Eby Ford Auto Blog

FordPass SmartLink enables owners of non-modem-equipped 2010-17 Ford vehicles to extend the range of their key fob to their smartphone; it provides a Wi-Fi hotspot, plus vehicle health, security and location alerts. Components of FordPass SmartLink include a Verizon 4G LTE-enabled OBD II plug-in device and smartphone control through FordPass. FordPass SmartLink enrollment is now open to dealers across the United States with national availability expected by mid-2018.  Read More

The new 2019 Fusion brings the debut of Ford Co-Pilot360™, the most advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies among full-line brands that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high-beam lighting. 1.5-liter EcoBoost® engine now standard on Fusion SE and higher trim levels, while new Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid model is projected to have an EPA-estimated electric-only range of up to 25 miles – nearly 20 percent greater than the current model. Fusion Titanium and Fusion Hybrid customers will get even more standard technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and an advanced navigation system. Updated Fusion styling for all models includes sleeker front and rear design, new wheels and fresh color palettes inside and out, while simplified lineup makes for easier ordering.  Read More

Ford Co-Pilot360 to roll out in key global markets starting this fall to help customers drive more safely and confidently amid rising congestion and distractions; automatic emergency braking to be standard on new passenger cars, SUVs and trucks up to F-150 in North America going forward. In North America, Ford Co-Pilot360 is the most advanced suite of standard driver-assist technologies among full-line brands and includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, lane keeping system, rear backup camera and auto high beam lighting. In addition, Ford offering even more premium driver-assist technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop and go and lane centering, evasive steering assist and post-collision braking in North America. In 2019, Ford is introducing reverse brake assist with AEB to help prevent drivers from hitting an object while backing up. Ford will continue adding new technologies to Ford Co-Pilot360 packages in the future.  Read More

California Special returns with a new limited-edition design package for 2019 Mustang GT fastback coupe and convertible models that commemorate visual cues of the 1968 original while celebrating modern Mustang performance and style. Legend of innovation continues with addition of rev-matching technology for powerful 5.0-liter 6-speed-equipped Mustang GT that ensures smoother, more spirited day-to-day driving with an accessible manual mode for enthusiasts; class-exclusive quad-tip fully variable active valve performance exhaust added for EcoBoost®-powered Mustang. First-ever B&O PLAY audio system for Mustang is customized to the acoustics of the interior to deliver an impressive 1,000 watts of power through a 12-channel speaker system and connectivity to SYNC® 3.  Read More

Building toward its vision of smart vehicles in a smart world, Ford is revamping its lineup, building on truck, SUV and commercial strengths, investing in new propulsion and delivering full connectivity to pave the way for over-the-air updates and the Transportation Mobility Cloud. Ford brand targeting North America’s freshest lineup among full-line makers by 2020, replacing more than 75 percent of its current portfolio and adding four new trucks and SUVs. All-in push on hybrid-electrics to bring new capability and features to customers on high-volume, profitable vehicles like F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Escape and Bronco; battery electric vehicle rollout starts in 2020 with performance utility and six BEVs by 2022.  Read More

The new 2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van packs big work in a small package with ease and efficiency for any business. Smart: Keeps up with the fast mobile pace of today’s connected business owners with standard 4G LTE wireless connectivity, available wireless mobile device charging and the most driver-assist technologies in the segment, including standard Automatic Emergency Braking. Capable: Built Ford Tough durability, quality and reliability ensures Transit Connect remains America’s best-selling compact cargo van based on total U.S. reported sales for calendar year 2017. More efficient: Two new powertrain offerings include a segment-exclusive 1.5-liter EcoBlue® diesel targeted to return an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg highway (actual mileage will vary).  Read More

At Ford, we recognize that people are using drones in fascinating ways: to monitor crops in agriculture, gather information for disaster management, and in the inspection of buildings or other infrastructure. Our customers are beginning to think about drones as tools to help get their jobs done, the same way they think about their vehicles. As researchers, we were intrigued by the relationship between our vehicles and drones and how we might serve our customers in the future, so we embarked on a mission to find out more.  Read More

Ford Driving Skills for Life for Her – the first event of its kind since the historic royal decree to lift the ban on women obtaining a driver’s license in Saudi Arabia – made its global debut this week at Jeddah’s Effat University. New customized version of Ford’s award-winning global initiative helps women build confidence behind the wheel as they prepare to acquire their driver’s license. More than 250 students are among the first graduates of the program, coinciding with International Women’s Day on Thursday.  Read More

