story will come to life on the Internet, through social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, the automaker said. Eight 2010 Fusion owners from throughout the country will be selected to participate in the Fusion 41 program. "They will be chosen based on their passion for Fusion and their ability to share compelling information about the vehicle on the Internet. Applicants must have a current Facebook profile with a minimum of 100 friends and an active photo collection.," Ford said. Labels: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, fuel saving, marion county ford, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Supports our Local FireFighters!Tuesday, October 20, 2009Did you know that Ford Motor Company provides many of the chassis for Emergency One here in Ocala? In addition to vehicles we provide technical and engineering support as needed. If firefighters trust their lives to Ford and our safety standards, doesn't it make sense that you should trust your family's safety to us as well? Labels: marion county ford, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Sponsors Halloween in the (Horse) Park!Monday, October 19, 2009 HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK 10/31/2009 - 10/31/2009 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Phone: 352-303-0193 dch55@embarqmail.comSaturday, October 31st. Equine and Non Equine Event. Haunted trails for hay rides. Haunted train ride, Trick-or-Treat Stations, Entertainment, Bon Fire. Halloween contest prizes for Best Horse and rider combo, individual, and trick or treat station theme. Admission $10 per person. Kids 12 and under free with paying adult. Train ride $5 per person. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Gates open at 4pm. Goes until 11pm. Labels: community involvement, Florida Horse Park, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala presents Halloween in the Park!Friday, October 16, 2009  Win a Family Four Pack of tickets to Ford of Ocala's Haloween in the Park! Listen to WTRS and WMFQ for a chance to win Fun for the Whole Family. Labels: Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net Ford of Ocala presents And He Lived to Tell About It! I recently purchased a 2009 For F-150 and I am writing you this email to praise the safety features of that vehicle that saved my life. I was recently at the Texas State Fair and was looking at the new Ford vehicles because we will soon be in the market for my wife a new SUV, and I told one of the representatives my story. They told me that I should send the pictures in to someone at Ford. I did a google search for contact info at Ford, and I am taking a guess at your email address from your name. On May 9th, I was driving on south Interstate 45 from Dallas to Houston at 5 in the morning. It was pitch black outside and as I came over a small hill in the road, there were 6 cattle standing across the freeway. I was traveling 65-70 miles an hour and I did not have time to react and swerve away from the cows. I hit and killed 3 of the cows. I don't remember much of the wreck, but I do remember that I walked away from it. Once the police arrived on the scene, the were sure that anyone in the vehicle was surely dead. As every new officer and helping passer by came upon us, I was asked if I had checked on the people in the vehicle. They were surprised every time that I told them that I was the only one in the vehicle. They would ask how I was even standing after the wreck. I firmly believe that God put me in an F-150 exactly one week before the accident for a reason. The truck was totaled, and looking at the damage, I can see how anyone would not believe that I walked away from the accident. I had a twisted vertebrae, dislocated ribs, a concussion, and some burns from the airbag. All of that is fixable, and the one thing that I also have is my life. If I would have been in my previous vehicle, they said I would have been decapitated. On my F-150, the hood rolled back over the windshield and shielded anything from coming through it. The frame kept the cockpit in tact and overall, this truck truly performed the safety features to the max. No-one ever thinks of hitting 3 900 lb cows when they think of auto accidents, but your engineers and designers have put features into this truck that will save hundreds of lives, and I am sure glad they saved mine. My wife were married in March and this accident happened only 2 months after our wedding. Now we are expecting our first child, and I will only trust Ford vehicles with my wife and family in the future. I have attached a picture of the truck and I will say, the sales staff was fantastic in assisting me with getting a new 2009 F-150. Thank You So Much, Joe Cross Labels: 2009 F-150, IIHS Top Safety Pick, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com |
