Town East Ford News

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released a list of their top used-car recommendations for teens and we're proud to announce that several Ford models were named! The IIHS put the list together because, based on a study, they found that parents weren't actually buying the safest cars for their children. To protect young drivers, who are three times more likely to get into accidents than adults, the IIHS came up with a list of recommendations that were selected based on criteria such as their safety scores and standard safety equipment. Ford was actually recommended most (in…

When the new 2015 Expedition arrives at Town East Ford this fall, it will show off some important changes. The SUV continues to offer incredible towing ability and a cavernous interior with plenty of space for large families, and all of their pets and toys, but now it will offer a higher level of refinement and efficiency. A new V-6 engine, that's smaller yet more powerful, and an all-new Platinum trim level for folks with upscale taste are two of the 2015 Expedition's primary highlights.

We know what you're thinking: A smaller engine will mean a sacrifice…

Remember the sun-drenched and play-filled days of summer camp when you were a child? Now your kids can have the same experience! Camp is a great way for children to stay active, make lifelong friends, learn new skills, gain self-confidence and embark on first-time adventures that they won't experience at home.

Now through Aug. 22, 2014, there are several unique summer camp options for children of nearly all ages right here in Mesquite. Check out a few of your choices below and, if you're interested, get your summer camp registration form here. Camps are offered in weekly sessions…

Fully redesigned for 2015, the new Ford Edge showcases a sportier look, enhanced performance, added driver-assist features and a new premium trim level called Titanium. A proven leader among crossover utility vehicles, Edge shows what's possible when the best get even better.

The 2015 installment of the SUV will offer a more rewarding driving experience all around. Suspension improvements and an all-new body structure have resulted in a smoother and quieter ride, while the Edge Sport and all-new Titanium come with a new adaptive steering system that enhances maneuverability.

Two new engines are featured this year, which means the…

Ford is not only a world leader in the sale of green cars like Fusion and Focus, but also a spearhead when it comes to implementing sustainable and green practices within its manufacturing facilities. For these reasons, the automaker was named No. 1 on Interbrand's list of the 50 Best Global Green Brands, edging out companies like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Toyota and IKEA.

Ford's comprehensive sustainability efforts range from green building and waste reduction to saving water in its manufacturing plants. Interbrand also selected Ford based on the company's transparent business operations and investment in alternative energy…

Thus far in 2014, a staggering 25.3 million vehicles have been recalled for a wide range of mechanical issues, many of them from automakers like GM and Toyota. According to the Associated Press, if we continue at this pace the U.S. will have a record-setting year of recalls.

While Ford has a strong track record of developing reliable cars, unexpected mechanical problems are unavoidable for any manufacturer, and when they occur it's best to bring your car into a factory-approved dealership that can handle the repairs correctly. At Town East Ford, in the rare case that a…

While the unique formation you see above resembles a naturally occurring stone called agate, it is actually a manmade enamel material called Fordite and it's got a very interesting history. Like the rings in a tree bark reveal the environmental occurrences that took place as it aged, the layers and color changes in Fordite represent a time when auto factories used non-automated car painting techniques.

What you see in the "stone" above is layers of old paint drippings that have been forged together over decades in Detroit-area factories. Back before the painting process was mechanized, factory workers hand spray…

We're always happy when we find out that a shopper has selected Ford over another manufacturer, so we were very excited to hear that the hosts of History Channel's "American Pickers" recently traded in their Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for a brand-new 2015 Transit!

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fitz own an antique shop in Iowa called Antique Archaeology, and on their popular show, "American Pickers," they travel the country in search of collectables that they can bring back to their home base. Before the current season of the program, they traveled in a Sprinter, but this season they've upgraded…

The all-new, completely redesigned 2015 Ford F-150 in Mesquite has already been put through several "torture" tests by Ford's engineers, but now the automaker is also asking for performance-challenge ideas from the public and they plan on choosing five of those ideas to try out in real life. For an opportunity to put the new 2015 Ford F-150 in Mesquite through your own grueling durability challenge, enter Ford's "You Test" Campaign before May 31!

To enter, click here to visit the "You Test" YouTube page. Then scroll down to the comment box, where you can submit your own…

Exciting competition and high-intensity action await you at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX. The venue's half-mile dirt track will be the proving ground for all types of racing vehicles this season. Now through mid-October, locals can catch events like the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, Texas Winged Modified Association and Texas Outlaw Modified Series. Events take place every Saturday night!

The southwest's most legendary dirt track, Devil's Bowl Speedway, has offered affordable auto racing entertainment to race car fans throughout Mesquite and the DFW area for 42 years. General admission for Saturday races starts…