Meet A New Member of the Team: Anastacio Martinez
We would like to introduce to you one of the newest product specialist here at Academy Ford, Anastacio Martinez. Martinez is new to the Academy Ford family and has over 5 years of working in customer relations. He believes that his customer service skills along with being fluent in Spanish will come in very handy … Read more
How does your car’s fuel gauge work?
First let’s begin with the anatomy of a fuel gauge to see how it works. There are two main parts: 1. Sender, which measures the level of fuel in the tank. 2. Gauge, which displays that level to the driver. The sender, located in the fuel tank of the car, consists of a float, usually … Read more
Lock it, Park it, Etch it: to Make your Tailgate Less Attractive to Thieves
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), tailgate theft is on the rise. They have noted that the thefts have been increasing since 2009, with an 18 percent increase projected from 2011 to 2012. The model that has been the number 1 target is the Ford F-series truck, most frequently the 2008 Ford F-250. With a … Read more
10 Reasons to Consider Buying an Electric or Hybrid Car
Hybrids are most beneficial to those who live in urban areas with a lot of slow driving because it uses its electric motor when you drive slowly or come to a stop. The electric motors found in electric and hybrid cars are quieter than gasoline engines. Service and maintenance costs are less expensive for electric … Read more
Ford Electrified Vehicle Lineup
Ford offers five different electric vehicles. Both the C-MAX and Fusion come in hybrid and plug-in hybrid varieties, and the Focus Electric is an all-electric vehicle. You can read more about these vehicles here. All-Electric An electric car is great for the environment, because it produces almost no pollution. It can also go very fast. … Read more
10 Factors That Can Affect Your Vehicle’s MPG
Does your vehicle seem to have a lower fuel economy than it is reported to have? You may be surprised by how many factors can affect the MPG of your vehicle. Some fuels contain less energy than others. Oxygenated fuels, reformulated gasoline (RFG), and gasoline with ethanol in it can all decrease MPG. Also, your … Read more
What is MPGe?
The new Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid recently received an EPA rating of up to 108 MPGe for city driving, making it America’s most fuel-efficient sedan. You know that MPG stands for miles per gallon, but what is MPGe? MPGe stands for miles per gallon equivalent and is being used by the EPA to report … Read more
OUR FIRST LOOK: 2013 FORD FUSION
Midsize Sedan-Standout Style Since it’s introduction the Fusion has set the standard for midsize sedans with: Engaging Design Innovative Technology Performance Now the ALL-NEW 2013 Fusion brings it to a ALL-NEW level, with a powerful, highly innovative, and great-looking sedan. 1. Engaging Design Up Front Chrome grille Slim, laser-cut headlamps Highly sculpted power dome hood Along … Read more
Test Drive a Ford, Help a High School
Just test-drive a Ford at the Drive 4 UR School event at St. Vincent Pallotti High School this weekend and you can help your local high school raise funds! The Drive 4 UR School program is not a new concept – it’s actually a five-year-old initiative that has already raised more than $10 million through … Read more
Customer Spotlight: Smiley
We interrupt our previous scheduled programming (Fall Auto DIY #5, it will now be posted next Sunday) to bring you, Customer Spotlight Issue #4. Check out the other customer spotlights here. Today we introduce you to Smiley a familiar, friendly face around Academy Ford. Smiley has been a loyal customer to Academy Ford. He has … Read more
