Obsessed with Gas Prices?
Us too! So, we have asked out new intern Jon to share some of his tips to keep your pockets fat and your tank full! Has anyone else noticed how gas prices have been even less predictable than usual this year? Well I have and so has TIME magazine see here. Hi my name is … 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
Why should your Ford Truck be your Blue Oval Office?
In the spirit of the recent holiday celebrating the true honor it is to be an American and celebrating our independence now 236 years ago, we were thinking what could be more American than the oval office? How about a blue oval office? The blue oval is an authentic badge of honor and represents all … Read more
Certified Pre-Enjoyed = Certified Pre-Owned
Academy Ford is happy to tell you that there is yet another reason other than here, here, here, or here to consider a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle and that reason is the National Ford Certified Pre-Owned Sales Event kicking off today! If you finance with Ford you can qualify for an interest rate as low as 0.9% … Read more
Road Trip Ready: Packing Perfection
Okay so the work week is almost over and you are beyond ready for the long Memorial Day weekend, the road trip plans are confirmed, you’ve decided on a meeting place, your bags are packed, etc. But, have you packed your vehicle for the road trip? Make sure you have some items to prepare yourself … Read more
Road Trips will Save You Money
We recently read an article by the Car Care Council, “With Airfares Soaring, Driving is the Way to Go,” they illustrated a comparison of the cost of flying vs. driving. Below are some of the major points: The Car Care Council compared the cost of flying vs. driving for a family … Read more
Earth Day Tips that Will Save the Environment and Save You Some $
We are all too familiar of the theory that using less gas also helps reduce smog and emissions that contribute to global warming, so in honor of Earth Day follow these tips to save money and energy. Most of these tips echo the sentiment of our, How to Save $ at the Pump series, click on the … Read more
5 Things You Need to Know about the Ford Owners Advantage Program
1. How do you become a member? Just by purchasing a vehicle at your local Ford dealership. 2. Where can you use your rewards? Your membership is valid only at the dealer you purchased your vehicle from. 3. How is your 5% credit calculated? When you pay for vehicle parts and service in our service department, the … Read more
