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Ford Leads Auto Industry in Safety Awards

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The insurance industry named dozens of new cars and trucks, led by Ford Motor Co. and its Volvo subsidiary, to its annual list of the safest vehicles Tuesday, helped by the increased use of anti-rollover technology. Ford and Volvo had 16 vehicles in the 2009 model year on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of the safest new cars, followed byHonda Motor Co. with 13 vehicles. Seventy-two cars, trucks and SUVs received the top safety pick designation for 2009, more than double the number of vehicles in the 2008 model year and three times the number in 2007. "The sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to improve crash protection," said Institute president Adrian Lund. The selected vehicles are the best in protecting people in front, side andrear crash tests based on institute evaluations during the year. The vehicles are required to have electronic stability control, or ESC, toqualify for the award. IIHS said electronic stability control is now standard equipment onvirtually all new SUVs and three-quarters of passenger cars for the 2009 model year. ESC is standard on more than one-third of 2009 pickups. Ford was led by the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize cars with optional ESC; the Ford F-150 pickup, Ford Edge and Ford Flex midsize sport utility vehicles; and the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner small SUVs. The list also included the Mazda Tribute, which has the same underpinnings as the Escapeand Mariner. Ford CEO Alan Mulally argued last week in Washington that the automaker hadmade safety strides when he testified along with other Big Three executives seeking massive government aid. "Every year, we're going to improve the quality, we're going to improve thefuel efficiency, we're going to improve the safety, and we're going to keep improving the productivity so we can offer the consumer the very best value," Mulally told a House committee. Honda and its Acura unit had vehicles in nearly every category, including top-sellers such as the Honda Accord; the Honda Civic 4-door with optional ESC; and the Acura MDX and RDX midsize SUVs; and the Honda Fit with optional ESC. The Fit is the first mini-car to earn the safety award. Volkswagen AG and its Audi brand had nine vehicles on the list, includingthe Volkswagen Jetta and Passat and the Audi A3, A4 and A6. General Motors Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. both had eight vehicles on thelist. GM's included the Cadillac CTS and the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook large SUVs. Toyota's top performers were the Toyota Corolla with optional ESC, ToyotaRAV4, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra and Scion xB. Using the awards, consumers can compare vehicles without having to review results from multiple tests. Automakers pay close attention to the institute's findings and frequently note positive ratings in television commercials. The institute has advocated for an early adoption of anti-rollovert echnology such as ESC ahead of a government requirement for the systems bythe 2012 model year. Electronic stability control senses when a driver may lose control and automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep the vehicle stable and avoid a rollover. It helps motorists avoid skidding across icy or slickroads or keep control when swerving to avoid an unexpected object in theroad. IIHS said Chrysler LLC was the only major automaker that did not receive a single award. They said Chrysler could have picked up five awards if the head restraints had been improved in the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring,the Sebring convertible and the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country. Chrysler spokesman Cole Quinnell said he could not comment on whether the head restraints might be upgraded in the future. He said Chrysler vehicles are equipped with a variety of safety features and the institute's results"are just one of the sources of information about a vehicle's crash performance." Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: http://www.iihs.org

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Nitrogen: Technology for your Tires!

What do NASCAR, NASA and Ford of Ocala have in common?
We’ve discovered what replacing the air in our tires with Nitrogen can do!

And we’d like to share it with you. Experts agree it can help improve your gas mileage, save wear and tear on your tires and improve cornering and braking, especially in an emergency. Now you can Google it for a scientific explanation but I would like to share with you an article we found in the local paper. It’s about the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and their experiment with adding Nitrogen to their scout cars and other vehicles.

