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Ford of Ocala GM Going to Jail! (For a Good Cause...)Tuesday, April 6, 2010Your Hometown Ford of Ocala is a proud sponsor of community events! So much so that our boss is willing to go to Jail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on May 26th. PLease help support this worthwhile cause by donating to raise his bail. Labels: Muscular Dystrophy, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Sees Big Gains in March!
FORD'S U.S. SALES UP 43 PERCENT IN MARCH; NEW PRODUCTS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING QUALITY AND FUEL EFFICIENCY NET FIRST QUARTER SALES INCREASE OF 37 PERCENT AND SHARE GAINS
Labels: www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Just For Fun... Cheese Commercial!Monday, March 29, 2010Labels: www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com We Have Seen the 2011 SuperDuty & We Like It!Friday, March 26, 2010AS one of the Top 100 Ford Dealers Ford Motor Company sends the newest Ford vehicles to Ford of Ocala before other dealers see them. In addition to previewing the vehicle our sales department undergoes training & testing so that we can answer any questions you might have. The 2011 SuperDuty was here February 11, 2011. The Mustang GT 5.0L was here Tuesday but not for training purposes. Labels: 2011 Ford Super Duty, F Series, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Is Winning Over New Converts! FORD IS WINNING MORE NEW CUSTOMERS FROM COMPETING BRANDS, FUELING MARKET SHARE GAINS
Labels: 2010 Ford Taurus, Quality is job one, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com New Motor, New Specs, New Mustang!Thursday, March 4, 2010 2011 FORD MUSTANG V-6 GOES HIGH-TECH: NEW 305-HP ENGINE, SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION EXPECTED TO DELIVER 30 MPG HIGHWAY
Labels: 2011 Mustang, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES include Ford of Ocala!Monday, March 1, 2010 FORD NAMED ONE OF FAST COMPANY'S TOP 10 "MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES" IN MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Labels: Ford Technology, SYNC technology, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Just for Fun from Ford of Ocala!Thursday, February 25, 2010
READ BEFORE WATCHING THE 2 MINUTE VIDEO! This incredible machine was built as a collaborative effort between the Robert M. Trammell Music Conservatory and the Sharon Wick School of Engineering at the University of Iowa . Amazingly, 97% of the machines components came from John Deere Industries and Irrigation Equipment of Bancroft , Iowa... yes farm equipment! It took the team a combined 13,029 hours of set-up, alignment, calibration, and tuning before filming this video but as you can see it was WELL worth the effort. It is now on display in the Matthew Gerhard Alumni Hall at the University and is already slated to be donated to the Smithsonian P.S. Notice that at no time does a ball fall on the floor!
Labels: Fantastic Machine, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Is Nothing to Sneeze At! For the millions of people who suffer from airborne allergies, Ford is making a small change that could produce huge benefits. Beginning with the 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ, more efficient, upgraded allergen filters have been installed in the vehicles' climate control systems. The particulate filters remove pollen, mold spores and road dust from outside air. The result is a cleaner, fresher cabin for occupants. You'll breathe easier knowing that Ford is planning to use the high-quality cabin filters in a host of new vehicles, including the Ford Fiesta, which goes on sale in North America this year. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the costs of treating hay fever and similar nasal allergies have skyrocketed, reaching more than $11 billion annually - mostly for prescription medications. For the 30 to 40 percent of people estimated to suffer from allergies, improvements in air quality can make a big difference in their symptoms, and consequently their health care expenses. Ford's new cabin air filter removes the most troublesome airborne allergens, such as pollen and mold spores. The cabin filter used in North America is similar to the one that has helped certify Ford vehicles in Europe as being allergy-friendly by the independent testing organization TUV Rhineland. Ford is the only automaker in Europe with the official TUV allergy-friendly certification. Quote "Upgrading the cabin air filter to remove allergens and airborne pollutants will help our millions of allergy-suffering customers find relief while driving their Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. This is a great example of how Ford is examining every aspect of vehicle engineering to maximize consumer benefits." ~Adam Barrow, Feature and Branding Manager, Ford Product Marketing Labels: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Allergies, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Has The North American Truck of the Year In Stock!Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The 2010 Ford Transit Connect handily hauled home the 2010 North American Truck of the Year. The award was announced January 11, 2010, at a news conference at the North American International Auto Show.
