Posts Tagged ‘Ford Trucks’
Driving for a Peaceful, Easy Feeling
Monday, January 11, 2010 20:52 No CommentsLife today moves at a frantic pace. If you feel pulled in many directions and more than a wee bit stressed, you belong to a growing multitude of Americans. This feeling of unease can be amplified by driver stress and the Ford Motor Company has plans to help ease this factor. They are partnered with [...]
Car Care for the Holidays
Thursday, November 26, 2009 15:34 No CommentsYou can deny it all you want, but there is really no getting around the fact that the holidays are just around the corner. That means spending lots of time in your Ford – shopping, visits to family, trips out of town, family outings.
With so much to do, now is a good time to make [...]
Auto Noises Are Warning Signs
Thursday, November 26, 2009 15:24 No CommentsHalloween may have just passed, but that doesn’t mean your car can’t be haunted with scary, creepy sounds at any time of the year. Don’t ignore strange noises. It’s a warning that something is wrong and in need of attention.
Most sounds provide clues to the issue at hand. Below is a quick guide that will [...]
Holiday Travel Planning
Thursday, November 26, 2009 15:11 No CommentsEven with the high cost of fuel, millions of Americans will be driving to visit family and friends this holiday season. Road trips make for terrific family adventures, but the National Motorist Association has a few suggestions for reducing travel headaches.
Bring a spare key: A quick pit stop can turn into a disaster if you’ve [...]
It’s Time to Winterize Your Vehicle
Thursday, November 26, 2009 15:05 No CommentsThis time of year we are all out enjoying the beautiful fall color and the last of the warm weather. It’s important, thought, that you also take the time to prepare your car for the harsh winter that is only weeks away. Follow these suggestions to make sure your vehicle is properly winterized.
• Have your [...]
Safety First
Thursday, November 26, 2009 14:51 No CommentsIf you are going to tackle a car repair yourself, be sure to take safety precautions. Most accidents occur because you jumped into the repair without thinking it through, or you just want to get it done quickly and your brain hasn’t caught up with the action. Here is a quick check list of safeguards. [...]
Be Safe When Driving at Night
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 18:54 No CommentsWith winter approaching, that means shorter daylight hours and more time driving in the dark. Traffic accidents are 3x greater at night making it vital that we are aware of hazards that can come with night driving. Consider these tips:
Be courteous with headlights: You should turn on your lights on about 1 hour before the [...]
Be Adequately Prepared for Auto Theft
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 18:48 No CommentsAs awful as it sounds, it is sad but true. According to national statistics, a car is stolen every 26 seconds in the U.S. Take precautions, and make sure that you are properly insured. You don’t want to be a victim twice
If you’ve been a victim of car theft then you know it can be [...]
Is Driving a Pain in the Neck?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 18:43 No CommentsIf you spend a lot of time in the car or like to take long road trips, you know that sitting in a fixed position can bring on neck and back issues. The concentration of defensive driving intensifies the unnatural stiffness of your posture. Here are some tips that might help eliminate problems before they [...]
Gamers Take On the Real World
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 18:35 No CommentsIt doesn’t get much cooler than this. The Mustang ’10 Unleashed campaign offered zealous gamers who typically only burn rubber at the Xbox console the opportunity to bring their need for speed to life at an actual speedway.
Ford put out a call for the best “Need for Speed” players and created a competition to see [...]