Ocala Star Banner Article on Nitrogen November 2008
http://www.ocala.com/article/20081117/ARTICLES/811171000

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6 myths about the Detroit 3
Detroit Free Press 11/17/08
by Mark Phelan
(c) Copyright 2007, Detroit Free Press. All Rights Reserved.
The debate over aid to the Detroit-based automakers is awash with half-truths and misrepresentations that are endlessly repeated by everyone from members of Congress to journalists. Here are six myths about the
companies and their vehicles, and the reality in each case.
Myth No. 1
Nobody buys their vehicles.
Reality
General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC sold 8.5 million vehicles in the United States last year and millions more around the world. GM outsold Toyota by about 1.2 million vehicles in the United States last
year and holds a U.S. lead over Toyota of about 560,000 so far this year. Globally, GM in 2007 remained the world's largest automaker, selling 9,369,524 vehicles worldwide -- about 3,000 more than Toyota.
Ford outsold Honda by about 850,000 and Nissan by more than 1.3 million vehicles in the United States last year.
Chrysler sold more vehicles here than Nissan and Hyundai combined in 2007 and so far this year.
Myth No. 2
They build unreliable junk.
Reality
The creaky, leaky vehicles of the 1980s and '90s are long gone. Consumer Reports recently found that "Ford's reliability is now on par with good Japanese automakers." The independent J.D. Power Initial Quality Study scored Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Pontiac and Lincoln brands' overall quality as high or higher than that of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Scion, Volkswagen and Volvo.
Power rated the Chevrolet Malibu the highest-quality midsize sedan. Both the Malibu and Ford Fusion scored better than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Myth No. 3
They build gas-guzzlers.
Reality
All of the Detroit Three build midsize sedans the Environmental Protection Agency rates at 29-33 miles per gallon on the highway. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Malibu gets 33 m.p.g. on the highway, 2 m.p.g. better than the best Honda Accord. The most fuel-efficient Ford Focus has the same highway fuel economy ratings as the most efficient Toyota Corolla. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt has the same city fuel
economy and better highway fuel economy than the most efficient non-hybrid Honda Civic. A recent study by Edmunds.com found that the Chevrolet Aveo subcompact is the least expensive car to buy and operate.
Myth No. 4
They already got a $25-billion bailout.
Reality
None of that money has been lent out and may not be for more than a year. In addition, it can, by law, be used only to invest in future vehicles and technology, so it has no effect on the shortage of operating cash the companies face because of the economic slowdown that's killing them now.
Myth No. 5
GM, Ford and Chrysler are idiots for investing in pickups and SUVs.
Reality
The domestic companies' lineup has been truck-heavy, but Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all spent billions of dollars on pickups and SUVs because trucks are a large and historically profitable part of the auto industry. The most fuel-efficient full-size pickups from GM, Ford and Chrysler all have higher EPA fuel economy ratings than Toyota and Nissan's full-size pickups.
Myth No. 6
They don't build hybrids.
Reality
The Detroit Three got into the hybrid business late, but Ford and GM each now offers more hybrid models than Honda or Nissan, with several more due to hit the road in early 2009.

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Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Take the guesswork out of buying a used car and purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle. We only certify vehicles that have passed a rigorous inspection process designed to test every aspect of a vehicle to verify it meets our standards.
Peace of Mind
Before you purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle, we'll provide you with the vehicle's history report. Along with extensive warranty coverage* and 24/7 roadside assistance backed by Ford Motor Company and our 100-year heritage, you'll know you've made the right choice.

To qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status, each used Ford must be less than six model years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Then before we certify any Ford pre-owned vehicle, it must first pass a rigorous 169 point-by-point exam. All our Certified Pre-Owned vehicles come with extensive warranty coverage*. and 24-hour roadside assistance. And to top it off, your dealer provides a full tank of gas, new wiper blades, and fresh oil and filter at delivery.

*See your sales specialist for limited warranty coverage details and more information about the right certified pre-owned vehicle for you.

Ford of Ocala Says Lower Prices are Only Part of the Great Service You'll Receive!

Now through November 30, 2008 you can winterize your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle or get the service you've been putting off due to the economy. We're offering savings on over 30 service procedures for gas and diesel powered vehicles. If you are like most of us, we don't put money aside for repairs, especially with the price of gas and food being what they are.

