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Does the All-New Ford Transit Connect Wagon Offer a Diesel Engine Option?

Thursday, March 15th, 2018
close up of the Transit Connect logo on a blue 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon New Diesel Engine Features

After a successful model year for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect lineup, the 2019 Transit Connect Wagon is set to make some huge waves. That’s because the all-new Ford Transit Connect Wagon is becoming more than just a commercial passenger wagon. Well, more accurately, it’s staying a commercial passenger wagon, but is now also perfectly suited for family adventures and road trips. That’s because the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon offers the features and versatility needed to work hard during the week and play hard on the weekends. One of those new features is an all-new diesel engine option, which promises to offer the power needed to get the job done, all while saving you a ton of money at the pump. So, without further ado, let’s check out the new diesel engine features of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. (more…)

How Ford Built the All-New F-150 Diesel to Beat the Heat…and the Competition

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
side view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Designed to Handle Extreme Driving Conditions

To say Ford is going all-out with its first-ever all-new diesel engine for the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup is an understatement. F-150 drivers have been waiting a long time to get a diesel engine under their hoods, and Ford is making sure the F-150’s new diesel engine is worth the wait. That includes designing the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel to handle extreme driving conditions, including the extreme heat we sometimes experience here in Tampa, FL. How has Ford done this? Well, let’s take a look and find out. (more…)

Get More Standard Safety and Driver Assistance Features than Any Other Midsize SUV with a New Ford Edge from Brandon Ford in Tampa FL

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
side view of a silver 2019 Ford Edge

2019 Ford Edge Lineup Standard & Available Safety Features

If you’ve been following the Ford Edge section of our Brandon Ford Blog, you know there’s a lot to talk about regarding the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup. The 2018 Ford Edge lineup turned a lot of heads when it was released, and the 2019 Edge lineup looks to continue that popularity growth with a pair of all-new trim levels, an updated exterior design, an interior that’s more functional than ever before, and a wide array of all-new safety features. It’s those safety features that we’ll be focusing on here, as the all-new Edge lineup offers more standard safety and driver assistance systems than any other midsize SUV out there. It also features a number of Ford-first and segment-first safety features. So, let’s get right down to it and check out the standard and available safety features of the 2019 Ford Edge lineup. (more…)

Find the Best Easter 2018 Events with this Guide from Brandon Ford in Tampa FL

Monday, March 12th, 2018
Happy Easter written in white next to a bowl full of colorful Easter eggs

List of Easter 2018 Events In and Around Tampa FL

Easter is almost upon us here in Tampa, FL, which means kids all over the Tampa area are getting their baskets ready to see what the Easter Bunny brought them. But Easter in Tampa is more than just a backyard Easter Egg Hunt. That’s because Tampa offers a ton of exciting Easter events in which to partake. And that’s exactly why we decided to come up with this list of Easter 2018 events in and around Tampa, FL. (more…)

What Engine Options are Available for the All-New Ford Edge Lineup at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

Friday, March 9th, 2018
front view of a red 2019 Ford Edge

2019 Ford Edge Lineup Engine Options and Power Ratings

Everyone who reads our Brandon Ford Blog knows that the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup has been unveiled, with a release date this summer. That might be all you know about most of the 2019 Edge lineup, however, as headlines have been dominated by the two all-new 2019 Edge trim levels – the 2019 Edge Titanium Elite and the 2019 Edge ST, which is also the first new Ford SUV built by the Ford Performance Team. That made us realize it was time to get some info out about the rest of the new Edge lineup, which is why we decided now is the perfect time to go over the engine options and power ratings of the 2019 Ford Edge lineup. (more…)

When is the All-New Ford Transit Connect Wagon Coming to Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

Thursday, March 8th, 2018
side view of a blue 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Release Date and New Features

Leave it to Ford to turn one of their most popular and capable commercial vehicles into something that’s so much more than just a hard worker. See, Ford recently unveiled the all-new 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon, and it’s got heads turning everywhere thanks to its power, capability, efficiency and versatility. In fact, the 2019 Transit Connect Wagon isn’t just a commercial vehicle anymore. Don’t get us wrong, if you need a powerful and capable commercial passenger wagon, then the 2019 Transit Connect Wagon is the perfect choice – but it’s also the perfect choice for anyone who wants a van with the passenger and cargo room to take the whole family on the adventure of a lifetime. To see what we mean, let’s check out the release date and new features of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. (more…)

When is the 2018 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest in Tampa FL?

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
Happy St. Patrick's Day written in white against a background of various Irish pictures and colors

2018 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest Date, Time and Location Details

Saturday, March 17, 2018 – that’s a date everyone who’s Irish or who wants to be Irish for a day is very much looking forward to. That’s because that day is St. Patrick’s Day, which means everyone will be putting on all the green they own as they go out to celebrate St. Paddy’s with friends and family by enjoying all the Irish food and drink Tampa, FL, has to offer. And there’s no better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s in Tampa, FL, than by attending the 2018 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest. But when is this year’s event? We’re going to tell you that and more as we check out the 2018 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest date, time and location details. (more…)

When Will the All-New Ford Edge Titanium Elite be Available at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
front view of a tan 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite

Release Date for the 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite

Most of the headlines regarding the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup have been dominated by the unveiling of the all-new performance-enhanced 2019 Ford Edge ST, which just so happens to be the only Ford SUV ever worked on by the Ford Performance Team. But the 2019 Edge ST isn’t the only all-new trim level for the 2019 Edge lineup. There’s also an all-new Ford Edge Titanium Elite trim level coming along with the rest of the lineup. But when is the release date for the 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite? We’re going to find that out right here, right now. (more…)

All-New Ford Edge ST Gets Some Impressive All-New Technology and Connectivity Features

Friday, March 2nd, 2018
rear view of a red 2019 Ford Edge ST

2019 Ford Edge ST New Technology and Connectivity Features

Most of the news regarding the all-new performance-enhanced 2019 Ford Edge ST revolves around its insanely powerful, capable and fun to drive engine. That’s understandable, considering the 2019 Edge ST is the first Ford SUV to be created by the Ford Performance Team. But when the all-new Edge ST arrives on our Brandon Ford lot in Tampa, FL, this summer, people are going to be just as amazed by its comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features – a suite which includes a wide array of segment-first safety features. That suite also includes a slew of advanced new technology and connectivity features for the 2019 Ford Edge ST, which is what we’re going to go over right here. (more…)