 Labels: 2010 Ford Transit Connect, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Rotary to Visit Ford of Ocala!Monday, February 15, 2010Labels: Rotary, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com All Electric Transit Connect Creates a BUZZ!Friday, February 12, 2010Like its gas-powered variant, the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, the 2011 Transit Connect Electric is specifically developed with the unique needs of small business owners in mind. Transit Connect Electric is spacious, economical, and durable. Labels: 2010 Ford Transit Connect, Transit Connect, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Safety Advisory For Recalled Toyota Drivers!Thursday, February 11, 2010From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles~ http://www.flhsmv.gov/ToyRecall.pdf
Labels: Toyota Recall, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com From CBS~ What to do if You Drive a Toyota!Wednesday, February 10, 2010
David Champion, Consumer Reports' senior director of automotive testing, spoke to Harry Smith about Toyota's plan to fix it's huge recall for sticky gas pedals and problematic floor mats.
Labels: Toyota Recall, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Toyota Spins As Recalls Mount...Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Up Front, Toyota is running TV ads vowing to win back customers' trust. But behind the scenes, the besieged carmaker is trying to influence the congressional investigations, and maybe even control them if they can. It's part of an ploy by the world's biggest auto manufacturer to redeem its reputation~ hit anew on Tuesday as Toyota's global recall surpassed 8.5 million cars and trucks. The day's safety recall of 440,000 of the Prius and other hybrids, plus a Tokyo news conference where the company's president read a statement in English hoping to "regain the confidence of our customers," underscoring his determination to keep buyers' faith from sinking to unrecoverable depths. Facing congressional inquiries & government safety investigations, Toyota through its lawyers and lobbyists is working to salvage its reputation. The confidential strategy includes efforts to sway upcoming hearings on Capitol Hill. Lobbyists have helped by companies that have survived similar consumer and political crises ~ and those that haven't. Toyota will say little publicly about its efforts to stop the bleeding. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich, said Toyota representatives visited his offices seeking to learn all they could. "They're probing us. 'What are you going to ask us, where are you going with this whole thing?'" said Stupak, who is chairman of a House subcommittee looking into Toyota's problems. Toyota spending more than $4 million on lobbying last year, declined to discuss details.The company has hired additional lobbyists, lawyers and public relations experts to influence regulators and lawmakers collaboratively towards a successful recall effort, ensuring proper, diligent compliance according to their press release. Labels: Toyota Recall, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Just for Fun~ Star Trek vs Star WarsThursday, February 4, 2010Labels: www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala gains, Toyota stumbles... As carmakers crunch their January sales & release the figures this week, Wall Street analysts will be anaylzing them to see how badly Toyota has been hurt by its massive accelerator recall & identifying exactly who will benefit most. It is not an easy call. Wall Street feels that Ford could pick up a lot of customers because of Toyota's problems. While Ford has been the subject of enormously favorable news stories, ranging from vehicle awards to headlines for not taking a bailout — we are the only U.S. automaker to report a profit in the past several years. But people at Goldman Sachs suggests that while Ford will continue to gain market share this year, Toyota won't affect us much. They see Chrysler and GM as being the largest source of share gains while expecting modest gains against foreign brands. Labels: Toyota Recall, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Safety Recalls Continue to Plague ToyotaWednesday, February 3, 2010"What comes around goes around" as my old fishin' buddies used to say. When we had a recall involving tires on our Explorers, Toyota was the loudest in exploiting it to make sales. Now it's happened to Toyota in a much more serious manner and to be honest both Ford an GM have been fairly sympathetic to their plight. After all, the people endangered by Toyota's action or lack of it are all future potential customers of ours. My friends and customers have been discussing it openly and though I am biased there are some valid points. First Toyota blamed it on the floor mats~ then they found cars that had the floormats in the trunk. Now they are blaming the gas pedal and hope to fix it with a chunk of metal bolted to the inside of the firewall. CTS has emphatically stated that their product did not cause the runaway acceleration experienced by about 2000 drivers. I was giving Toyota the benefit of the doubt until they started recalling cars in Europe & Asia that don't have CTS parts installed. I sincerely hope this shim solves the problem. But I have my doubts as even if the accelerator were slammed against the floor and stuck someone like the California Highway Patrolman should have enough strength to