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Ford Continues to beat Other Automakers on Safety

Ford Motor Company has earned more “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) than any other automaker with a total of 16 to date. Ford surpassed its closest rival Honda this week when four of its 2009 models – Ford Flex, Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKS and Mercury Milan – achieved “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Ford also has more 5-star government crash test ratings than any other automaker.
How They Get Picked
To earn IIHS’s “Top Safety Pick,” vehicles must earn the top “good” ratings in the institute’s high-speed front and side crash tests, and a rear crash test simulation that evaluates seat and head restraints. An added requirement since 2007 is that vehicles also must offer electronic stability control.
Helping Drivers Maintain Control
Flex, MKS, Fusion and Milan excelled in each of the institute’s crash tests, and AdvanceTrac® electronic stability control is available for each vehicle. The safety system uses sensors to detect and measure yaw, or side-to-side skidding conditions, by monitoring the vehicle’s speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle. When AdvanceTrac® senses wheel slip, engine torque is reduced and braking is applied where needed to help the driver keep the car tracking on its intended path. IIHS has stated that “AdvanceTrac significantly reduces crash risk by helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles during emergency maneuvers.”
Structural Strength Is a Safety Fundamental
Flex, MKS, Fusion and Milan get some of their core strength from the use of lightweight aluminum-coated boron steel – one of the strongest weld-able materials – in the body structure. The use of high-strength steel in the B-pillars is only part of their robust safety profile. Ford engineers also located the side door intrusion beams to help manage and absorb energy during side impact crashes.

Florida Soldier wins Mustang in Ford Motor Contest

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 3, 2008 – Few things are more American than the Ford Mustang. And fittingly enough, the winner of the “Mustang Stories” online contest is U.S. Army Specialist Kory Chesher, a member of the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division serving in Iraq.
Online voters selected Chesher’s story from the top 25, giving him the grand prize of a new 2010 Ford Mustang GT Coupe and a trip for two to Los Angeles for the reveal of the next generation of the classic American muscle car at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19.
“Kory’s story perfectly captures the passion and enthusiasm that Mustang has created for more than 40 years,” said Mustang Brand Manager Fritz Wilke. “We’re pleased to award him his first Mustang and hope it brings him many years of enjoyment. We also want to sincerely thank all the Mustang enthusiasts who submitted their stories and voted at www.the2010mustang.com to make this contest such a great success.” Chesher’s entry was one of several thousand received for the “Mustang Stories” contest. Entries, which were limited to a maximum of 250 words, were submitted from Aug. 27-Oct. 15, with the top 25 stories posted Oct. 18. Online voting ran through Oct. 28.
“I want to thank everyone at Ford and everyone who voted for helping my dream of having my own Mustang come true,” Chesher said via e-mail from Iraq. “I opened up my e-mail and saw the first bold message said, ‘Congratulations: You are a Winner in the Mustang Stories Contest.’ I couldn’t read it fast enough. I’m just overwhelmed.”
Chesher, who lives in Edgwater, Fla., just south of Daytona Beach, hopes to be at the unveiling at Los Angeles. His group is returning to the United States this month.
The 22-year-old Chesher developed his passion for Mustang during a traffic stop with his father while in Louisville, Ky.
“This Mustang was in the left turning lane and I was like, ‘Wow, what kind of car is that?,’ ” Chesher recalled. “My dad said, ‘Oh, that’s a Mustang.’ I was immediately hooked. That must have been sometime in the summer of 1991 or ’92. I must have been about 6 or so.”
Chesher submitted his story with a photo of him standing in front of an Army vehicle called an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protectant). A super-size Mustang Pony badge gallops proudly on the grille of the truck, which tranports soldiers and equipment across dangerous terrain.
Chesher’s mother, Susan DuMond, says he had been saving money to buy a Mustang when he returned to the United States. “He’s got Mustang blood – he eats, sleeps and breathes Mustang,” DuMond said. “It’s his dream car. Kory was saving as much money as possible to buy a Mustang. Now’s he’s won a Mustang. It doesn’t get better than that.”
DuMond said she received a phone call at work that Chesher won. “I was jumping up and down in the office and running around,” she said. “I’m so happy for Kory. This is just fantastic!”
Chesher’s 242-word essay, “A Life Obsession,” follows:
It started when I was about 6 years old. I was in the truck with my father and we were at a stoplight. Across the road at the other light was this “car.” It drew my attention away from everything else in the world. I asked my dad what it was and he simply said, “Oh, that’s a Mustang.”
I remember it like it was yesterday. I now know that it was a 1968 black Fastback. That was almost 20 years ago. Twenty years of love, addiction, obsession. Twenty years of longing and desire.
Now I’m a solider in the United States Army deployed to Iraq. I spend my spare time tearing through Mustang magazines that my family and total strangers are kindhearted enough to send to me. Every opportunity I get I’m online poring through forums and pictures; studying every little tidbit of knowledge I can get my hands on; meticulously memorizing seemingly insignificant trivia. Names, dates, specs, colors, paint codes, production numbers, costs, anything, everything.
A Mustang of my own wouldn’t quell this life I live – it would supercharge it. The only thing greater than a life loving Mustangs is a life with a Mustang. With a Mustang to call my own I could finally experience the pride and freedom that I’ve only been watching from afar. It will ignite a passion like nothing I have ever experienced. Mustangs are my one true love.

