fuel section of the gauge cluster of the 2018 Ford F-150 diesel

Diesel 2018 F-150 Offers Best-in-Class Highway MPG!

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We’ve already posted about the fuel economy ratings for the five gasoline powered engines available in the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup, but now we have 2018 Ford F-150 diesel engine mileage numbers as well! The 3.0-liter Power Stroke V-6 offers not only class-leading horsepower of 250 and up to 440 pound-feet of torque, but will end up offering best-in-class mileage numbers as well! Designed from the tried-and-true 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine that comes on Ford Super Duty models, this new diesel powertrain on the light-duty Ford F-150 should turn heads and deliver confident power and fuel economy. Read the rest of this entry >>

interior and front dashboard of the 2018 Ford F-150

How Much Can You Fit Inside a 2018 Ford F-150?

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When it comes to towing capacity, the 2018 Ford F-150 offers plenty of engine options for discerning drivers, but there is another place you may want to fit some extra cargo (especially if you are using your truck as a daily commuter as well as a working vehicle): the cabin. But how much can you fit inside the 2018 Ford F-150? The cargo capacity (like the passenger space) of the cabin of one of these excellent trucks will depend on the body style that you choose. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford vehicle backing out a parking space with rear cross traffic alert, seen from above

New Safety Suite to Debut on Ford Vehicles

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The push in the automotive industry has been to keep adding safety features to vehicles. While nothing so far can take the place of an attentive drive, a new standard suite of safety features called Ford Co-Pilot360 from Ford promises to bring even more peace-of-mind to drivers in a hectic world. But what standard features are a part of Ford Co-Pilot360, and what other safety features will be available on Ford vehicles? Read the rest of this entry >>

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New FordPass Smartlink Feature Brings Hotspot Capability to Older Ford Vehicles

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In our extremely connected world, it is important to be able to use the internet almost anywhere you go, whether you are streaming music or making calls hands-free on the daily commute or need to check on a contract from the work site. Many new vehicles from Ford and other manufacturers are available with built-in hotspots, but can you get Wi-Fi on a 2010 Ford vehicle or later? Or is it just the newest models that offer it? Starting now, it is possible to upgrade an older Ford model to have Wi-Fi thanks to FordPass SmartLink. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Minnesota Auto Show Brings Great Vehicles, Incentives to Twin Cities Area

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It’s Auto Show season, which means that car aficionados will get the chance to see some of the coolest new vehicles in our very own Minneapolis MN with the Twin Cities Auto Show. In addition to seeing the latest 2018 and 2019 model year vehicles from Ford, drivers will be able to enjoy special Auto Show Offers at Houston Ford in Pine River MN. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Explorer with the words which Ford SUV is right for you

Which Ford SUV is Right for You?

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Posted in Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Tips & Tricks

There are plenty of vehicles on the road for all kinds of Ford enthusiasts. While a practical pickup truck like the 2018 Ford F-150 fits the needs of many drivers, for some a crossover SUV offers the perfect combination of interior space and comfortable driving. In this 2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Edge vs 2018 Explorer comparison we are going to look at three Ford crossovers that fall in the middle of the Ford lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show

2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the Chicago Auto Show

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We’ve already written a little about the 2019 Ford Ranger release date and features, but we recently got some awesome shots of the 2019 Ranger with the FX4 Off-Road Package at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show and wanted to focus a little more on the off-road capability and Ford toughness that this midsize truck will bring to the road, and maintain off of it. Keep reading to check out our great images from CAS 2018 and learn more about the all-terrain features of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road. Read the rest of this entry >>

the 2018 Ford F-150 Was the Official Truck of Super Bowl 52 and towed a sleigh before the game

2018 Ford F-150 Was the Official Truck of Super Bowl 52

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This year there was a lot of excitement about the Super Bowl here at Houston Ford in Pine River. Not only because Super Bowl 52 was held in our very own Minnesota, but because a 2018 Ford F-150 was the Official Truck of Super Bowl 52! This not only meant fun activities for those in Minneapolis for the big game. There is also a Sweepstakes for Ford and football fans to get tickets to the games of their favorite teams. Read the rest of this entry >>