get his shoe under it and free it. Or put both feet on the brakes and slow it down. Not die with 3 family members in a Lexus 350 while talking to 911. I stated when I first heard about it that I suspected the PCM computer. My reasoning is that American emissions and safety standards are much stricter so the tolerances of the computer programs are much closer. A computer program also runs your cruise control. A car is basically a hostile environment for a computer. Americans have always been way ahead of the curve in inventions and technology while others exploit our knowledge for their own agenda. Computers crash all the time at home & work and it's hard to duplicate why sometimes. If the brakes and gas pedal mechanism all froze the computer could still cause the engine to run at top speed. Similar to the dieseling my VW Rabbit did. Every once in a while it would just run away from me in a cloud of black smoke and I would have to kill the engine and coast to the side of the road. Naturally I freaked the first time. But after that I always mapped escape routes as I drove. I was fortunate that it never happened in traffic but only when I was cruising in the country. Not having a VW dealer close by, I asked many garages if they had heard about it and could they fix it. They were all willing to work on it for big bucks but I parked it instead. Talk around the customer service lounge is that it's related to the cruise control in some way. Steve Woz @ Apple is experiencing major problems with his Prius and blogging about it. Congress is investigating and Toyota is trying to stop the bleeding. Meanwhile Ford is staying the course to produce safer and more fuel efficient vehicles without aid from the Government. I'll continue to blog about this as it unfolds and add links and videos so that you know it isn't just my opinion driving this blog. Labels: Toyota Recall, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is on the Cutting Edge!Monday, February 1, 2010Technology that will redefine driver connectivity and interaction with their car. MyFord and MyFord Connect will be available this year on the 2011 Ford Edge, and it goes global with availability on the 2012 Focus... Labels: My Ford, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com, YouTube $1,000 Trade-In Assistance Cash from Ford of Ocala~Friday, January 29, 2010 $1,000 Trade-In Assistance Cash Ford of Ocala is excited to announce an incremental cash & incentive enhancement effective, January 28, 2010. Ford Motor Company is providing a $1,000 trade-in assistance on 1995 or newer Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Scion and Acura customers with a trade-in or expiring lease. All 2010 Ford model year vehicles (retail or lease) are eligible. Consumers are required to trade-in their current vehicle or have a lease expiring by June 30, 2010. This offer can be transferred to individuals residing in the same household. Please see your sales consultant for complete details. Ford continues to gain momentum in the marketplace will all the positive press centered around the Drive One pillars- Quality, Green, Safe & Smart. Ford vehicles continue to be recognized for unsurpassed quality, safety and industry leading technology. Thank you to all of our loyal Ford of Ocala customers for helping us achieve these high marks. Labels: Bonus Cash, Toyota Recall, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala GM says Sell This Escape NOW!Thursday, January 28, 2010 Manager's Internet Special! 07 Ford Escape XLT only $16,987 On the lot for $19,297 see it @ http://tinyurl.com/yc6347x Call 1.800.292.3338 for more details and to arrange a test drive! Labels: 2007 Escape, Pre-owned Special, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Help Ford of Ocala Fight Crime!Monday, January 25, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 19, 2010 - The hot-selling 2010 Ford Taurus takes a giant leap into cyberspace today, starring in a new online interactive game that takes product placement in casual gaming to the next level by fully integrating the vehicle and its technology and features into the gaming experience. The game, ''White Collar: Chasing the Shadow,'' an extension of the critically acclaimed USA NETWORK drama ''White Collar,''which follows a con artist and FBI agent who team up to catch bad guys. The Taurus is not only featured prominently in the television series but now in a new online game that allows players - acting as FBI trainees - to drive the Taurus and use its features to catch a notorious villain dubbed ''The White Shadow.'' ''What makes this initiative unique is that the 2010 Taurus isn't just along for the ride,'' said Connie Fontaine, Ford Brand Content & Alliances manager. ''The new and class-exclusive technologies in the Taurus are used to interpret clues and collect evidence.'' If you would like to experience the Taurus in the new online game, please visit http://chasingtheshadow.usanetwork.com/ and click on the ''games'' tab at the top of the page. Labels: 2010 Taurus, White Collar TV Show, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford Fiesta Coming to Ford of Ocala!Friday, January 22, 2010 Ford of Ocala will be one of the first dealers in Florida to have the all new Ford Fiesta at their dealership! The general release date is Summer of 2010 but we will have a preview edition before that. We''ll post the date on this website as more info becomes available. You may also reserve your