I’m ready to go driving now...

Please join Ford of Ocala in Honoring our Veterans!

While we often take for granted what it means to be an American, we cannot and must not forget all of those before us that made it possible for us to live in the greatest nation on earth!

November 11th is the day we put aside to honor the brave men and women who served and our serving in our armed services.

Prices so low they are scary!

Ford of Ocala sponsored a Halloween Costume Contest for their employees and the turnout was good. These are the contestants that weren't scared to compete for the top prize!

Ford of Ocala is the Cutting Edge!

Your Right as an American!

It's hard to believe today is the Election Day 2008.

And regardless of who you support or what you believe in, it is a fundemental responsibility of each of us as Americans to determine our collective future by voting today.

I'm trying to do this in a non-partisan, non-political way and you may wonder why it is in a Ford Blog but contrary to someone's assertion otherwise, Ford is American as baseball and apple pie. It was Henry Ford's genius, hard work and foresight that brought about the transportation revolution in the USA. Without the Model T, Model A and the Ford truck we never would have become the world power that we are today. And while our economy is tanking, we can still "Be American and Buy American" to do what we can to help the recovery effort.

I am proud to be an American and I am proud to work for Ford Motor Company. And today I am proud that I can vote for what I believe in.

You Can Win A New 2009 F-150!! *

And go on tour with Toby Keith and get a tour bus of your own for a weekend! Plus a lot more, but go to the "BIGGEST AND BADDEST CONTEST" site for all the details and full contest rules. Basically you have to be 21 years of age and submit certain information to qualify. Since I'm a Ford employee and not eligible to enter, I didn't pull the full rules to enter for this blog. But they are pretty straight forward and hey, you never know unless you try. *Contest runs thru mid-March 2009. Ford of Ocala is only responsible for the information printed here. Any errors, ommissions or changes are the sole responsibility of Ford Motor Company.

In the meantime, we are having great deals on our remaining 2008 inventory but it is going fast because of the large incentives and rebates Ford of Ocala is offering. In addition, Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford of Ocala to offer low rate financing to more consumers than any other time in our history! While other dealerships are telling you "NO!" we have the opportunity to get your payment and financing where you want it to be.

So come on in or call (2816 NW Pine Ave Ocala, Fl/ 352.732.4800), talk to a sales specialist and take advantage of the many opportunities available at the largest Ford Dealership in North Central Florida. You'll be glad you did!

Tests to Compare 2009 F-150 with Rivals

While Ford Motor Co. launches TV ads for the all-new 2009 F-150 today, the company is planning a new online application that will launch in mid-November at http://www.fordvehicles.com/.


It's a series of real-world comparison tests that pit the F-150's capability in towing, hauling, durability and fuel economy against rival trucks. The four documentary-style webisodes were filmed at Ford's Michigan Proving Ground in Romeo.

But for now, you can check out the specs yourself and see why Ford of Ocala has been the truck leader in North Central Florida since 1925.