Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Make your appointment for great service specials at Ford Fairfield
Friday, April 20, 2012
See the Cream of the Crop for Yourself Today with Ford Fairfield's Featured Vehicles.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
How Important are a Vehicle’s Colors and Materials to You?
Watch as Ford Color and Materials Manager, Barbara Whalen, explains how she and her team helped make the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion truly special.
Jennifer, thanks for your five-star review and recommendation
"As we all know buying a new car is no easy task and to be honest I was dreading the experience however, after stopping into the dealership and working with Dustin and Devan I can say that the process was simple and painless. My husband and I went in to look at our options and received excellent service from everyone we encountered. We were given a great deal on our trade and had a no hassle experience when it came to working a deal. We were honest and told them what we could afford, what we were willing to put down and just like that they found a perfect car in our price range. We are extremely pleased with the service we've received! We will recommend Ford Fairfield to our friends and definitely come back when we look to make our next purchase!"
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Click or stop by for a superior pre-owned car buying experience at Ford Fairfield.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
2013 Ford Escape: Drive smart. Drive green.
Compared to a standard port-injection engine, available EcoBoost® technology helps produce a cooler, denser fuel-injection charge that generates more power per every drop of fuel. Twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) maximizes performance, while two different technologies – turbocharging and direct injection – combine to deliver the performance of a much larger engine with the efficiency of a smaller one. Take your choice of the available 1.6L EcoBoost I-4 engine or the available 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 engine.
Environmentally conscious
The cushions and head restraints in the 2013 Escape use a bio-based polyurethane foam derived from the oils of various plant seeds such as soybeans. More than 10 lbs. of scrap cotton from jeans, sweaters, T-shirts and other items – material that otherwise would be sent to a landfill – is used in sound-absorption material. The carpet in all models is manufactured from a blend of post-consumer and post-industrial polyester fibers, which reduces the need for new raw materials and helps eliminate waste. The post-consumer fibers are derived from recycled plastic bottles. In total, about 25 recycled 20-ounce bottles are in the carpeting. So no matter what color your Escape is, it will always be green.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Don't miss out on this special factory rebate of $3,250 at Ford Fairfield.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Come see these amazing pre-owned specials at Ford Fairfield!
Make your weekend special by taking advantage of outstanding savings. We have great deals on a number of attractive pre-owned vehicles. Click here to check them out.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Flex Time: 2013 Ford Flex
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Once gas prices started to edge over the $3.00/gallon level a few years back, sales of trucks, SUVs and just plain UTs (Utility Vehicles) took a big hit.
After this segment shakedown, the buyer base was smaller, but steady — a solid core or people who had a regular need to carry a lot of people, or cargo, or tow, or maybe all of the above. Lately, those ranks have been swelling again. Despite cringe-worthy fuel prices, sales of large Utility Vehicles have grown 34 percent in the last two years.
This suggests that there's still a substantial market for substantial vehicles. Even if owning one can cause gas pains. The good news for big Utes buyers is that it's getting little less painful. While giving away little of their functionality, the latest crop of UVs are improving on fuel economy, and they don't all look the same, either.
Our test drive this week focuses on one such vehicle with both these traits — the 2013 Ford Flex.
When the first Flex appeared in 2009, it was more notable for what it wasn't, than what it was. With its modern, industrial design, the big Ford didn't look like the rest of the competition — almost all of which were SUVs. It still doesn't. Large and low, with square-shouldered, slab sided lines, the 2013 Flex carries over signature styling cues like the ribbed roof, side slats and stainless back panel sash. In the latest version, the grille gains a single, brushed band stretching from headlight to headlight, while above, the letters F-L-E-X are writ large across the hood edge, replacing the former blue oval. Ford takes the high ground from the aftermarket by offering six new wheel styles (including three, 20-inchers), to go along three new color choices. Three trim levels are offered — SE, SEL and Limited.
By Utility Vehicle standards, Flex sits low to the ground. This benefits the boxy Ford on matters of both fashion and function. The first part is simple: Lower just looks better than higher. As for the practical bits, the reduced ride height makes it easy for passengers to get in and out of, without need for running boards or a running start. Flex seats seven, in a 2-3-2 configuration (or six, if you opt to replace the second row split bench with available captain's chairs). The first two rows easily accommodate adults, while the third row best suits kids and smaller adults. The last row's seats fold and store easily (a one-touch, power, fold and tumble option is available) if you want to trade seating for storage. Cargo capacity starts at 20.0 cubic feet with all three rows in place, and increases to 43.2 cu. ft. if you fold the back row. Stowage space tops out at 83.2 cubic feet if you fold the second row, too.
