Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Jay Leno Reviews 2013 Mustang Boss 302

Mustang Chief Engineer Dave Pericak gives Jay a detailed look at the new Boss 302 - 444 naturally aspirated hp!

The Ford Fairfield Team Thanks Rodney for This Great Review on Yelp!

"If your going to by a vehicle go down to Fairfield ford and see Adam. He was amazing. He did everything he could to put a deal together to get us in the vehicle we wanted. He went above and beyond the standard. NOT YOUR TYPICAL CAR SALESMAN. Highly recommend.!" -Rodney G.

Rodney, Adam joins the whole team here at Ford Fairfield in thanking you for the terrific five-star review! We go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction, putting us head and shoulders above the typical sales experience. Our hassle-free, stress-free car buying environment focuses on listening to your needs, then doing whatever we can to make sure those needs are met. We look forward to seeing you again.

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

2013 Ford Escape Squeak and Rattle Testing

Testing the all-new Ford Escape in a portable environmental chamber at the Louisville Assembly Plant.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

2013 Fusion Hybrid: Active Noise Cancellation Helps Deliver Quiet Fuel Efficiency

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  • All-new 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid delivers EPA-certified 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway for a 47 mpg combined rating, with Active Noise Cancellation technology
  • Fusion Hybrid engineers tuned the gasoline engine more efficiently in rpm ranges that typically produce unpleasant powertrain sounds, now suppressed by an advanced noise cancellation system to give driver and passengers a quiet ride
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 26, 2012 – Powertrain noise in the all-new Ford Fusion Hybrid is like the proverbial tree that fell in the forest. With Active Noise Cancellation technology on board, if you don’t hear it, is it really even there?

Active Noise Cancellation technology helps enable the 2013 Fusion Hybrid sedan to deliver EPA-certified 47 mpg city and 47 mpg highway ratings that combine for 47 mpg overall.

The fuel economy connection may not be obvious, but Active Noise Cancellation allows Ford engineers to tune the car for more fuel-efficient operation.

Calibrating an engine requires careful balance between delivering the desired performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption and emissions, all while keeping it pleasant to drive.

“The Fusion Hybrid leverages this advanced technology to help deliver maximum fuel economy for the customer,” said Henry Ford Technical Fellow for NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) Dr. Takeshi Abe. “Reduced powertrain noise in the passenger compartment becomes the icing on the cake.”

At the lower speeds that help efficiency, engines produce booming, low-frequency sounds that can be unpleasant to the driver and passengers. Without Active Noise Cancellation, engineers have to keep the engine out of this operating range, sacrificing efficiency.

Yet to achieve peak fuel economy, a creative solution must be applied harnessing advanced audio technology to eradicate this unwanted sound.

A predictive control system notes driver behavior and how the engine responds, anticipating noise before it is even generated.

Three highly sensitive microphones are mounted in the Fusion Hybrid’s interior headliner – two over the first seating row and one over the rear – to detect and measure engine noise. These microphones send a signal to the Active Noise Cancellation control module in real time.

The module instantaneously and continuously generates opposing sound waves. This reversed wave is directed through the Fusion Hybrid’s audio system, combining with the original engine noise wave to cancel out any potentially objectionable sound.

The combination of the proactive and reactive signals ultimately provides a more pleasing effect for driver and passengers.

The infographic below depicts Active Noise Cancellation technology at work, showing the movement pattern of sound travel within the car. The lower panel depicts the cancellation of unwanted sounds, resulting in minimized residual noise.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Thank You for the Five Stars on Yelp for Ford Fairfield, Joanie!

"Came with my mom to find a car and was helped right away! Test drove two cars. If you come, ask for Luis Ayala! He is a great salesman, very personable and polite! He should be able to help you make a decision whether you are knowledgable about cars or not." -Joanie L.

Joanie, thank you for the fantastic five-star review of Ford Fairfield! Luis will be grateful for your kind comments as well. Our sales team is dedicated to going the extra mile for full customer satisfaction by providing a hassle-free, stress-free car buying environment. We appreciate and value your recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again.

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