invitation at fordofocala@gmail.com Labels: 2011 Ford Fiesta, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocal Has More HP Than the Daytona Pace Car! DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 19, 2010 ~ For the first time ever, American's favorite muscle car will pace 'The Great American Race.' For the first time in 40 years, a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 when the 2011 Mustang GT, powered by the all-new 5.0 liter V8 engine, officially starts the race on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway. ''Having the opportunity to pace America's biggest auto race with a Ford icon like the 2011 Mustang GT is truly an honor,'' said Jamie Allison, director, Ford North America Motorsports. ''And to have the new 5.0 liter engine powering the car will be a great way to demonstrate its power and class-leading fuel economy.'' This latest version of Ford's legendary muscle car will be a Race Red glass roof coupe with an all-new 5.0 liter V8 engine capable of producing 412 horsepower, while delivering a class leading 25 mpg on the highway. The one of a kind model will feature a special Daytona 500 paint scheme, Ford Racing suspension, strut tower brace and mufflers, unique painted wheels, and special interior treatment, including specially branded lit sill plates. The 2011 Mustang GT Daytona 500 Pace Car model is one of only 50 special editions that will be built and sold to the public. Oh, BTW~ Ford of Ocala has the Shelby King of the Road and the 2010 Shelby Cobra both with 540 HP off the starting line. For more info call 1.800.292.3338! Labels: 2011 Mustang, Daytona Race 2010, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala and the Big Bang!Wednesday, January 20, 2010 As part of our Community Outreach program we have been supporting The Ocala Civic Theatre in many ways. We were instrumental in locating and bringing back to Ocala the 1957 Thunderbird that is being auctioned for operating funds. Tickets are available for $100 each and may be purchased at Ford of Ocala from 8-5pm Mon-Fri. You can also get more information about the Ocala Civic Theatre here http://www.ocalacivictheatre.com/ or the vehicle here http://www.ocalacivictheatre.com/season_events-Thunderbird.html We're also providing world renowned director Chris Jorie with a new Flex crossover vehicle while he is in town directing The Big Bang. We've been following him on FaceBook and will post updates as they become available. Labels: community involvement, Ocala Civic Theatre, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Holy Batman! Ford of Ocala supports CFCC Foundation This event is in conjunction with the CFCC Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive. The Annual Fund is an internal campaign for employees of the college to support the college monetarily in a variety of ways including scholarships, endowments, The Promise for the Future fund and much more. This years theme is the Patriot 400 and from the beginning of Jan. until Feb 5, the goal is to raise at least 400 pit crew drivers fro the 6 teams. While the monetary amount is valuable, the goal of this drive is to raise awareness and support for the Foundation’s efforts amongst employees; so the team that wins will have the most crew members, not money. Each member of the Presidents staff and Dr. Dassance have made a significant contribution of their own and that entitled them to chose their car. The committee members for the drive have chosen a car to support and serve as the crew chiefs. Ford of Ocala is representing the Bat Mobile and Dr. Tim Wise, VP of Student Affairs. The event is being held during lunch hours today at the Student Union and all faculty and staff are encourage to come and meet the drivers and their crews, and in the end, sign up to support one of the teams. Labels: CFCC, Shelby Mustang, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is Proud to Announce...Friday, January 15, 2010 Ford Focus Named 'Most Significant' Vehicle at 2010 Detroit Auto Show by AutoWeek Magazine: DETROIT -- The AutoWeek editorial staff has named Ford’s next-generation Focus the “Most Significant” vehicle of the 2010 North American International Auto Show. High praise indeed, considering the number of excellent cars and trucks at this month’s annual gathering in Detroit. The popular auto show hosted nearly 40 new vehicle premieres. “This was a unanimous vote, one of the few in the history of the AutoWeek award,” said Wes Raynal, editor of AutoWeek and autoweek.com. “This car gives Ford and Focus fans their car back. By that we mean enthusiasts have been crying for the European Focus for years and we’re finally getting our wish. We also think it’s a perfect platform for an SVT version. The car goes on sale in 2011 powered by a sporty four-cylinder engine mated to a DSG transmission, and we can’t wait to drive it.” Labels: 2012 Ford Focus, Detroit Auto Show, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Sells More Trucks... More Capability, More Choice, More 'Smart' Features for America's Truck. For over 100 years, Ford has been making trucks America loves - trucks that exemplify the American work ethic. Ford truck owners demand and expect the power, toughness and hauling capacity needed to get the job done right and Ford delivers. Ford's F-Series may be America's best-selling vehicle, but one-size-fits-all does not apply to today's truck buyer. From the Texas rancher to the general