These days, Ford vehicles have never been safer. The sophisticated safety features packed into the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite work their magic while you’re on the road, monitoring your surroundings, identifying risk factors, and helping you to respond safely and promptly when required. Here are seven of the best safety-enhancing features a modern Ford provides. You can always ask for a demo at your nearest Ford dealership if you’d like to learn more.Â
Pre-Collision Assist
A sizeable portion of accidents are frontal collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians. Your car’s Pre-Collision Assist feature uses a camera to constantly scan the road ahead for any such danger during both the day and night. If any car, obstacle, or pedestrian suddenly poses a collision risk in front of you, you’ll receive a clear warning.
Read the rest of this entry »See Why Drivers Love the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
There’s a reason why lots of drivers are rushing to purchase the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. This battery-electric compact crossover SUV exudes engineering excellence, featuring gorgeous looks, energetic engines, and lots of standard technological equipment. Here are some of the most vital details about the new Mustang Mach-E.
1. Head-Turning Design
The ’23 Mach-E is a stylish, sophisticated SUV with an exterior that expertly blends athletic strength lines with a polished design. It comes in seven vibrant shades, providing drivers with plenty of options to personalize as they please. Choose between four distinctive trim levels: Select, Premium, California Route 1, and GT.
Read the rest of this entry »Meet the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
In the class of crossover SUVs, the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport distinguishes itself with both its stunning off-road capabilities and stylish, compact design. Not only does it have a comfortable, five-seater cabin, which is surprising for its smaller size, but it also offers a wide array of advanced driver-assist features, as well as nimbler handling that larger SUVs simply can’t offer.
Engines and Capabilities
Offering your choice of either a 181-horsepower three-cylinder engine or a 245-horsepower four-cylinder, both turbocharged, the 2023 Bronco Sport is ready for action, both on and off-road.
When traversing through nature, not only is this SUV equipped with standard four-wheel drive but also an advanced suspension system specifically designed for off-road driving at both low and high speeds. There’s also a standard terrain management system called G.O.A.T. Modes, which offers different driving modes, such as Eco, Slippery, Sand, Rock Crawl, and others.
Read the rest of this entry »4 Signs Your Ford Needs a Transmission Repair
These days, vehicles with automatic transmissions are the norm, making up about 96% of all cars. The sophistication of our modern transmissions makes driving far easier and more pleasurable. But automatic transmissions are also more expensive to repair if a problem is allowed to develop. So if you notice any of the following signs of trouble, visit your local Ford Service Department for transmission repair right away.
You Hear Grinding While Shifting
If transmission fluid has lessened or thickened, the myriad moving parts inside your transmission might start grinding against each other without proper lubrication. You’re likely to hear this grinding when you shift gears, perhaps accompanied by unusual vibrations as the gears struggle.
Low fluid can usually be remedied easily enough, but grinding might also point to more serious issues inside the planetary gear system. It’s best to have a professional inspect a grinding gearbox without delay.
Read the rest of this entry »Get to Know the 2023 Ford Explorer
We are pleased to introduce the 2023 Ford Explorer, an exceptional mid-size SUV offering performance and convenience for every adventure. With three powertrain options to suit varying driving preferences, a lineup comprising multiple well-appointed models, and an impressive seating capacity for up to seven people, the Explorer elevates practicality and comfort to new heights. Below are the remarkable features that make this vehicle an outstanding choice for discerning drivers.
Engine and Performance
With three exceptional engine options, the 2023 Explorer offers unprecedented performance to satisfy all driving enthusiasts. The lower models in the lineup are powered by a standard 2.3L turbocharged I-4 engine, a robust yet efficient choice that delivers 300 horsepower. The ST, King Ranch, and Platinum models come standard with a 3.0L V6 engine, which combines direct injection and turbocharging to generate 400 horsepower.
The 3.3L V6 hybrid engine offers an excellent blend of power and sustainability for those seeking an eco-conscious driving solution. Working seamlessly with an electric motor, the hybrid system generates 318 horsepower while still allowing towing up to 5,000 pounds. These capabilities make the hybrid powertrain ideal for weekend getaways and hauling camping equipment.
