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Making sure your brakes are working properly could be the difference between getting into an accident and getting home in Traverse City. That's why it's important to recognize when your Ford needs brake service. Are your brakes braking or breaking? Here are a few things you can look and listen for:

• Worn out brake pads: Brake pads should be at least a quarter of an inch thick. If they're worn down beyond that, it's time to have them replaced.

2018 Ford #Expedition: @Ford adds an off-road optionhttps://t.co/MfRloCeMbw pic.twitter.com/0c2pLGFzOl

— Kelley Blue Book (@KelleyBlueBook) July 8, 2017

The family-friendly eight-seater Ford Expedition is getting added capability for the 2018 model. Drivers who want an SUV that can go anywhere can add the FX4 Off-Road Package to their order, and gain:

• Off-road-tuned Hitachi shocks
• All-terrain tires
• Electronic limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 gearing
• Seven skidplates
• Terrain Management System with eco, sport, tow/haul, grass/gravel/snow, mud/rut, and sand modes...

 

Ask yourself honestly, if you could do an awesome burnout anytime you wanted, anywhere you wanted, wouldn't you? The screeching of rubber against road. The roar of the engine. The cloud of smoke. It's an exhilarating racetrack dream that’s too tempting to resist.

So why did Ford make it so easy for anyone to do on the 2018 Mustang?

Every 2018 Mustang model, including the Mustang EcoBoost, will come standard with an electronic line-lock system that allows drivers to lock up the front brakes with a push of a button. This feature is usually only seen on…

Don't let your paint job get ruined by not keeping up on your car washes. A simple car wash will go a long way to preserving the paint job on your vehicle and will protect your vehicle form damaging elements that will try to eat away at the metal parts of your car. If you wax your car, even better. A coating of wax will protect your car from all kinds of gunk that will try to eat away at the body of your car and even protect it form harmful UV rays. UV rays aren't just damaging…

Road trips can be a lot of fun, but they can become stressful if you have over packed and you have to dig through tons of stuff to find what you are looking for, of if you've forgotten something, or if you thing you may have forgotten to do something. So, take the stress out of your trip (it's supposed to be fun, after all) and pack light, make a list of the things you need to take and do, and breathe. It helps to plan out where you will be going and where you will be staying…

Sometimes you will need to get somewhere quickly, due to unexpected traffic or departing late, and will experience challenges in arriving safely as a result of your need to rush. Driving fast and safe may seem like an oxymoron to many but the following tips can help you to do so.

- choose the spots where you are able to drive fast and make good time. Avoid driving recklessly with a lot of traffic and be strategic when you drive faster on open roads

- don't be nervous at any point about missing an appointment and stay focused on the road…

Tire rotation is not a subject that is on the top of our conversation list, that is for sure. We do not lay awake at night worrying about our tires. But our tires are important, and there is a way to save money and drive more safely at the same time.

We rotate tires to keep the wear on the tires even. Because of the different positions on the vehicle, tires will wear differently. Rotating them makes this wear even, and it prolong the life of the tire immensely. It makes for a safer, smoother ride as well. Your tires…

Available in a variety of different models the new 2017 Ford Escape offers an amazing SE model that is filled with tons of safety and comfort features. The SE model offers a 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine as well as a 2.0 liter twin scroll EcoBoost engine each offering Auto start-stop. The SE model is a six-speed automatic transmission and does offer select shift capability. The standard SE models offer curve control, traction control, and electric power assisted steering for even better handling. Optional models of the SE SUV offer intelligent 4 wheel drive as well as a reverse…

Our dealership is excited to offer you an opportunity to take the unique 2017 Ford Transit Connect for a spin.

This stylish vehicle goes from cargo to passenger and back to cargo with an ease that will floor you. Need to run a load to a customer? No sweat in cargo mode. Have a crew to transport? The seats come back with virtually no effort. You'll turn heads with the thoughtful styling and sleek design. It's fun to drive - certainly not expected from a work van - and easy on the gas bill. You've got the option of…