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its February 2018 sales results. Click here​ or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Ford will begin its monthly sales call at 10 a.m. ET this morning when Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, and Bryan Bezold, Ford senior Americas economist.   Read More

Watching some of the world’s greatest athletes over the past week had me thinking about all of the individual elements that come together for the extraordinary performances we see from these competitors. It’s overwhelming to think about the dedication, commitment and the amount of time these athletes had to put in to get every little step, spin, jump — any move you can think of — just right to win a medal.  Read More

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will hold its 31st Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Presented by Ford Motor Company Fund on Friday, Feb. 23 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fundraiser will be broadcast live on 760 WJR from Emagine Theatre in Novi. Ford Fund President Jim Vella will share radiothon hosting duties with WJR’s Guy Gordon beginning at 1 p.m.  Read More

Ford Driving Skills for Life for Her – the first event of its kind since the historical royal decree lifting the ban on women obtaining a driver’s license in Saudi Arabia last year – makes its global debut at Jeddah’s Effat University, March 5-8. Customized introductory program, led by certified trainers, will focus on helping women build confidence behind the wheel by instilling safe driving practices on a closed course. Since launching in the Middle East in 2013, more than 3,600 students have participated in Ford’s award-winning Driving Skills for Life program, with sessions in three different cities across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates last year alone.  Read More

Since its introduction more than 50 years ago, Ford Mustang has given enthusiasts the opportunity to personalize their ride in ways no other vehicle could offer. Whether it’s the mighty Boss 302 or the 1968 Pony edition, powerful V8s and racing stripes, trick shifters, custom wheels and more – personalization has always been big for Mustang fans.  Read More

Ford is increasing production of two entirely new SUVs – the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition – to meet surging customer demand. A new $25 million investment brings Ford’s total investment at Kentucky Truck Plant to $925 million and allows the company to increase manufacturing line speed; company has boosted production targets for full-size SUVs approximately 25 percent since fall. This additional investment and advanced manufacturing upgrades all help the company improve its operational fitness. Upgrades include 400 new robots, enhanced data analytics to help the plant operate more efficiently and a new 3D printer that enables workers to make parts and tools more quickly and cheaper.  Read More

Ford Motor Company has awarded a total of $50,000 to six high school career academies to implement sustainable, student-led projects that help meet community challenges. Ford’s corporate STEAM council and Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) required students to design projects using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Ford STEAM High School Community Challenge involved high school academies in the national Ford NGL network, which is changing the way students prepare for careers.   Read More

Ford Driving Skills for Life is unveiling several new virtual reality tools in the United States this year, including distracted driving technology, a new hangover suit, and a program that teaches the ins and outs of maneuvering through roundabouts. 2018 U.S. tour includes 60 hands-on sessions, reaching more than 5,500 students who will learn critical skills such as vehicle handling, hazard recognition, speed and space management, as well as how to manage distraction and impairment; new pilot program focusing on rural drivers will launch in North Carolina and South Carolina. Global expansion for 2018 takes Driving Skills for Life programming to Cambodia, Czech Republic and Morocco; women drivers in Saudi Arabia will receive training for the first time. Ford Driving Skills for Life celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with a U.S. event to acknowledge key partners in its endeavor to educate and help new drivers stay safe on the road.  Read More

Canvas expanded its flexible, subscription-based alternative to car ownership in 2017 and now serves 600 customers in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. The Ford Credit subsidiary has made multiple enhancements, including more vehicles and more options to allow customers to personalize their subscription experience. The Canvas fleet has been driven more than 3 million miles, equivalent to 120 trips around the equator  Read More

As SUV sales climb, Ford adds two new vehicles to showrooms with entirely new full-size Expedition and first-ever subcompact EcoSport. Hyper-targeted, multi-channel marketing campaigns for all-new Expedition and EcoSport represent Ford’s most comprehensive SUV advertising initiative ever; new creative debuting in February leans heavily on life’s real stories to strike an emotional chord with consumers. Full-size Expedition meets Millennials’ growing demand for more space; adventuresome EcoSport enters North American market in fastest-growing automotive segment – subcompact SUVs – as many Baby Boomers look to downsize  Read More

As far as school runs go, Evald Jåstad’s son Martin enjoys a twice daily trip that takes some beating – a 16-kilometre round-trip to his local nursery through breathtaking Scandinavian scenery in a highpowered hot hatch. This is the first job of the day for cabbie Evald Jåstad who plies his trade in a Ford Focus RS.  Read More

Ford is offering football fans a first-class experience during the week leading up to Super Bowl LII with the Built Ford Tough Sleigh Ride – a free form of transportation to cool and interesting events at Super Bowl LIVE.  Read More