February 2018 - Brandon Ford

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All-New Ford Edge Lineup Ready to Make Its Way to Brandon Ford in Tampa FL

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
silver 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite parked on a city street

Release Date and New Trim Levels of the 2019 Ford Edge Lineup

The recent unveiling of the all-new 2019 Ford Edge ST – the first Ford SUV created by the Ford Performance team – has caused quite the buzz throughout the automotive industry. But that unveiling wasn’t the only piece of big news regarding the 2019 Edge lineup. That’s because the rest of the all-new Edge lineup was announced at the same time, including another new 2019 Edge trim level. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at the release date and new trim levels of the 2019 Ford Edge lineup. (more…)

How Safe is the All-New Ford Edge ST at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
rear view of a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST with a city skyline in the background

2019 Ford Edge ST Segment-First Safety Features

Understandably so, the engine and powertrain features of the recently announced all-new 2019 Ford Edge ST are what most people are talking about when they discuss the first Ford SUV to be specifically and specially tuned by the Ford Performance team. But there’s more to the all-new Ford Edge ST than just its insanely fun to drive engine. In fact, the 2019 Ford Edge ST will also include a wide array of segment-first standard and available safety features. That’s right, not only is the 2019 Edge ST the first Ford SUV to be worked on by the Ford Performance team, it’s also the first Ford SUV to offer some of these advanced new safety and driver assistance features – which we’re going to tell you all about right here. (more…)

Explaining How the All-New Ford EcoSport at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL Can Make Your Life Easier in Every Way

Monday, February 26th, 2018
side view of a blue 2018 Ford EcoSport parked outside a warehouse

Listing the 2018 Ford EcoSport’s New Life Hack Features

Though it’s still a relatively new term, life hacks have become all the rage. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it simply refers to any trick, shortcut or skill that increases productivity and efficiency in ways never thought possible. Now, you may be asking – what does this have to do with the new Ford EcoSport at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL? Well, put simply, we bring it up because the 2018 Ford EcoSport is packed to the brim with new life hack features that will make your commute, your road trips and everything else that has to do with driving easier and less stressful than ever before – which is why we decided to list some of the best new EcoSport life hacks right here. (more…)

What Does the All-New Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang Bullitt Look Like?

Friday, February 23rd, 2018
green 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback parked with a green 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt parked in the background

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt All-New Style Features

It’s been about 40 years since it last surfaced to give us the ride of our lives, but the Ford Mustang Bullitt is back and better than ever for the 2019 model year. That’s right, the all-new limited edition 50th anniversary 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt is making its triumphant return to Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL, and it’s as impressive, powerful, capable, efficient and stylish as you’d imagine. But its style might not be what you’d expect. In a day and age when many automotive companies think a new model is only stylish if it’s covered in stripes, spoilers, badges and other extravagant exterior features, the all-new Ford Mustang Bullitt flips the script and exudes a different kind of coolness. To show you what we mean, we’re going to go over some of the all-new exterior style features of the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt. (more…)

What are Some of the Best New Tech Features of the All-New Ford Ranger at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
close up of the tailgate of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show

List of 2019 Ford Ranger New Technology Features

The time is almost here for Ford to reenter the midsize pickup truck segment with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger, and that’s got us all very excited here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL. After hugely successful years for the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup, Ford announced it would once again be throwing its hat into the midsize pickup truck ring with the all-new Ranger. Now, given how impressive the 2019 Ranger is, there’s a lot to talk about in regard to its features and capabilities. From its powerful and efficient engine to its impressive new off-road capabilities, the all-new Ford Ranger is one of the most capable midsize trucks around. But it’s also one of the most technologically-advanced trucks, which you’ll see here as we list some of the best new technology features of the 2019 Ford Ranger. (more…)

Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App Coming to SYNC 3-Equipped Ford Models

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
close up of a SYNC 3 infotainment system featuring the Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App

Waze SYNC 3 Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App Features

Anyone who’s got a new Ford car, truck or SUV that’s equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system knows just how helpful it is while you’re out on the road. And just when you thought the SYNC 3 infotainment system couldn’t get any more functional and convenient, Ford went and announced that the Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App will soon be coming to SYNC 3-equipped Ford models thanks to new integration capabilities through Ford SYNC AppLink. Now, some of you may be unfamiliar with this app, which is why we’re going to take this time to tell you all about the features of the Waze Community-Based Traffic and Navigation App. (more…)

What’s Under the Hood of the 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang Bullitt?

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
green 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt pictured against a speed blurred background

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Engine and Performance Features

If you’re like us here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL, then you love the movie “Bullitt” starring Steve McQueen. Though, with all due respect to Mr. McQueen and his on-screen greatness, we’d say the real star of the movie is the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback he cruises around San Francisco in during the most amazing and iconic car chase ever filmed. And now, thanks to the unveiling of the all-new limited-edition Ford Mustang Bullitt, we can all relive that glory ourselves. With that in mind, we decided now is the perfect time to check out the engine and performance features of the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt. (more…)

How Powerful is the All-New Performance-Enhanced Ford Edge ST at Brandon Ford in Tampa FL?

Monday, February 19th, 2018
front view of a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST cruising along a wooded road

2019 Ford Edge ST Engine and Performance Features

The Ford Performance lineup and the Ford SUV lineup have been known as two of the best lineups throughout the entire automotive industry for a long, long time. And now, much to the delight of everyone who loves Ford Performance models and Ford SUVs, those two lineups are finally being combined in the form of the all-new performance-enhanced Ford Edge ST. In the midst of a successful model year for the 2018 Ford Edge, Ford is upping the ante in a huge way for the 2019 model year with the all-new Edge ST. But just how powerful and fun to drive will the all-new Ford Edge ST be? We’re going to go over that right here as we take a look at the engine and performance features of the 2019 Ford Edge ST. (more…)

What is the All-New Ford Ranger’s FX4 Off-Road Package?

Friday, February 16th, 2018
gold 2019 Ford Ranger parked off-road with mountains in the background

2019 Ford Ranger New Off-Road Features and Capabilities

It’s been a while, but Ford is finally returning to the midsize pickup truck segment – and they’re doing so in a big way! With the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup dominating their respective segments, Ford is looking to reassert its dominance over the midsize pickup truck class with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger. And, let us tell you, the all-new 2019 Ranger has it all – a powerful, capable and efficient engine; a tough, rugged and dependable exterior; a comfortable, functional and feature-filled interior; and the ability to go off-road in a way other trucks only dream about. Now, we may have caught you by surprise with that last one, but the 2019 Ford Ranger comes with a wide array of new off-road features and capabilities, including an available FX4 Off-Road Package – all of which we’re going to go over right here. (more…)

How Much Can the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model Tow and Haul?

Thursday, February 15th, 2018
red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel towing a trailer down a residential street

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Best-in-Class Towing and Hauling Ratings

After dominating the pickup truck segment for over 40 years, Ford cemented its spot atop the class for another 40 years with its announcement that an all-new diesel engine option is coming to the new F-150 lineup for the first time ever. As exciting as that announcement is, however, it means nothing if that all-new diesel engine isn’t as powerful, capable and efficient as the other five 2018 Ford F-150 engine choices. But who are we kidding – of course it is. In fact, the 2018 Ford F-150’s diesel engine will provide best-in-class diesel towing and hauling ratings when it arrives at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL, this spring. This surely has you wondering what those ratings are, so let’s check them out right here. (more…)