Read the rest of this entry »Introducing the 2023 Ford Mustang
A staple of American muscle, the Mustang has been in production for more than 55 years. This sophisticated muscle car is available in two body styles, a hard-shell coupe and a rag-top convertible. If you are looking for a rear-wheel muscle car with attitude, you need to check out the incredible features of the 2023 Ford Mustang.
The ’23 Ford Mustang has an incredibly smooth ride with an independent rear suspension system that is a standard feature on every model. This rear suspension enables your rear wheels to move individually, increasing your handling and ride quality. This means that you get a better, more sophisticated drive down straightaways, over bumps, and through curves.
This smooth ride is boosted by the MagneRide Damping System on this muscle car. The damping system on the ’23 Mustang responds 1,000 times per second with each damper. This means that your Mustang drives smoothly and is well-balanced, which builds your driving confidence.
Power and Performance
The ’23 Mustang lineup starts with a 2.3L Ecoboost powertrain that drops 310 horsepower with 350 lb-ft of max torque. Up your speed with the 2.3L high-performance powertrain that has a larger twin-scroll turbo compressor to deliver 330 horsepower. You can up your acceleration again with the Mustang GT and its powerful 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine that doles out 450 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of max torque.
That last and most powerful engine available on the ’23 Mustang is featured on the Mach1. The ’23 Mustang Mach1 is a track-racing monster with a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine calibrated for peak performance. This available engine with the Mach1 handling package drops an incredible 470 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of maximum torque. You will love speeding down the track with the Mach1 and its six-speed manual transmission.
Read the rest of this entry »The 2023 Ford Edge is a fantastic mid-size SUV with features the whole family will love. The cabin of this two-row SUV is spacious and features plenty of room for passengers in front and rear of the vehicle. Read on to learn more about the features that make the ’23 Ford Edge one of the best mid-size SUVs on the market today.
The ’23 Ford Edge features a 12.0-inch multicolor touchscreen that is larger than most laptops. The screen features the latest in Ford’s infotainment technology and is user-friendly with intuitive controls. The screen allows you to get your vehicle’s information and stats quickly. This touchscreen lets you control your music, see who is calling, check the weather and traffic reports, and more.
Brakes
The ’23 Ford Edge has two powertrain options. The first is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower. The second is a twin-turbo 2.6L V6 engine that delivers a massive 335 horsepower. When you have engines this powerful, you need brakes that can keep up. The ’23 Edge features an available ST performance brake package. These powerful brakes include striking Colorado Red brake calipers.
Read the rest of this entry »4 Features You Will Love On the 2023 Ford Bronco
The 2023 Ford Bronco is an incredible SUV capable of traversing rugged terrain on the weekend and quietly idling outside a McDonald’s drive-through window during the week. This SUV has many customizable features that ensure you get the perfect trail-ready vehicle to suit your family’s needs. Read on to learn more about the incredible features you will love on the ’23 Bronco.
1. Steel Bash Plates
Nothing is more fun than heading out to the mountains for a day of trail riding. However, having a stick or rock pierce the undercarriage of your SUV is not. Thankfully, Ford has addressed these concerns with their available steel bash plate protection. These bash plates guard critical components of your SUV.
These bash plates are placed strategically to protect your fuel tank, engine, transfer case, and transmission. This ensures that you can enjoy crawling over rugged terrain without worrying that your vehicle is in danger.
Read the rest of this entry »A First Look at the 2023 Ford F-150
When it comes to full-size pickups, the 2023 Ford F-150 is king. No other truck in its class offers as many engine options or as much towing strength as this one does, and with its comfortable cabin, it can accommodate up to six passengers. When you combine all this with stunning technology and safety systems that can predict dangerous scenarios before they occur, it’s clear that this pickup has it all.
Performance
The 2023 F-150’s engines offer just as much power as you need, with two V8 options and five V6s to choose from. For impressive horsepower, the Raptor trim offers a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 700 horses, though if you’re looking for a greener option, there’s a 430-horsepower 3.5-liter hybrid engine that saves on fuel without sacrificing power.
