What You Need to Know About Ford Roadside Assistance

 

When it comes to roadside assistance through Ford, the first thing you need to know is what exact kind of coverage you have based upon the vehicle that you drive. For customers who have a Ford that is a 2007 or newer, the warranty is a little bit more flexible at 5 years or 60,000 miles. If you are a customer who has a Ford that is a 2006 or earlier, then your warranty is at 3 years or 36,000 miles.

The benefits that we give our amazing customers through the roadside assistance program are towing to the nearest Ford dealership within 35 miles, a battery jumpstart, flat tire change, fuel delivery and lock out assistance.  So when untimely events get you down, you know that you can count on Ford to be there for you!

Therefore the question is, how do you take advantage of these perks if you are stranded on the side of the road? Well, all you need to do is call the toll free number at 1-800-665-2006 and have your VIN number at the ready for the representative that answers your call. This will then give them the information that they need to know on what kind of coverage you have available to you and your vehicle. If in case your vehicle is out of warranty range, the Ford Roadside Assistance will still be available to you, but a credit card will need to be used for the one-time fee for the service in which you need.

EcoSport Set to Come to North American Market in 2018

When it comes to purchasing an SUV, the typical idea in mind is to have something with storage and capability. However, nowadays consumers are looking for something that is on the smaller side, but still has the functionality as that of an SUV. That is why in 2018, Ford is expanding the EcoSport into North America from countries such as Australia and India. This particular SUV is compact in size, but packs a punch when it comes to the technology and comfort within.

Athletic and lean in design, the EcoSport is bound to make a powerful mark in the North American market with its innovative "Blind Spot Information System" which alerts the driver when other vehicles are located in their blind spots. Another wonderful feature is SYNC 3 which allows for Apple and Android users to connect their cellular devices to the vehicle for added features such as voice recognition,  CarPlay, navigation, a WIFI Hotspot, Bluetooth, SYNC Connect and FordPass.

 With all of these amazing features, what more could consumers want out of a vehicle? Well, we are not done just yet! The EcoSport contains an eight inch LCD touchscreen which makes all of the features previously mentioned just that much easier to utilize. FWD, heated seats, a moonroof and an automatic start/stop system are also integrated to make the ride just that more comfortable.

So with an all inclusive SUV that packs a punch with technology and comfortableness, but compact in size,  what more could you want and need? The answer is simple: nothing.

New EcoBoost Engine Making Headway in F-Series

Back in the day, the sole purpose of purchasing a truck was to haul your heavy equipment. However, nowadays dynamics have changed and consumers are setting their sights on a truck that can get the job done, in addition to being eco-friendly.

The American Council has rated the F-150 4x2 with the 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6 engine as the only "greener choice," full sized truck. This truck is lighter, stronger, has an aluminum-alloy body and an MPG of 19 city/26 highway. This new EcoBoost engine is the smallest that the F-Series has seen in 68 years. 325 horsepower is created and  automatic start and stop is embedded for added technology. Having this engine in your truck allows for heavier hauling as it can carry up to a 11,300 pound capacity. In addition, the 2.7 liter engine utilizes a compacted graphite iron block for extra durability.

Another prospect aside from the innovative technology is to consider future gas prices when shopping for a new truck. Looking forward into the rest of 2017 and into 2018, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is expecting natural gas prices to average around $3.55 MMBtu (Million British Thermal Units) in 2017 and escalate to $3.73 MMBtu in 2018. This forecast is up from an average of $2.57 MMBtu for the years of 2015 and 2016.

Analyzing this data it is easy to see that gas prices will be rising within the next two years. Therefore, when shopping for your next Ford truck, it would be highly beneficial to choose one with an EcoBoost engine so that you, the consumer, could put some money back in your pocket.

With technology like this, it is easy to see why for 40 years the F-Series has been the best selling truck in America and will surely continue to do so with the innovative and cost efficient technology as that of the EcoBoost engine.

Ford Impacting Breast Cancer Patients in a Powerful Way

 

                For 23 years The Ford Motor Company has created a fund, "Warriors in Pink," to help breast cancer patients, survivors and co-survivors come together to fight against this horrible epidemic. The "Warriors in Pink" Fund donates 100% of the proceeds from their apparel line to four breast cancer charities so that the recipients may be able to live their lives to the fullest, while battling this disease. The fund also runs a "Models of Courage" campaign which highlights survivors and gives the world a glimpse into their lives during and/or after fighting breast cancer. This campaign features what these survivors do for a living, how long they have been in remission and gives a Q&A so that the world may relate to them on a more personal level and for everyone to see that they have not allowed what has happened to them define who they are.

                One of the particular Models of Courage is Tony Savage, former 49 year old pro football player from San Diego, California. Tony discovered that he had cancer when he had been involved in an automobile accident and mentioned to the doctor that he had noticed a lump in his breast. In a fight to get rid of the cancer, Tony and his doctors opted to perform a mastectomy in addition to six rounds of chemotherapy.  In a testimonial discussing his diagnosis, he stated, "none of those injuries (while playing football) can come close to what your body goes through after you undergo chemotherapy." He says that without the support from his family and friends, he would have not been able to get through his darkest hours. Tony has happily been a breast cancer survivor for three years. Reading Tony's story shows that this disease does not discriminate against age or gender, but instead can alter any one particular individual's life dramatically.

                 In efforts to keep patients upbeat throughout their diagnosis, the "Warriors in Pink" also give their audience helpful tips to stay positive through their fight, healthy recipes and resourceful information to stay strong and fight on! A great testimonial of continuing to stay positive throughout her fight is Karen Sherrod from Acworth, Georgia who has was diagnosed in 2008. She is an accountant and mother of two who says that time is her most treasured possession.  Throughout her fight she has looked up to her mother who was also diagnosed with breast cancer and fortunately beat it. To keep in a positive state of mind she loves to plant flowers because she says that it gives her complete peace.

                 So if you would like more information on how you can donate, purchase apparel and impact the lives of those just like Tony and Karen's in a positive way, please visit the website at www.warriorsinpink.ford.com