2015 Focus Receives Attractive Refresh

The already immensely popular Ford Focus has received attractive styling, technology and under-the-hood updates that are sure to further build its fan base. With an Aston Martin-inspired grille design, a new SE Sport Package and the addition of a 1.0L three-cylinder EcoBoost engine option, the 2015 Ford Focus in Mesquite is already winning over critics.

Additional changes for the new model include:

  • MyKey now standard on all trims
  • Available new heated steering wheel
  • Newly optional lane-keeping assist and blind-spot detection
  • MyFord Touch-equipped models receive standard rearview camera
  • Enhanced SYNC AppLink offers new capabilities
  • New six-speed manual transmission (mated to…
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Ford Fiesta ST Wins a Whopping 22 Awards

Soon, the Fiesta ST will need a larger trophy room. In less than a year since its debut, this hot little hatchback has earned 22 highly coveted industry awards, including a recent 2014 Automobile Magazine All-Star title.

From performance to style and value, there is no other car quite like the Ford Fiesta ST, which offers a fun-to-drive personality, full suite of high-tech features and surprisingly competitive price for the whole package. To date, it's the most awarded performance subcompact that Ford has released, and with a recent honor from Automobile Magazine, it might just be the most awarded…

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Recognizing Autism Awareness Month

To celebrate National Autism Awareness Month, Town East Ford has made a generous donation to the Dallas Autism Treatment Center. With expectations that it will affect one in every 68 children born this year, autism continues to be one of the widest spread developmental disabilities in the United States, and ATC's staff works hard every day to better the lives of those who are living with this and other related disorders.

Combined, more children are diagnosed with autism than diabetes, cancer and AIDS, so ATC's services are incredibly important, and they have a direct and positive impact on…

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Ford EcoBoost Challenge Tour Coming to Dallas

Starting this spring, the 2014 Ford EcoBoost Challenge will tour through 12 U.S. cities, including Dallas, Texas! The fun and free event gives locals a chance to receive professional driving instruction behind the wheel of Ford's hot Fiesta ST hatchback. Plus, attendees will get to test drive several of Ford's EcoBoost-equipped models on exciting closed-course tracks!

Along with this, hybrid fans can drive the Ford C-MAX back to back with its competitors in a comparison test like no other! And the EcoBoost courses will also offer participants the opportunity to test drive vehicles from competing manufacturers, just…

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Meet the Ladies Behind the Ford Mustang

For Women's History Month, Ford is placing a spotlight on the ladies who helped bring the 2015 Mustang to life. Working in a variety of areas, from engineering to design and leadership, women have played an important role in the car's development.

While many people think of the Mustang as a car designed for men, a significant chunk of its buyers are female (about 32%), and many of the key players behind its creation have been women. Over the past year, the following four ladies have worked hard to develop and market the best Mustang yet.


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Looking for Something Fun To Do this Month?

If you're tired of going to the same old places and would like to break up your weekend routine, try out one of these fun events and activities. Whether you're an art, food or music lover, Town East Ford has got some great suggestions for you! From a Cher concert to a rum tasting tour, there are lots of fun things to do near the Dallas area.

Dallas' First Walking Food Tour

#1 TripAdvisor Activity in Dallas

Whether you have friends in from out of town, or want to discover some great new restaurants yourself, a food tour…

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Town East Ford Offers One of 700 Quick Lane Centers in the Nation

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Yes, 700 is a massive number, and recently Ford Motor Company reached this milestone when opening up yet another Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center. The widespread success of these facilities is largely a result of tailoring the centers specifically for those with busy lifestyles. In fact, if you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you can stop by Town East Ford's Quick Lane for fast, hassle-free service without an appointment!

Quick Lane has experienced rapid growth all across the nation, and for good reason. It allows car owners to have their vehicles worked on by trusted dealership…

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Get Your Taxes Done at Town East Ford

Now through the end of March, we will have a representative from Express Multi-Services onsite to assist you with your taxes! Express has served the community for 23 years and is well known throughout Mesquite for offering trusted financial services.

If you've been planning to visit our dealership, it would be a great opportunity to come browse inventory and have your taxes done at the same time. Plus, you can choose to have your refund deposited directly to a personal account or to Town East Ford for a down payment on a car.

There is no obligation to purchase…

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Stern Pinball Creates Three Ford Mustang-Themed Games

Mustangs and pinball machines are both American pop-culture icons, and now they've converged in a new series of games created by a Chicago-based company called Stern Pinball. The machines, which were recently revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, pay tribute to "50 years of Mustang," as well as the debut of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang.


Stern's new pinball machines showcase images of Mustangs from the past five decades, including a more action-packed, premium-edition version that focuses on the Mustang Boss 302 and Boss 429. The new games blend classic pinball features with new technologies to give the…

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Big News: Next-Gen 2015 F-150 Introduces Aluminum in Place of Conventional Steel

The future of tough lies in the all-new 2015 Ford F-150, which is scheduled to debut later this year. Entering its 13th generation, the truck sees some major changes, the most significant of which is the introduction of an aluminum-alloy body. It replaces the previous steel structure and brings with it myriad improvements in a number of areas - from fuel economy to tow capacity and much more.

The new military-grade shell not only offers proven strength, but also enhancements that will change the face of the automotive industry, especially in the commercial and work-truck segments. Using an aluminum-intensive structure that…

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