Four-wheel drive, off-road-tuned shock absorbers, and an adaptive suspension system are all available if you plan to take this pickup out on the trails. There’s also the Selectable Drive Modes terrain management system, which offers up to seven different modes to quickly adapt the truck to different terrain.
Design
Staying warm on chilly days has never been easier, thanks to the available heated leather-trimmed seats, outside temperature display, and heated steering wheel. The seats can also be ventilated to cool down when it’s hot outside.
This edition’s stylish design, which offers vibrant exterior metallic paint colors like Antimatter Blue, Carbonized Gray, and Rapid Red, offers convenience as well with its work surface tailgate. If you’d like to give the truck a bolder look, you can opt for any of the Black Appearance Packages, which offer enhancements like black-painted aluminum wheels, dual exhaust with black tips, and dark-tinted taillamps.
Technology
With the vehicle’s SYNC system, you can keep your eyes on the road while you scroll through music playlists, make phone calls, or ask for navigation instructions using your voice, though it also offers a 12-inch touchscreen.
If you need to power on a minifridge or light construction equipment, there’s also a mobile generator available, and for times when you need to weigh your payload, there’s Onboard Scales, a convenient weighing system that’s available for the bed of the truck.
Safety
This edition’s safety systems are all innovative, including BLIS, a feature that warns of vehicles that are not only in your side blind spots but also those that are crossing your lane from behind. Pre-Collision Assist is also impressive, as it can detect threats on the road while warning of them and can then stop the vehicle if needed.
To handle parallel and perpendicular parking, this vehicle also offers Active Park Assist 2.0, a feature that can park the vehicle for you while warning of any nearby objects.
The 2023 F-150 delivers an impressive combination of off-road prowess and strong performance, as well as innovative technology from its cabin to its safety features. This truck has been quite popular for all these reasons, so schedule your test drive today by contacting us at North County Ford.
Located in the northern part of the San Diego metropolitan area, the city of Vista, CA is a popular base to explore the many nature reserves and state parks that the region has to offer. If you are planning a road trip around California in your new 2023 Ford Edge ST, here are three breathtaking destinations you can reach in less than two hours.
1. Palomar Mountain State Park
Featuring plenty of campgrounds, picnic spots, and nature trails in an area of over 1,800 acres, Palomar Mountain State Park is the perfect destination to escape the urban bustle, spend some time outdoors, and breathe some fresh air. Located a little over 40 miles northeast of the Vista city center, this nature reserve can be reached in about one hour by car via route CA-76.
Open every day from dawn to dusk, Palomar Mountain State Park boasts plenty of scenic viewpoints that offer panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding mountain areas. Some of the most popular activities among visitors include hiking, birdwatching, and fishing on the waters of Doane Pond. Day passes cost $10 per vehicle and can be purchased at all official entrances.
2. Torrey Pines State Beach
If you are searching for a scenic destination with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and a series of impressive sandstone cliffs, Torrey Pines State Beach is the place to be. Established in 1957 and located just over 25 miles south of the Vista downtown area, this place can be reached in less than half an hour by car via route I-5.
Covering over 1,700 acres of seaside woodlands and offering several miles of pristine sand beaches, Torrey Pines State Beach is a well-known destination among surfers from all over the San Diego metropolitan area. This place also features a series of designated swimming spots that draw thousands of visitors every day during the summer months. Managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, this place is also a popular birdwatching destination.
3. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Boasting an area of nearly 25,000 acres, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park was established in 1933 and features an extensive network of meadows crisscrossed by hiking and mountain biking trails. Some of the amenities you can find here include campgrounds, picnic spots, and the ruins of a former gold mine. Located about 65 miles southeast of the Vista city center, this state park can be reached in about one hour and 45 minutes via route CA-78.
If you are searching for a sedan, a pickup truck, or an SUV to travel around California and explore its most beautiful nature reserves, we’ve got your back! Stop by North County Ford today, check out our latest models, and ask our agents about the convenient financing plans we have available.
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