contractor in Florida, F-150 customers have different needs and tastes. In response, Ford engineers designed a truck that offers more choice for buyers, enabling the F-150 to meet the widest range of customer needs and wants - all delivered with quality. Labels: 2009 F-150, 2010 F-150, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com The Best Selling Car is a Ford Truck~ Again!Thursday, December 31, 2009 AOL reports the best selling vehicle in America for 2009 was a Ford F-Series truck~ again! Ford of Ocala is also happy to report that 3 of the Top 10 sellers in America are from Ford Motor Company~ the Ford Escape came in at #7 and the Fusion at #9. Only Ford and Honda placed 3 vehicles in the Top 10 Picks for 2009. We are proud that we are the only company with diversity in that a truck, a car and an SUV made the list. And that more people bought the Ford Escape than the Honda CR-V in 2009~ a testament to American design and engineering.Please come to Ford of Ocala and see why we are proud of what we sell or call 1.800.292.3338 for more information! Labels: 2009 F-150, ford of ocala, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala and the Big Year End Sales Event!Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Call 1.800.292.3338 for more information on Special Pricing and rebates! We explain the fine print in plain English!Basically it states certain models are excluded and qualified vehicles must be taken from dealer stock before 1/4/2010. Talk to our friendly Internet department for full details. Labels: 0% APR for 60 months, cash back, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com, Year End Sales Event Ford of Ocala Will SAVE You Money!Tuesday, December 15, 2009 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Hurry in and purchase a new vehicle by December 31st to qualify for a government tax deduction. Visit www.irs.gov for more details. Labels: IRS, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is Proud of Our Military! Ford Motor Company is honored to reward your commitment to our country through our exclusive Military Appreciation Program. This offer provides you with the opportunity to receive a $500 Bonus Cash Offer good toward the purchase or lease of any eligible new 2009/2010-Model Ford Car, Truck & SUV through F-550 (Excluding Mustang Shelby GT, Shelby GT 500, Harley and Hybrid Vehicles). To apply for this offer, please visit this link. Labels: Army Wives, Military, US Army soldier, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Drive One 4UR School a Huge Success for MTI!Tuesday, December 8, 2009 From Ford Program Headquarters: We wanted to inform you that we have completed the validation process for the waivers and surveys from your Drive One 4 UR School event. For your background, we use a computerized system that is set up to recognize duplicate and/or fraudulent addresses, invalid vehicle test-drives as well as remove incomplete forms. After completing this process, the total donation will be $,6000 for 300 valid test-drives. Congratulations on raising these much-needed funds for your participating school! Final Tally, with the additional incentives provided by Ford of Ocala, Marion Technical Institute received over $7,000 to fund their programs. Labels: Drive One 4UR School, ford of ocala, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Come See the International Car of the Year @ Ford of Ocala!Thursday, December 3, 2009 FORD TAURUS NAMED INTERNATIONAL CAR OF THE YEAR 2010 Ford Taurus Los Angeles, Dec. 2, 2009 The 2010 Ford Taurus today was named International Car of the Year (ICOTY) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The ICOTY award honors new year model vehicles that foster an emotional connection with consumers. The all-new Ford Taurus was voted the winner of the 14th annual award by a panel of 19 automotive media from around the U.S. representing top newspapers, magazines and Web sites. This award is not centered on power and performance. It is about how a car reflects our personalities, lifestyles and self-image and how well the automaker achieves that goal through the design and marketing of the vehicle, said Courtney Caldwell, ICOTYs creator and executive producer. Labels: 2010 Taurus, autobytel car of the year, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com 2011 Mustang Turns Up the Heat!Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Ford Motor Co. said its new 3.7-liter aluminum V6 engine, mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission for the 2011 Mustang, will deliver 305 horsepower and offer a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency. With the 2011 Ford Mustang, Ford Motor Co. is gunning for its archrival, General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Camaro. Ford said it believes the new Mustang, which is to be unveiled at this week's Los Angeles auto show and go on sale this spring, will retake the leading monthly sales position from Camaro because it has reloaded the iconic muscle car with a new engine and transmission that adds 90 horsepower and a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency. Labels: 2008 ford mustang, 2011 Mustang, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Motor Trend Picks the 2010 Ford Fusion as Car of the Year!Wednesday, November 18, 2009 FORD FUSION NAMED 2010 MOTOR TREND CAR OF THE YEAR 2010 Ford Fusion The 2010 Ford Fusion is MOTOR TREND magazine's pick for its prestigious Car of