The Flex interior is fresh looking and liberally appointed with soft touch materials. Like any progressive people hauler, Flex offers all the latest cabin conveniences.
Among the standard and available features: ventilated front seats, automated parallel parking assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, Vista Roof, voice-activated navigation system with reverse camera, a 12-speaker Sony surround sound system with HD radio, Rear seat DVD entertainment system and a refrigerated console between the second row seats (on models with captain's chairs). Finally, MyFord Touch — the company's electronics interface and SYNC — Ford's voice-activated communications and entertainment control system — has improved functionality, with the revamped dash display incorporating a pair of 4.2-inch screens flanking the speedometer. However, there's still room for improvement on the switchgear. HVAC controls are found on a touchpad low on the center stack. The buttons are small targets to hit while driving, and sometimes require more than one peck to engage. The temperature readouts in the 8-inch main display screen above are small enough to test your visual acuity.
There are two engine choices on the charts, both linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard is a 3.5 liter V-6 rated at 285 horsepower (about 25 percent more than last year) and 253 lb. ft. of torque. Flex is front wheel drive, with AWD available on SEL and Limited models. The top-ranging Limited also offers an available EcoBoost V-6. The all-aluminum, direct injection EcoBoost motor generates 355 horsepower and 350 lb. ft. of torque, and is paired exclusively with AWD. The twin turbocharged six "EcoBoosts" the big Ute from 0-60 mph in under seven seconds. For a vehicle weighing almost 2 1/2 tons, this is quick, and the powertrain feels lively at all speeds. EPA estimates for fuel economy on AWD models are 17/23 (V-6), and 16/23 (V-6 EcoBoost). Both engines can be equipped to tow up to 4,500 lb. Electric-assisted power steering is now fitted on all Flex models and it imparts an unusually good-for-the-breed road feel. Ride quality is comfortable. New technology rides shotgun (Torque Vectoring Control, Curve Control) to promote stable handling.
Flex is a conquest champ — 55 percent of its owners are buying their first Ford. And once they buy, they tend to stick around. Some 67 percent make their next buy a Ford, too — the highest percentage in the company's roster. Fully 20 percent of Flex buyers hail from California, presumably because they're more open to the cutting edge styling.
And that design is the key. If you like it, you'll find what's behind it likeable, too. Behind the modern lines, Flex packs nearly as much functionality as you'll find in a minivan, and more drivability than virtually any SUV.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Check out pre-owned vehicles at Ford Fairfield
Friday, April 6, 2012
Check out great pre-owned specials at Ford Fairfield
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
2013 Ford Explorer Sport to make appearance at 2012 New York Auto Show
[[posterous-content:pid___0]]Ford turned to Facebook when it came time to unveil the 2013 Explorer Sport, a bolder and more powerful interpretation of the brand’s popular sport-utility. The Explorer Sport is now headed to the 2012 New York Auto Show, where it will make its first appearance outside the world of social networking. Powering the Explorer Sport is a 350-bhp twin-turbocharged V-6 engine, coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission, which comes with paddle-shifters mounted on the steering wheel. In addition to beefing up the chassis to cope with the extra power, Ford has also upgraded the brakes and fitted a quicker ratio electric power-assisted steering system.
This Ford sport-ute has definitely been tuned to tackle slaloms and apexes more than muddy off-roading. That’s immediately apparent when you spot the Sport model’s 20-inch alloys, along with its low-gloss grey mesh grille, andblacked out head and taillights. All in all, the exterior mods are subtle and not too over-the-top, which should suit most buyers. By targeting competition like the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Ford is positioning the Explorer Sport as a car-like crossover with the moves and machismo of its rivals. Ford expects the Sport to deliver 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway – noticeably better than the V-8-powered Jeep, but not quite on par with the Evoque’s turbo 4-cylinder.
Pricing has not yet been revealed, but expect the Sport to come in above the $40,000 you’d pay for the current range-topping Explorer Limited. Sales of the Explorer Sport begin later this year.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Great service specials are here at Ford Fairfield
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