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The Ford F-150 has continued to be the number one selling vehicle for more than 40 years and has developed a solid fan base. As the sixth generation of the F-series, the Ford F-150 was first introduced to the public in 1975 and was initially built around an all-American vibe with the truck manufactured in the U.S.A. Today, it continues to remain successful among loyal consumers as it continues to evolve and remains competitive.

The Ford F-150 is one of the most recognizable trucks on the road and stands out in its class for its features and performance. Although rivaling vehicles have attempted to compete, the F-150 still takes the lead with its success. There are several reasons the Ford F-150 is the king of best-selling vehicles and has formed a loyal fan base.

Driver-assist technology, such as emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring, is designed to help drivers stay safer on the road. However, it might have another side effect that is just as helpful. Ford recently conducted a study to see what effect the technology might have on back-seat drivers. Back-seat, or even passenger seat, drivers are those who offer their unsolicited opinions on your driving. Understandably, many drivers find this annoying and distracting.

If you need a solid, powerful work truck, all of us at Town East Ford wants you to know about the new engine available for the Ford F-Series pickups. It will let you dominate your work sites.

The Ford Motor Company is synonymous with living the American dream. Henry Ford had a vision, a dream, that came to fruition when he invented the assembly line to mass produce automobiles. Now, that dream continues to evolve as Americans are accommodated with diehard automobiles that they grow to love. Millennials are no exception. Millennials continue to see the quality and value of the Ford brand as they are tech-savvy and know how to thoroughly research vehicles before they make a purchase.

Ford strives to deliver innovative digital technology to its customers. This American auto brand has developed the patented SYNC 3 platform that's available in most models. The multimedia system is packed with great connectivity features, including the FordPass mobile app. This function is available for download on Google Play and the App Store. From remote services to financial management, the signature app offers valuable utility for the modern driver. Let's take a closer look at some of the highlights of this innovative Ford smartphone app.

What can we say, here at Town East Ford, consumers are in love with the F-series trucks made by Ford. These vehicles are the top-selling trucks in the country for over 40 years now and the best-selling vehicle, period, for over 35 years. They continue to trick out this model and have announced plans to hold onto the F-series franchise and a few other car models like the Mustang and Ford Focus for the long-haul. If we look at their most popular vehicle and then focus in on the most popular features, everyone should be as excited as we are…

 
Do I need power steering fluid? Power steering fluid is an often overlooked part of a smooth drive. Without the right kind of steering fluid (or no power steering fluid), steering the vehicle can become very uncomfortable, dangerous, or even impossible. When your power steering fluid becomes low, your vehicle will begin to show specific symptoms. Today, we're here to cover the signs and symptoms of low power steering fluid and how our Town East Ford team can help remedy the situation.

 

With colder temps on the ground in Texas, our service advisors have some helpful tips to keep your vehicle on the road. 

 

1. Check Tire Pressure after any weather shift to colder temperatures overnight. Any drastic change in the weather means your tires will need special attention. When it is cold, air…