Ford's SYNC Software Update Offers Apple Siri Eyes-Free to Older Models

If you have an old SYNC-equipped Ford model lacking the benefits of Apple Siri Eyes-Free, you may now be able to take advantage of this great feature. Through the latest SYNC update, Ford is adding Apple Siri Eyes-Free to millions of models, including those released for the 2011 model year, benefiting both new and old Ford owners.

Second-generation SYNC users are the lucky ones to receive Apple Siri Eyes-Free. Created solely for iPhone users, the feature gives drivers the ability to access Siri just by pushing a button on the vehicle’s steering wheel. Once the button is pushed, voice-recognition…

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Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra is hosting their annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Mesquite Arts Center. This year, there will be two performances held; one at 5:30 p.m. for families and another at 7:30 p.m. From Christmas carols to holiday songs we've all come to know and love, there will be plenty of traditional tunes for all ages to enjoy at the Holiday Concert this winter season.

Conductor Brad Everett Cawyer will lead the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra at this year's show. The Eastfield College Chorus, directed by Melinda Imthrun, will also…

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Ford Donates Transit Connect to North Texas Food Bank for the Holidays

Giving back is a big part of the holiday season and Ford is doing their part by donating a Transit Connect van to North Texas Food Bank in Dallas. This initiative will allow the organization to more efficiently provide meals to families in need over the holidays and make their days a little brighter.

North Texas Food Bank, founded in 1982, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to hunger relief. Through a network of over 250 agencies and in 13 different countries, they provide access to nearly 170,000 nutritious meals each day. During the holiday season, the food bank plans…

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The Ford F-150 is KBB's Truck Best Buy for 2015

Kelley Blue Book has awarded the Ford F-150 their Truck Best Buy accolade for the second year in a row. Known as the best-selling truck in America, the F-150 continues to be a top choice for pickup enthusiasts due to its outstanding capabilities, smart technology and ability to offer first-class reliability.

For the 2016 model year, the Ford F-150 is better than ever before. Available soon at Town East Ford, the brand-new full-size pickup comes with a variety of top-notch features, including new Special Edition Appearance Packages and Pro Trailer Backup Assist. Offered on the F-150 for the first time…

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Christmas in the Park Returns for the 2015 Holiday Season

Westlake Park is proud to host Christmas in the Park once again this year from Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. An ideal holiday event for the whole family, Christmas in the Park features festive lights, traditional holiday activities and non-stop entertainment for all ages. If you're looking for a fun way to tap into the holiday spirit early this year, this three-day family friendly event is one you'll want to attend this December.

Christmas in the Park is one of the top holiday festivals held within the Mesquite area. Seeing Westlake Park transformed into a…

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Ohio Farm Carves Out Impressive F-150 Corn Maze

It's not every day that you come across a Ford F-150-inspired corn maze, but that's exactly what you'll find when visiting Leaders Farms just outside of Napoleon, Ohio. Laid out across seven acres, the maze, which serves as a tribute to the all-new F-150, will entertain local children and adults all throughout the fall season.

Creating corn mazes is somewhat of a tradition at Leaders Farms. The family who owns the land have been amusing Midwestern families for years with their detailed, complex corn mazes, which can often take up to an hour to successfully complete.

For…

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Ford F-Series & Explorer Honored in Texas

The Texas Auto Writers Association recently held their annual Texas Truck Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas, where multiple Ford models received coveted awards. The Ford F-Series was named Truck Line of Texas by the association and the 2016 Ford Explorer was crowned SUV of Texas. Additionally, the 2016 F-150's Pro Trailer Backup Assist received the Best Technology accolade, wrapping up Ford's wins this year.

Close to 70 journalists participated in this year's Texas Truck Rodeo event. In an effort to discover which trucks stood out among the rest, they tested a slew of brand-new models on an…

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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Delivers Workhorse Capabilities

The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is the most capable Super Duty lineup to ever land on the market. When the roster arrives to Town East Ford for the 2017 model year, buyers will be able to choose between five different models: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Offering 16 new class-exclusive features, hearty engine options and first-class towing, the 2017 Super Duty will redefine work trucks as we know them and represent what it means to be Built Ford Tough.

Strong and Capable

Fully redesigned for 2017, the Super Duty has a brand-new frame made up of…

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2016 Ford Edge to Offer Adaptive Steering

The 2016 Ford Edge is set to land at Town East Ford by the end of this year, and when it does, it will offer an all-new tech feature geared toward improving driver steering. The state-of-the-art system known as adaptive steering will come standard on the Edge Sport and available on the Edge Titanium in an effort to enhance the driving experience and accommodate drivers.

Adaptive steering is a unique system with the ability to adjust steering ratio in order to make driving easier and more fun at lower and higher speeds. For example, the system is able to reduce…

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Ford Mustang Labeled the World's Best-Selling Sports Car in Early 2015

The popular Ford Mustang was the best-selling sports car in the world during the first half of 2015, according to vehicle registration data collected from IHS Automotive. Available for the first time this year in over 100 markets across the globe, the legendary pony continues to be a success 51 years after its debut and praised by dedicated car enthusiasts everywhere.

Since Ford began offering the Mustang in additional markets for 2015, sales of the sports car have skyrocketed. Its introduction to China has been a huge success, with the model becoming one of the best-selling sports cars in Shanghai…

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