Ford Motor Company has earned more “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) than any other automaker with a total of 16 to date. Ford surpassed its closest rival Honda this week when four of its 2009 models – Ford Flex, Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKS and Mercury Milan – achieved “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Ford also has more 5-star government crash test ratings than any other automaker.How They Get PickedTo earn IIHS’s “Top Safety Pick,” vehicles must earn the top “good” ratings in the institute’s high-speed front and side crash tests, and a rear crash test simulation that evaluates seat and head restraints. An added requirement since 2007 is that vehicles also must offer electronic stability control.Helping Drivers Maintain ControlFlex, MKS, Fusion and Milan excelled in each of the institute’s crash tests, and AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control is available for each vehicle. The safety system uses sensors to detect and measure yaw, or side-to-side skidding conditions, by monitoring the vehicle’s speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle. When AdvanceTrac® senses wheel slip, engine torque is reduced and braking is applied where needed to help the driver keep the car tracking on its intended path. IIHS has stated that “AdvanceTrac significantly reduces crash risk by helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles during emergency maneuvers.”Structural Strength Is a Safety FundamentalFlex, MKS, Fusion and Milan get some of their core strength from the use of lightweight aluminum-coated boron steel – one of the strongest weld-able materials – in the body structure. The use of high-strength steel in the B-pillars is only part of their robust safety profile. Ford engineers also located the side door intrusion beams to help manage and absorb energy during side impact crashes.

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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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The 2008 Ford Mustang became the first convertible to ever receive a five-star safety rating in all NHTSA and NCAP tests. The best-selling convertible stands alone in its class as a true 5-Star safety rated vehicle.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Convertible received the highest rating in the following test categories:

• Frontal crash evaluations for both driver and front-seat passenger
• Side impact evaluations for both driver and rear-seat passenger directly behind the driver
• NHTSAs rollover test - a two-tiered evaluation used to gauge a vehicle's resistance to rollover
  

It also received the following by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):

• Highest side-impact performance rating

The Ford Mustang is Americas best-selling convertible and one of the greatest automotive sales success stories. It will continue to stay on top of sales with exciting new features that include High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, 18-inch wheels on the V-6 coupe, and an interior ambient lighting system. For the 2008 Mustang, standard side air bags have been added to an already comprehensive safety package that includes a Personal Safety System designed to respond to the severity of a crash and other factors.

If you are interested to find out more information, please visit http://www.fordofocala.com/

Ford of Ocala has a wide variety of New and Certified Pre-owned Ford vehicles. Find out more about these exciting offers at . For more details visit us at http://www.fordofocala.com/ or call us at (800) 292-3338.

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