Ford Introduces 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty Lineup

2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 

From Ford.com:

• Engineering improvements boost the performance, capability and durability of the Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel engine
• Upgraded 2015 Ford F-450 pickup offers more towing capability than ever
• 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty King Ranch restyled, combining authentic Texas heritage with modern luxury

Read more about the 2015 Ford F-Series here.

(photo courtesy:  Ford.com)

Ford's 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine Milestone

Ford has installed its 500,000th 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine since its introduction in 2010.  The engine was placed in a 2014 Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat at their Kentucky Truck Plant.  Ford has reason to be proud of this accomplishment; they are the only heavy-duty pickup truck manufacturer to both design and build their own diesel engine and transmission combination.  This allows Ford to ensure optimal performance of the components.  

Ford shared these highlights of the 6.7 Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbocharged Diesel Engine:

Benefits of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine include:

• Compacted graphite iron engine. Stronger than cast iron, the block structure is optimized for reduced weight and maximum strength to meet the demands of higher horsepower and torque
• Advanced inboard exhaust and outboard intake architecture – an automotive-industry first for a modern production pickup truck diesel engine – reduces overall exhaust system volume, which leads to better throttle and turbo response for the customer; additionally, reduced exhaust system surface area minimizes heat transfer to the engine compartment and improves noise, vibration and harshness performance
• Engine architecture enables easier service work for all major engine components, potentially reducing downtime
• Turbocharger is uniquely center-mounted on a pedestal low in the back of the valley for improved NVH control
• High-pressure fuel system injects fuel at more than 29,000 psi. The system delivers up to five injection events per cylinder per cycle, using eight-hole piezo injectors to spray fuel into the piston bowl. The direct-injection system is calibrated and phased for optimum power, fuel efficiency and NVH performance
• Aluminum cylinder heads for reduced weight; the mid-deck construction with dual water jackets provides increased strength and optimal cooling; six-head bolts, instead of four as found on other engines, help improve sealing and maintain cylinder integrity
• Compatible up to B20 biodiesel, allowing greener fueling options of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel

Read entire article here.  

Stop by Lakewood Fordland to learn more about the line-up of powerful Ford engines.

Ford Credit Offers Storm Relief to Customers

From Ford.com:

Ford Motor Credit Company and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering customers affected by recent floods and other storm damage the option to delay some car and truck payments. The disaster relief program allows qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular payment schedules when their situations improve.

The offer is available to customers who are leasing or have purchased vehicles with financing from Ford Credit, Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, Jaguar Credit, Land Rover Capital, Mazda American Credit, PRIMUS or Volvo Car Finance.

Customers who are eligible for the disaster relief program will be sent postcards with contact instructions. Customers also may call this toll-free number: 1-800-723-4016.

Read entire article here.  

Ford Builds Two Millionth EcoBoost Engine

From Ford.com:

• More than 100,000 EcoBoost engines now produced every month, with a target of 1.2 million for 2013, up more than 60 percent from 2012. For the first time, EcoBoost production expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel-engine production
• Customer demand exceeds projections globally with 90 percent of Escape buyers in North America and 95 percent of Kuga buyers in Asia choosing EcoBoost; in diesel-centric Europe, 39 percent of Focus customers opt for EcoBoost
• Ford doubled Cologne, Germany, production of 1.0-liter EcoBoost to 1,000 engines per day, and is investing $200 million to build 2.0-liter EcoBoost in the U.S.
• Ford data shows North American consumers aware of EcoBoost are more likely to buy Ford vehicles than those unfamiliar with the engine technology; EcoBoost awareness also raising opinion of Ford among European and Asian consumers

Read entire article here.

Visit Lakewood Fordland to learn more about the Ford EcoBoost engines and EcoBoost equipped vehicles.

Ford to Auction 2014 Mustang Cobra Prototype

From Ford.com:

• Ford is selling a one-of-a-kind prototype of the NHRA competition-ready 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• The sale includes an once-in-a-lifetime Mustang experience. The winning bidder will become an honorary member of Team Mustang with full backstage passes to the Ford Product Development Center, Ford Design Studios and Ford Racing
• Ford to also offer Ride-and-Drives and hot laps at Mandalay Bay Event Center featuring the Shelby GT500, Boss 302 Mustang, Focus ST, Fiesta ST, and Shelby American-built GT350, GT500 Super Snake and Shelby Focus ST for rare hot-lap experiences

Looking for a 2014 Ford Mustang?  Lakewood Fordland has a super selection.  Stop by to see our Mustang inventory or check our inventory on our website.  

(photo courtesy:  Ford)

Video: Ford Social Looks at Fuel Economy Myths

Want to know about the fuel-efficient Ford vehicle line-up?  Contact Lakewood Fordland!

2014 Ford Vehicles Arriving at Lakewood Fordland

If you are looking for the newest vehicles available from Ford, check out Lakewood Fordland's inventory of 2014 Ford models. We have a wonderful variety on our lot, including:

Ford Escape
Ford Explorer
Ford Fiesta
Ford Focus
Ford Fusion
Ford Mustang
Ford Taurus

We have more arriving often, so stop by or check our inventory online.

Ford Certified Pre-Owned On Track to Set Record

Ford's Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program is on track to set a sales record after experiencing 39% growth in the program already this year.  The program is available on select pre-owned vehicles and provides:

-- 12 month / 12,000 mile Comprehensive warranty
-- 7 year / 100,000 mile Powertrain Limited warranty
-- 24 hour Roadside Assistance 

Lakewood Fordland has a great variety of Certified Pre-Owned 2012 and 2013 Ford vehicles.  Stop by to see our inventory or visit our website to see the selection.  

Summer Spectacular at Lakewood Fordland

Get blockbuster deals at Lakewood Fordland's Summer Spectacular Sale.  $1000 matching down bonus cash on qualifying vehicles (most 2013 Ford vehicles and 2014 Ford Mustang)*.  

Ends September 3, 2013.  Contact Lakewood Fordland for more details on the special and available inventory.

*Excludes 2013 Fiesta S, Focus S, Taurus SE, F-150 Raptor, Mustang Shelby (R) GT500 (R) and Boss (R) 302, and Super Duty F-650/ F-750.