the Year award The Fusion bested a field of 23 contenders including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E Class to win the prominent award Fusion is now among Americas top 10 selling vehicles and the No. 1 selling domestic car Ford Fusion is Americas most fuel-efficient midsize sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models. The Fusion Hybrid with an EPA estimated 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway tops the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway, while the four cylinder Fusion with best in class highway fuel economy at 34 mpg tops the Toyota Camry four-cylinder by 2 mpg Labels: 2008 ford fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Motor Trend Car of the Year, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is Selling Fusions at a Record Pace!Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that its Fusion midsize sedan has already broken the model's annual sales record even though U.S. auto sales have dropped 25 percent. Ford sold 151,137 Fusions through November 11th, beating the full-year sales record of 149,552 set in 2007, the company said in a statement. Fusion sales through the first 10 months of the year were up 15 percent from the same period in 2008, according to Autodata Corp. The Fusion was the top-selling car made by a Detroit automaker through October. It gets up to 34 miles per gallon (14.5 kilometers per liter) on the highway when equipped with a four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. A gas-electric hybrid version gets up to 41 miles per gallon (17.5 kilometers per liter) in the city. The car's base price is just under $20,000 including shipping. The Fusion and its Mercury twin, the Milan, have received good quality rankings from outside ratings groups. Four-cylinder versions of the cars finished second in the family car category, beaten only by Toyota's Prius gas-electric hybrid, in Consumer Reports magazine's auto rankings. Labels: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Alan Mulally is Automobile Magazine's 2010 Man of the Year.Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Labels: Alan Mulally, ford of ocala, Quality is job one, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Honors our Veterans Every Day! Today is a day to think and pray about all the men and women who have sacrificed so much that we may live in peace. Labels: Army Wives, Military, Veteran's Day, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford Taurus - America's Most Innovative Sedan - Named 'Official Car' of the 2010 International cES Press Release Source: Ford Motor Company NEW YORK, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Labels: 2010 Ford Taurus, IIHS Top Safety Pick, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com No Bailout for Ford of Ocala!Wednesday, November 4, 2009 FORD POSTS THIRD QUARTER 2009 NET INCOME OF $1 BILLION; CASH FLOW TURNS POSITIVE; NORTH AMERICA PROFITABLE Reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, an improvement of $1.2 billion from the third quarter of 2008. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $1.1 billion, an improvement of $3.9 billion from a year ago. It is Ford’s first pre-tax operating profit since the first quarter of 2008 Ford North America posted a pre-tax operating profit of $357 million, its first profitable quarter since the first quarter of 2005 Reduced Automotive structural costs by $1 billion, bringing the total reduction to $4.6 billion through the first nine months of 2009, and exceeding the full-year target of $4 billion A strong product lineup drove market share gains in North America, South America and Europe as well as continued improvements in transaction prices and margins Ended the quarter with $23.8 billion of Automotive gross cash, up $2.8 billion from the end of second quarter 2009 Achieved positive Automotive operating-related cash flow of $1.3 billion for the third quarter, a $2.3 billion improvement over the second quarter Ford Credit reported a pre-tax operating profit of $677 million, a $516 million improvement from a year ago Ford now expects to be solidly profitable in 2011, excluding special items, with positive operating-related cash flow Labels: No Bailout, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com November 2nd is the End of Truck Month at Ford of Ocala!Monday, November 2, 2009 November 2nd is the LAST day of Ford of Ocala's Truck Month. You can SAVE up to $5500 on a new F-150 or get 0% interest. Come in for the details until 8pm tonight and get our best price! Labels: 2009 ford F-150, Truck month, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com 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 And He Lived to Tell About It!Friday, October 16, 2009 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 Ford of Ocala is very proud of Brent Estes!Monday, September 28, 2009 When we were approached by the Adult Education & Technical Training Center about a new automotive program we rolled up our sleeves and joined in. It was a win-win situation for us. It was an outstanding opportunity to show our community support, advertise our products and get trained technicians in return. Besides the financial sponsorship we have been active in their internship program to give students on the job training. We were very fortunate to find Brent Estes as our first service trainee. Rather than just throwing him into a basic technician program we immersed him in the Blue Oval Service certified program that sets Ford of Ocala apart from both other brands as well as other Ford dealers. This meant greeting guests, shadowing Service Advisors and being a porter while studying Service Technician certification programs. To supplement his computer training he assisted in performing preventive scheduled maintenance on vehicles. He could have stopped there and be a lube tech or a technician at any other dealership service department but Brent is a shining example of what the MTI can produce with our help. Upon graduation from the program he was hired full time as an automotive technician making more money than his peers. He has obtained major certification in five areas of service expertise with no signs of slowing down. And the Ford of Ocala values that run deep through all our employees was instilled in Brent as well. He is a member of the MTI Advisory Board and shares his knowledge and experience with the students. Because of Brent Estes and others like him, the Marion Technical Institute enjoys local and national success. Ford of Ocala is extremely proud of Brent Estes and our role in helping the youth of Marion County. Labels: Marion County Ford dealer, Quality is job one, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala & the Jay Leno Show!Thursday, September 17, 2009Electric Ford Focus set to Premier on 'Leno'Although electric cars won't be hitting dealer lots any time soon, automakers are working hard to get customers accustomed to the idea of driving without gasoline engines. That's why on Sept. 18, you'll see Drew Barrymore race an all-electric Ford Focus as part of her visit with Jay Leno during the first week of his new prime-time show on NBC. For the rest of the year, celebrities will compete for the best lap times in the special Focus provided by Ford. The setup is similar to the popular celeb racing feature on the United Kingdom car show Top Gear. Ford won't have an electric Focus until 2011, but it hopes the Leno feature will show that electric cars can be fun mainstream vehicles. We invite you to visit www.twitter.com/fordofocala and Tweet your thoughts on this new vehicle. Labels: ELectricFocus, Shop Locally in Ocala and Marion County, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala Presents Truck Month! Get up to $5000 in cash or 0% for 60 months on Ford F-150s @ Ford of Ocala! Labels: 0% APR for 60 months, 2009 F-150, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com Ford of Ocala is Proud to Endorse CurtechSolutions!Thursday, September 10, 2009 http://www.curtechsolutions.com has been a great company to work with for all our computer needs! When your talking a company with many employees assisting guests everyday the security of private information is paramount! Not only is it required by federal law, Ford of Ocala goes above and beyond in protecting your privacy! CurTechSolutions understands all that and put it in a comprehensive, affordable package for our dealership. I think what I like most is that it is very end user friendly and I didn't need to be a rocket scientist to understand what they were talking about. And they are very affordable and reliable for the individual or small business owner as well. Did you know if you set up a wireless network without security your neighbors or others can access your internet connection? To a good hacker that's like leaving your window open to your house! Visit them online or email them Blane@curtechsolutions.com or Emily@curtechsolutions.com for your best computer solutions! Labels: computer solutions, privacy, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com FORD TRUCKS AND TOBY KEITH TEAM UP TO BRING MORE MUSIC TO MORE PEOPLEWednesday, September 2, 2009 Mich., Aug. 26, 2009 – Ford Trucks and country singer Toby Keith are teaming up this fall to bring more music to more people. Toby Keith will kick off the 82nd National FFA Convention on Oct. 21 in Indianapolis, playing to more than 55,000 young people from FFA chapters around the country. The concert is sponsored by Ford Trucks and represents 61 years of Ford Motor Company's sponsorship of the FFA. Last year, Ford celebrated its 60th year of involvement with the FFA and awarded 460 Built Ford Tough scholarships. Each scholarship recipient received $1,000 to continue their agricultural education at an accredited college, university or vocational school. In a separate joint activity between Toby Keith and Ford, music lovers are invited to enter America's Toughest Sweepstakes at www.americastoughesttour.com by March 31, 2010, to win a 2010 Ford F-150 and a private backyard concert for 100 people next summer. The sweepstakes is in conjunction with the performer's nationwide concert tour, Toby Keith's America's Toughest Tour Presented by Ford F-Series. The 60-city tour began in June. Labels: FFA, Marion County Ford dealer, Toby Keith, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com The 2010 Taurus is Coming !Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Is This The Best Sedan In America? Meet The New No-Bull TaurusThe original Ford Taurus stampeded onto American streets as a 1986 model. The effect was seismic. The original was so good, it not only became the best-selling car in America, Hollywood took notice and used it as the basis for Robo Cop's patrol car (Now there's an endorsement!). Labels: 2010 Ford Taurus, Marion County Ford dealer, www.fordocala.net, www.fordofocala.com |
